Polymer Synthesis Technology
Group led by Professor Jukka Niskanen
Jukka Niskanen brings polymer engineering expertise to Aalto University
Previously a researcher in Canada and Japan, Niskanen’s research involves the entire life cycle of polymers – from synthesis to the creation of finished materials, their properties, but also their post-use recycling.
Latest publications
Advances in polysaccharide-based food packaging: Functionalization strategies and sustainability considerations
Hossein Baniasadi, Roozbeh Abidnejad, Mahyar Fazeli, Jukka Niskanen, Erlantz Lizundia
2026
Materials Science and Engineering R: Reports
Bio-based foams with multifunctional photothermal, fire-resistant, and CO2 capture properties
Hossein Baniasadi, Roozbeh Abidnejad, Ziba Fathi, Pedro E.S. Silva, Sanandam Bordoloi, Jaana Vapaavuori, Jukka Niskanen, Eero Kontturi, Erlantz Lizundia
2026
Carbon
Synthesis and characterisation of bio-derived furan-based polyamides copolymers from dimethyl furan-2,5-dicarboxylate
Zoe Paganelli, Lauri Välinen, Onsi Hanafi, Sami-Pekka Hirvonen, Hossein Baniasadi, Jukka Niskanen
2026
RSC Advances
Enhancing Electrical Conductivity in Cellulosic Fabric: A Study of Bio-Based Coating Formulations
Babak Abdi, Hossein Baniasadi, Ali Tarhini, Ali Tehrani-Bagha
2025
Advanced Materials Technologies
Digital light processing 3D printing: Harnessing micro- and nanocellulose for advanced biocomposites
Roozbeh Abidnejad, Mehrdad Mousapour, Kristoffer Meinander, Hossein Baniasadi, Mika Salmi, Eero Kontturi
2025
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules
Embedding Polysaccharide Thin Films in Digital Light Processing (DLP) for Biobased Composites
Roozbeh Abidnejad, Mehrdad Mousapour, Ziba Fathi, Sahar Babaeipour, Vishnu Arumughan , Ira Smal, Hossein Baniasadi, Mika Salmi, Eero Kontturi
2025
ACS Applied Polymer Materials
High-fiber content composites produced from mixed textile waste: Balancing cotton and polyester fibers for improved composite performance
Roozbeh Abidnejad, Hossein Baniasadi, Mahyar Fazeli, Sami Lipponen, Eero Kontturi, Orlando J. Rojas, Bruno Dufau Mattos
2025
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules
Atomic layer deposited zinc promoted copper catalysts for carbon dioxide hydrogenation to methanol : Influence of support
Aitor Arandia, Jorge A. Velasco, Ahmed Sajid, Jihong Yim, Hammad Shamshad, Hua Jiang, Ashish Chahal, Abhinash Kumar Singh, Christine Gonsalves, Reetta Karinen, Riikka L. Puurunen
2025
Catalysis Today
Fabrication of polydimethylsiloxane/zinc oxide/silica nanocomposite for steel coating: Improving physical and mechanical properties of polydimethylsiloxane
Amin Baharkoosh, Farnaz Karbasi, Hossein Baniasadi
2025
Materials Today Communications
Acrylamide/Alyssum campestre seed gum hydrogels enhanced with titanium carbide: Rheological insights for cardiac tissue engineering
Mona Baniasadi, Mahsa Baghban Salehi, Hossein Baniasadi
2025
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules