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• 2025

  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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• Influence of contaminants on PEMFC performance – a multisinglecell approach

  Ali, F. S. M., Daniel, L., Heikkinen, N., Ihonen, J. & Rautanen, M., Jun 2025, In: Next Research. 2, 2, 100209.

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• Integration of H2S gas cleaning and bioleaching for zinc recovery from electric arc furnace dust

  Kinnunen, P., Miettinen, H., Frilund, C. & Simell, P., Oct 2025, In: Hydrometallurgy. 236, 106505.

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• Meat alternative consumers still frowned upon in Europe: Analysis of stereotypical, emotional and behavioral responses of observing others

  Malila, R. M., Pennanen, K. & Luomala, H. T., Apr 2025, In: Food Quality and Preference. 125, 105380.

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

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• Quality variation of pyrolytic products from anaerobic digestion crop waste: Influence of increasing inorganics through anaerobic digestion and different pyrolysis conditions

  Diaz Perez, N., van den Broek, L. A. M., Lindfors, C., Stevens, L. & Meredith, W., Sept 2025, In: Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis. 190, 107135.

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

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• The distribution of valuable metals in gasification of metal-containing residues from mechanical recycling of end-of-life vehicles and electronic waste

  Bachér, J., Laatikainen-Luntama, J., Rintala, L. & Horttanainen, M., 2025, In: Journal of Environmental Management. 373, 123526.

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• Thermo-Chemical recycling of polypropylene via high-power microwave plasma gasification: Syngas and metal carbide production

  Fathi, J., Hlína, M., Mates, T., Buryi, M., Sikarwar, V. S., Mušálek, R., Sharma, S., Lojka, M., Jiříčková, A., Jankovský, O., Riedl, J., Karlík, M., Kratochvíl, P., Thürlová, H., Růzička, F., Průša, F., Jeremiáš, M. & Mašláni, A., 1 May 2025, In: Chemical Engineering Journal. 511, 161910.

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

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• 2024

  Biomass conversion by gasification process

  Akkala, S. R., Jeremias, M., Kaviti, A. K. & Sikarwar, V. S., 1 Jan 2024, Encyclopedia of Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment. Vol. 1. p. 661-680 20 p.

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

• CaSH - Catalytic Slurry Hydrotreatment: Final Project report

  Viertiö, T., Lehtonen, J., Kihlman, J., Sokka, L., Reznichenko, A., Tuppurainen, V., Ala-Kokko, S., Seppä, S., Tanskanen , J., Ahola, J., Murzin, D., Vajglova, Z., Mäki-Arvela, P. & Kumar, N., 2024, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland. 35 p. (VTT Technology; No. 425).

  Research output: Book/Report › Report

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• Catalytic Processing of Mixed Plastics Aiming for Industrial Reuse

  Lindfors, C., Khan, M., Siddiq, F., Arnold, M. & Ohra-Aho, T., 2 May 2024, In: Energy and Fuels. 38, 9, p. 8009-8020 12 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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• Catalytic Pyrolysis of a Model Plastic Mixture with a Montmorillonite Clay Catalyst and Upgrading via Distillation

  Lahtinen, J., Ohra-Aho, T., Lindfors, C. & Oasmaa, A., 7 Nov 2024, In: Energy and Fuels. 38, 21, p. 21109–21121 13 p.

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

• Clean Propulsion Technologies, VTT’s final report

  Lehtoranta, K., Aakko-Saksa, P., Söderena, P., Tuominen, T. & Westerholm, M., Apr 2024, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland. 39 p. (VTT Research Report; No. VTT-R-00278-24).

