Aalto University Bioinnovation Center

Magnificent Materials

MAGNIFICENT MATERIALS - instructions for bio-based experiments is a material guide for children and young people aged 10-15.

Eri muotoisia ja värisiä materiaalinäytteitä pinottuina neljälksi torniksi. Violetti tausta.

Värillisiä kartonkikulhoja sekä -arkkeja keltaisella taustalla.

With this book you can do fun experiments with materials on your own or with a friend. The instructions use bio-based ingredients that are from nature or recycled. The clear instructions are richly illustrated and aimed at children and youth.

Materials research is important to ensure that our limited natural resources are enough for everyone, now and in the future. These instructions have been developed and tested in courses combining chemistry and design at Aalto University.

The book contains 17 instructions.

The book is currently available only in Finnish. You can order the book from the Aalto University Shop. The English version of the book will be published in 2025. If you would like to be notified when the book will be available, please fill in your contact information here.

The book has been produced by the Aalto University Bioinnovation Centre with support from the Jane and Aatos Erkko Foundation.