/en/listing/126076/feed News listing en /en/news/five-things-everyone-should-know-about-the-materials-powering-the-green-transition Tue, 03 Jun 2025 10:55:15 +0000 Juuso Mäntykivi 1318315 at /en The green transition depends on more than just clean energy — 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. Innovations Research Sustainability Technology and engineering Department of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering School of Chemical Engineering battery technology electric cars metallurgy metals minerals Press releases Research & Art A disassembled battery with its components laid out side by side: metal casing, inner sheets, crushed mass, powders, and coloured granulates. /en/news/new-textbook-by-mika-jarvinen-and-hanna-paulomaki-guides-engineers-toward-a-sustainable-energy Mon, 19 May 2025 12:32:04 +0000 Laura Vaherkoski 1315243 at /en 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. Energy solutions Sustainability Teaching ecology energy energy systems energy technics Research & Art Studies Pariskunta kävelee polulla, jota ympäröivät koivut ja vehreä kasvillisuus. /en/news/lignin-a-sustainable-solution-for-future-energy-storage Wed, 02 Apr 2025 15:04:14 +0000 Virpi Raski 1307872 at /en 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. Energy solutions battery technology biorefineries Research & Art Lasilautasella on kasa tummanruskeaa jauhetta valkoisella pinnalla. /en/news/valmet-and-aalto-strengthen-cooperation-ai-and-green-transition-as-future-themes Fri, 14 Feb 2025 08:28:30 +0000 Joonas Lehtovaara 1301536 at /en The five-year partnership agreement builds on a long history of cooperation. Collaboration Research Technology and engineering Cooperation artificial intelligence energy Cooperation Valmetin toimitusjohtaja Thomas Hinnerskov vierailulla Otaniemessä. /en/news/revolution-in-ev-battery-recycling-new-approach-sees-skyrocketing-gains-in-lithium-recovery Tue, 19 Nov 2024 10:43:44 +0000 Tiina Forsberg 1249251 at /en Energy researchers have developed a safe and environmentally friendly way to recycle the batteries used in electric vehicles Energy solutions Entrepreneurship Sustainability Technology and engineering electric cars energy energy technics Press releases Research & Art Valkoinen sähköauto latauksessa /en/news/battery-demand-is-growing-exponentially-batcircle30-provides-a-leap-in-battery-material-and Mon, 11 Nov 2024 11:37:03 +0000 Virpi Raski 1245946 at /en The three-year BATCircle3.0 project, led by Aalto University, offers a strategic focus on new openings for battery materials refining and battery recycling. Sustainability Materials and natural resources Technology and engineering Collaboration Department of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering battery technology metals metallurgy smart metals Research & Art Copper /en/news/ammonia-a-new-green-energy-solution-research-project-receives-eu25-million-in-funding Tue, 22 Oct 2024 06:37:48 +0000 Laura Vaherkoski 1228471 at /en Ammonia is a promising alternative fuel for the marine industry and for storing green hydrogen, but there are many question marks over its use. Energy solutions Technology and engineering Research energy seafaring marine technology hydrogen economy green hydrogen Press releases A ship in the sea /en/news/prof-yaolin-xu-combines-physics-and-chemistry-for-better-batteries Mon, 14 Oct 2024 09:21:13 +0000 Ville Heirola 1223276 at /en 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. Energy solutions Materials and natural resources Research Sustainability Technology and engineering battery technology material science physics Appointments Research & Art Photo of prof. Yaolin Xu by Mikko Raskinen/Aalto University. /en/news/student-rasmus-makinen-courses-that-requires-creativity-have-helped-me-understand-energy-and Thu, 26 Sep 2024 10:04:16 +0000 Meeri Saltevo 1199991 at /en Rasmus Mäkinen, 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. Studies Department of Mechanical Engineering energy Studies Rasmus Mäkinen poseeraa haalareissa ja ylioppilaslakissa Otaniemen kampuksella. /en/news/living-breathing-buildings-bio-foams-could-transform-the-way-we-build Tue, 02 Jul 2024 10:17:33 +0000 Gavin Pugh 1125381 at /en Could an autonomously “breathing” foam that’s 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.  