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• 2014

  Tulevaisuuden kaukolämpöasuinalueen energiaratkaisut

  Klobut, K., Knuuti, A., Vares, S., Heikkinen, J., Rämä, M., Laitinen, A., Ahvenniemi, H., Hoang, H., Shemeikka, J. & Sipilä, K., 2014, Espoo: VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland. 85 p. (VTT Technology; No. 187).

  Research output: Book/Report › Report

  Open Access

  • Heating

• Water footprint as an environmental too - Case mining industry

  Saarivuori, E. & Wessman-Jääskeläinen, H., 2014.

  Research output: Contribution to conference › Conference Abstract › Scientific

  Open Access

  • water footprint
  • mining industry
  • membrane
  • life cycle
  • product development
• 2013

  70-luvun vanhusten asuintalon purkuanalyysi

  Tuominen, P., 2013, Lahti. 24 p. (Asumisen rahoitus- ja kehittämiskeskuksen raportteja; No. 1/2013).

  Research output: Book/Report › Report

  Open Access

• Accelerating the path towards renewable energy and eco-efficient housing in Finland

  Wessberg, N., Kohl, J., Dufva, M., Hekkert, M., Weber, M. & Budde, B., 2013, TEKES. 10 p. (Policy Brief: Systeeminen muutos ja innovaatiot; No. 6/2013).

  Research output: Book/Report › Report

  • alternative energy
  • innovation
  • housing project
  • consumption behavior
  • transition

• Approaches for inclusion of forest carbon cycle in life cycle assessment

  Helin, T., Sokka, L., Soimakallio, S., Pingoud, K. & Pajula, T., 2013, In: Global Change Biology: Bioenergy. 5, 5, p. 475-486 12 p.

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

  Open Access

  • carbon cycle
  • life cycle assessment
  • climate effect
  • Life cycle
  • life cycle
  125 Citations (Scopus)

• Assessing the sustainability of CCS technologies in Finland - Highlighting future potential, uncertainties and challenges for technology implementation

  Pihkola, H., Kojo, M., Kujanpää, L., Luste, S., Nissilä, M., Saavalainen, P., Salokannel, K., Sokka, L. & Tsupari, E., 2013.

  Research output: Contribution to conference › Conference Abstract › Scientific

  Open Access

  • carbon sequestration
  • sustainability
  • energy
  • penalty
  • program

• Breakthrough in papermaking resource efficiency with foam forming

  Poranen, J., Kiiskinen, H., Salmela, J., Asikainen, J., Keränen, J. T. & Pääkkönen, E., 2013, Paper Conference and Trade Show, PaperCon 2013. TAPPI Press, Vol. 1. p. 807-814

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

  • Papermaking
  • Foams
  • Porosity
  • Flocculation
  • Fibers
  21 Citations (Scopus)

• Building occupancy as an aspect of energy efficiency

  Huovila, A., Tyni, A. & Dooley, K., 2013, p. 1-8.

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

  • energy efficiency
  • office
  • occupation
  • energy consumption
  • productivity

• Case study on sampling, processing and characterization of landfilled municipal solid waste in the view of landfill mining

  Kaartinen, T., Sormunen, K. & Rintala, J., 2013, In: Journal of Cleaner Production. 55, p. 56-66 11 p.

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

  • Municipal Solid Waste
  • Landfill
  • Municipal solid waste
  • Land fill
  • Sampling
  87 Citations (Scopus)

• Comparison of different normalised LCIA results and their feasibility in communication

  Dahlbo, H., Koskela, S., Pihkola, H., Nors, M., Federley, M. & Seppälä, J., 1 May 2013, In: International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment. 18, 4, p. 850-860 11 p.

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

  • normalization
  • communication
  • comparison
  • printing industry
  • paper industry
  29 Citations (Scopus)

• Consumer preferences in engaging in sustainable lifestyle

  Annala, S., Viljanen, S., Pakkanen, M. & Hukki, K., 2013.

