- Aalto University
- School of Arts,
Design and Architecture - School of Chemical Technology
- School of
Economics - School of Electrical Engineering
- School of
Engineering - School of
Science
Department of Biotechnology and Chemical Technology
Polymer technology
Research and teaching in Polymer Technology is focused on synthesis and characterization of polymers and development of new materials utilizing polymerization techniques and composite technology. Research group is headed by Academy Professor Jukka Seppälä and is comprised of 15 to 20 researchers including eight post-docs. Several graduate students complete their master’s thesis yearly majoring in Polymer Technology and many of these theses are done in industry.
Research in Polymer Technology is based on sound knowledge of chemistry, chemical engineering and material science. Particular fields of interest are polymerization reaction engineering and chemical modification of polymers. Research is focused on the following topics:
- Novel polymerization technologies, polymerization catalysis
- Chemical modification of renewable raw materials such nanocellulose
- Synthesis of amphiphilic block polymers
- Synthesis and modification of biodegradable polymers
- Utilization of rapid prototyping methods in preparation of biomaterials
- Nanocomposites including conductive materials
Research projects in Polymer Technology are funded by Academy of Finland, TEKES and industrial partners. International and national co-operation is active in many projects. Polymer Technology research group coordinated “Bio and nanopolymers” Centre of Excellence in 2002-2007.