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• 2016

  Techno-economic evaluation of retrofitting CCS in an integrated pulp and board mill: Case studies

  Onarheim, K., Santos, S., Hankalin, V., Kangas, P. & Arasto, A., 2016, CO2 Summit II: Technologies and Opportunities. Krutka, H., Azizinamini, A. & Zu, F. (eds.). Engineering Conferences International (ECI)

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference abstract in proceedings › Scientific

  • Paper and pulp mills
  • Retrofitting
  • Biomass
  • Lime
  • Boilers

• The role of heat storages in facilitating the adaptation of DH systems to large amount of variable RES electricity

  Hast, A., Rinne, S., Syri, S. & Kiviluoma, J., Jun 2016, ECOS 2016: Proceedings of the 29th International Conference on Efficiency, Cost, Optimisation, Simulation and Environmental Impact of Energy Systems. Kitanovski, A. & Poredos, A. (eds.). University of Ljubljana, (Proceedings of the 29th International Conference on Efficiency, Cost, Optimisation, Simulation and Environmental Impact of Energy System).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference article in proceedings › Scientific › peer-review

  • heat storage
  • district heating
  • District heating
  • Heat storage
  • heat pump
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Tree height estimates in boreal forest using Gaussian process regression

  Mutanen, T., Sirro, L. & Rauste, Y., 3 Nov 2016, Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium (IGARSS), 2016 IEEE International . IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, p. 1757-1760

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference article in proceedings › Scientific › peer-review

  • Climate models
  • Carbon
  • Pixels
  1 Citation (Scopus)
• 2015

  Advances in humidity measurement applications in metrology: Dissertation

  Sairanen, H., 2015, Espoo: VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland. 47 p.

  Research output: Thesis › Dissertation › Collection of Articles

  Open Access

  • humidity measurement
  • metrology
  • dew
  • radiosondes
  • humidity

• An analysis of countries' climate change mitigation contributions towards the Paris agreement

  Ekholm, T. & Lindroos, T. J., 2015, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland. 53 p. (VTT Technology; No. 239).

  Research output: Book/Report › Report

  Open Access

  • climate change mitigation
  • emission levels
  • emission reduction
  • developed country
  • developing world

• Apua kaupunkitulviin: Vettä läpäisevät betonipäällysteet

  Kuosa, H. & Lumme, P., 2015, In: Sementti. 1, p. 12-13

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Professional

• Assessing countries' historical contributions to GHG emissions

  Ekholm, T. & Lindroos, T. J., 2015, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland. 22 p. (VTT Research Report, Vol. VTT-R-00139-15).

  Research output: Book/Report › Report

  • greenhouse gas emissions
  • responsibility
  • climate change
  • budget
  • United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change

• Assessment of carbon emissions quotas with the integrated times and MERGE model

  Kypreos, S. & Lehtilä, A., 2015, Informing Energy and Climate Policies Using Energy Systems Models. Springer, p. 111-124 (Lecture Notes in Energy, Vol. 30).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter or book article › Professional

  • Carbon Emissions
  • Integrated
  • Carbon
  • Burden Sharing
  • Capital Needs
  2 Citations (Scopus)

• Biomass gasification fundamentals to support the development of BTL in forest industry: Publishable final scientific report of Nordsyngas project

  Kurkela, M. (ed.), 2015, Espoo: VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland. 201 p. (VTT Technology; No. 210).

  Research output: Book/Report › Report

  Open Access

  • Gasification
  • Biomass
  • Paper products
  • Paper and pulp industry
  • Pulp

• Building a vision and a roadmap for a national transport research programme: Smart, low-carbon transport system 2030

  Tuominen, A. & Auvinen, H., 2015, Sustainable Futures in a Changing Climate: Proceedings of the Conference “Sustainable Futures in a Changing Climate”, 11–12 June 2014, Helsinki, Finland. University of Turku, p. 86-94 (FFRC eBook, Vol. 2/2015).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference article in proceedings › Scientific › peer-review

