FinnCERES and the joint Nordic research project on smart textiles are showcased at the World Circular Economy Forum in Brussels
The exhibition features innovative bioeconomy products and prototypes of textiles responsive to temperature and light.
Multifunctional Materials Design
The Multifunctional Materials Design research group (MMD) led by Prof. Jaana Vapaavuori focuses on experimental studies of soft materials, as well as inorganic-organic hybrids. Our ultimate goal is to combine multiple functionalities in the same material through supramolecular chemistry and designing hierarchical structures. We also aim to convert external stimuli into useful responses via photoactuation, photovoltaics and photocatalysis.
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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
MMD Game || Integrity shapes Science (external link)
Video by 'Multifunctional Materials Design' research group created in December 2023
Events
World Circular Economy Forum 2024 (WCEF) (external link)
15-18 April 2024 | Brussels, Belgium & Online. The world’s leading event for circular economy thinkers, doers and leaders hits Brussels in April 2024, showcasing the most impactful circular solutions from around the world. Online participation is open to everyone.
IMPACT Forum - Sustainability through innovative bio-based materials (external link)
25 April 2024 | Hybrid event: Paasitorni, Helsinki & Online. This event, organized by the FinnCERES Flagship and Aalto Bioinnovation Center, brings together top experts to highlight the societal impact of innovative bio-based materials.
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
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
Lobby service in the Chemistry building:
+358 50 384 1658
You can approach us by sending an e-mail to [email protected].
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Latest publications:
Carbon Aerogels Derived from Anion-Modified Nanocellulose for Adaptive Supercapacitor Performance
Yazan Al Haj, Ahmed B. Soliman, Jaana Vapaavuori, Mady Elbahri
2024
Advanced Functional Materials
Bio‐Templated Silver Nanopatterns for Photothermal and Antifogging Coatings
Swarnalok De, Hoang M. Nguyen, Fangxin Zou, Fevzihan Basarir, Maryam Mousavi, Kristiina Mäkinen, Mauri A. Kostiainen, Jaana Vapaavuori
2024
Advanced Materials Interfaces
A Low-Cost and Do-It-Yourself Pressure Sensor Enable Human Motion Detection and Human–Machine Interface Applications
Mari Heikkinen, Fevzihan Basarir, Kim Miikki, Yazan Al Haj, Mithila Mohan, Jaana Vapaavuori
2024
Advanced Sensor Research
Processing factors affecting roughness, optical and mechanical properties of nanocellulose films for optoelectronics
Joice Jaqueline Kaschuk, Yazan Al Haj, Joaquin Valdez Garcia, Aleksi Kamppinen, Orlando J. Rojas, Tiffany Abitbol, Kati Miettunen, Jaana Vapaavuori
2024
Carbohydrate Polymers
Bio-based materials for solar cells
Kati Miettunen, Mahboubeh Hadadian, Joaquín Valdez García, Alicja Lawrynowicz, Elena Akulenko, Orlando J. Rojas, Michael Hummel, Jaana Vapaavuori
2024
Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews: Energy and Environment
Heat-Induced Actuator Fibers: Starch-Containing Biopolyamide Composites for Functional Textiles
Hossein Baniasadi, Zahra Madani, Mithila Mohan, Maija Vaara, Sami Lipponen, Jaana Vapaavuori, Jukka Seppälä
2023
ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces
Silver Nanowire-based Capacitive Type Pressure and Strain Sensors for Human Motion Monitoring
Fevzihan Basarir, Hamidreza Daghigh Shirazi, Zahra Madani, Jaana Vapaavuori
2023
Nanowires
Acoustic Properties of Aerogels: Current Status and Prospects
Tatiana Budtova, Tapio Lokki, Sadeq Malakooti, Ameya Rege, Hongbing Lu, Barbara Milow, Jaana Vapaavuori, Stephanie Vivod
2023
Advanced Engineering Materials
Recent developments of electrodeposition-redox replacement in metal recovery and functional materials: A review
Linfan Cui, Kirsi Yliniemi, Jaana Vapaavuori, Mari Lundström
2023
Chemical Engineering Journal
Potato virus A particles – A versatile material for self-assembled nanopatterned surfaces
Swarnalok De, Hoang M. Nguyen, Ville Liljeström, Kristiina Mäkinen, Mauri Kostiainen, Jaana Vapaavuori
2023
Virology
News
Dr. Swarnalok De receives a one-year grant from the Finnish Cultural Foundation
Awarded for research on the development of wearable healthcare sensors for autonomous health monitoring of the aging population
GYSS 2024: a unique platform for inspiration, knowledge exchange and networking
Maryam Mousavi among the 10 top young scientists from Finland accepted to the Global Young Scientists Summit 2024 in Singapore
Waste not: A new electrochemical method to recover noble metals as particles
The EARMetal process innovates with electrochemistry to efficiently recover noble metals from complex production solutions, potentially reducing environmental impacts and streamlining metal retrieval
Innovative metal recovery technique: turning low-concentration solutions into valuable resources
EDRR: a recent review article explores latest developments of a novel method for efficient precious metal recovery and creation of high-value-added materialsPast events
Exploring the Future of Circular Textiles - Seminar (external link)
21 March 2024 | Dipoli, Espoo. How moving to circular value chains can help build a more sustainable fashion industry.
Nanocellulose-derived Aerogels and Hydrogels for Advanced Applications (external link)
BPI Seminar by Yazan Al Haj (21.02.2024; Vancouver, Canada)
"Catalyzing diversity in science": IUPAC Global Women’s Breakfast
Aalto University hosts the IUPAC Global Women’s Breakfast 2024 on 27 February. Everyone is welcome, kindly pre-register by 22 February.
Seminar 'Cellulose self-assembled helicoidal systems' by Prof. Maria Helena Godinho
Seminar by Professor Maria Helena Godinho from NOVA University Lisbon (Portugal)
Public defence in Chemistry, M.Sc. (Tech.) Hoang M. Nguyen
Thin films of self-assembled materials by dip-coating technique (title of the thesis)
Designs for a Cooler Planet 2023 – Events programme
Welcome and participate in Designs for a Cooler Planet 2023 through a variety of different events, from live talk shows to webinars, workshops and guided exhibition tours.
Dialogues: An Ode to Textile Stories (external link)
Virtual Exhibition
Beyond e-Textiles: ENTANGLED
Prototype exhibition of the 'Beyond e-Textiles' project
Beyond e-Textiles: public lecture (June 7, 2023)
The 5th iterative workshop of the 'Beyond e-Textiles' project
Lecture by Prof. Sergejs Gaidukovs about research on Complex Polymer Systems (June 5, 2023)
Department of Chemistry and Materials Science
MMD Colloquium 2022: Wearables Technology
Multifunctional Materials Design: a series of online lectures by invited guests
FinnCERES Scientific Seminar 2022: Back to Fundamentals - Fibre, Water & Interactions
The FinnCERES Scientific Seminar 2022 Back to Fundamentals - Fibre, Water & Interactions will explore the full potential of bio-based raw materials. This year we will focus on how to fully harness the inherent properties of all the lignocellulosic fractions to develop new bio-based and bio-inspired materials.
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