Bioproduct Technology
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Our research areas:
- Processes and products of the bio-based industry -especially wood-based fibers
- Finding potential innovations based on applications of the latest lignocellulosic findings
We aim to Develop co- operation in the field of research and education between the Southeastern University of Applied Sciences (XAMK) and Aalto University. The research is done in close cooperation with the industry.
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Juha Lipponen, head of the research groupThe forest industry and its products have a golden opportunity to be in the driver’s seat to lead the global fossil-free transformation.
Group members:
![Khan Mohammad Ahsan Uddin](https://acris.aalto.fi/ws/portalfiles/portal/140241414/Uddin_P.jpg)
![Juha Lipponen](https://acris.aalto.fi/ws/portalfiles/portal/62960693/JuhaLipponen.png)
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I am doing research on cellulose fiber modification technology and new wood-based products. As a newcomer, I am currently in the process of putting together the research projects and assembling the research group.
Throughout my entire career in the industry, I have been privileged to work with very talented people and very interesting and challenging topics.
In 1993, I invented in my Master’s thesis—together with my thesis supervisor—a whole new type of multinip calender, which replaced the existing 150-year-old supercalendering technology with a simple mechanical invention related to the roll stack structure of the calender. The calender (Valmet’s Opti Calender Multinip) rapidly blew away the competition—in the following years, the new calender became a billion-euro business for Valmet.
I was nominated Young Scientist of the Year in 2003 by Tekniikan Edistämisäätiö of the Ministry of Trade and Industry for the findings in my doctoral thesis.
Related content:
Revolutionising the bio-based industry
An interview of the new Professor of Practice Juha Lipponen from the School of Chemical Engineering.
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Innovation expert Juha Lipponen to become Professor of Practice for the Department of Bioproducts and biosystems
A new professor of practice position has been created which will strengthen research into cellulose fibre modification technology and new wood-based products. Juha Lipponen will work at both Aalto University and Savonlinna Technology Park. Lipponen, who has had a long career in innovation, is also one of the finalists for this spring's Finnish Engineering Award.
![Juha Lipponen](/sites/g/files/flghsv161/files/styles/1_120w_120h_d/public/2020-06/juha_lipponen.jpg?h=1b42f994&itok=T0kO1plD)
Latest publications:
Innovations in hydrogel-based manufacturing: A comprehensive review of direct ink writing technique for biomedical applications
Lignin beyond the status quo: Recent and emerging composite applications
Recycled carbon fiber reinforced composites: Enhancing mechanical properties through co-functionalization of carbon nanotube-bonded microfibrillated cellulose
Lignocellulosic biomass from agricultural waste to the circular economy: a review with focus on biofuels, biocomposites and bioplastics
Developing Self-Assembled Starch Nanoparticles in Starch Nanocomposite Films
Trends and challenges in the development of bio-based barrier coating materials for paper/cardboard food packaging; a review
Coating and Surface Sizing Technologies
Latest developments in board and fine paper surface sizing research
Starch penetration in surface sizing - Finding optimum surface sizing parameters
Starch penetration in surface sizing at various parameters - pilot and production machine experience
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