  Open Access

  • transport system
  • research program
  • carbon
  • program
  • stakeholder

• Combining Climate Scenarios and Risk Management Approach: A Finnish Case Study

  Molarius, R., Keränen, J. & Poussa, L., 2015, In: Climate. 3, 4, p. 1018-1034

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

  Open Access

  • risk management
  • adaptation strategy
  • climate
  • decision
  • risk analysis
  4 Citations (Scopus)

• Construction and demolition waste management: A holistic evaluation of environmental performance

  Dahlbo, H., Bachér, J., Lähtinen, K., Jouttijärvi, T., Suoheimo, P., Mattila, T., Sironen, S., Myllymaa, T. & Saramäki, K., 2015, In: Journal of Cleaner Production. 107, p. 333-341

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

  • Demolition
  • demolition waste
  • construction waste
  • Waste management
  • Waste Management
  105 Citations (Scopus)

• Decomposing TIAM-MACRO to assess climatic change mitigation

  Kypreos, S. & Lehtilä, A., 2015, In: Environmental Modeling and Assessment. 20, 6, p. 571-581

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

  • mitigation
  • climate change
  • macroeconomics
  • decomposition
  • elasticity
  5 Citations (Scopus)

• Demonstration description - visualisation of robust adaptation strategies: Deliverable D4.3

  Hanski, J., Rosqvist, T. & Crawford-Brown, D., 2015, European Commission EC. 50 p.

  Research output: Book/Report › Report

  Open Access

  • adaptation strategy
  • visualization
  • decision
  • climate change adaptation
  • decision making

• Different strategies for long term performance of SAGSHP to match residential energy requirements in a cold climate

  Reda, F. & Laitinen, A., 2015, In: Energy and Buildings. 86, p. 557-572

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

  • Geothermal heat pumps
  • Boreholes
  • Solar energy
  • Heating
  • Heat pump systems
  30 Citations (Scopus)

• EcoCity roadmap for Egypt: Actions for eco-efficient urban development

  Tuominen, P., Antuña Rozado, C., Hedman, Å., Jantunen, J., Pajula, T., AbdelMonteleb, A., Abd Elhafez, S. E., Balbaa, O., Dawoud, W., Elboshy, B., ElMahgary, Y., Elkafoury, A., Elshafei, G., ElShazly, A., GamalEldin, M., Kamel, A., Kamel, M., Negm, A., Saeed, H., Samy, A. & 4 others, Salem, B., Shahin, M., El-Nashar, A. & Yousry, A., 2015, Espoo: VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland. 36 p. (VTT Technology; No. 215).

  Research output: Book/Report › Report

  Open Access

  • urban development
  • technological development
  • economic development
  • city
  • strategic approach

• Economic impacts of future changes in the energy system: Global perspectives

  Glynn, J., Fortes, P., Krook-Riekkola, A., Labriet, M., Vielle, M., Kypreos, S., Lehtilä, A., Mischke, P., Dai, H., Gargiulo, M., Helgesen, P. I., Kober, T., Summerton, P., Merven, B., Selosse, S., Karlsson, K., Strachan, N. & Gallachóir, B. Ó., 7 Apr 2015, Informing Energy and Climate Policies Using Energy Systems Models: Insights from Scenario Analysis Increasing the Evidence Base. Springer, p. 333-358 (Lecture Notes in Energy, Vol. 30).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter or book article › Professional

  • Energy Systems
  • Decarbonization
  • Economic Impact
  • Energy
  • Delocalization
  8 Citations (Scopus)

• Economic Impacts of Future Changes in the Energy System: National Perspectives

  Glynn, J., Fortes, P., Krook-Riekkola, A., Labriet, M., Vielle, M., Kypreos, S., Lehtilä, A., Mischke, P., Dai, H., Gargiulo, M., Helgesen, P. I., Kober, T., Summerton, P., Merven, B., Selosse, S., Karlsson, K., Strachan, N. & Gallachóir, B. Ó., 7 Apr 2015, Informing Energy and Climate Policies Using Energy Systems Models. Springer, p. 359-387 (Lecture Notes in Energy, Vol. 30).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter or book article › Professional

  • Energy Systems
  • Economic Impact
  • Climate Change
  • Modeling
  • Disaggregation
  8 Citations (Scopus)

• Emission gap to 2 degree pathways: Framework to assess the ambition of Intended Nationally Determined Contributions, INDCs

  Lindroos, T. J. & Ekholm, T., 2015, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland. 40 p. (VTT Research Report, Vol. VTT-R-00140-15).

