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Events
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FinnCERES Seminar 2025
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Upcoming events
Wed 28 MayAalto UniversityThis thesis advances the pilot-scale production of colloidal lignin particles and designs a commercial-scale mobile supercritical CO₂ extraction plant.
Wed 28 MayAalto UniversityHow to produce more and higher-value products from less: Could neutral sulphite pulping of softwood be the answer?
Past events
Fri 23 MayAalto UniversityThis thesis highlights the potential of bio-inspiration in the fabrication of multifunctional materials.
Fri 16 MayGraz University of Technology
Thu 15 MayOnlineThis Accelerator Session at the World Circular Economy Forum 2025 will highlight the critical role of biomass valorization in the circular economy.
Thu 15 MayHybrid event: Dipoli, Espoo & OnlineBio-based Futures, a two-day seminar organized by the FinnCERES Flagship, brings together top experts to discuss the future of bio-based materials.
Fri 09 MayAalto University
Fri 25 AprAalto UniversityThis thesis explores innovative strategies to optimize the structure and dewatering efficiency of nanopapers, focusing on enhancing permeability to overcome major roadblocks associated with the use of nanocellulose in large-scale papermaking applications.
Fri 11 AprAalto UniversityThis thesis develops wood-based superblack materials for multispectral shielding and carbon capture technologies.
Tue 08 AprAalto UniversitySCALES in Textiles conference explores multiple scales in textile innovation, from nanomaterials and wearable technologies to IoT systems and material life cycles.
Fri 28 MarWebinarWebinar on TEA and LCA featuring Jorge Benavides, Maria Ciotti and Maurizio Bettiga
Fri 21 MarAalto UniversityThis thesis uses molecular modeling to study interactions of cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) with water, ions, and ignin-carbohydrate complexes (LCCs), providing insights to better control CNC-based material properties.
Fri 21 MarAalto UniversityThis thesis investigates the use of fungal biofilms as a sustainable and durable wood coating solution, demonstrating superior protection against microbial colonization and weathering, reducing the need for toxic chemicals and extending the service life of wooden materials.- Fri 21 MarWebinarWebinar on TEA featuring Marie Jones, EPFL
- Fri 14 MarWebinarWebinar on LCA featuring Allessandro Marson, University of Padova
Fri 07 FebLecture hall L2This thesis explores the modification of man-made cellulosic fibers through oxidative and thermal treatments to create renewable alternatives for synthetic materials, focusing on the introduction of carbonyl functionalities for improved material properties.
Fri 31 JanLecture hall Ke2This doctoral dissertation investigates the sustainability characteristics of bio-based plastics and composites utilizing a set of experimental, analytical, and legal approaches.
Tue 17 DecZoomThis 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.
E. Kimiaei: Interfacial Engineering of Lignocellulosics: Manufacturing, Application, and End-of-lifeFri 13 DecEspooThis study presents a sustainable approach to creating alternatives to plastics from natural wood components, specifically cellulose and lignin, without chemically altering their structure.
Thu 28 NovSofia HelsinkiFinnCERES Ecosystem event of 2024 will bring together top researchers and industry leaders to envision the future of the bioeconomy sector and the next wave of bio-based material innovations.
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