Projects per year
Organisation profile
Organisation profile
The Biobased Colloids and Materials (BiCMat) group led by Prof. Orlando Rojas works toward supporting global sustainable development through research on the fundamental and utilization aspects of renewable resources, including lignocellulose, proteins and other biopolymers.
BiCMat group focuses on finding competitive alternatives to fossil materials through research into bio-based materials at different size scales, mainly those displaying large interfacial areas such as fibers (micro/nano fibers), fiber networks, particles and colloidal systems.
UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Our work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Profiles
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Rosangela A. Maia
- Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems - Postdoctoral Researcher
- Bio-based Colloids and Materials - Postdoctoral Researcher
Person: Postdoctoral researchers
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Roozbeh Abidnejad
- Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems - Doctoral Researcher
- School of Chemical Engineering
- Materials Chemistry of Cellulose - Doctoral Researcher
- Bio-based Colloids and Materials - Doctoral Researcher
Person: Doctoral students, Doctoral Student
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Bruno Dufau Mattos
- Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems - Senior Scientist
- Bio-based Colloids and Materials - Senior Scientist
Person: Other teaching and research staff
Projects
- 1 Finished
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Hazard Assessment of Nanocellulose – The Significance of Physico-Chemical Properties
Aimonen, K. (Project Member), Catalán, J. (Principal investigator), Imani, M. (Project Member), Hartikainen, M. (Project Member), Suhonen, S. (Project Member), Siivola, K. (Project Member), Vanhala, E. (Project Member), Moreno, C. (Project Member), Rojas, O. (Project Member) & Norppa, H. (Project Member)
01/10/2017 → 31/12/2020
Project: Other external funding: Other public funding
Research output
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Bioinspired root-nacre synergy enables low-cost high-strength soy protein wood adhesives
Cao, K., Cui, Z., Chen, Y., Luo, J., Song, P., Huang, X. & Gao, Q., 2 Nov 2025, In: Industrial Crops and Products. 236, 11 p., 121896.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Dual crosslinked poly(vinyl alcohol)/starch/oxidized-cellulose nanofiber hydrogels with self-healing and antibacterial effects
Castaño, J., Reyes, G., Rodríguez-LLamazares, S., Sabando, C., Sarabia, M., Mariño, M. A., Oyarce, K., Amoroso, A., Contreras-Trigo, B., Frizzo, M., Cabrera-Barjas, G., Acuña R, N. & Rojas, O. J., Jul 2025, In: Cellulose. 32, 11, p. 6607-6626 20 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
Open AccessFile1 Citation (Scopus)18 Downloads (Pure) -
Electrospun polycaprolactone membranes functionalized with nanochitin for enhanced bioactivity in localized cancer photodynamic therapy
Costa, S. M., Mattos, B. D., Calhelha, R. C., Zhu, Y., Lima, E., Reis, L. V., Rojas, O. J., Fangueiro, R. & Ferreira, D. P., Sept 2025, In: Carbohydrate Polymer Technologies and Applications. 11, 12 p., 100895.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
Open AccessFile2 Citations (Scopus)27 Downloads (Pure)
Datasets
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In-situ temperature/strain-dependent SAXS/WAXS measurement of a thermo-responsive hydrogel with switchable micromorphology and optical prope
Fang, Y. (Creator), Hu, S. (Creator), Huang, X. (Creator), Liang, C. (Contributor), Lyu, Z. (Creator), Zhang, H. (Contributor) & Sztucki, M. (Contributor), European Synchrotron Radiation Facility, 4 Apr 2028
DOI: 10.15151/esrf-es-2036032827, https://doi.esrf.fr/10.15151/ESRF-ES-2036032827
Dataset
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Confined water-mediated surface-acetylation of cellulose: figure raw data, calibration curve and regioselectivty
Beaumont, M. (Creator), Jusner, P. (Creator), Gierlinger, N. (Creator), King, A. W. T. (Creator), Potthast, A. (Creator), Rojas Gaona, O. (Creator) & Rosenau, T. (Creator), figshare, 23 Feb 2021
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14096071.v2
Dataset
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Additional file 1 of Surface functionalization and size modulate the formation of reactive oxygen species and genotoxic effects of cellulose nanofibrils
Aimonen, K. (Creator), Imani, M. (Creator), Hartikainen, M. (Contributor), Suhonen, S. (Contributor), Vanhala, E. (Contributor), Moreno, C. (Contributor), Rojas, O. J. (Creator), Norppa, H. (Contributor) & Catalán, J. (Contributor), figshare, 1 Jan 2022
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.19373350.v1, https://springernature.figshare.com/articles/journal_contribution/Additional_file_1_of_Surface_functionalization_and_size_modulate_the_formation_of_reactive_oxygen_species_and_genotoxic_effects_of_cellulose_nanofibrils/19373350/1
Dataset
Prizes
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Best poster award
Abidnejad, R. (Recipient), 14 Jun 2022
Prize: Award or honor granted for a specific work
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Encouragement grant
Zhao, B. (Recipient), 17 May 2022
Prize: Award or honor granted for a specific work
Activities
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Redefining Bioeconomy
Hassinen, J. (Organiser), Witos, J. (Organiser), Pulkkis, N. (Organiser) & Grönqvist, S. (Organiser)
5 Mar 2020Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Membership of an organizing committee or other positions of trust of a conference or a seminar
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Chronicle of an Art and Science Collaboration
Diaz-Kommonen, L. (Speaker), Rojas Gaona, O. (Speaker), Lehtonen, J. (Speaker), Garcia Greca, L. (Speaker) & Vishwanath, G. (Speaker)
13 Sept 2020Activity: Talk or presentation types › Conference presentation
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RELOGIA | TRIALOGUES: ART+SCIENCE+TECHNOLOGY
Henrickson, H. (Speaker)
19 Nov 2019 → 24 Nov 2019Activity: Talk or presentation types › Conference presentation
Press/Media
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Molecules found in wood could make pesticides more efficient
02/04/2025
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Media appearance
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Kestävä pinta robotille – tutkijat kehittivät ihonkaltaisen geelin, joka osaa korjata itse itsensä
Zhang, H. & Ikkala, O.
07/03/2025 → 09/03/2025
4 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Media appearance
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Willkommen in Wien! Austria Calls
Klockars, K.
16/04/2024
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Media appearance
Impacts
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Master’s thesis sighted as “Technological Developments” (2016) by Multi Channel Systems MCS GmbH
Iftikhar, H. (Participant)
Impact: Quality of life impacts
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