{"id":4897,"date":"2024-09-29T10:21:12","date_gmt":"2024-09-29T07:21:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chemarts.aalto.fi\/?p=4897"},"modified":"2024-11-10T06:51:55","modified_gmt":"2024-11-10T04:51:55","slug":"fostering-bioinnovation-at-dutch-design-week-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chemarts.aalto.fi\/index.php\/events\/fostering-bioinnovation-at-dutch-design-week-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Fostering Bioinnovations at Dutch Design Week 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]Where:\u00a0<\/strong>Strijp-S area, Klokgebouw | Hall 3, Klokgebouw 50 , Map No. C1 | Eindhoven, The Netherlands
\nWhen: <\/strong>19-27 October <\/span>2024<\/span>
\nWhat:<\/strong> Exhibition<\/p>\n

Joint exhibition between Aalto University Bioinnovation Center<\/a> and CHEMARTS on bio-based materials.<\/p>\n

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Can we make wood surfaces shimmer and shine or create a spray that can make textiles waterproof without using harmful chemicals? What if we were okay with imperfections in the materials we use in the future? Do we really need materials that last forever, or can we think about materials in a new way?<\/p>\n

To make these ideas real, we need to try out new ways of thinking and creating. The exhibition at Dutch Design Week shows two different stages of creating bio-based materials. CHEMARTS focuses on experimenting with new materials, while the Bioinnovation Center works on research and more advanced projects aiming for practical use. All displayed projects are results of interdisciplinary collaboration. The Bioinnovation Center and CHEMARTS are part of Aalto University, Finland.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

You can find Aalto Bioinnovation Center together with Chemarts materials Table at the <\/span>Strijp-S area, Klokgebouw | Hall 3. Read more on the DDW website<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text]

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Team<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Pirjo kaariainen, Curator<\/p>\n

Anna van der Lei, Curator<\/p>\n

Susanna Ahola, Coordinator Aalto University Bioinnovation Center<\/p>\n

Opening times and access<\/h2>\n

The exhibition is open 11:00 – 18:00. Access with a DDW Ticket.[\/vc_column_text]

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Aalto University Bioinnovation Center. Photo by Esa Kapila.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text]

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Biodegradable materials and textiles for the digital world<\/h2>\n

Doctoral researcher Sofia Guridi<\/p>\n

Photo: Vertti Virasjoki<\/p>\n

As our digital world expands, do physical interfaces always have to be rigid, made of precious metals, and everlasting? What if we could design stimulating, non-toxic, and more sustainable alternatives? We could create flexible, textured, and biodegradable interfaces that turn back into soil once they’re no longer needed.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text]

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Machine learning and artificial intelligence meet bio-based materials<\/h2>\n

Doctoral researcher Matteo Iannacchero<\/p>\n

Photo: Aalto University\/ Mikko Raskinen<\/p>\n

Electronic textiles (e-textiles) are fabrics enhanced with digital technology. This project aims to replace traditional metal components in e-textiles with more sustainable, flexible parts optimized via machine learning. Our innovation is a triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG) made of polylactic acid (PLA), a bio-based and biodegradable material. Developed in collaboration with Prof. Lena Kramer, this TENG generates electricity through body friction, offering a greener way to charge devices. Try scratching the doll to see the capacitor charge in real-time.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text]

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Shimmering Wood Crystals<\/h2>\n

Structural Colour Studio team: Noora Yau, Konrad Klockars and Anna Semi<\/p>\n

https:\/\/ddw.nl\/en\/programme\/12592\/the-shimmering-wood-crystals<\/a><\/p>\n

Delving into the ecological concerns of modern fashion, the project addresses the environmental impact of fashion embroidery, tainted by their origin in plastic and metallic effect pigments. This collaborative project redefines fashion sparkle with premium renewable materials. The wood-based crystals are crafted using 3D printing technology on silk organza and adorned with a structural layer of nanocellulose. This wood-derived color does not fade like pigments, and the final product is fully biodegradable and non-toxic, offering a revolutionary, sustainable alternative in fashion. The crystals are crafted exclusively from renewable materials and are ethically produced in Finland.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text]

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From banknotes to textiles<\/h2>\n

Researchers Inge Schlapp-Hackl (Aalto University) and Matthias Selinger (Vienna University of Technology) with project team<\/p>\n

