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 13, 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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