  Research output: Book/Report › Report

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• Comparison of bio-oils derived from crop digestate treated through conventional and microwave pyrolysis as an alternative route for further waste valorization

  Diaz Perez, N., Lindfors, C., van den Broek, L. A. M., van der Putten, J., Meredith, W. & Robinson, J., Jul 2024, In: Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery. 14, 14, p. 15739-15754

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• Correction to: Comparison of bio-oils derived from crop digestate treated through conventional and microwave pyrolysis as an alternative route for further waste valorization: Comparison of bio-oils derived from crop digestate treated through conventional and microwave pyrolysis as an alternative route for further waste valorization (Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, (2024), 14, 14, (15739-15754), 10.1007/s13399-022-03712-6)

  Perez, N. D., Lindfors, C., van den Broek, L. A. M., van der Putten, J., Meredith, W. & Robinson, J., Jul 2024, In: Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery. 14, 14, p. 15755 1 p.

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• Defining bioenergy system services to accelerate the integration of bioenergy into a low‐carbon economy

  Mäki, E., Hennig, C., Thrän, D., Lange, N., Schildhauer, T. & Schipfer, F., 1 Jul 2024, In: Biofuels, Bioproducts and Biorefining. 18, 4, p. 793-803

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• Demonstrating Pilot-Scale Gas Fermentation for Acetate Production from Biomass-Derived Syngas Streams

  Acuña López, P., Rebecchi, S., Vlaeminck, E., Quataert, K., Frilund, C., Laatikainen-Luntama, J., Hiltunen, I., De Winter, K. & Soetaert, W. K., Jun 2024, In: Fermentation. 10, 6, 285.

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

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• Development of Flexible Fluidised-Bed Gasification Process for Co-Production of Synthesis Gas and Biochar

  Kurkela, E., Kurkela, M., Tuomi, S. & Hiltunen, I., 2024, In: Chemical Engineering Transactions. 109, p. 157-162 6 p.

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• Economic Attractiveness of the Flexible Combined Biofuel Technology in the District Heating System

  Galinis, A., Kurkela, E., Kurkela, M., Habermeyer, F., Lekavičius, V., Striūgas, N., Skvorčinskienė, R., Neniškis, E. & Tarvydas, D., Oct 2024, In: Sustainability (Switzerland). 16, 19, 8406.

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

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  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Environmental data collection of new slag materials

  Mälkki, M., Stefanini, L. & Kivikytö-Reponen, P., 27 Mar 2024, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland. 30 p. (VTT Research Report; No. VTT-R-00205-24).

  Research output: Book/Report › Report

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• Environmental impacts of plastic recycling – a literature review

  Uusitalo, T. & Toukoniitty, E., 28 Oct 2024, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland. 34 p. (VTT Research Report; No. VTT-R-00604-24).

  Research output: Book/Report › Report

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• Experimental and techno-economic analysis of solar-assisted heat pump drying of biomass

  Thomasson, T., Raitila, J. & Tsupari, E., Jun 2024, In: Energy Reports. 11, p. 316-326 11 p.

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• Exploring cellulose carbonization pathways using reactive force field methods

  Paajanen, A., Fliri, L., Pakarinen, O., Guizani, C., Verho, T., Vaari, J. & Hummel, M., 10 Sept 2024. 1 p.

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

• Fractionation of Kraft Lignin for Production of Alkyd Resin for Bio-Based Coatings: Characterization of Low Molecular Weight Kraft Lignin Products of Aqueous Ethanol Fractionation for Application in Alkyd Resins

  Ghosh, A., Ohra-aho, T. & Kalliola, A., 2024, AIChE Annual Meeting 2024 Proceedings. American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE), 9 p. 687066

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

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• Gasification and Combined Heat and Power (CHP) from Lignin

  Subhashini, Jeremias, M. & Sikarwar, V. S., 1 Jan 2024, Lignin Chemistry: Characterization, Isolation, and Valorization. Wiley-VCH Verlag, p. 183-201 19 p.

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

• Gasification of Sewage Sludge for Hydrogen Production

  Srivastava, A. N., Jeremias, M. & Sikarwar, V. S., 1 Jan 2024, Hydrogen Production from Renewable Resources and Wastes. Taylor & Francis, p. 158-176

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

• Identification of a polyfuran network as the initial carbonization intermediate in cellulose pyrolysis: A comparative analysis with cellulosic hydrochars

  Fliri, L., Dubivka, K., Rusakov, D., Volikov, A., Guizani, C., Hietala, S., Filonenko, S. & Hummel, M., Aug 2024, In: Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis. 181, 17 p., 106591.