  Research output: Contribution to conference › Conference article › Scientific

  • household energy
  • lifestyle
  • energy use
  • energy industry
  • electricity generation

• Current limits of life cycle assessment framework in evaluating environmental sustainability: Case of two evolving biofuel technologies

  Holma, A., Koponen, K., Antikainen, R., Lardon, L., Leskinen, P. & Roux, P., 2013, In: Journal of Cleaner Production. 54, p. 215-228 13 p.

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

  • Microalgae
  • Biofuels
  • Life Cycle Assessment
  • environmental sustainability
  • biofuel
  50 Citations (Scopus)

• EcoCity capacity building in NBC, a collaboration project between Finland and Egypt

  Hedman, Å., Huovila, P., Tuominen, P., Reda, F., Antuna, C., Jantunen, J., Pajula, T., ElMahgary, Y., El-Shazly, A., Tawfik, A., Shahin, M., Hamza, A. & Gamal, M., 2013, SB13 Cairo Conference Proceedings: Democratic Transition and Sustainable Communities - Overcoming Challenges through innovative practical solutions. Shaker Verlag

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

  • capacity building
  • city
  • project
  • energy
  • environmental pressure

• Ecodesign concept case studies: Cu in electric motor and Ni in waste incinerator

  Laitinen, T., Turunen, E., Salmi, O., Tammi, K., Mroueh, U-M. & Kivikytö-Reponen, P., 2013, MRS Proceedings: Symposium D/G - Materials for Sustainable Development — Challenges and Opportunities. Materials Research Society, p. 79 - 84 (Materials Research Society Symposia Proceedings, Vol. 1492).

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

  • Ecological Product Design
  • Energy Efficiency
  • Life Cycle
  • Raw Materials
  • Modeling

• From hazardous waste to valuable raw material: Hydrolysis of CCA-treated wood for the production of chemicals

  Hakola, M., Kallioinen, A., Leskelä, M. & Repo, T., 2013, In: ChemSusChem. 6, 5, p. 813-815

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

  • Hazardous Waste
  • arsenite
  • Hydrolysis
  • hazardous waste
  • Copper
  2 Citations (Scopus)

• Glycolic acid production in the engineered yeasts Saccharomyces cerevisiae and Kluyveromyces lactis

  Koivistoinen, O. M., Kuivanen, J., Barth, D., Turkia, H., Pitkänen, J. P., Penttilä, M. & Richard, P., 23 Sep 2013, In: Microbial Cell Factories. 12, 1, 82.

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

  Open Access

  • Kluyveromyces
  • glycolic acid
  • Yeast
  • Saccharomyces cerevisiae
  • Acids
  67 Citations (Scopus)

• How to evaluate and communicate the environmental impacts of consumer's media use

  Pihkola, H., Federley, M., Nors, M. & Behm, K., 2013.

  Research output: Contribution to conference › Conference article › Scientific

  • environmental impact
  • mobile phone
  • evaluation method
  • manufacturing
  • communication

• Integral approach to service life management of NPP concrete infrastructure: From inspection database to predictive durability performance

  Ferreira, M., Vesikari, E., Sistonen, E. & Al-Neshawy, F., 2013, Proceedings: 22nd International Conference on Structural Mechanics in Reactor Technology 2013, SMiRT 22. Ostadan, F. (ed.). Red Hook, NY, USA: Curran Associates Inc., Paper 768

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

  • Service life
  • Nuclear power plants
  • Durability
  • Inspection
  • Concretes

• New high-quality mined nanomaterials mass produced for plastic and wood-plastic nanocomposites: General overview

  Paajanen, M., Benavides, R., Olsen, S., Rodriguez, O., Aguilar, A., Bellomo, L. O., Poppi, R., Ruiz, F., Zamudio, B., Nieble, M., Pasanen, S., Saarimäki, E., Minkkinen, H., Bocanegra, J., Tena, C., Deluna, G., Martinez, J-M., Miseljic, M., Morales, G., Espinoza-Gonzalez, C. & 8 others, Yanez, I., Roman, M., Gonzalez, G., Herrera, E., Orrantia, E., Glossman-Mitnik, D., Carfagnini, A. & Battelli, R., 2013, Abstract: VI International Conference on Surfaces, Materials and Vacuum.

