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I work across several research projects focused on materials selection for the chemical, nuclear energy, pulp and paper, and metal refining industries. My research also involves developing protective coatings and films that can be applied on metals and paper, with potential to be further adapted for wood and concrete.
At VTT, my main goal is to create safer and more competitive material solutions while supporting sustainability through biobased approaches.
I have been recognized for exceptional performance in advancing electrochemical testing methods for jointly funded projects and customers.
Research interests
Bio-based materials, polymer coatings, electrochemistry, corrosion, sol-gel, corrosion inhibitors, antifouling, materials characterization, circular economy
Expertise area
Education/Academic qualification
Science, Doctorate, Structure and electrochemical properties of PMMA-silica hybrid coatings modified with cerium and lithium ions , Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Award Date: 5 Nov 2019
Science, Doctorate, Structure and electrochemical properties of PMMA-silica hybrid coatings modified with cerium and lithium ions , São Paulo State University
Award Date: 8 Oct 2019
Science, Master, Synthesis and electrochemical characterization of palladium based electrocatalysts for alkaline fuel cells, São Paulo State University
Award Date: 23 Jun 2015
Skills and expertise
- Polymer Coatings
- Electrochemistry
- Corrosion
- Materials Science
- Biobased Coatings
- Sol-gel
- Corrosion Inhibitors
- Self-healing
- Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy
- Pitting corrosion
- Hybrid Coatings
- Silica Nanoparticles
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):
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SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 14 Life Below Water -
SDG 15 Life on Land
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
- 1 Active
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COMPASS: Evaluating steel corrosion and concrete deterioration for improved and sustainable urban development in acid sulfate soils
Gu, Y. (PI), Ferreira, M. (Owner), Trentin, A. (Participant), Nuppunen-Puputti, M. (Participant), Söyrinki, S. (Participant), Nguyen, Q. (Participant) & Roy, R. (Participant)
12/06/25 → 31/12/29
Project: Research Council of Finland
Research output
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Current advances in quantum dots (QDs) and carbon dots (CDs) as fluorescent probes for corrosion detection and biofouling monitoring
Nguyen, T. Q. & Trentin, A., Jul 2025, In: Materials Today Communications. 47, 113204.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › peer-review
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Exploring lignin potential on polyurethane-silica hybrid coatings tribological, anticorrosive and bactericidal properties
Braz, A., Harb, S., Trentin, A., Kolanthai, E., Nurmela, A., Pulcinelli, S., Pakarinen, J., Seal, S. & Santilli, C., Jan 2025, In: Progress in Organic Coatings. 198, 108882.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Performance of oxygen-free phosphorous-doped and high-conductivity phosphorous-doped copper in ammonia-containing groundwater
Trentin, A., Sipilä, K., Vaari, J., Fangnon, E. A. K. & Pakarinen, J., 2025, In: Journal of Materials Science. 60, p. 19977–19996 20 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Pitting corrosion of austenitic and duplex stainless steels in dilute acids at elevated temperature: Effect of electrolyte chemistry and material microstructure
Trentin, A., Mardoukhi, A., Lambai, A., Pohjanne, P. & Huttunen-Saarivirta, E., May 2025, In: Corrosion Science. 247, 112769.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Backgrounds for Studying Impact of Different Water Environments on Welded Steels for Low and Intermediate-Level Waste Repositories in Finland
Nguyen, Q., Alimbekova, A., Nuppunen-Puputti, M., Ratia-Hanby, V., Trentin, A. & Ohligschläger, T., 2024.Research output: Contribution to conference › Conference Poster › Scientific › peer-review