Tag: #BiomaterialsRevolution

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

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

Cellulose-based plastic-free foams

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

Harnessing Solar Power: A Revolutionary Self-Sterilizing Material

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

Biomaterials from Microbial Chitin

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

New Biosynthetic pathways to microbial pigments

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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

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

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

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

Better Nanocellulose with Forest Side Streams!

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

Smart Bioeconomy documentary series: Science news for junior high school and high school students

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The world needs scientists and engineers – now more than ever. Tackling climate change will…

Meet the Scientists of the Future Bioeconomy part 8: Capturing microplastics with nanocellulose

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Research scientist Ilona Leppänen at VTT Finland has developed a solution to the microplastics…

Meet the Scientists of the Future Bioeconomy part 7: New super material inspired by mantis shrimp club

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Nanokomposiitista valmistettu valkoinen hammaskruunu.

VTT researcher Dr. Pezhman Mohammadi and his research group have developed a new type of&…

Meet the Scientists of the Future Bioeconomy part 6: Bio-based coating for wood

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Brown lignin powder and water in a transparent glass.

Researchers turn a non-toxic residue into wood coating that resists abrasion, stain, and sunlight. Due&…

Meet the Scientists of the Future Bioeconomy part 5: Engineering fungal mycelium to produce leather without cows

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Light brown synthetic leather in a transparent Petri dish.

The fashion industry has a huge carbon footprint that is growing rapidly. In the NewLeather&…

Meet the Scientists of the Future Bioeconomy part 4: Searching for the genetic code of colors

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The colors we use to dye our clothes are a burden to the environment. The&…

Meet the Scientists of the Future Bioeconomy part 3: Engineering the cell factory

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To stay competitive, industries need to increase their productivity. Typically this is done by improving&…

Meet the Scientists of the Future Bioeconomy part 2: Spider Silk – the supermaterial of the future

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Electrospinning of a biosynthetic spidersilk.

Spider silk is one of the strongest materials found in the natural world. Scientists have&…