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

  • general overviews
  • nanocomposites
  • plastics
  • nanoparticles
  • polypropylene

• Optimisation of acid bioleaching of metals from pyritic ashes

  Vestola, E. A., Mäkinen, J., Korhonen, T., Neitola, R. & Kaksonen, A. H., 2013, In: Advanced Materials Research. 825, p. 520-523

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

  • Bioleaching
  • Ashes
  • Acids
  • Metals
  • Sulfur
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• "Piloting the Common Metrics", a research project of the Sustainable Building Alliance

  Hans, J., Nibel, S., Freyd, A. C., Cunha, A., Doran, D., Barrow William, T., Ahvenniemi, H., Huovila, P., Sobola, J., Vonka, M., Lupísek, A., Schmincke, E., Lenz, K., Soto Vicario, T., Horts, S., Kuxieamko, J. & Riggs, L., 2013, Proceedings of the 19th CIB World Building Congress. Kajewski, S., Manley, K. & Hampson, K. (eds.). Queensland University of Technology, 12 p.

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

  Open Access

  • research project
  • life cycle
  • indicator
  • certification
  • project

• Post-combustion capture of CO₂ at an integrated steel mill: Part II: Economic feasibility

  Tsupari, E., Kärki, J., Arasto, A. & Pisilä, E., 1 Aug 2013, In: International Journal of Greenhouse Gas Control. 16, p. 278-286 9 p.

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

  • Iron and steel plants
  • mill
  • price
  • combustion
  • Electricity
  33 Citations (Scopus)

• Sustainable algal biomass products by cultivation in waste water flows

  Arnold, M., 2013, Espoo: VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland. 88 p. (VTT Technology; No. 147).

  Research output: Book/Report › Report

  Open Access

  • waste water
  • water flow
  • alga
  • biomass
  • product

• Sustainable Procurement Models: Analysing conditions and constraints in project management

  Ravesloot, C. M. & Huovila, P., 2013, Proceedings of SB13 Oulu: Sustainable procurement in urban regeneration and renovation Northern Europe and North-West Russia. Suomen Rakennusinsinöörien Liitto RIL, p. 148-149

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

  Open Access

• The use of LCA studies and LCA outcomes in the decision-making processes of enterprises: Discussion and conclusions on the basis of case studies

  Häkkinen, T., Antikainen, R., Vares, S. & Tonteri, H., 2013, In: International Journal of Product Lifecycle Management. 6, 3, p. 250-269 19 p.

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

  • Life Cycle Assessment
  • Life cycle
  • Decision-making Process
  • Decision making
  • Industry
  3 Citations (Scopus)

• Trace element behavior in the fluidized bed gasification of solid recovered fuels: A thermodynamic study

  Konttinen, J., Backman, R., Hupa, M., Moilanen, A. & Kurkela, E., 2013, In: Fuel. 106, p. 621-631 11 p.

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

  • Trace elements
  • Trace Elements
  • Fluidized beds
  • Gasification
  • Thermodynamics
  28 Citations (Scopus)

• Waste firing in large combustion plants

  Vainikka, P., Nieminen, P. & Sipilä, K., 2013, Waste to Energy Conversion Technology. Woodhead Publishing, p. 98 - 119 (Woodhead publishing series in energy, Vol. 29).

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

  • large combustion plant
  • firing
  • boiler
  • fluidised bed
  • coal
  2 Citations (Scopus)

• Zero-Waste Processing of Protein Rich Side-Streams

  Kangas, P., Nappa, M., Lantto, K., Slizyte, R. & Navickas, K., 2013, AIChE Annual Meeting: Conference Proceedings 2013. San Francisco, CA, USA: American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE)

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

  • protein
  • cost
  • fish
  • press
  • food
• 2012

  A monitoring and feedback service as a way to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions of consumption

  Hyvönen, K., Saastamoinen, M., Hongisto, M., Kallio, A. & Södergård, C., Mar 2012, In: International Journal of Consumer Studies. 36, 2, p. 221-227

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

  • Greenhouse Gases
  • Greenhouse Gas Emissions
  • Monitoring
  • Climate
  • Acceptability
  2 Citations (Scopus)

• Assessing the uncertainties of climate policies and mitigation measures: Viewpoints on biofuel production, grid electricity consumption and differentiation of emission reduction commitments: Dissertation

  Soimakallio, S., 2012, Espoo: VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland. 166 p.