Innovations Sustainability Research Collaboration Bio Materiality EU funding FinnCERES algorithms energy physics mathematics construction robots Press releases Researcher Juha Koivisto holds up a piece of the bio foam material. /en/news/the-application-period-for-fitechs-autumn-courses-is-open Tue, 04 Jun 2024 05:33:51 +0000 Riikka Savo 1098521 at /en 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. Teaching Studies University 5G FITech Network University ICT Online learning lifewide learning energy wind power renewable energy Online courses hydrogen economy Studies Kuva kolmesta henkilöstä keskustelemassa. /en/news/fitechs-summer-courses-have-been-published-the-application-period-starts-now Tue, 19 Mar 2024 11:38:02 +0000 Riikka Savo 1020796 at /en 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. Teaching Studies University 5G FITech Network University ICT Online learning lifewide learning energy wind power renewable energy online courses hydrogen economy Studies Koristeellinen kuva. /en/news/aalto-eit-masters-matchmaking-event-2023 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 18:23:20 +0000 Zoltan Javor 1020841 at /en “Aalto-EIT Masters Matchmaking” event was organized to support international top talents find industrial thesis positions in Finland. Studies Careers EIT EIT Digital EIT InnoEnergy EIT Manufacturing EIT RawMaterials EIT Urban Mobility Studies The Aalto-EIT Matchmaking kicks-off after introductory presentations. /en/news/five-things-everyone-should-know-about-cooling-and-ventilation Wed, 03 Jan 2024 12:07:31 +0000 Minna Hölttä 986931 at /en 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. Energy solutions Living environments energy construction Research & Art ��ä����ö�貹�ٳٱ���� /en/news/sustainable-construction-turned-school-of-business-into-pleasant-functional-space Wed, 13 Dec 2023 10:46:26 +0000 Terhi Ollikainen 978356 at /en The School of Business building is heated with 74 geothermal wells Energy solutions Campus Sustainability University School of Business aaltobizsustainability energy energy efficiency geotechnics solar cells solar energy sustainability Campus Aalto University School of Business exterior February 2019 Photo: Mikko Raskinen /en/news/going-the-distance-for-better-wireless-charging Fri, 21 Jul 2023 07:21:00 +0000 Amanda Alvarez 935776 at /en Accounting for radiation loss is the key to efficient wireless power transfer over long distances. Innovations Technology and engineering Research Department of Electronics and Nanoengineering School of Electrical Engineering electronics energy energy efficiency energy technics Press releases Research & Art Two small loop antennas can transfer power between each other from 18 centimeters apart. /en/news/the-balticseah2-project-starts-building-a-hydrogen-valley-around-the-baltic-sea Thu, 01 Jun 2023 10:31:15 +0000 Suvi Lavinto 914506 at /en Aalto University will focus on studying the use of data-mediated network effects to boost the growth in the hydrogen valley. Energy solutions Business and economics Sustainability Technology and engineering Department of Industrial Engineering and Management energy green hydrogen Research & Art Kimmo Karhu is a post-doctoral researcher at Aalto University. /en/news/henri-yoki-when-my-children-ask-what-their-dad-is-doing-i-answer-that-i-am-solving-the-climate Thu, 30 Mar 2023 09:50:31 +0000 Fiona Jokivuolle 897391 at /en 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. Sustainability Studies Careers Collaboration Alumni stories CEMS Department of Management Studies aaltobizalumni alumni alumni activity energy studies careers career stories Cooperation Studies Alumnus Henri Yoki /en/news/tapojarvi-innovation-challenge-2023-for-students-apply-by-14-apr-2023 Tue, 21 Mar 2023 12:19:39 +0000 Zoltan Javor 896331 at /en This competition is ideal for any students concerned about making a positive difference for the environment Collaboration Entrepreneurship Innovations Materials and natural resources Sustainability Aaltoes Design Factory EIT EIT InnoEnergy EIT RawMaterials innovations process industry steel-manufacturing Cooperation Aalto EIT Services - Javor /en/news/anglo-american-innovation-challenge-apply-by-22-may-2023 Mon, 20 Mar 2023 11:09:27 +0000 Zoltan Javor 896141 at /en A great opportunity for start-ups and entrepreneurs with solutions to decarbonise steel Collaboration Entrepreneurship Innovations Materials and natural resources Sustainability A Grid Design Factory EIT EIT InnoEnergy EIT RawMaterials innovations process industry steel-manufacturing Cooperation Aalto EIT Services - Javor