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UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Our work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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Profiles
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CIRCBUILT: CIRCular bio-based products for the BUILT environment
Sonker, A. (PI), Yamamoto, A. (Manager), Torvinen, K. (Owner), Prakash, B. (Participant), Seppänen, T. (Participant), Lahtinen, P. (Participant), Jaiswal, A. (Participant), Halinoja, C. (Participant), Salomaa, S. (Participant), Verho, T. (Participant), Sirviö, J. (Participant), Hörhammer, H. (Participant), Lahtinen, M. M. (Participant) & Agustin, M. (Participant)
1/05/25 → 30/04/28
Project: EU project
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PRIMARY: New business for farmers and cooperatives in rural areas by local upcycling solutions using underutilized agricultural feedstocks
Barth, D. (Manager), Nordlund, E. (Manager), Ritala, A. (Participant), Tsitko, I. (Participant), Viinikanoja, T. (Participant), Kiiskinen, T. (Participant), Seppänen, T. (Participant), Pääkkönen, E. (Participant), Riihinen, K. (Participant), Määttä, J. (Participant) & Halinoja, C. (Participant)
1/05/25 → 30/04/29
Project: EU project
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RheoMaTe: Rheology for Sustainable Manufacturing Technologies
Laukkanen, O.-V. (Manager), Kouko, J. (Owner), Koponen, A. (Participant), Jäsberg, A. (Participant), Turpeinen, T. (Participant), Prakash, B. (Participant), Järvinen, M. (Participant), Viitala, J. (Participant), Kiiskinen, T. (Participant), Kade, J. (Participant), Agustin, M. (Participant), Seppi, M. (Participant), Kallio, S. (Participant), Gorshkova, E. (Participant), Korhonen, M. (Participant), Ojaniemi, U. (Participant), Syrjänen, J. (Participant), Reiman, T. (Participant), Lappalainen, T. (Participant) & Virkajärvi, J. (Participant)
1/03/25 → 28/02/27
Project: Business Finland project
Research output
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Analyzing the sol-gel transition of colloidal silica suspensions using time-resolved rheometry
Noppari, P., Laukkanen, O. V. & Seppälä, J., 5 Apr 2025, In: Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects. 710, 136290.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Effect of Fibre Properties on the Structure, Strength, and Thermal Conductivity of Foam-Formed and Air-Laid Cellulosic Lightweight Fibrous Materials
Koponen, A. I., Kiiskinen, T. & Pääkkönen, E., 2025, In: BioResources. 20, 4, p. 10922–10958 37 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Ekologinen lämmöneriste vaahtorainaamalla
Seppänen, T., Oksanen, A. & Korpela, A., 2025, Rakennusfysiikka 2025: Uusimmat tutkimustulokset ja hyvät käytännön ratkaisut: Seminaarijulkaisu 9 – Osa 1. Vinha, J. & Thitz, U. (eds.). University of Tampere, p. 303-306Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference article in proceedings › Professional
Open Access
Datasets
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Characterization of micro-fibrillated cellulose fiber suspension flow using multi scale velocity profile measurements
Kataja, M. (Creator), Haavisto, S. (Creator), Lehto, R. (Creator), Salmela, J. (Creator) & Koponen, A. (Creator), Zenodo, 1 Sept 2017
https://zenodo.org/record/2479029
Dataset
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Slip flow and wall depletion layer of microfibrillated cellulose suspensions in a pipe flow
Koponen, A. (Creator), Haavisto, S. (Creator), Salmela, J. (Creator) & Kataja, M. (Creator), Zenodo, 16 Jun 2019
https://zenodo.org/record/3338084
Dataset
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Dewatering and structural analysis of foam-formed, lightweight fibrous materials
Keränen, J. T. (Creator), Jetsu, P. (Creator), Turpeinen, T. (Creator) & Koponen, A. (Creator), Zenodo, 18 Nov 2022
https://zenodo.org/record/6445587
Dataset
Prizes
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Best Paper Award
Tanaka, A. (Recipient), Ketoja, J. (Recipient), Lehmonen, J. (Recipient), Turpeinen, T. (Recipient), Kouko, J. (Recipient) & Kiiskinen, H. (Recipient), 27 Jan 2025
Prize: Prize for a work
Activities
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Natural Long Fiber Biocomposites through foam-forming Technology
Prakash, B. (Speaker), Immonen, K. (Contributor), Lappalainen, T. (Contributor), Asikainen, J. (Contributor) & Nikinmaa, M. (Contributor)
2 Feb 2024Activity: Talk or presentation types › Conference presentation
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Rheology research at VTT: a case study on foam rheology
Laukkanen, O.-V. (Speaker)
16 Jan 2024Activity: Talk or presentation types › Public or invited talk
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Biocomposites through foam-forming of long fiber suspensions
Prakash, B. (Speaker), Nikinmaa, M. (Contributor), Lappalainen, T. (Contributor), Immonen, K. (Contributor), Asikainen, J. (Contributor) & Salminen, K. (Contributor)
1 May 2024Activity: Talk or presentation types › Conference presentation
Press/Media
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Research improves formable cellulose-based food packaging to replace single-use plastic
Kouko, J., Salminen, K. & Kiiskinen, H.
7/11/23
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Uusi puheenjohtajamme Olli-Ville Laukkanen haluaa vahvistaa Nuorten Tiedeakatemian roolia nuorten tutkijoiden äänitorvena
21/12/22
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media