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Five things everyone should know about the materials powering the green transition
The green transition depends on more than just clean energy 鈥 it requires a massive, complex supply of critical raw materials, especially metals and minerals. From mining and refining to recycling and innovation, here are five key things everyone should know about the materials powering a sustainable future.
New textbook by Mika J盲rvinen and Hanna Paulom盲ki guides engineers toward a sustainable energy transition
How should the education of energy engineers change to support not only climate goals but also ecological and social sustainability? The newly published textbook Designing Renewable Energy Systems within Planetary Boundaries offers answers to the question.
Lignin: A Sustainable Solution for Future Energy Storage
Transforming from a fossil-based to a bio-based economy, we need alternative solutions for both fuels and biobased chemicals and materials. Lignin is a promising bio-based compound produced as a side stream in biorefineries. It has the potential to replace fossil-based chemicals and materials in resins and energy storage applications.
Valmet and Aalto strengthen cooperation - AI and green transition as future themes
The five-year partnership agreement builds on a long history of cooperation.
Revolution in EV battery recycling: New approach sees skyrocketing gains in lithium recovery
Energy researchers have developed a safe and environmentally friendly way to recycle the batteries used in electric vehicles
Battery demand is growing exponentially 鈥 BATCircle3.0 provides a leap in battery material and recycling research in Finland
The three-year BATCircle3.0 project, led by Aalto University, offers a strategic focus on new openings for battery materials refining and battery recycling.
Ammonia 鈥 a new green energy solution? Research project receives 鈧2.5 million in funding
Ammonia is a promising alternative fuel for the marine industry and for storing green hydrogen, but there are many question marks over its use.
Prof. Yaolin Xu combines physics and chemistry for better batteries
Newly appointed Assistant Professor Xu looks to build up his lab and team at the Department of Applied Physics to pursue better batteries for a sustainable future in energy storage.
Student Rasmus M盲kinen: courses that requires creativity have helped me understand energy and mechanical engineering studies better
Rasmus M盲kinen, a bachelor's student in Energy and Mechanical Engineering Bachelor's programme, feels that physics was already a favourite subject during his upper secondary school studies, which led him to study at Aalto. The best thing about his studies has been the versatility of the courses, and especially the Computer-aided Design course impressed Rasmus so much that he decided to apply for it as a course assistant.
Living, breathing buildings: Bio foams could transform the way we build
Could an autonomously 鈥渂reathing鈥 foam that鈥檚 ninety percent air be a sustainable alternative to concrete, steel and glass in construction? A team led by researchers from Finland is set to prove it can.聽
The application period for FITech's autumn courses is open
The application period for FITech Network University's autumn courses is open! The selection includes over 100 free courses in the themes of digitalisation and renewable energy.
FITech's summer courses have been published - the application period starts now!
The application period for FITech's summer courses started today, on 4 April. There are over 100 courses available from the topics of 5G, energy storage, hydrogen economy, ICT, and wind power.
Aalto-EIT Masters Matchmaking Event 2023
鈥淎alto-EIT Masters Matchmaking鈥 event was organized to support international top talents find industrial thesis positions in Finland.
Five things everyone should know about cooling and ventilation
How do we keep our houses cool when summers are getting hotter? Is it worth using a natural ventilation system? Is air-conditioning the same as cooling? Professor Risto Kosonen offers some tips for managing indoor air temperature in your home.
Sustainable construction turned School of Business into pleasant, functional space
The School of Business building is heated with 74 geothermal wells
Going the distance for better wireless charging
Accounting for radiation loss is the key to efficient wireless power transfer over long distances.
The BalticSeaH2 project starts building a hydrogen valley around the Baltic Sea
Aalto University will focus on studying the use of data-mediated network effects to boost the growth in the hydrogen valley.
Henri Yoki: When my children ask what their dad is doing, I answer that I am solving the climate crisis
Henri Yoki, M.Sc. in both tech and business, founded his first company while studying international business at the School of Business. Today, he is the Founder and CEO of a company focusing on green energy transition. There, he gets to widely apply everything he learned during his career and studies.
Tapoj盲rvi Innovation Challenge 2023 for Students (apply by聽14 APR 2023)
This competition is ideal for any students concerned about making a positive difference for the environment
Anglo American Innovation Challenge (apply by聽22 May 2023)
A great opportunity for start-ups and entrepreneurs with solutions to decarbonise steel
