Multifunctional Materials Design
Highlights:
More 'Recent news' and 'Related content' in the corresponding sections below.
Pectin-based composite for ‘smart’ window and energy storage applications
Novel application of pectin as photothermal material
The butterfly effect – bending and turning artificial muscles with light
In the future, the innovation could be used in for example the development of smart textiles, soft robotics and medicine.
Threads of tomorrow – textiles that react to light and heat
A joint Nordic project is developing light- and heat-reactive textiles. In the future, curtains will regulate room temperature, clothing will help monitor blood pressure, and cotton will clean itself in sunlight.
ENTANGLED: Reimagining Textile Functionalities, Aesthetics and Sustainability (external link)
Aalto Virtual Exhibitions
Cooperating partners: Aalto University - VIA University College - University of Borås - University of Turku - Iceland University of the Arts
Nordic Textiles Podcast (external link)
A podcast hosted by Alicja Lawrynowicz and Matteo Iannacchero, in which they discuss the innovative world of smart textiles, uniquely framed by Nordic perspectives. Different guests will show different points of view: from academic research to innovation on a larger scale.
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Our research focuses and group members
MMD research focuses
Multifunctional Materials Design research group (MMD)
MMD team
Multifunctional Materials Design: research group members
Our current projects:
Beyond e-Textiles project
Nordic network on smart light-conversion textiles beyond electric circuits
AI-yarn project (Bioinnovation)
AI-guided biohybrid assembly platform for e-textiles
EARMetal project
Electrochemically-Assisted Aqueous Reduction of Waste Streams for Metals Recovery and Functional Surfaces
MMD FinnCERES: Energy
MMD projects funded by FinnCERES (theme Energy)
MMD FinnCERES: Acoustics
MMD projects funded by FinnCERES (sub-theme Acoustics)
ModelCom project
Autonomously adapting and communicating modular textiles
PINT (PREIN) project
Perovskite-inspired indoor photovoltaics for sustainable Internet-of-Things (PINT)
WEARSENSNANO project
Continuous monitoring of hypothermia in elderly people by the novel integrated wearable sensor system based on cellulose hydrogel and metallic nanowires
Completed projects:
SUBSTAINABLE project
Multifunctional, high performance cellulose-based substrates for photovoltaics and optoelectronics
SUPER-WEAR project
Super-stretchable functionalized materials and fibers for third generation wearable technology
Contact information:
We are a group that embraces cross-disciplinary research and co-creative approaches. If you are interested in our projects or to join the group, please contact Prof. Vapaavuori by e-mail.
Mailing address: Department of Chemistry and Materials Science, Aalto University, P.O. Box 16100, FI-00076 AALTO, Finland
Visiting address: Office B209b, Kemistintie 1 (Chemistry building), 02150 Espoo, Finland
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+358 50 384 1658
You can approach us by sending an e-mail to [email protected].
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YouTube channel of the Multifunctional Materials Design research group (AALTO CHEM).
Latest publications:
Carbon Aerogels Derived from Anion-Modified Nanocellulose for Adaptive Supercapacitor Performance
Nanocellulose-Derived Hydrogels and Aerogels: Advanced Applications in Sustainable Technologies
Development and characterization of polylactic acid/starch biocomposites – From melt blending to preliminary life cycle assessment
Edible and Biodegradable Wearable Capacitive Pressure Sensors: A Paradigm Shift toward Sustainable Electronics with Bio-Based Materials
A facile spinning approach towards the continuous production of aligned nanocellulose films
Bio-inspired surface structures promote optical transmittance and hydrophobicity in cellulose-based films for self-cleaning perovskite solar cells
Bio‐Templated Silver Nanopatterns for Photothermal and Antifogging Coatings
Pectin Based Multifunctional Porous Materials and Polymer Composites
Structure-properties correlations in low-methylated pectin hydrogels and aerogels crosslinked by divalent ions
Variable-transmittance bio-based phase change composites based on the photothermal property of pectin
News
From France to Finland: Sujie Yu’s interdisciplinary study of sound insulation materials
A doctoral student from PSL University explores cellulose-based aerogels as sustainable and efficient materials for acoustic properties during her research visit at Aalto University.
Pectin-based composite for ‘smart’ window and energy storage applications
Novel application of pectin as photothermal material
This is how smart textiles can look like: self-cleaning cotton or a colour-changing print
An article by YLE Svenska about 'Beyond e-Textiles' project and 'Interlaced' exhibition at the University of Turku