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Anselme Payen Award to Orlando Rojas
Awarded in 2018, Rojas received the medal and honorarium at the American Physical Society's Cellulose and Renewable Materials Division 2019 Spring meeting in Florida
Aalto University fashion students to reveal their sustainable visions for the future
From recycled materials to Ioncell fabric, Aalto fashion design will light up the Fashion Meets Sustainability event in Paris
Slow cycle
In its present form, the clothing industry is a polluter of water systems and a climate baddy. Materials recycling is not a sufficient answer, the whole system must change instead, says an expert on the circular fashion economy.
Fortum and Aalto University tighten their cooperation
3-year Memorandum of Understanding aims to promote bioeconomy and circular economy.
New materials for fuel cells
Researchers from Aalto University and Northeastern University (China) have demonstrated a solid oxide fuel cell based on a single-oxide SrTiO2 electrolyte. A high power density of 620 mW per cm2 with hydrogen as fuel was obtained. The electrolyte forms a mixed proton and oxygen ion conductor with a core-shell structure
AScI funding awarded to planning future energy systems and to designing penguin-inspired active surfaces
Each programme to receive funding of €150 000 over three years.
Photoshoot day of materials samples by the Materials Platform
The Materials Platform organizes photoshoot sessions for materials samples on a regular basis. All Aalto University researchers who are involved in materials research are invited to participate.
School and Erasmus+ Programme Visit to Materials Matter Exhibition
Kilonpuisto School and their Erasmus+ programme receive a guided tour of the exhibition from Product and Spatial Design Master's student Ariane Relander on 01 March 2019.
High-end restaurants invest in tableware
Appreciating local food and ingredients is a well-established phenomenon in food culture. But there is also a high demand for local, small-batch ceramics.
Artificial human tissues and nature’s super coatings – the materials exhibition that took Slush by storm is now coming to Otaniemi
Come along ʵ University and learn about the latest developments in materials research. At the same time, you can also admire the Ioncell dress worn by Finland’s First Lady Jenni Haukio at the Independence Day Reception.
Intelligent materials make the manufacturing ecosystems and companies’ business models more sustainable
Better use of information and materials requires intense and more open cooperation between companies.
Assistant Professor Junhe Lian strives for better steel materials
The properties of material have crucial effects on the end products’ functionality. Professor Junhe Lian aims to improve the materials used in 3D printing or any other manufacturing process. He is focusing on metal.
What do we see in a mirror? New metasurfaces look “bright” at one direction, while “dark” for the opposite direction
Researchers at Aalto University developed metasurfaces with extreme angle-asymmetric response. The new device can be a good or bad reflector depending on the angle the light hits it.
Aalto speeds up development of ecological textile fibres with new pilot plant
With this new equipment, the output of Ioncell fibre can increase up to a hundredfold, enabling cooperation with even more companies.
Take Finland’s lead and choose clothes you don’t have to feel guilty about
An Aalto University-designed and -produced dress made of birch trees shows how one day we will all look—and feel—good in sustainable fabrics
Jenni Haukio’s Independence Day gown sets the stage for Finland’s next 100 years
Designed by Aalto students Emma Saarnio and Helmi Liikanen, the dress evokes nature with exquisite materiality and minimalist lines
Bacterial bandages and recycled fibres: Aalto brings a materials revolution to Slush
New materials play an important role in sustainable development and combatting climate change. New uses for old materials can also be a major industrial opportunity: for example, the value of biomass from forests in Finland can be doubled if used for manufacturing products of higher added value.
Research enhances understanding of sustainable production and consumption systems in circular economy
What does the recent research offer us in the fields of metal- and wood-based fiber systems for circular economy? How can we build sustainable business models and governance of circular systems? These issues were taken a closer look at Aalto Sustainability Hub’s seminar in November 2018.
Aalto Distinguished Professor Olli Ikkala awarded academic knighthood of the Ordre des Palmes académiques
Professor Ikkala was recognised for his contributions to advancing scientific partnerships between France and Finland.
Companies want to develop innovations from biomaterials together with FinnCERES
A large group of representatives of industry took part in the Industry Meets FinnCERES event on 5 November 2018 at Paasitorni in Helsinki.