  Research output: Book/Report › Report

  Open Access

  • greenhouse gas
  • emission reduction
  • legislation
  • Gross Domestic Product
  • alternative energy

• EU:n 2030 ilmasto-ja energiakehys: arvio LULUCF-sektorin sisällyttämisen mahdollisuuksista ja ristiriidoista Suomelle

  Ekholm, T., Honkatukia, J., Koljonen, T., Laturi, J., Lintunen, J., Pohjola, J. & Uusivuori, J., 2015, 43 p. (Valtioneuvoston selvitys- ja tutkimustoiminnan julkaisusarja, Vol. 6/2015).

  Research output: Book/Report › Report

  Open Access

• Evaluating land-use related environmental impacts of biomass value chains for decision-support: Comparison and testing of methodologies proposed for environmental life cycle assessment: Dissertation

  Helin, T., 2015, Espoo: VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland. 128 p.

  Research output: Thesis › Dissertation › Collection of Articles

  Open Access

  • Environmental Life-Cycle Assessment
  • Environmental Impact
  • Land Use
  • Biomass
  • Decision Support

• Foregone carbon sequestration due to land occupation: The case of agro-bioenergy in Finland

  Koponen, K. & Soimakallio, S., 2015, In: International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment. 20, 11, p. 1544-1556

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

  • land occupation
  • bioenergy
  • carbon sequestration
  • life cycle
  • natural regeneration
  8 Citations (Scopus)

• LIFE CITY: framework for concept development

  Rönty, J., 2015.

  Research output: Contribution to conference › Conference article › Professional

• Liikenteen energiatehokkuustoimenpiteet osana EU:n 2030 ilmasto- ja energiatavoitteiden saavuttamista: vaikutukset, kustannukset ja työnjako

  Tuominen, A., Tervonen, J., Järvi, T., Mäkelä, K., Liimatainen, H., Nykänen, L. & Rehunen, A., 2015, 61 p. (Valtioneuvoston selvitys- ja tutkimustoiminnan julkaisusarja, Vol. 14/2015).

  Research output: Book/Report › Report

  Open Access

• Low-energy residential buildings in New Borg El Arab: Simulation and survey based energy assessment

  Reda, F., Tuominen, P., Hedman, Å. & Ibrahim, M. G. E., 2015, In: Energy and Buildings. 93, p. 65-82

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Zero energy buildings
  • Costs
  • Energy utilization
  15 Citations (Scopus)

• Measured energy consumption of educational buildings in a Finnish city

  Sekki, T., Airaksinen, M. & Saari, A., 2015, In: Energy and Buildings. 87, p. 105 - 115

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

  • Energy utilization
  • Electricity
  • School buildings
  • Heating
  • Energy efficiency
  30 Citations (Scopus)

• Modelling and Dynamic Studies of the Second Generation Oxy-Fired CFB Boiler

  Mikkonen, H., Lappalainen, J. & Kuivalainen, R., 2015, Proceedings of the 22nd international conference on fluidized bed conversion, 14-17 June 2015, Turku, Finland. Åbo Akademi, Vol. 2. p. 1255-1263 9 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference article in proceedings › Scientific

  • firing
  • boiler
  • oxidant
  • modeling
  • carbon

• Organisations and the sixth wave: Are ethics transforming our economies in the coming decades?

