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...
Latest publications
Nanocellulose-silica nanoparticles Pickering foams as leakage-free multifunctional phase change composites for energy management
Roozbeh Abidnejad, Hossein Baniasadi, Ziba Fathi, Alexey Khakalo, Ari Kankkunen, Ari Seppälä, Orlando Rojas, Maryam Roza Yazdani McCord, Bruno D. Mattos, Eero Kontturi
2026
Chemical Engineering Journal
Moist-Solid Biocatalysis Enables Processive Depolymerization of Crystalline PET
Jane Arciszewski, Ali Zaker, Yuqin Xia, Hossein Baniasadi, Chunling B. Lan, Karine Auclair
2026
Journal of the American Chemical Society
Dynamic VLE-Coupled Kinetic Modeling of Bulk Propylene Polymerization, Calibrated via Reactor Pressure Decay
Fatemeh Yahyaeian Balouchi, Saeed Mardani, Kaisa Lamminpaa, Jukka Niskanen, Sina Valaei
2026
Macromolecular Reaction Engineering
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
A review on lignocellulosic fillers for sustainable thermoplastics
Hossein Baniasadi, Mahyar Fazeli, Roozbeh Abidnejad, Erlantz Lizundia
2026
Chemical Engineering Journal
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
Dynamic biogenic carbon accounting and functional properties of wood biochar from five species
Hossein Baniasadi, Roozbeh Abidnejad, Ziba Fathi, Kristoffer Meinander, Antti Koistinen, Eero Kontturi, Erlantz Lizundia
2026
Chemical Engineering Journal
Multifunctional Electrospun Phase Change Material Mats for Solar–Thermal Energy Storage and Photothermal Conversion
Hossein Baniasadi, Sedigheh Borandeh, Ziba Fathi, Roozbeh Abidnejad, Pedro E. S. Silva, Lauri Välinen, Jaana Vapaavuori, Eero Kontturi, Jukka Niskanen
2026
Small Science
Compatibility of biochar-asphalt composites for pavement applications
Bhaskar Pratim Das, Joshua Tumwine, Hossein Baniasadi, Sanandam Bordoloi
2026
Construction and Building Materials
Bio-templated Piezoresistive Yarn for High Sensitivity Movement Monitoring Textiles
Swarnalok De, Viivi Mäkelä, Matteo Iannacchero, Maija Vaara, Fevzihan Basarir, Hossein Baniasadi, Sharon Saarinen, Jani Sainio, Kristiina Mäkinen, Mauri A. Kostiainen, Jaana Vapaavuori
2026
Advanced Science