Welcome to see Aalto University’s latest material prototypes by researchers and students.<\/strong><\/h2>\n[\/split_line_heading][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeIn”]Showcasing twelve projects and material experiments:<\/p>\n1. WOOD<\/h3>\n
What black looks like? The Superblack research project turns wood to pitch black.
\nResearch by Bruno Mattos and Bin Zhao, CHEM and Alexey Khakalo, VTT\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n2. SOY HULL<\/h3>\n
A prototype of children\u2019s footwear made of hull waste.
\nResearch and design by Ena Naito & Taisa Ferreira Ribeiro, ARTS<\/em><\/p>\n3. TREES<\/h3>\n
The Biollet project explores could ballet slippers be made of 100% biodegradable materials.
\nResearch and design by Ayaka Yamada, ARTS<\/em><\/p>\n4. COFFEE GROUNDS<\/h3>\n
New applications for the coffee ground waste \u2013 showcasing prototypes of acoustic panels and explorations of the material properties.
\nResearch by Valenti Soler<\/strong> (acoustic panels) and Andrzej Tarasiuk<\/strong> (material properties), ARTS<\/em>
\nThe waste coffee grounds were provided by Paulig and Natural Indigo Finland.<\/em><\/p>\n5. WHEAT STRAW<\/h3>\n
Jersey fabric made of agricultural wheat waste with the Ioncell\u00ae technology.
\nResearch by Nicole Nygren<\/strong> in collaboration with Michael Hummel<\/strong>\u2019s team, CHEM\u00a0<\/em>
\nThe straw pulp was provided by Fortum Oyj and spun into Ioncell\u00ae fibres at Aalto University.<\/em><\/p>\n6. CATTAIL STEMS and LEAFS<\/h3>\n
Bio-based alternative to styrofoam.
\nResearch by Lukas Schuck<\/strong>, Harvey Shaw<\/strong>, ARTS, Tilda Ostberg Alagarda<\/strong> and Ada Luukkanen<\/strong>, CHEM<\/em><\/p>\n7. ALGAE<\/h3>\n
The Algae hat project research design possibilities for the material and created a playful hat concept that could be made by anyone at home.
\nResearch by Nina Riutta<\/strong>, ARTS<\/em><\/p>\n8. LUPINE<\/h3>\n
The project investigates alternative textile materials that can be derived from plants that are considered weeds, showcasing first examples of knitted yarn.
\nResearch by Mithila Mohan<\/strong>, ARTS, Maija Vaara<\/strong>, Laura Koskelo <\/strong>and Jaana Vapaavuori<\/strong>, CHEM\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n9. NETTLE<\/h3>\n
Plant mainly considered as a weed \u2013 the doctoral research explores nettle fibre and its potential in the textiles sector.
\nResearch by Samica Sadik<\/strong>, University of Helsinki<\/em><\/p>\n10. WOOD<\/h3>\n
Bubbles with Benefits is an experimental material project to create cellulose-based bubble wrap.
\nResearch by Satu Paavonsalo<\/strong> and Valentin Schwarz<\/strong>, ARTS<\/em><\/p>\n11. WHEAT STRAW<\/h3>\n
Exploring potential applications for the straw waste \u2013 Utenstraw is a biodegradable, single-use utensils made from straw.
\nResearch and design by Tiina Otala<\/strong>, Tuomas Laakkonen<\/strong>, ARTS and Tam Nguyen<\/strong>, CHEM<\/em>
\nFortum aims to scale up its wheat straw processing by 2028, and novel applications for the growing straw waste.<\/em><\/p>\n12. SPRUCE CONES<\/h3>\n
Exploring natural material for aesthetic purposes \u2013 creating new surfaces and textures.
\nResearch and art by Iines Jakovlev<\/strong>, ARTS<\/em>[\/vc_column_text]