Organisation profile
Organisation profile
FinnCERES boosts world’s bioeconomy through development of new bio-based materials together with Aalto University and VTT as well as companies and research organizations globally. We all share a passion to improve our sustainable future and believe in innovations that are based on solid scientific foundation.
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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SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Profiles
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Stina Grönqvist
- BA5404 Lignin and sidestream valorization - Research Team Leader
- FinnCERES - Competence Centre for the Materials Bioeconomy - FinnCERES Flagship Manager + Executive Team
Person: Research Team Leaders
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Jussi Manninen
- BA4A Management and Support - Executive Vice President
- FinnCERES - Competence Centre for the Materials Bioeconomy - Steering Group
Person: Top Management
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Tiina Nakari-Setälä
- BA53 Industrial biotechnology and food - Vice President
- FinnCERES - Competence Centre for the Materials Bioeconomy - FinnCERES PI + Steering Group
Person: Vice Presidents
Projects
- 2 Finished
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BIOPTICS: Biocomposite optical fibers for smart interactive textiles and sensing
Jaiswal, A. (Participant), Hokkanen, A. (Participant), Orelma, H. (Manager), Kapulainen, M. (Participant) & Ikkala, O. (Participant)
1/01/21 → 31/12/24
Project: Research
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INNPAPER: Innovative and Smart Printed Electronics based on Multifunctionalized Paper: from Smart Labelling to Point of Care Bioplatforms
Khakalo, A. (Manager), Tammelin-Peltonen, T. (Owner), Orelma, H. (Participant), Solin, K. (Participant) & Mäkelä, T. (Participant)
1/02/18 → 31/12/21
Project: EU project
Research output
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Design of Morphing and Multifunctional Shape Profiles Through Cutting Tessellations
Palmu, M., Kankkunen, T., de Waal, L., Marcelo, D. & Peltonen, K., 2 Jan 2026, Origami8, Volume I : Proceedings of the 8th International Meeting on Origami in Science, Mathematics and Education (8OSME). Lu, G., You, Z. & Assis, M. (eds.). Singapore: Springer, p. 417-431 (Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference article in proceedings › Scientific › peer-review
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Self-assembly of mixed-linkage glucan hydrogels formed following EG16 digestion
McGregor, N. G. S., Penttilä, P., Pitkänen, L., Mohammadi, P., Vuorte, M., Igarashi, K. & Arola, S., 1 Jan 2025, In: Carbohydrate Polymers. 347, 122703.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Understanding interactions of pharmaceutical pollutants with cellulosic materials
Vuoriluoto, M., Tammelin, T. & Orelma, H., 2025, In: Cellulose. 32, p. 6673–6693 21 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
Open AccessFile1 Link opens in a new tab Citation (Scopus)58 Downloads (Pure)
Activities
- 1 Conference presentation
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Biopolymer Optical Fibers From Cellulose for Sensing Applications
Jaiswal, A. (Speaker), Hokkanen, A. (Contributor), Kapulainen, M. (Contributor), Ikkala, O. (Contributor) & Orelma, H. (Contributor)
18 Sept 2023Activity: Talk or presentation types › Conference presentation