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New biomaterials and their market potential are at the centre of interest in the United States

How can bio-based materials be adopted as an alternative to synthetic plastics on an industrial scale? Is it possible for environmentally friendly textile production to be profitable?
Cooperation, University
Published:
New York_June 2019

Solar power seen as expensive without reason – already a viable option for one in three residential buildings

According to researchers, legal reform could spur a majority of properties to become energy producers.
Research & Art
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väre aalto-yliopisto solar panels mikko raskinen

2018 in a glimpse: materials revolution, Nobel laureates in economics, and students’ breathtaking art projects

This past year art and science were celebrated once again at Aalto University
Research & Art
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Bakteeriselluloosa

District heating can be produced without fossil fuels in Finland – even in Helsinki

The change is possible through the use of heat pumps, wind power, heat storage and demand response.
Press releases, Research & Art
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Hailuodon tuulivoimala

New professor of practice to promote circular economy in wastewater treatment

Anna Mikola, DSc (Tech.), has been appointed Professor of Practice at the School of Engineering in the field of municipal wastewater treatment starting 1 November 2018.
Appointments, Press releases, Research & Art
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Professor of Practice Anna Mikola Aalto University ENG photo: Annamari Tolonen

Jenni Haukio to wear gown made of sustainable Ioncell material at December’s Independence Day reception

Ioncell is a new technology that creates high-quality textile fibres from wood or recycled materials.
Press releases, Research & Art
Published:
Aikaisempi Ioncell-lankoja

Fighting the flames – better together

The fundamental questions of sustainable development are integral in our business research as well, says Professor Minna Halme.
Aalto Magazine, Research & Art
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Professor Minna Halme. Photographer: Veera Konsti.

Turning off the tap

There is no single solution to the shortage of water, but applying several might get the job done.
Aalto Magazine, Research & Art
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Photo: Dam reservoir in Syria. Photographer: Olli Varis.