Photo: Aalto University\/ Esa Kapila<\/p>\n

Enormous amounts of banknotes are taken out of rotation every year, e.g. \u20ac 113 billion in the EU in 2019. The estimated lifetime of each note is around three years, after which polymer-based ones are recycled, and cotton-based ones are incinerated. This has motivated the research team to investigate the chemical recycling of cotton-based banknotes using Ioncell\u00ae, a technology developed for the sustainable production of synthetic cellulose fibres. Its green colour comes from the original colour of used banknotes.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text]

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Alternatives to fossil-based textile fibres<\/h2>\n

Doctoral researcher Helena Westerback<\/p>\n

Photo: Aalto University\/ Esa Kapila<\/p>\n

Most of our outdoor garments rely on synthetic fabrics for water-repelling properties. Moving away from oil-based products, new solutions are needed to gradually replace most of the synthetic fibers. The CelluMimicry project aims to use biomimetic approaches to produce water-repellant cellulosic textiles. This exhibit presents materials using lignin within the textile fibres to improve the waterrepellant properties. The brown shades are the natural colour of lignin.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/2″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_gallery type=”flexslider_style” images=”4947,4946,4945″ onclick=”link_image”][vc_column_text]\n

Bio-based coating for water repellent textiles<\/h2>\n

Doctoral researcher Sahar Babaeipour<\/span><\/p>\n

Garments by fashion design student Riikka Kiili<\/p>\n

Photo: Aalto University\/ Esa Kapila<\/p>\n

This research addresses the growing need for more sustainable and multifunctional textile coatings in the texIle industry. The project offers an innovative solution by using biobased nanoparticles derived from natural fatty acids and lignin. These materials form a versatile coating on fabrics, enhancing water repellency, breathability, and antibacterial properties without compromising ecological integrity. The colourful trousers are originally crafted from wood cellulose and recycled cotton, and treated with the new bio-based coating to make it both water-repellent and biodegradable.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text]

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Solutions to the sustainability problems of the packaging industry<\/h2>\n

Doctoral researcher Laureen Mahler<\/p>\n

Photo: Aalto University\/ Mikko Raskinen<\/p>\n

The interdisciplinary Cellugami project combines design and mathematics to investigate origami tessellations as a sustainable, reusable alternative to secondary packaging. This exhibit presents a series of tessellated packaging structures made from 100% nettle, a natural bast fiber. The structures are flat-foldable, dynamic, and biodegradable, thus providing a means to reimagine the aesthetics, functionality, and life cycle of packaging materials.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text]

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Tracking packages and sensing their conditions during the supply chain<\/h2>\n

Doctoral researcher Madhawa Basnayaka<\/p>\n

Photo: Aalto University\/ Mikko Raskinen<\/p>\n

The packaging industry is a rapidly growing sector with an expected market share of ~$27 billion by 2024. As a promising actor of the sector, sustainable and intelligent packaging of products can provide not only protection against deteriorative ambient effects but also traceability and monitoring data across global supply chains. Completely bio-based chipless Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tag is an innovative packaging solution especially for medicine, biological products and fresh produce. The project aims to study thermal, hygroscopic, or optical changes of lignocellulosic substrate which serve as the sensing element. Printed electronics are utilized to analyse these changes using RF electromagnetic waves.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text]

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Enhancing the recycling of beverage cartons<\/h2>\n

Doctoral researcher Emilia Kauppi<\/p>\n

Photo: Aalto University\/ Esa Kapila<\/p>\n

Due to escalating environmental concerns and the imposition of stricter directives by the EU, there is increased demand for the enhancement of current recycling technologies, particularly for composite materials such as beverage cartons. Beverage cartons are made of high-quality virgin fiber and bleached chemical pulp, making it a valuable material for recycling. These cartons typically consist of approximately 75% paperboard, 20% plastics, and may contain 2-4% aluminum. The aim of this project is to investigate methods to improve the separation and recycling of the various material layers within beverage cartons. Project is an industrial collaboraIon with Stora Enso and Valmet.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text]

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Bio-based and biodegradable packaging – Bubbles with Benefits<\/h2>\n

Designers ValenIn Schwarz and Satu Paavonsalo with project team<\/p>\n

https:\/\/ddw.nl\/en\/programme\/12591\/bubbles-with-benefits<\/a><\/p>\n

Photo: Aalto University\/ Bryan Saragosa<\/p>\n

The global amount of plastic waste is forecasted to triple to over 1010 million tonnes by 2060. The Bubbles with Benefits research project focuses on developing sustainable packaging materials, including 100% bio-based bubble wrap and packaging foams. Made from cellulose, these materials are plastic free, non-toxic, biodegradable, and can be customised to suit any brand’s look. These new packaging solutions can help businesses reduce their carbon footprint, enhance their brand with sustainable values, and save costs by using less material without compromising production.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]\n

