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Doctoral Defences
Tue, 17 DecZoom17 Dec 2024, 13:00 – 16:00 EETZoomThis research provides foundational insights into their mode of action and range of applications, paving the way for more efficient and eco-friendly biomass conversion methods.
Fri, 13 DecEspoo13 Dec 2024, 12:00 – 15:00 EETEspoo, Lecture hall KE1, Kemistintie 1, 02150 Espoo, FinlandThis study presents a sustainable approach to creating alternatives to plastics from natural wood components, specifically cellulose and lignin, without chemically altering their structure.
Fri, 22 NovAalto University22 Nov 2024, 12:00 – 15:00 EETAalto University, Undergraduate Centre, Lecture hall M1, Otakaari 1, 02150 EspooThis study highlights the potential of biobased solutions in modern medicine by exploring the use of biobased materials as antibacterial and antiviral agents to combat infections and improve medical materials.
Fri, 15 NovDepartment of Bioproducts and Biosystems15 Nov 2024, 12:00 – 15:00 EETDepartment of Bioproducts and Biosystems, Vuorimiehentie 1, L2This thesis investigates the hydrolysis of biomass into sugars and other commodity chemicals with anhydrous HCl gas under relatively low overpressure of 0.1 MPa.
Fri, 15 NovAalto University School of Business15 Nov 2024, 12:00 – 15:00 EETAalto University School of Business, V002 Saastamoisen säätiö, Ekonominaukio 1, EspooIn this thesis, the nanoscale moisture behavior of the wood cell wall is investigated by combining experimental X-ray and neutron scattering with atomistic simulations of the cell wall biomolecules.
Thu, 14 NovAalto University14 Nov 2024, 13:00 – 16:00 EETAalto University, Lecture hall L1, Vuorimiehentie 1, EspooThis doctoral study introduces an innovative enhancement to electrodialysis (ED) technology, offering a sustainable solution for wastewater treatment in Kraft pulp industries.
Thu, 14 NovAalto University14 Nov 2024, 12:00 – 15:00 EETAalto University, Lecture hall Ke2, Kemistintie 1, 02150 EspooThe thesis investigates the potential of continuous crystallization as an innovative and sustainable method for purifying sugar alcohols—compounds widely valued as sweeteners and stabilizers in both food and pharmaceutical industries.
Wed, 30 OctAalto University30 Oct 2024, 13:00 – 16:00 EETAalto University, Circular Raw Materials Hub, lecture hall Aluminium, Vuorimiehentie 2, EspooIn this thesis, sustainable materials from natural resources are developed for energy and sensors.
Wed, 30 OctAalto University30 Oct 2024, 13:00 – 16:00 EETAalto University, Vuorimiehentie 1 (L1) and onlineIn this thesis, natural amino-group containing biopolymers are utilized to increase the yield of cellulose-baesd carbon fibres.
Fri, 25 OctAalto University25 Oct 2024, 12:00 – 15:00 EESTAalto University, School of Business & Online. Ekonominaukio 1, V002 Saastamoisen säätiö -saliThis thesis explored different aspects of developing a cellulosic photoactive hybrid material and a production process of its components, with subsequent projects building upon one another.
Fri, 23 AugAalto University23 Aug 2024, 12:00 – 15:00 EESTAalto University, Undergraduate Centre, U135a U7 PWC, Otakaari 1, 02150 Espoo, FinlandThis thesis expands understanding of inter-molecular interactions using analytical ultracentrifugation as a main research tool.
Fri, 23 AugAalto University23 Aug 2024, 12:00 – 15:00 EESTAalto University, Lecture hall Ke2, Kemistintie 1, 02150 Espoo, FinlandThis thesis aims to contribute to developing more efficient and targetoriented processes for producing bioenergy and biomaterials.
Mon, 10 JunAalto University10 Jun 2024, 16:00 – 19:00 EESTAalto University, Lecture hall L1, Vuorimiehentie 1, 02150 Espoo, FinlandThis thesis explores the roles of biobased polysaccharide nanoparticles as stabilizers of emulsion systems.
Fri, 03 MayAalto University03 May 2024, 12:00 – 15:00 EESTAalto University, Lecture hall Ke2, Kemistintie 1, 02150 Espoo, FinlandThis thesis expands understanding of inter-molecular interactions using analytical ultracentrifugation as a main research tool.
Fri, 23 FebAalto University23 Feb 2024, 12:00 – 15:00 EETAalto University, Lecture hall L1, Vuorimiehentie 1, 02150 Espoo, FinlandThe objectives of this thesis are to clarify and deepen the understanding of the impregnation of industrial chips and the phenomena occurring in the course of impregnation.
Fri, 16 FebAalto University16 Feb 2024, 13:00 – 15:00 EETAalto University, Lecture hall Ke2, Kemistintie 1, 02150 Espoo, FinlandThis study advanced polysaccharides-based hydrogels for biomedical applications, combining innovative fabrication strategies with a deep understanding of molecular-level interactions.
Fri, 01 DecAalto University01 Dec 2023, 12:00 – 15:00 EETAalto University, Lecture hall Ke1, Kemistintie 1, 02150 Espoo, FinlandThis thesis demonstrates how lignin's utility is improved in colloidal form, and by doing so provides examples of how lignin could be successfully valorized and applied.
Fri, 17 NovAalto University17 Nov 2023, 13:00 – 16:00 EETAalto University, Lecture hall Ke2, Kemistintie 1, 02150 Espoo, FinlandThis thesis pioneered an interdisciplinary investigation of the use of cellulose nanofibers as immobilization matrices for photosynthetic cells.
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