/en/listing/732806/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/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/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/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/retiring-professor-ari-jokilaakso-metallurgy-is-a-hot-topic Tue, 30 Jan 2024 08:15:48 +0000 Anniina Reponen 986621 at /en Retiring Professor Ari Jokilaakso has had a distinguished career in metallurgy in Otaniemi and in industry. Sustainability Technology and engineering Research Careers Department of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering chemical technology Research & Art Professori Ari Jokilaakso /en/news/get-to-know-us-ville-alopaeus Thu, 30 Nov 2023 10:12:45 +0000 Juuso Mäntykivi 976336 at /en Ville Alopaeus has worked as a professor at Aalto University School of Chemical Engineering since 2008. Researching separation processes and process modelling, Alopaeus aims to contribute to the transition towards a renewable energy and materials environment. Teaching Technology and engineering Research Department of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering School of Chemical Engineering chemical technology materiaalitechnology Research & Art Professori Ville Alopaeus. /en/news/coming-never-to-a-road-near-you-five-myths-about-autonomous-vehicles Tue, 07 Nov 2023 13:01:57 +0000 Amanda Alvarez 971061 at /en Whether you call them autonomous, self-driving or robot cars, there is a lot of discussion about when, where and how these vehicles will take to the roads. Innovations Living environments Research Sustainability Technology and engineering automation autonomic robots deans electric cars robotics robots sustainability traffic Research & Art Sohjoa-robottibussi /en/news/waste-not-a-new-electrochemical-method-to-recover-noble-metals-as-particles Thu, 19 Oct 2023 11:09:32 +0000 Giulnara Launonen 964406 at /en The EARMetal process innovates with electrochemistry to efficiently recover noble metals from complex production solutions, potentially reducing environmental impacts and streamlining metal retrieval Research Multifunctional Materials Design material research material science materials metals new materials scientific publications Press releases Research & Art Recovery of Gold as Nanoparticles; Reima Herrala /en/news/innovative-metal-recovery-technique-turning-low-concentration-solutions-into-valuable-resources Mon, 04 Sep 2023 08:29:47 +0000 Giulnara Launonen 952056 at /en EDRR: a recent review article explores latest developments of a novel method for efficient precious metal recovery and creation of high-value-added materials Research Multifunctional Materials Design material research material science materials metals new materials scientific publications Press releases Research & Art Recent developments of EDRR /en/news/five-things-decision-makers-should-know-about-the-electrification-of-society Fri, 12 May 2023 09:08:08 +0000 Virpi Raski 908796 at /en Electrification plays a key role in solving the climate crisis. Aalto University researchers describe what kind of challenges this entails and how they can be tackled. Energy solutions Research Sustainability Technology and engineering Department of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering electric cars energy and the environment energy efficiency global material and electrical chemistry minerals renewable energy sustainability Research & Art Metals /en/news/dna-origami-boosts-electrochemical-biosensor-performance Tue, 14 Mar 2023 08:58:41 +0000 Virpi Raski 895746 at /en New results provide a platform for more efficient, selective, and sensitive DNA biosensors that can be used in detecting various pathogens and diseases. Health and wellbeing Research Technology and engineering Bio Materiality DNA analytics chemical technology chemistry electrical chemistry material and electrical chemistry materials Research & Art DNA-origami-laattoja /en/news/inkjet-printers-and-hydrogen-dreams-millennium-graduate-student-winner-sanaz-zarabi-golkhatmi Fri, 04 Nov 2022 12:23:03 +0000 Ville Heirola 845226 at /en Sanaz Zarabi employed a fabrication technique that promises to wildly increase the effectiveness of our renewable energy solutions. With it, she won first place in the Millennium Graduate Student Contest 2022. Aalto stories Energy solutions Materials and natural resources Research Sustainability Technology and engineering 3D printing energy energy and the environment energy efficiency energy systems energy-related research renewable energy solar energy sustainability sustainable Research & Art Studies University Sanaz Zarabi in the middle of frame with hexagonal artwork behind her. /en/news/nobody-can-make-it-alone-in-the-circular-economy-how-can-indicators-solve-the-challenges-of