Jessica Borges-Vilches, Tuuli Virkkala, Valentina Guccini, Marko Crivaro, Thaddeus Maloney, Tekla Tammelin, Eero Kontturi Reactive and Functional Polymers, 2026, 221, 106667 Abstract : Stimuli-responsive hydrogels are interesting, particularly in the realm of biomedicals, but often the fundamental response of their key physical properties is not simultaneously monitored. Here, we investigated the pH response on the porosity, rheological behavior, mechanical performance, and

Erandy Correa Guillen, Sahar Babaeipour, Paula Nousiainen, Susanna Forssell, Nina Forsman, Inge Schlapp-Hackl, Muhammad Awais, Monika Österberg, Luana Dessbesell Bioresour. Technol., 2026, 444, 133924 Abstract : This study presents a biobased dispersion coating formulated from natural wax and lignin nanoparticles providing hydrophobicity, stain resistance, and antimicrobial functionality for natural fiber textiles. Its durability is demonstrated and has potential for applic

Doctoral candidate Elijah Garcia from Aalto University, recently visited the Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (BAM), Germany. This collaboration aimed to delve deeper into mechanochemistry and to develop methods for monitoring the reactive extrusion of lignin. During Elijah's stay, he replicated their lignin modification system using various mechanochemical tools such as ball mills and extruders following the solventless method for functionalizing lignin