  Research output: Thesis › Dissertation › Collection of Articles

  Open Access

  • electricity consumption
  • biofuel production
  • mitigation measure
  • environmental policy
  • emission reduction

• Carbon conversion predictor for fluidized bed gasification of biomass fuels: From TGA measurements to char gasification particle model

  Konttinen, J. T., Moilanen, A., DeMartini, N. & Hupa, M., 2012, In: Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery. 2, 3, p. 265-274

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

  • Thermogravimetric analysis
  • Fluidized beds
  • Gasification
  • Biomass
  • Carbon
  12 Citations (Scopus)

• Challenges in developing a sustainability assessment framework for a new bio-based packaging material - Experiences and learnings from the Flexpakrenew project

  Pihkola, H., Hohenthal, C., Kuisma, M. & Veuro, S., 2012, Book of Abstracts. TORS09-01

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

  Open Access

  • packaging
  • learning
  • sustainability
  • project
  • material

• CO₂ emissions attributed to annual average electricity consumption in OECD (the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) countries

  Soimakallio, S. & Saikku, L., 2012, In: Energy. 38, 1, p. 13-20

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

  • Electricity
  • Economics
  • Monitoring
  • Hot Temperature
  33 Citations (Scopus)

• Comparative sustainability assessment of starch nanocrystals

  LeCorre, D., Hohenthal, C., Dufresne, A. & Bras, J., 2012, In: Journal of Polymers and the Environment. 21, 1, p. 71-80 10 p.

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

  • Nanocrystals
  • Starch
  • Sustainable development
  • Fillers
  • Life cycle
  15 Citations (Scopus)

• Comparing the greenhouse gas emissions from three alternative waste combustion concepts

  Vainikka, P., Tsupari, E., Sipilä, K. & Hupa, M., 2012, In: Waste Management. 32, 3, p. 426-437 12 p.

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

  • greenhouse gas emissions
  • combustion
  • fluidised bed
  • power generation
  • natural gas
  13 Citations (Scopus)

• Directions of future developments in waste recycling

  Meinander, M. (ed.) & Mroueh, U-M. (ed.), 2012, Espoo: VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland. 142 p. (VTT Technology; No. 60).

  Research output: Book/Report › Report

  Open Access

  • waste recycling
  • recycling
  • electronic equipment
  • waste management
  • life cycle

• Elinkaarimenetelmät yrityksen päätöksenteon tukena: FINLCA-hankkeen loppuraportti

  Grönroos, J., Korhonen, M-R., Koskela, S., Manninen, K., Mattila, T., Schultz, E., Tuominen, M., Gustafsson, M., Baumgartner, R., Korhonen, J., Tsvetkova, A., Helin, T., Häkkinen, T., Ovaskainen, M., Pingoud, K., Soimakallio, S., Sokka, L., Tonteri, H., Vares, S., Wessman, H. & 7 others, Angerman, M., Heino, J., Dahl, O., Husgafvel, R., Antikainen, R. (ed.), Seppälä, J. (ed.) & Suopajärvi, H., 2012, Helsinki: Finnish Environment Institute SYKE. (Suomen ympäristö; No. 10/2012).

  Research output: Book/Report › Report

  Open Access

• Energy and primary energy use, as well as the CO₂ equivalent emissions of different design options

  Airaksinen, M. & Matilainen, P., 2012, In: International Journal of Sustainable Building Technology and Urban Development. 3, 1, p. 37-42 5 p.

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

  • Environmental impact
  • Natural resources
  • Office buildings
  • Sustainable development
  • Life cycle
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Impact of waste-to-energy on the demand and supply relationships of recycled fibre: Dissertation

  Ristola, P., 2012, Espoo: VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland. 328 p.

