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Doctoral Defences
Tue 17 JunAalto UniversityOptimizing purification of bio-based diols and polyols using crystallization techniques
Wed 18 JunAalto UniversityCan colour be created without pigments, metals or plastics? Could nature’s own shimmer – like the glint of a butterfly’s wing – guide us toward a more sustainable future?
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?
Fri 23 MayAalto UniversityThis thesis highlights the potential of bio-inspiration in the fabrication of multifunctional materials.
Fri 16 MayGraz University of Technology
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.
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 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.
Fri 22 NovAalto UniversityThis 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 NovAalto University School of BusinessIn 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.
Fri 15 NovDepartment of Bioproducts and BiosystemsThis thesis investigates the hydrolysis of biomass into sugars and other commodity chemicals with anhydrous HCl gas under relatively low overpressure of 0.1 MPa.
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