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What if fabrics could listen to their surroundings and help us sense the world in new ways? Discover how this research project explores turning textiles into sensors that capture inaudible vibrations from plants, animals, and the environment.
Nordic Network on Smart Light-Conversion Textiles Beyond Electric Circuits, 2021-2025 (Nordic Programme for Interdisciplinary Research – NordForsk / ID: 103894)
Conference booklet | SCALES in Textiles - a three-day conference hosted by Aalto University on April 8–10, 2025, bringing together the ArcInTex network and the Beyond e-Textiles project.
Hamidreza Daghigh Shirazi reflects on his doctoral journey at Aalto University
Aalto Virtual Exhibitions
Cooperating partners: Aalto University - VIA University College - University of Borås - University of Turku - Iceland University of the Arts
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.
Electrochemically-assisted aqueous reduction and its application for surface functionalization (title of the thesis).
Seminar by Professor Minna Hakkarainen (KTH Royal Institute of Technology)
Functionalizing regenerated cellulose and bio-based polyamide textile fibers towards active environmental responsivenes (title of the thesis).
Multifunctional Materials Design research group (MMD)
Multifunctional Materials Design: research group members
Nordic network on smart light-conversion textiles beyond electric circuits
AI-guided biohybrid assembly platform for e-textiles
Electrochemically-Assisted Aqueous Reduction of Waste Streams for Metals Recovery and Functional Surfaces
Ecocentristic Sensing – Pioneering Biomimetic Textile Mediators for Sound Perception Beyond Human Abilities
Smart sensors that detect changes in balance to help older adults stay safe and independent.
GreenSense enables tracking and analysis of physical movement and balance to predict and prevent falls especially for people with neurodegenerative conditions such as Parkinson’s and Dementia. The concept helps reduce risks of injuries and associated costs of treatment / recovery, that have adverse impacts on the quality of life, especially for older adults.
MMD projects funded by FinnCERES (theme Energy)
MMD projects funded by FinnCERES (sub-theme Acoustics)
Autonomously adapting and communicating modular textiles
MMD projects within the PREIN Flagship
Multifunctional, high performance cellulose-based substrates for photovoltaics and optoelectronics
Super-stretchable functionalized materials and fibers for third generation wearable technology
Continuous monitoring of hypothermia in elderly people by the novel integrated wearable sensor system based on cellulose hydrogel and metallic nanowires
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.
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YouTube channel of the Multifunctional Materials Design research group (AALTO CHEM).