  Research output: Thesis › Dissertation › Monograph

  Open Access

  • Papermaking
  • Fibers
  • Solid wastes
  • Recycling
  • Composite materials

• Land use indicators in life cycle assessment: A case study on beer production

  Mattila, T., Helin, T. & Antikainen, R., 2012, In: International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment. 17, 3, p. 277-286

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

  • life cycle
  • land use
  • indicator
  • soil quality
  • resource depletion
  39 Citations (Scopus)

• Methodological aspects of applying life cycle assessment to industrial symbioses

  Mattila, T., Lehtoranta, S., Sokka, L., Melanen, M. & Nissinen, A., 2012, In: Journal of Industrial Ecology. 16, 1, p. 51-60 10 p.

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

  • life cycle assessment
  • symbiosis
  • life cycle
  • byproduct
  • status of development
  87 Citations (Scopus)

• Novel method for creating biocides from process waters

  Kiuru, J. & Tanaka, A., 2012, Proceedings of the Paper Conference and Trade Show, PaperCon 2012: Growing the Future . TAPPI Press, Vol. 2. p. 871-881

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

  • Biocides
  • Electrolysis
  • Oxidants
  • Water
  • Contamination

• Optimization of autonomous production cells: real time production intelligence (ATOR)

  Heilala, J. & Montonen, J., 2012, Production matters: VTT in global trends. Häkkinen, K. (ed.). Espoo: VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, p. 51-54 (VTT Research Highlights; No. 3).

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

  Open Access

  • Planning

• Pneumatic vs. door-to-door waste collection systems in existing urban areas: A comparison of economic performance

  Teerioja, N., Moliis, K., Kuvaja, E., Ollikainen, M., Punkkinen, H. & Merta, E., 2012, In: Waste Management. 32, 10, p. 1782-1791 9 p.

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

  • waste collection
  • urban area
  • economics
  • vehicle
  • comparison
  40 Citations (Scopus)

• Ship's environmental footprint

  Hänninen, S., Peltoniemi, E., Tuominen, R., Kunttu, S. & Schabel, J., 2012, International Conference on the Environmentally Friendly Ship. Royal Institution of Naval Architects RINA, p. 69-75

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

  • environmental footprint
  • ship
  • life cycle
  • shipbuilding
  • cost
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Study of operational characteristics for an all year intervention vessel for the Barents Sea

  Berg, T. E., Berge, B. O., Borgen, H. & Hänninen, S., 2012, Proceedings of the Twenty-second International Offshore and Polar Engineering Conference 2012. Vol. 1. p. 1380-1385 ISOPE-I-12-190. (Proceedings of the International Offshore and Polar Engineering Conference, Vol. 22).

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

  • Barents Sea
  • vessel
  • FPSO
  • repair and maintenance
  • ice
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• The consumer motivation to implement recommendations in energy performance certificates

  Tolman, A. & Klobut, K., 2012, Book of Abstracts, BEhavE 2012. Helsinki, 112

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

  • energy efficiency
  • recommendation
  • energy
  • repair
  • consumption behavior

• Uncertainty in environmentally conscious decision making: Beer or wine?

  Mattila, T., Leskinen, P., Soimakallio, S. & Sironen, S., 2012, In: International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment. 17, 6, p. 696-705

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

  • wine
  • life cycle
  • decision making
  • decision
  • carbon footprint
  23 Citations (Scopus)

• WP3.6 biogas as a vehicle fuel in commuter buses: Life cycle cost and green house gas study

  Kajolinna, T., 9 Aug 2012, The Baltic Biogas Bus project. 71 p.

  Research output: Book/Report › Report

  Open Access

  • bus
  • biogas
  • greenhouse gas
  • life cycle
  • vehicle
• 2011

  Analyzing the environmental benefits of industrial symbiosis

  Sokka, L., Lehtoranta, S., Nissinen, A. & Melanen, M., 2011, In: Journal of Industrial Ecology. 15, 1, p. 137-155 19 p.

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

  • Environmental benefits
  • symbiosis
  • environmental impact
  • life cycle
  • energy
  82 Citations (Scopus)