/en/listing/126076/feed News listing en /en/news/study-internal-combustion-engine-can-achieve-zero-emission-combustion-and-double-efficiency Mon, 15 Dec 2025 07:54:34 +0000 Laura Vaherkoski 1347181 at /en A new combustion concept that utilizes argon could completely eliminate nitrogen oxide emissions from internal combustion engines and double their efficiency compared to diesel engines. Energy solutions Research Sustainability Technology and engineering energy green hydrogen Research & Art Suuri rahtialus, joka on lastattu värikkäillä konteilla, purjehtii sinisen meren yli osittain pilvisen taivaan alla. /en/news/future-makers-research-batteries-cryptography-and-plastic-recycling Tue, 09 Dec 2025 10:44:51 +0000 Ville Heirola 1346105 at /en The Technology Industries of Finland Centennial Foundation awarded 3.5 million euros in research funding to eight projects, five from Aalto University. Energy solutions Research Sustainability Technology and engineering battery technology energy fundings recycling technology Research & Art Neljä miestä muodollisissa vaatteissa eri ympäristöissä. Yhdellä poolopaita, muilla puvut ja solmiot. /en/news/five-things-every-consumer-should-understand-about-electricity-demand-and-production Fri, 14 Nov 2025 06:54:52 +0000 Terhi Ollikainen 1342479 at /en Professor of Practice Iivo Vehviläinen explains why embracing wind can be the key to a more stable future Energy solutions Research aaltobizresearch aaltobizsustainability energy Research & Art Työelämäprofessori Iivo Vehviläinen. Kuva: Linda Lehtovirta /en/news/shape-the-future-of-health-energy-or-defence-with-linkage-courses Tue, 11 Nov 2025 14:25:38 +0000 Anne Tapanainen 1342083 at /en Apply to Linkage courses and get a chance to work with industry leaders, innovators and fellow students on real-world challenges! Studies All Doctoral Programmes All students energy health technology Studies Poster advertising courses: HealthTech Linkage, Energy Linkage, Defence Linkage, deadline 14 November, offered by Aalto University. /en/news/new-research-reliable-electricity-can-no-longer-be-taken-for-granted-the-green-transition-may Thu, 06 Nov 2025 09:21:12 +0000 Ira Matilainen 1341277 at /en Although Finland's electricity system has been exceptionally reliable, this may not necessarily be the case in the future. A recent study by Aalto University warns that without further investment in flexible production and demand management, the security of the electricity supply could deteriorate significantly as early as the 2030s. Research energy energy availability Press releases Research & Art Tuulivoimalat kohoavat tiheän metsän yläpuolella kirkkaalla taivaalla. /en/news/rapid-growth-of-solar-power-in-finland-could-crash-summer-electricity-prices-new-study-warns-of Mon, 22 Sep 2025 10:56:39 +0000 Tiina Forsberg 1336517 at /en Finland must rethink its power market to safeguard clean energy investments. Research Sustainability Technology and engineering energy solar energy solar panels Press releases Research & Art Laaja aurinkopaneelikenttä, riveissä paneeleita vihreällä ruoholla, osittain pilvisen taivaan alla. /en/news/prof-yaolin-xus-battery-research-awarded-prestigious-energy-storage-prize Thu, 18 Sep 2025 08:39:28 +0000 Ville Heirola 1336234 at /en Track record and future potential in building better energy storage solutions landed Assistant Professor Xu the Energy Storage Materials Young Scientist Award. Technology and engineering battery technology energy energy and the environment energy-related research sustainability Awards and Recognition Photo of prof. Yaolin Xu by Mikko Raskinen/Aalto University. /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.