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• Integration of thermal plasma with CCUS to valorize sewage sludge

  Sikarwar, V. S., Mašláni, A., Van Oost, G., Fathi, J., Hlína, M., Mates, T., Pohořelý, M. & Jeremiáš, M., 1 Feb 2024, In: Energy. 288, 129896.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
  31 Citations (Scopus)

• Investigate the Processability of Biobased Thermoplastics Used in Nonwoven Fabrics

  Periyasamy, A. P., Luoma, E., Höhnemann, T., Ringger, S. & Heikkilä, P., 9 Oct 2024, In: ACS Polymers Au. 4, 5, p. 405-419

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• Is it me or others who matter? The interplay between consumer values vis-à-vis status and affiliation motives as shapers of meat alternative interest

  Pennanen, K., Malila, R. M. & Luomala, H. T., 1 Jan 2024, In: Appetite. 192, 107114.

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

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• Kaikki muovi kiertää - Hankkeessa toteutettujen haastattelujen ja työpajan tulokset

  Uusitalo, T. & Härkönen, M., 30 Oct 2024, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland. 51 p. (VTT Research Report; No. VTT-R-00638-24).

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• Laskennallinen tarkastelu rakennusten purkumuovien hyödyntämismahdollisuuksista – laajennettu kemiallinen kierrätys

  Hakala, J., 12 Nov 2024, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland. 27 p. (VTT Research Report; No. VTT-R-00630-24).

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• Method and apparatus for producing hydrocarbon product and use

  Simell, P. (Inventor), Qureshi, M. S. (Inventor) & Pienihäkkinen, E. (Inventor), 27 May 2024, IPC No. C10G 1/10, B01J 8/24, C10B 53/07, C10B 57/12, C10B 49/10, Patent No. FI130914B1, 21 Oct 2021, Priority date 26 Oct 2020, Priority No. FI130914B1

  Research output: Patent › Patent

• Multiple benefits of polypropylene plasma gasification to consolidate plastic treatment, CO₂ utilization, and renewable electricity storage

  Fathi, J., Mašláni, A., Hlína, M., Lukáč, F., Mušálek, R., Jankovský, O., Lojka, M., Jiříčková, A., Skoblia, S., Mates, T., Nadhihah Binti Jaafar, N., Sharma, S., Pilnaj, D., Pohořelý, M. & Jeremiáš, M., 15 Jul 2024, In: Fuel. 368, 131692.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
  6 Citations (Scopus)

• New insights into the chemical activation of lignins and tannins using K₂CO₃—a combined thermoanalytical and structural study

  Guizani, C., Widsten, P., Siipola, V., Paalijärvi, R., Berg, J., Pasanen, A., Kalliola, A. & Torvinen, K., Jan 2024, In: Carbon Letters. 34, p. 371-386

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• Nordic perspectives on the emerging biochar business

  Salo, E., Weber, K., Hagner, M. & Näyhä, A., 10 Oct 2024, In: Journal of Cleaner Production. 475, 143660.

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• Phosphorus-containing lignin intermediates as reactive bio-based flame-retardants for polyurethane and acrylic coatings for wood

  Puyadena, M., Widsten, P., Wirtanen, T., Kellock, M., Ortega, G., Mugica, A., Matxinandiarena, E., Etxeberria, I., Martin, L., Agirre, A., Barrio, A., González, A. & Irusta, L., 15 Nov 2024, In: Industrial Crops and Products. 220, 12 p., 119261.

