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Join Aalto University at the 2021 European Researchers' Night on 24 September
Aalto University invites you to join the 2021 European Researchers' Night session "Unite! for sustainable energy"!
Bio-based coating for wood outperforms traditional synthetic options
Researchers turn a non-toxic residue into wood coating that resists abrasion-, stain-, and sunlight.
Safer and more efficient rechargeable lithium batteries – Aalto is taking part in new corporate cooperation projects
International projects aim to develop new more environmentally friendly materials and production methods for rechargeable lithium batteries
Finland continues to lead battery metals and recycling research
As demand for batteries increases, the need to find solutions is urgent.
Battery parts can be recycled without crushing or melting
New recycling method replenishes lithium in electrodes while keeping existing structure intact – and performance is nearly as good as new ones
Is battery recycling environmentally friendly?
Researchers conduct life-cycle assessment to determine the actual carbon footprint of battery recycling
Recycling of batteries and responsible raw materials are Finland's asset - A major project enhanced cooperation within the battery sector
The two-year BATCircle consortium led by Aalto University has produced a lot of new research on battery recycling and raw materials and strengthened the cooperation within the sector
Renewable fuel made from biorefinery residues
Lignin-based automotive and aviation fuels are one step closer to market as a new EU-funded project aims to develop new production methods for lignin-based transport fuels.
Towards carbon-neutrality in metal production – new €18 million project to develop solutions for reducing CO2 emissions
Metal processing industry has the greatest greenhouse gas reduction potential of Finland's manufacturing industries. Joint project between companies and universities is a significant step towards carbon-neutral metal production.
Aalto granted 15.4 million euros for profiling
The objective is to produce revolutionary expertise in four areas: AI-driven healthcare, Computational imagination, Co-innovating circular systems and Leading for creativity
The majority of Finland's ICT emissions are generated outside our borders – So our reporting must be adjusted
It is difficult for companies and consumers to obtain information on the environmental impact of information technology. Researchers recommend unified, cross-boarder reporting obligations for the ICT sector.
Mauri Kostiainen has received a two million euro grant to study new biohybrid materials
The work of Mauri Kostiainen can help combine the best characteristics of biomolecules and synthetic materials.
Three faces of the Energy Efficiency & Systems Research
Three doctoral students from the research group share their inspiring researcher career path in the fields of electricity markets and HVAC (heating, ventilation and air-conditioning) -engineering.
How to get companies in the metal industry more employees and more students for the master’s degree programme?
‘The great thing about this cooperation is that everyone wins,’ said Ari Jokilaakso, Professor of metallurgy.
Aalto researchers’ bold initiatives receive more than €2 million in funding
The areas covered by the four research projects include the development of thermal energy storage and mobile magnetic resonance imaging technology.
The sustainable use of metals is at the core of fighting climate change – It’s no use to substitute walking with electric scooters
Electric cars and electric scooters are not environmentally friendly options if they are used as an alternative to walking or cycling, for example. Different metals are constantly needed in increasing amounts for batteries, for example. The challenge is both ecological and social.
Call for Projects 2021 - Innovation (EIT RawMaterials)
Annual call - Pre-submission: 17 JAN; Final-submission: 28 FEB
Sustainable energy and advanced energy solutions
As part of the national Energy Awareness Week, we collected examples from Aalto University's multidisciplinary energy research
Five tips for tackling climate change
Plant-based diet and living car-free are some of the most effective ways to mitigate your personal carbon footprint.
Smarter energy
From research into electro-chemical conversion to creating policy for demand-response planning, Aalto University is working on ways to develop smarter and more sustainable energy grids
