Harnessing Solar Power: A Revolutionary Self-Sterilizing Material
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about unprecedented changes to our world. The swift and widespread transmission of pathogens has...
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FinnCERES Blog
Oct 2, 2023
At the intersection of experiments and modelling
Doctoral researcher Aleksi Zitting tells about his experiences from working in the SASAMIS project, one of the two Novel Openings...
Aug 15, 2023
Transferring bio-based materials into batteries
Harvesting energy from clean sources like sun and wind is already possible but storing the energy in a sustainable way requires still...
Sep 7, 2022
Via biocatalytic oxidation and computational modelling toward valorisation of lignocellulose biomass
Oxidation is a versatile method to modify cellulose material properties, used in range of applications from cosmetics to papermaking....
Jun 13, 2022
Light activated surfaces to prevent spreading of pathogens
Combination of photosensitive dyes and nanocellulose can be used to develop materials that are self-sterilizing and biodegradable. In the...
May 20, 2022
Smart Bioeconomy documentary series
Science news for junior high school and high school students. The world needs scientists and engineers - now more than ever. Tackling...
Apr 12, 2022
Enzymatic and chemical modification of cellulose: an excellent foundation for functional textiles
The majority of current textile fibres are produced from oil-based raw materials and thus have a role in challenges related to global...
Apr 11, 2022
A powerful combination to explain nanoscale wood-water interactions
Cellulosic materials from wood to novel nanomaterials are highly sensitive to moisture. The fundamental mechanisms underlying wood-water...
Jun 3, 2021
Sulapac guest blog: Join our campaign to fight microplastics pollution
Nature and innovative solutions need support today! The new EU Single-Use Plastic Directive is a step towards the plastic waste-free...
Apr 15, 2021
High consistency nanocellulose – dry matter is what matters
Cellulose nanofibrils (CNFs) can replace oil-based materials, add functionality, and generate completely new materials and products....
Jan 18, 2021
Enzyme treatments for biomass – a matter of sustainability
Enzymes work wonders with biomass..
Apr 24, 2020
Materials or Knowledge?
Consumerism is arguably bigger than any other “ism”. A bottomless demand for energy and materials resources has led to well-known and much..
Mar 27, 2020
Design as a bridge
Some weeks ago, I had a great opportunity to speak of the potential and benefits of collaboration between design and science..
Feb 28, 2020
Bio-based materials in energy applications
Wood and other bio-based materials have been..
Jan 28, 2020
Could cellulose replace plastics?
There are two main reasons to replace..
Nov 1, 2019
FinnCERES at the core of EU innovation policy
Focus on sustainability
Oct 1, 2019
Biomaterials modelling in FinnCERES
Modelling of molecules, materials, and processes is..
Aug 6, 2019
The world has no limit
As in many other fields, in research international experience is becoming increasingly important..
Jun 24, 2019
Cellulose community growing stronger at ACS Meeting
Most people consider that new year starts on..
Jun 24, 2019
Building a research ecosystem with global impact
The work of FinnCERES is based on a futuristic..
Apr 15, 2019
Join FinnCERES – finding new ways to use biomaterials
What we already know about forest-based materials..
Nov 29, 2018
FinnCERES Flagship turns fundamentals to innovations
Material production faces grand challenges.
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