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Doctoral Defences

Wed 10 DecAalto UniversityThis thesis explores phosphorylated nanocellulose dissociation kinetics via conductometry, revealing new insights into the surface charge of dispersed nanoparticles and improving analytical methods.
Fri 05 DecAalto UniversityThe study demonstrates how bio-based polymers and eco-friendly fiber treatments can be combined to create smart textiles that are both environmentally responsible and functionally advanced.
Fri 26 SeptAalto UniversityDope-dyeing of cellulosic textile fibres provides excellent colour fastness and reduces environmental impact by minimizing chemical and water use in the textile industry.
Fri 27 JunÅbo AkademiDoctoral thesis on the applications of cellulose nanomaterials in optics and electronics
Fri 27 JunAalto UniversityThis thesis explores industrial-scale production and feasibility of epoxidized kraft lignin and cellulose nanocrystals.
Thu 26 JunAalto UniversityThe study explores HCl (g) hydrolysis as a pathway to produce nanocellulose and platform chemicals from biomass
Thu 26 JunAalto UniversityPlant-based hydrogels from CNFs and extracts like willow bark and Aloe vera offer sustainable, ethical alternatives to animal biomaterials
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?
Tue 17 JunAalto UniversityOptimizing purification of bio-based diols and polyols using crystallization techniques
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.
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