Projects per year
Personal profile
Research interests
Sustainability transitions, bioeconomy foresight, sustainable business models, innovation research, carbon dioxide removal, biochar, biocarbon, activated carbon.
Special focus on the valorisation of waste streams into value-added carbon products. Establishing co-operations and supporting the research team with the market knowledge related to the development of new emerging technologies and applications of end products.
External positions
Doctoral student, University of Jyväskylä
Skills and expertise
- biochar
- biocarbon
- activated carbon
- sustainability
- sustainability transitions
- bioeconomy
- foresight
- future studies
- carbon dioxide removal
- innovations
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 2 Zero Hunger -
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 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 15 Life on Land
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Bio4All: Development of low carbon footprint pathway from biomass to fuels and chemicals through liquefaction and catalytic upgrading
Pienihäkkinen, E. (Manager), Lehtonen, J. (Owner), Oasmaa, A. (Participant), Lindfors, C. (Participant), Ohra-aho, T. (Participant), Mäkelä, E. (Participant), Salo, E. (Participant), Siipola, V. (Participant), Viertiö, T. (Participant) & Reznichenko, A. (Participant)
1/03/24 → 31/03/27
Project: Business Finland project
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FFS2: Towards Fossil-free Steel
Korpijärvi, K. (Manager), Leino, T. (Participant), Salo, E. (Participant), Peltola, J. (Participant), Hahto, V. (Participant), Weiss, R. (Participant), Rautiainen, S. (Participant), Kuutti, K. (Participant), Virkki, N. (Participant), Oey, T. (Participant), Riihimäki, T. (Participant), Piotrowska-Slotte, P. (Participant) & Kärki, J. (Owner)
1/01/24 → 31/12/25
Project: Business Finland project
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BioCarbonValue: High-value carbons from agricultural sidestreams
Siipola, V. (Manager), Salo, E. (Participant) & Kainulainen, A. (Owner)
1/01/23 → 31/12/24
Project: Business Finland project
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Carbon dioxide use and removal: Prospects and policies
Reznichenko, A. (Manager), Kujanpää, L. (Manager), Salo, E. (Participant), Wirtanen, T. (Participant), Lehtonen, J. (Participant), Saastamoinen, H. (Participant), Mäkikouri, S. (Participant), Koponen, K. (Participant), Keränen, J. T. (Participant), Elfving, J. (Participant), Similä, L. (Participant) & Linjala, O. (Participant)
1/03/22 → 31/03/23
Project: Finnish government project
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Emerging Business Models of Nordic Biochar Producers: A Sustainable Business Model Typology
Salo, E., Ghoreishi, M., Raitila, J., Jalas, M., Markkula, A. & Näyhä, A., 9 Jun 2026, In: Journal of Circular Economy. 4, 1, p. 1188-1215 28 p., 335.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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BioCarbonValue – High-value carbons from agricultural biomass Final Report
Siipola, V., Salo, E., Rintala, V., Rauhala, T., Punttila, E., Martikka, O. & Ghoreishi, M., 30 Apr 2025, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland. 56 p. (VTT Research Report; No. VTT-R-00161-25).Research output: Book/Report › Report
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Biohiili osana suomalaista biotaloutta
Salo, E., Siipola, V., Raitila, J., Björnström, M. & Karlsson, M., 23 Oct 2025, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland. 56 p. (VTT Asiakasraportti; No. VTT-CR-00466-25).Research output: Book/Report › Report
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FFS2 - Towards Fossil-free Steel Phase II: final report
Moilanen, M. (Editor), Korpijärvi, K. (Contributor), Niemi, T. (Contributor), Peltola, J. (Contributor), Korhonen, M. (Contributor), Leino, T. (Contributor), Louhola, O. (Contributor), Kauppinen, J. (Contributor), Lappalainen, M. (Contributor), Sihvonen, T. (Contributor), Salo, E. (Contributor), Raitila, J. (Contributor), Siipola, V. (Contributor), Hahto, V. (Contributor), Huttunen, M. (Contributor), Weiss, R. (Contributor), Kiviranta, K. (Contributor), Kanto, T. (Contributor), Ikäheimo, J. (Contributor) & Rautiainen, S. (Contributor) & 7 others, , 31 Dec 2025, Macon Oy. 136 p.Research output: Book/Report › Report
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Producing synthesis gas
Tsupari, E. (Inventor), Vuori, S. (Inventor), Kauppinen, J. (Inventor), Bajamundi, C. J. (Inventor), Salo, E. (Inventor) & Hämäläinen, A. (Inventor), 20 Oct 2025, IPC No. C01B3/02, Patent No. FI 131724 B1, 18 Apr 2024, Priority date 18 Apr 2024, Priority No. FI20240005494Research output: Patent › Patent