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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"!
European energy transition needs to accelerate urgently
Energy transition means transforming the entire European energy system — a change which will affect every part of the society and require huge investment during the transition. It must be done in a socially equitable way. And the progress needs to be accelerated to be able to achieve the EU’s target of net zero emissions by 2050.
Björn Savén's donation ÄûÃʵ¼º½ University makes a significant contribution to hydrogen research
Hydrogen will play a crucial role in the storage of renewable energy. Hydrogen also serves as a fuel for fuel cells and future engines.
Finland continues to lead battery metals and recycling research
As demand for batteries increases, the need to find solutions is urgent.
Unite! Spring School inspired students for further studies in sustainable energy
70 students from the seven partner universities of Unite! took part in the Spring School on sustainable energy on 17-19 May, 2021.
Researchers seeking environmentally friendly solutions for sea transport and work machinery
Research funding from Business Finland supports development of new power device solutions from the research phase to practical application.
![Tilavuus, joka on esitetty kaksoispolttoainesuihkulla. Sininen väri edustaa matalan lämpötilan kemiaa (laji H2O2), kun taas punainen väri osoittaa korkean lämpötilan palamista (T> 1500 K) [1]. Kuva: Aalto-yliopisto / B. Tekgul, H. Kahila, S. Karimkashi, O. Kaario, Z. Ahmad, E. Lendormy, J. Hyvönen, and V. Vuorinen](/sites/default/files/styles/1_6_288w_180h_d/public/2021-06/render.jpg?itok=NVpzh1h_)
Kick-off for Unite! Spring School on Energy
Aalto students taking part in the Spring School on sustainable energy organized by Politecnico di Torino for the Unite! universities.
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
Economists see an emission allowance system for construction materials as the most cost-effective way of reducing the carbon footprint of construction
An emissions allowance system would steer the construction industry toward making the needed emission reductions where it can be done at the lowest possible costs, researchers say.
EU awards significant funding for Finnish AI-assisted fusion research
The University of Helsinki will lead a new centre specialised in fusion research based on artificial intelligence and modelling, harnessing the strong expertise in AI in the Helsinki region for future energy production.
GreEnergy: setting a new paradigm for solar energy harvesting
A new project funded by the European Commission through the Horizon 2020 Programme aims at developing optical nano-antennas as cost-effective solar energy harvester for a greener future.
OPEN CALL: Investment round: up to 2M€ for innovative sustainable energy projects / deadline 15.3.2021
Deadline: 15.3.2021
KIC involved: InnoEnergy
Scope: project must fit one of the 8 call categories (see below)
Funding: up to 2M€ / project including up to 1M€ for applied research
See all criteria listed below
For more info, contact Aalto EIT project manager Petri Allekotte petri.allekotte@aalto.fi
KIC involved: InnoEnergy
Scope: project must fit one of the 8 call categories (see below)
Funding: up to 2M€ / project including up to 1M€ for applied research
See all criteria listed below
For more info, contact Aalto EIT project manager Petri Allekotte petri.allekotte@aalto.fi
Online training helps quantum researchers get new tech from the laboratory into commercial products
The idea for commercialization starts from the researcher's own skills and knowledge, but interest in entrepreneurship is much greater if the path from an idea to a product is clearly visible.
Distribution rights system will raise fuel prices - compensation for people with low income will only require a fraction of the revenue from system
Economists developed possible compensation models based on extensive person and vehicle data. The report was published at a Ministry of Transport and Communications webinar on 27 October.
New charging station can charge up to four electric vehicles simultaneously
Finland's first manufacturer-independent fast charging station for electric vehicles is in use at the 2020 Housing Fair area in Tuusula.
Nature-imitating coating makes batteries more durable and efficient
Aalto University's researchers were the first in the world to make use of carbon dioxide in the production of a battery protective coating.
Joint project seeks low-emission industrial solutions
Converting electricity into another form of energy and then back into electricity can be applied to the production of synthetic fuels, chemicals and the edible proteins known as 'electric' foods.
Prof. Mari Lundström featured in Millenium Talks
Host Henkka Hyppönen and Assistant Professor Mari Lundström discuss possibilities and challenges in recycling of batteries at the laboratories of Hydrometallurgy and Corrosion.