  Kurki, S. & Wilenius, M., 1 Aug 2015, In: Futures. 71, p. 146-158 13 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

  • Kondratieff Waves
  • ethics
  • economy
  • moral philosophy
  • organization
  7 Citations (Scopus)

• Participatory and prospective value network analysis: supporting transition towards biofuels in Finnish road transport

  Tuominen, A., Wessberg, N. & Leinonen, A., 2015, In: European Journal of Futures Research. 3, 1, p. 1-13

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Sociotechnical Change
  • Biofuels
  • road transport
  • Road Transport
  • Value Network
  4 Citations (Scopus)

• Process supporting strategic decision-making in systemic transitions

  Auvinen, H., Ruutu, S., Tuominen, A., Ahlqvist, T. & Oksanen, J., 2015, In: Technological Forecasting and Social Change. 94, p. 97-114

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

  • Strategic Decision Making
  • Decision Making
  • Decision making
  • Climate Change
  • Multi-level Perspective

• Research and innovation roadmap for ICTs supporting energy systems in smart cities

  Sepponen, M., Grahn, E., Fìes, B., Cavallaro, A. & Weise, M., 2015, Sustainable Places 2015. p. 181-189

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference article in proceedings › Scientific › peer-review

  • smart city
  • information and communication technology
  • innovation
  • energy efficiency
  • energy

• Risk, reward, and payments for ecosystem services: A portfolio approach to ecosystem services and forestland investment

  Matthies, B. D., Kalliokoski, T., Ekholm, T., Hoen, H. F. & Valsta, L. T., 2015, In: Ecosystem Services. 16, p. 1-12

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

  • Forests
  • Ecosystem
  • Biodiversity
  • ecosystem services
  • Reward
  29 Citations (Scopus)

• Safe and future-proof: Aligning safety culture framework and organizational future orientation

  Gotcheva, N., Molarius, R., Dufva, M. & Wessberg, N., 2015.

  Research output: Contribution to conference › Conference article › Scientific

  • future orientation
  • climate change
  • globalization
  • major event
  • digitalization

• Smart City: Research highlights

  Airaksinen, M. & Kokkala, M., 2015, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland. 134 p. (VTT Research Highlights; No. 12).

  Research output: Book/Report › Book (editor) › Professional

  Open Access

  • Smart city
  • Environmental impact
  • Industry
  • Carbon footprint
  • Internet of things

• Structuring complexity around European research and innovation policy for raw materials, resource efficiency and climate action

  Dufva, M., 2015.

  Research output: Contribution to conference › Conference article › Scientific

  • innovation policy
  • raw materials
  • research policy
  • climate
  • efficiency

• Sunlight mediated seasonality in canopy structure and photosynthetic activity of Amazonian rainforests

  Bi, J., Knyazikhin, Y., Choi, S., Park, T., Barichivich, J., Ciais, P., Fu, R., Ganguly, S., Hall, F., Hilker, T., Huete, A., Jones, M., Kimball, J., Lyapustin, A. I., Mõttus, M., Nemani, R. R., Piao, S., Poulter, B., Saleska, S. R., Saatchi, S. S. & 3 others, Xu, L., Zhou, L. M. & Myneni, R. B., 2015, In: Environmental Research Letters. 10, 6, 064014.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Rainforest
  • Sunlight
  • rainforest
  • seasonality
  • dry season
  61 Citations (Scopus)

• Supporting forest inventory in Durango, Mexico by combining in-situ data from cellular phones with satellite image mapping

  Toivanen, T., Molinier, M., Häme, T., Corral, J., Lopez, C., Vega, D. & Rauste, Y., 2015.

  Research output: Contribution to conference › Conference Poster › Scientific

  • Satellite telephone
  • Biomass
  • Remote sensing
  • Forestry
  • Climate change

• Sustainability of forest energy in Northern Europe

  Koponen, K., Sokka, L., Salminen, O., Sievänen, R., Pingoud, K., Ilvesniemi, H., Routa, J., Ikonen, T., Koljonen, T., Alakangas, E., Asikainen, A. & Sipilä, K., 2015, Espoo: VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland. 100 p. (VTT Technology; No. 237).

  Research output: Book/Report › Report

  Open Access

  • sustainability
  • Europe
  • energy
  • forest resource
  • sustainable use

• Users' awareness and demand for advanced driver support systems: Master's thesis

  Malin, F., 2015, Espoo: Aalto University. 74 p.

