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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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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: Research Council of Finland
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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: Research Council of Finland
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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), Sarvola, I.-M. (Participant), Sorsamäki, L. (Participant), Grönqvist, S. (Participant) & Bertella, S. (Participant)
1/01/23 → 30/04/25
Project: Business Finland project
Research output
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Hydroxylamine grafting of periodate oxidized cellulose microfibrils and its impact on fibre adhesion
Solberg, A., King, A. W. T., Koso, T., Rodríguez-Fabià, S. & Syverud, K., Jan 2026, In: Cellulose. 33, 2, p. 717-731 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Incorporation of a pyrethroid-based insecticide system into regenerated cellulose: interfacial interactions and effect on fiber formation
Brake, S., Gomez-Maldonado, D., Zohdy, S., Hummel, M., King, A. W. T., Restrepo-Osorio, A. & Peresin, M. S., 15 Jan 2026, In: Carbohydrate Polymers. 372, 124569.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Investigation of the reaction kinetics of 3-chloro-2-hydroxypropyl-N,N,N-trimethylammonium chloride (CHPTAC) with cellulose fibres
Netzer, F., Manian, A. P., King, A. W. T., Bechtold, T. & Pham, T., 1 May 2026, In: Carbohydrate Polymers. 379, 125021.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Controlled surface acetylation of cellulosics to tune biodegradability – expanding their use towards conventional plastics
King, A. W. T., Paajanen, A., Mahlamäki, E., Mäkelä, M., Penttilä, P., Cordin, M., Manian, A., Leino, M., Spönla, E., Svanberg, M., Koso, T., Tanaka, A., Liukkonen, V., Solberg, A., Savolainen, A., Orelma, H., Korpela, A., Syverud, K. & Harlin, A., 2025, In: RSC Sustainability. 3, 11, p. 5356-5366Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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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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