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

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  7 Citations (Scopus)

• Power Biomass to Liquid — an option for Europe’s sustainable and independent aviation fuel production

  Habermeyer, F., Weyand, J., Maier, S., Kurkela, E. & Dietrich, R. U., Jul 2024, In: Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery. 14, 14, p. 16199-16217

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

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  9 Citations (Scopus)

• Quality and Storage Properties of Upgraded Fast Pyrolysis Bio-Oil for Marine Transport

  Ohra-Aho, T., Oasmaa, A., Koponen, P., Nyyssönen, S., Tuominen, V. & Aakko-Saksa, P., 2024, In: Energy and Fuels. 38, 20, p. 19566–19583

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  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Removal of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances and organic fluorine from sewage sludge and sea sand by pyrolysis

  Hušek, M., Semerád, J., Skoblia, S., Moško, J., Kukla, J., Beňo, Z., Jeremiáš, M., Cajthaml, T., Komárek, M. & Pohořelý, M., Dec 2024, In: Biochar. 6, 1, 31.

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

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• Selective Extraction of Valuable and Critical Metals in Cassiterite Concentrate by Dry Chlorination: Part I: Thermodynamic and Modelling Perspective

  Fosu, A. Y., Demeusy, B., Diot, F., Lavonen, T., Meriläinen, V., Bartier, D., Foucaud, Y. & Kanari, N., Sept 2024, In: Materials. 17, 17, 4186.

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• Signatures that differentiate thermal degradation and heterogeneous combustion of tobacco products and their respective emissions

  Cullen, J. T., Kärkelä, T. & Tapper, U., May 2024, In: Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis. 179, 30 p., 106478.

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

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• Technologies and Model for Sustainable Textile Recycling

  Heikkilä, P., Heikkilä, J., Kamppuri, T., Keskisaari, A., Määttänen, M., Saarimäki, E., Heikinheimo, L., Koivula, A., Rintala, N. & Harlin, A., 13 Sept 2024, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland. 62 p. (VTT Research Report, Vol. VTT-R-00941-22).

  Research output: Book/Report › Report

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• The effect of the pyrolysis temperature and biomass type on the biocarbons characteristics

  Lurchenkova, A., Kobets, A., Ahaliabadeh, Z., Kozir, J., Laakso, E., Virtanen, T., Siipola, V., Lahtinen, J. & Kallio, T., 22 Apr 2024, In: ChemSusChem. 17, 8, e202301005.

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

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  12 Citations (Scopus)

• 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.

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• 2023

  A comparative analysis and assessment of dual fluidized bed and chemical looping gasification: Design considerations for commercial use and applicability in BTL schemes

  Detsios, N., Atsonios, K., Grammelis, P., Dieringer, P., Ströhle, J., Nikkanen, V. & Orfanoudakis, N. G., 2023, In: European Biomass Conference and Exhibition Proceedings. 2023, p. 588-593 6 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article in a proceedings journal › Scientific › peer-review
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Adapted FLASHCAT methodology to model horizontal cable tray fires using computational fluid dynamics

  Verma, N., Hostikka, S., Vaari, J. & Korhonen, T., Jul 2023, In: Fire Safety Journal. 138, 103814.

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• Antimicrobial and Flame-Retardant Coatings Prepared from Nano- and Microparticles of Unmodified and Nitrogen-Modified Polyphenols

  Widsten, P., Salo, S., Hakkarainen, T., Nguyen, T. L., Borrega, M. & Fearon, O., 16 Feb 2023, In: Polymers. 15, 4, 992.

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• Biochar for agricultural water management

  Arnold, M. & Canga, E., 2 Nov 2023.

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• Conceptual design of a distillation process for the separation of styrene monomer from polystyrene pyrolysis oil: experiment and simulation

  Dahal, R., Uusi-Kyyny, P., Pokki, J. P., Ohra-aho, T. & Alopaeus, V., Jul 2023, In: Chemical Engineering Research and Design. 195, p. 65-75

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• Conversion of highly polymerized lignin into monophenolic products via pyrolysis: A comparative study of acidic and alkaline depolymerization pretreatments using deep eutectic solvents

  Yue, X., Lin, J., Suopajärvi, T., Mankinen, O., Mikkelson, A., Liu, R., Huttunen, H., Chen, L., Xu, C., Telkki, V. V., Sun, S. & Liimatainen, H., 15 Dec 2023, In: Chemical Engineering Journal. 478, 13 p., 147368.

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  31 Citations (Scopus)