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Research interests
Polymer technology, extrusion, twin screw compounding, physical characterization of polymers, microscopy, thermal analysis, mechanical recycling, material selection
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 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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NEWGEN: New generation of HVDC insulation materials, cables and systems
Rytöluoto, I. (Manager), Paajanen, M. (CoPI), Pelto, J. (Participant), Saarimäki, E. (Participant), Kaya, U. (Participant) & Mosallaei, M. (Participant)
1/10/22 → 30/09/26
Project: EU project
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OPTIWA: Optimal identification, sorting and washing of plastic containing waste streams to produce high quality recycled materials
Mikkonen, J. (Manager), Paajanen, M. (Participant), Pelto, J. (Participant), Rytöluoto, I. (Participant) & Kivinen, P. (Participant)
15/04/24 → 15/10/24
Project: Business Finland project
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PRIMUS: Reforming secondary plastics to become the primary raw material choice for added-value products
Tenhunen-Lunkka, A. (Manager), Rytöluoto, I. (Participant), Pelto, J. (Participant), Mosallaei, M. (Participant), Mikkonen, J. (Participant), Kuutti, L. (Participant), Karjalainen, E. (Participant), Leppänen, I. (Participant), Senna Vieira, F. (Participant), Honkanen, R. (Participant), Palola, S. (Participant), Ngo, T. (Participant), Joshi, A. (Participant), Laurikainen, P. (Participant), zu Castell-Rudenhausen, M. (Participant) & Javanshour, F. (Participant)
1/05/22 → 30/04/25
Project: EU project
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CIMPA: A Circular Multilayer Plastic Approach for value retention of end-of-life multilayer films
Rytöluoto, I. (Manager), Pelto, J. (Participant), Kaya, U. (Participant), Paajanen, M. (Participant) & Tenhunen-Lunkka, A. (Participant)
1/06/21 → 31/05/24
Project: EU project
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Plast2Recycle: Muovin kierrätyksen integroidut pilotointialustat
Vuorinen, T. (Manager), Pelto, J. (Participant), Laitinen, A. (Participant) & Källi, A. (Participant)
Euroopan Unioni - Euroopan Aluekehitysrahasto (EAKR), Euroopan Unioni - Vipuvoimaa EU:lta 2014-2020
1/11/19 → 30/11/21
Project: EU project
Research output
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Efficient debromination of tetrabromobisphenol A in protic solvents by supported nickel catalysts: Effect of metal-support interactions
Auvinen, P., Olkkonen, E., Tamarov, K., Uotila, I. M., Nissinen, V. H., Pelto, J., Lehto, V. P., Suvanto, M., Jänis, J. & Saarinen, J. J., 5 Mar 2026, In: Applied Catalysis A: General. 713, 120818.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Extraction of brominated flame retardants from acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) using supercritical carbon dioxide
Mosallaei, M., Nissinen, V. H., Kuutti, L., Rytöluoto, I., Heilala, N., Jänis, J., Saarinen, J. J. & Pelto, J., Feb 2026, In: Journal of Supercritical Fluids. 228, 106759.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Enhanced Impact Properties of High-Recycled Content Polycarbonate-Polybutylene Terephthalate Blends
Kaya, N. U., Ge, Y., Mulakkal, M. C. & Pelto, J., 2025, In: Polymer Engineering and Science. 65, 11, p. 5880-5895 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Valorisation of baryte tailings for radiation shielding in plastics and nuclear waste disposal
Kinnunen, P., Pelto, J., Viitanen, P., Olin, M. & Nieminen, M., 15 Feb 2024, In: Heliyon. 10, 3, e25719.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Compatibilized PC/ABS blends from solvent recycled PC and ABS polymers from electronic equipment waste
Pelto, J., Barreto, C., Anwar, H., Strobl, L. & Schlummer, M., Mar 2023, In: Polymer Testing. 120, 107969.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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