ChemArts student projects<\/h1>\n
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Local bio-based materials for footwear<\/h2>\n

Project by Judith Sanders<\/p>\n

Photo: Aalto University\/ Rainer Paananen<\/p>\n

Footwear researcher Judith Sanders joined the CHEMARTS summer course to continue her master\u2019s research from the Willem de Kooning Academy in Rotterdam, exploring local bio-based materials for footwear. A significant aspect of her research was collaborating with a basketry artist using local plants. At CHEMARTS, willow bark fibers were her focus. After separation the rigid fibers were transformed into wearable shoes with the help of carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) and glycerol. A byproduct of this process was a natural willow dye which was used to dye old white sneakers.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text]

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Algae-based wrapping<\/h2>\n

Project team: Master\u2019s student Elizaveta Lingonberg and Professor Tapani Vuorinen<\/p>\n

Photo: Aalto University\/ Mikko Raskinen<\/p>\n

About 430 million tonnes of plastic are globally produced annually, of which packaging material is the largest source of single-use plastic waste. Plant-based biopolymers, particularly polysaccharides, offer an alternative solution. This algae-based wrapping uses polysaccharides extracted from seaweed. Its properties vary depending on the additives used, affecting its sensitivity to moisture and water, as well as its antimicrobial and antioxidant properties.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text]

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Cellulose-based alternative for leather \u2013 UnMoo!<\/h2>\n

Project team: Master\u2019s students Huang Xuanpu and Deborah Kumagai<\/p>\n

Photo: Aalto University\/ Rainer Paananen<\/p>\n

As a co-product of the animal agricultural industry, leather production is linked to widespread deforestation and greenhouse gas emission. Additionally, the processing of animal leather is harmful to the environment, and most of the commercialised alternatives contain fossil-based materials. The UnMoo! project aims to address these concerns by exploring the potential of cellulosic materials as a sustainable alternative. The experimental material is composed of cotton, cellulose derivatives and natural dyes, with careful consideration of its texture, strength, flexibility, and colour.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/2″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_gallery type=”flexslider_style” images=”4933,4934,4944″ onclick=”link_image”][vc_column_text]\n

Making use of sidestreams – The Roots<\/h2>\n

Project team: Master\u2019s students Krista Virtanen, Saskia Helinska, Marja-Inkeri Murphy and Ilona Valovirta<\/p>\n

Photo: Aalto University\/ Bryan Saragosa<\/p>\n

The aim of The Roots project is to reduce agricultural waste and to promote environmentally friendly practices in the fashion and materials industry. Root mats are a potential by-product of vertical wheatgrass farming. Instead of composting wheatgrass, this project makes leather-like materials from its roots. This new material experiment can be dyed using natural dyes, making it a fully biobased and biodegradable alternaIve to various everyday products for the future. It can be sewn and feels pleasant to the touch.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text]

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Using local materials: Roadside vegetation<\/h2>\n

Project by Master\u2019s student Iines Jakovlev<\/p>\n

Photo: Aalto University\/ Bryan Saragosa<\/p>\n

Roadside vegetation can be a large, diverse source of plant-based local materials. In Finland, roadsides are usually mown twice a summer, and studies have shown that mown vegetation should be removed to increase the biodiversity and reduce the eutrophication of the area. This experimental project explores the potential of fireweed, one of the most common plants on the roadsides. During the project, fireweed bast fibres were collected in wintertime, spun into yarn using a drop spindle, and knitted into experimental textile.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]\n

Contact<\/h2>\n
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For Bioinnovation Center and CHEMARTS:<\/i><\/p>\n

pirjo.kaariainen@aalto.fi <\/i>or <\/i><\/span>susanna.ahola@aalto.fi<\/i><\/p>\n

For Shimmering Wood Crystals:<\/i><\/p>\n

noora.yau@aalto.fi <\/i>or <\/i><\/span>anna.semi@aalto.fi<\/i><\/p>\n

For Bubbles with Benefits:<\/i><\/p>\n

satu.paavonsalo@aalto.fi <\/i>or <\/i><\/span>valentin.schwarz@aalto.fi<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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