  Research output: Thesis › Master's thesis

  Open Access

  • thesis
  • automobile
  • road
  • demand
  • vehicle

• Utilisation of industrial alkaline streams for capture of CO₂

  Teir, S., 2015, 13th International Conference On Carbon Dioxide Utilization. 277

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference article in proceedings › Scientific

  • hydroxide
  • mineral waste
  • carbon sequestration
  • calcium
  • industrial process

• Validation of a calibration set-up for radiosondes to fulfil GRUAN requirements

  Sairanen, H., Heinonen, M. & Högström, R., 2015, In: Measurement Science and Technology. 26, 10, 7 p., 105901.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

  • Radiosondes
  • radiosondes
  • upper atmosphere
  • Calibration
  • water vapor
  6 Citations (Scopus)

• Vettä läpäisevät päällysteet: hulevesien hallinta ja liikennöitävyys

  Kuosa, H., Niemeläinen, E., Holt, E., Lars, F. & Määttänen, A., 2015, In: Tie & Liikenne. 85, 4, p. 12-15

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Professional

  Open Access
• 2014

  A forestry GIS-based study on evaluating the potential of imaging spectroscopy in mapping forest land fertility

  Mõttus, M. & Takala, T., 2014, In: International Journal of Applied Earth Observation and Geoinformation. 33, p. 302-311

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

  • Spectral resolution
  • Forestry
  • Spectroscopy
  • fertility
  • Geographic information systems
  3 Citations (Scopus)

• A multi-criteria analysis of climate, health and acidification impacts due to greenhouse gases and air pollution: The case of household-level heating technologies

  Ekholm, T., Karvosenoja, N., Tissari, J., Sokka, L., Kupiainen, K., Sippula, O., Savolahti, M., Jokiniemi, J. & Savolainen, I., 2014, In: Energy Policy. 74, p. 499-509

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

  • Acidification
  • Air pollution
  • climate effect
  • health impact
  • Greenhouse gases
  13 Citations (Scopus)

• Bio-CCS: Feasibility comparison and economic potential of large scale carbon-negative solutions

  Arasto, A., Kärki, J., Tsupari, E., Onarheim, K. & Sipilä, K., 2014, Bioenergy from Forest: Bioenergy from Root to Boiler International Bioenergy Conference: Book of proceedings. Benet Ltd., p. 180-180 1 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference abstract in proceedings › Scientific

  • Biomass
  • Carbon
  • Economics
  • Raw materials
  • Sustainable development

• Bio-CCS: Feasibility comparison of large scale carbon-negative solutions

  Arasto, A., Onarheim, K., Tsupari, E. & Kärki, J., 1 Jan 2014, In: Energy Procedia. 63, p. 6756-6769 14 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Biomass
  • Carbon
  • Raw materials
  • Ethanol
  • Iron and steel industry
  19 Citations (Scopus)

• Bio-CCS: going carbon negative in Scandinavia

  Arasto, A. & Best, D., 2014.

  Research output: Contribution to conference › Conference article › Scientific

  • Biomass
  • Carbon
  • Sustainable development
  • Fermentation
  • Gasification

• Calculating emissions along supply chains: Towards the global methodological harmonisation

  Auvinen, H., Clausen, U., Davydenko, I., Diekmann, D., Ehrler, V. & Lewis, A., 2014, In: Research in Transportation Business and Management. 12, p. 41-46

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

  • harmonization
  • Supply chains
  • freight transport
  • Carbon Footprint
  • Freight Transport
  10 Citations (Scopus)

• Citizen evaluation of emerging ICTs as an expression of responsible innovation

  Wakunuma, K. J., Stahl, B. C., Ikonen, V. & Niemelä, M., 2014.

  Research output: Contribution to conference › Conference article › Scientific

  • communication technology
  • information technology
  • innovation
  • citizen
  • evaluation

• Climate change adaptation in the energy sector: An interview study in European companies and public organisations

  Crawford-Brown, D., Hanski, J., Lokers, R., Ahlert, G. & Mayer, M., 2014.

  Research output: Contribution to conference › Conference Abstract › Scientific › peer-review

  • climate change adaptation
  • organization
  • public
  • climate change
  • decision