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Prof. Mari Lundström featured in Millenium Talks

Host Henkka Hyppönen and Assistant Professor Mari Lundström discuss possibilities and challenges in recycling of batteries at the laboratories of Hydrometallurgy and Corrosion.
Professor Mari Lundström with Tesla / Photo: Pertti Kauranen

Prof. Mari Lundström was featured in the fifth episode of the Millennium Talks with innovation leaders! See the interview conducted at the group's laboratory with host Henkka Hyppönen at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyRA6jLJP40

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