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Arkio Industries developed a solid material out of cellulose

BioeconomyCase

The Finnish startup company Arkio Industries has developed an innovative material based on cellulose, with&…

How a biogas plant works – a visit to the Luke facility in Jokioinen

EnergyCase

A farm-scale biogas plant was completed at the Jokioinen site of the Natural Resources Institute&…

More wood surfaces to hospitals and health care centres

BuildingCase
Sairaalan aula, jossa kaiteet puisia.

Would it be possible to increase the use of wood in health care buildings? This&…

Biogas has potential

EnergyBlog
Biogas bus being refueled.

Tervola, some 660 kilometres north of Helsinki as the crow flies, is currently the site…

Finnish regions implement national bioeconomy strategy with help from ministries

BioeconomyCase
Wooden block of flats behind a number of trees.

Finland’s bioeconomy strategy aims at doubling the added value of bioeconomy sustainably. Is there…

Finland joins non-paper: The bioeconomy must be at the core of the EU’s industrial policy

BioeconomyCase
DNA-kierre.

Bio-based solutions and biotechnologies drive circular bioeconomy. They boost EU competitiveness, create jobs, and enhance&…

BioUPGRADE -project: Using proteins to upgrade biomass for biomaterials engineering

ChemistryBlog

When we think about biomass, the first thing that usually comes to mind is how&…

Cellulose-based plastic-free foams

ChemistryBlog

Woamy, a spin-off from FinnCERES at Aalto University, is revolutionizing the packaging industry with a&…

Harnessing Solar Power: A Revolutionary Self-Sterilizing Material

ChemistryBlog

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about unprecedented changes to our world. The swift and widespread&…

Biomaterials from Microbial Chitin

ChemistryBlog

In a world where plastic pollution is rampant, sustainable biomaterials have become increasingly important. An&…

New Biosynthetic pathways to microbial pigments

ChemistryBlog

In a world without colors, life would be dull and uninspiring. Yet nearly all of&…

Unlocking the Mysteries of Super Black Materials: A novel wood-based solution

ChemistryBlog

In the ever-evolving world of science and technology, there are certain phenomena that continue to&…

HAMK’s new international study program creating future experts in sustainable forestry

Wood and forestCase
Students stand in the forest with measuring sticks.

Häme University of Applied Sciences, HAMK, has long roots in forestry education. The school…

Fluff Stuff develops plant-based textile fillings from peatlands

Fish and watersCase
Tummahiuksinen nainen punaisessa takissa seisoo ulkona ja pitelee kädessään osmankäämejä.

To replace down and polyester, Fluff Stuff processes cattail seed hairs into a filling that&…

Life saving drug detection with Nanocellulose – check out the video!

ChemistryVideo

In an ambitious FinnCERES project, a multidisciplinary team of scientists from VTT and Aalto University&…

Better Nanocellulose with Forest Side Streams!

ChemistryVideo

Researchers at FinnCERES, Aalto University, and VTT have developed an additive derived from tree bark&…