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Critical catalyst materials research receives funding from Horizon 2020
The research aims to provide alternatives to critical metals used in certain chemical reactions and energy conversions.
Aalto University researchers successful in the competition for ERC funding
Aalto has succeeded exceedingly well in obtaining funding from the EU framework programme.
Luxury fibre from recycled cardboard
Prize-winning spinning method can reduce the environmental hazards of textile production.
Aalto University awarded The European Paper Recycling Award 2015
The Ioncell-F process is based on the use of a so-called ionic liquid to dissolve cellulosic waste material without the addition of toxic chemicals.
DNA-based nanodevices for molecular medicine
Self-assembled DNA nanostructures can be used in molecular-scale diagnostics and as smart drug-delivery vehicles.
It is all about water: thermal transitions in polyelectrolyte assemblies occur via a dehydration mechanism
Researchers have for the first time deduced the microscopic nature of the anomalous thermal transition that hydrated polyelectrolyte assemblies bear.
Helsinki Scientific Award to Professor Maarit Karppinen
Professor Maarit Karppinen is one of the leading researchers of functional oxide materials in the world.
Assistant Professor Mauri Kostiainen received Young Researcher Award
Kostiainen's work is dynamically new, creative and significant from the perspective of technological development.
Professor Orlando Rojas received 2015 Nanotechnology Division Technical Award and IMERYS Prize
TAPPI announced 2015 Nanotechnology Division Technical Award Winner
Metsävisa competitors and teachers visited
A group of 30 people, 15 students and their teachers visted Department of Forest Products Technology.
Emma Master has received an ERC Consolidator Grant
The project aims to accelerate benefits of the genomic era, by finding novel proteins and enzymes with totally new and useful properties.
Even wastewater treatment plants need fitness tests
The entrepreneurs behind Toihan Oy used to work at the Department of Forest Products Technology and have now found their niche in the forest industry.
Aalto University – the driver of the multidisciplinary bioeconomy
Professors, researchers, representatives from industry and other interested stakeholders met at Dean's Circle event.
AaltoCellâ„¢ concept successful in international biorefinery competition
The most recent innovations in the field of bioeconomy have been applied in the development of the biorefinery project.
Researchers developed a cost-effective and efficient rival for platinum
Researchers succeeded in creating an electrocatalyst that is needed for storing electric energy made of carbon and iron.
Broad-based degree studies and unique minor subject specialism will be an asset in the labour markets of the future
What are the requirements that will be demanded of students entering employment in the future?
Electronics from the forest
The bioeconomy offers a sustainable alternative for many of today's oil-based products.
Environmental technology is a way of thinking
Green ideas should penetrate both education and industry says Ville Alopaeus, awarded with Tapani Järvinen Environmental Technology Fund grant.
WCC Special Recognition granted to Professor Mauri Kostiainen
Professor Mauri Kostiainen was granted the WCC Special Recognition today 17 November.
Catalyst could help bleach pulp in seconds
In addition to time, a promising invention in the field of chemical technology could also save energy and chemicals.
