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Expertise related to 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. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Natural sciences, Doctorate, Chemoenzymatic Synthesis of Chiral Organosulphur Compounds, Queen's University Belfast
Award Date: 5 Jul 2002
External positions
Docent, University of Helsinki, Chemistry Department
Skills and expertise
- Cellulose Chemistry & Technology
- NMR
- DFT
- WAXS
- Organic Chemistry
- Nanocellulose
- Wood Chemistry
- Biomass Recalcitrance
- Synthesis
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ionPATHS: Biosynthetic oligocellulose-based block coPolymer solid-stAte electrolytes: Towards sustainable and safe-by-design energy storage TecHnologieS
Majoinen, J. (Manager), Torvinen, K. (Owner), Pylkkänen, R. (Participant), King, A. (Participant), Koso, T. (Participant), Rannou, P. (Participant) & Penttilä, M. (Participant)
1/09/24 → 31/08/28
Project: Academy of Finland project
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Oligo-Cell-Chem: Oligomeric cellulose chemicals – realising bulk and fine chemical applications
King, A. (PI), Makkonen, J. (Participant), Koso, T. (Participant), Majoinen, J. (Participant), Tzanakaki, A. (Participant), Paajanen, A. (Participant) & Wirtanen, T. (Participant)
1/09/24 → 31/08/28
Project: Academy of Finland project
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ModernTex: Cost-competitive cellulose-based leather alternative produced from organic waste using novel production process accelerating green transformation of fashion industry
Lohtander-Piispa, T. (Manager), Sonker, A. (Manager) & King, A. (Participant)
1/04/23 → 30/03/25
Project: Business Finland project
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SmartRecovery: SmartRecovery to boost lignin commercialization
Kalliola, A. (Participant), Ohra-aho, T. (Participant), Mikkelson, A. (Participant), Kellock, M. (Manager), Widsten, P. (Participant), Guizani, C. (Participant), Winberg, I. (Participant), Torvinen, K. (Owner), King, A. (Participant), Kyllönen, H. (Participant), Heikkinen, J. (Participant), Agustin, M. (Participant), Berg, J. (Participant) & Pauls, G. (Participant)
1/01/23 → 30/04/25
Project: Business Finland project
Research output
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LPMO-Catalyzed Oxidation of Cellulosic Fibers with Controlled Addition of a Reductant and H2O2
Marjamaa, K., Rahikainen, J., Støpamo, F. G., Sulaeva, I., Hosia, W., Maiorova, N., King, A. W. T., Potthast, A., Kruus, K., Eijsink, V. G. H. & Várnai, A., 13 Jan 2025, In: ACS Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering. 13, 1, p. 220-231 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Wood Biomolecules as Agricultural Adjuvants for Effective Suppression of Droplet Rebound from Plant Foliage
Bhattarai, M., Al‐Terke, H., Liu, K., Wan, Z., Kilpeläinen, P., King, A. W. T., Khakalo, A., Xu, J., Xu, C., Ras, R. H. A., Mattos, B. D. & Rojas, O. J., May 2025, In: Advanced Science. 12, 17, p. e2416686 2416686.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Bicyclic guanidine superbase carboxylate salts for cellulose dissolution
Gazagnaire, E., Helminen, J., King, A. W. T., Golin Almeida, T., Kurten, T. & Kilpeläinen, I., 16 Apr 2024, In: RSC Advances. 14, 17, p. 12119-12124Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
Open Access3 Citations (Scopus) -
Bioactive Fiber Foam Films from Cellulose and Willow Bark Extract with Improved Water Tolerance
Lohtander, T., Koso, T., Huynh, N., Hjelt, T., Gestranius, M., King, A. W. T., Österberg, M. & Arola, S., 20 Feb 2024, In: ACS Omega. 9, 7, p. 8255–8265Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
Open AccessFile3 Citations (Scopus) -
Controlled surface acetylation of cellulosics to tune biodegradability while expanding their use towards common petrochemical-based plastics
King, A., Paajanen, A., Mahlamäki, E., Mäkelä, M., Penttilä, P., Leino, M., Spönla, E., Svanberg, M., Koso, T., Tanaka, A., Liukkonen, V., Solberg, A., Savolainen, A., Orelma, H., Korpela, A., Syverud, K. & Harlin, A., 20 Feb 2024, (In preparation) In: ChemRxiv preprint.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article in a proceedings journal › Scientific