Fri, 28 Oct 2022 10:13:49 +0000 Virpi Raski 836976 at /en The efficient use and exchange of information are considered fundamental aspects for the prosperity of ecosystems, being them natural or industrial. Consequently, data sharing becomes a requisite for successful circular economy models since, by definition, they require the collaborative interaction of various actors throughout the value chain of materials and products. However, there are significant data gaps that currently prevent the implementation of circular economy in practice. Energy solutions Materials and natural resources Technology and engineering Research Collaboration battery technology open data data management ecosystems energy energy availability recycling circular economy minerals Research & Art Battery /en/news/eco-glue-can-replace-harmful-adhesives-in-wood-construction Wed, 10 Aug 2022 10:19:27 +0000 Virpi Raski 713256 at /en A fast and energy-efficient manufacturing process results in a strong, non-toxic and fire-resistant adhesive—and a great opportunity for the Finnish bioeconomy. Innovations Research Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems FinnCERES School of Chemical Engineering bioproducts chemical technology chemistry circular economy forests sustainable economy Research & Art A piece of wood panel containing eco glue /en/news/open-call-for-energy-transition-exhibition Tue, 14 Jun 2022 10:19:39 +0000 Edel O'Reilly 654626 at /en Aalto students and employees can submit proposals for the exhibition that opens in March 2023. Energy solutions Arts and design Technology and engineering Energy Platform Exhibitions Exhibitions and fairs art energy energy efficiency energy systems renewable energy Research & Art An aerial view of the Aalto University campus at sunset/ Photo by Mika Huisman /en/news/african-european-scientific-partnership-to-tackle-future-critical-materials-shortages Fri, 11 Mar 2022 07:18:47 +0000 Virpi Raski 582711 at /en A collaborative African European project RESTART dedicated to the implementation of a full value chain for recycling end-of-life lithium-ion batteries and photovoltaic solar panels has begun. Energy solutions Sustainability Materials and natural resources Technology and engineering Research Collaboration EU EU funding Department of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering School of Chemical Engineering Academy of Finland -Research Council of Finland battery technology solar energy solar panels solar research wastes chemistry chemical engineering chemical technology sustainable circular economy material and electrical chemistry electric cars technology responsibility Cooperation Cooperation Research & Art Melted metals /en/news/vision-2030-this-is-what-the-clothes-of-the-future-will-look-like Thu, 17 Feb 2022 13:36:52 +0000 Krista Kinnunen 561816 at /en Fashion designers turned old hand towels and used work clothes into a sustainable clothing collection. Sustainability Materials and natural resources Design Art and Creative Practices Research Collaboration recycling circular economy textiles clothing design Research & Art FINIX-tutkimushanke loi tulevaisuuden kierrätetyn vaatemalliston /en/news/research-allows-you-to-pursue-your-interests-to-learn-something-new-to-broaden-your-mind-and-to Thu, 04 Nov 2021 08:57:41 +0000 Maiju Thers 475261 at /en Postdoctoral researcher Ali Khosravi is in the Stanford list of top 2% researchers in the world. His expertise is in using energy engineering and artificial intelligence to model energy systems that are carbon neutral and affordable. What led Ali to pursue career in research? And what are his tips for young researchers who want to make their research visible? Careers Research energy systems energy technics energy-related research renewable energy Research & Art Postdoctoral researcher Ali Khosravi in Oodi library /en/news/non-toxic-technology-extracts-more-gold-from-ore Fri, 01 Oct 2021 06:40:10 +0000 Virpi Raski 451876 at /en Study shows new chloride-based process recovers 84% of gold compared to the 64% recovered with traditional methods Materials and natural resources Technology and engineering Research Department of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering School of Chemical Engineering energy efficiency chemical technology sustainability circular economy materials materiaalitechnology material science material research metallialan ympäristö- ja kiertotalous Research & Art Kultaa /en/news/from-a-bookstore-entrepreneur-to-a-researcher Thu, 30 Sep 2021 09:37:32 +0000 Niina Norjamäki 451316 at /en Assistant Professor Mahdi Pourakbari Kasmaei is researching power and energy system modeling, because the transfer to a carbon-free energy will be fast. 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