Research output per year
Research output per year
Personal profile
Artistic and research interests
Research Strategy
Polymer Science and Technology & Polymer Reaction Engineering
- Novel polymerization reactions and catalysis
- Polymerization reactors and process design
- Polymer materials properties and structure property correlations
- Compatibilization in polymer blends and composites
- Bio-based polymer synthesis
Focus Areas
- Polyolefins
- Biopolymers and Bioactive Polymer composites
- Polymer based nanocomposites and their compatibilization
- Amphiphilic Block Polymers
- Polymers for Additive Manufacturing
Expertise related to 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. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Doctoral degree, Engineering and Technology, Helsinki University of Technology
Award Date: 28 Jan 1986
Licentiate degree, Engineering and Technology, Helsinki University of Technology
Award Date: 16 Dec 1983
Master's degree, Engineering and Technology, Helsinki University of Technology
Award Date: 5 Jun 1979
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Functionalized cellulose nanocrystals reinforced PLA-gelatin electrospun fibers for potential antibacterial wound dressing and coating applications
Madani, M., Cruz, C. D., Gounani, Z., Baniasadi, H., Tammela, P., Laaksonen, T., Niskanen, J. & Seppälä, J., Jan 2025, In: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. 287, 138389.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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3D-printed cellulose nanocrystals and gelatin scaffolds with bioactive cues for regenerative medicine: Advancing biomedical applications
Singh, P., Baniasadi, H., Gupta, S., Ghosh, R., Shaikh, S., Seppälä, J. & Kumar, A., Oct 2024, In: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. 278, 134402.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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A cradle-to-gate life cycle assessment of polyamide-starch biocomposites: carbon footprint as an indicator of sustainability
Äkräs, L., Silvenius, F., Baniasadi, H., Vahvaselkä, M., Ilvesniemi, H. & Seppälä, J., Oct 2024, In: Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy. 26, 10, p. 3297-3312 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Development and characterization of polylactic acid/starch biocomposites – From melt blending to preliminary life cycle assessment
Baniasadi, H., Äkräs, L., Madani, Z., Silvenius, F., Fazeli, M., Lipponen, S., Vapaavuori, J. & Seppälä, J., Nov 2024, In: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. 279, Part 1, 14 p., 135173.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Direct ink writing of biocompatible chitosan/non-isocyanate polyurethane/cellulose nanofiber hydrogels for wound-healing applications
Laurén, I., Farzan, A., Teotia, A., Lindfors, N. C. & Seppälä, J., Feb 2024, In: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. 259, Part 2, 9 p., 129321.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
Open AccessFile6 Citations (Scopus)61 Downloads (Pure)
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-: 3D-GRINO-PPCI / POTE
Madani, M. (Project Member), Borandeh, S. (Project Member), Bani Asadi, H. (Principal investigator), Seppälä, J. (Project Member), Joshi, A. (Project Member) & Sovdagarova, E. (Project Member)
01/09/2023 → 31/08/2027
Project: Academy of Finland: Other research funding
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-: Bio-oils based polymeric composites; value chain from synthesis to additive manufacturing
Äkräs, L. (Project Member), Teotia, A. (Project Member), Farzan, A. (Project Member), Seppälä, J. (Project Member), Bani Asadi, H. (Principal investigator) & Paganelli, Z. (Project Member)
01/09/2022 → 31/08/2025
Project: Academy of Finland: Strategic research funding
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-: PCMI T10107
Seppälä, J. (Principal investigator) & Madani, M. (Project Member)
01/01/2023 → 31/12/2024
Project: Business Finland: New business from research ideas (TUTLI)
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FIRI 2020 Bioeconomy: BIOECONOMY firi 2020
Seppälä, J. (Principal investigator)
01/07/2020 → 30/11/2021
Project: Academy of Finland: Other research funding
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3DFoto (POTE)
Seppälä, J. (Principal investigator), van Bochove, B. (Project Member) & Borandeh, S. (Project Member)
01/04/2020 → 30/09/2020
Project: Business Finland: Other research funding
Datasets
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CCDC 835579: Experimental Crystal Structure Determination
Puranen, A. (Contributor), Linnolahti, M. (Contributor), Piel, T. (Contributor), Elo, P. (Contributor), Mutikainen, I. (Contributor), Pakkanen, T. (Contributor), Löfgren, B. (Creator), Aitola, E. (Contributor), Seppälä, J. (Creator), Leskelä, M. (Creator) & Repo, T. (Contributor), Cambridge Crystallographic Data Centre , 1 Jan 2011
DOI: 10.5517/ccx1h5l, http://www.ccdc.cam.ac.uk/services/structure_request?id=doi:10.5517/ccx1h5l&sid=DataCite
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Prizes
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2009 Millennium-tunnustuspalkinto Tekniikan Akatemia, Finland
Seppälä, Jukka (Recipient), 2009
Prize: Award or honor granted for a specific work
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Innovation Cup 2009 VTT Ventures and Aalto University, Finland
Seppälä, Jukka (Recipient), 2009
Prize: Award or honor granted for a specific work
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Knight, First Class, of the Order of the White Rose of Finland
Seppälä, J. (Recipient), 2004
Prize: Award or honor granted for academic or artistic career
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Materiaalitekniikan keksintöpalkinto. Hakala, Risto, Korhonen, Harri UMK Center at TKK and Nanotechnology Centre of Expertise in Culminatum, Finland
Seppälä, Jukka (Recipient), 2009
Prize: Award or honor granted for a specific work
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Member of the Finnish Academy of Technical Sciences
Seppälä, J. (Recipient), 2010
Prize: Award or honor granted for academic or artistic career
Activities
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Functional polymers for controlled release
van Bochove, B. (Speaker) & Seppälä, J. (Contributor)
19 May 2022Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited academic talk
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Advanced Functional Polymers for Medicine
Lauren, I. (Member), Dienel, K. (Member), van Bochove, B. (Member) & Seppälä, J. (Member)
1 Jun 2022 → 3 Jun 2022Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participant of a conference, workshop, session, tutorial or event
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Advanced Functional Polymers for Medicine
van Bochove, B. (Organiser), Dienel, K. (Organiser) & Seppälä, J. (Chair)
1 Oct 2018 → 14 Jun 2019Activity: 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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Alfred Kordelin Foundation (External organisation)
Seppälä, J. (Member)
7 Nov 2017 → 6 Nov 2020Activity: Memberships (typically long-term positions of trust) › Position of trust in a funding organization
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Helmholtz Association Geestacht [Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft Deutscher Forschungszentren] (External organisation)
Seppälä, J. (Member)
6 Nov 2017 → 9 Nov 2017Activity: Memberships (typically long-term positions of trust) › Position of trust in a society or network
Press/Media
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European policy framework for biobased, biodegradable and compostable plastics – what are the key aspects?
Teotia, A., Seppälä, J. & Valkokari, K.
12/01/2023
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Social media activity
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Saunalahden perustaja Ilpo Kuokkanen kehitti venäläisten avaruusinsinöörien kanssa laitteen, joka voi leikata maailman päästöjä merkittävästi – ”Toivon todella, että tämä menestyy”, sanoo professori
28/07/2021
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Media appearance
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Sustainable plastics - what are they?
Seppälä, J., Äkräs, L. & Dienel, K.
03/12/2020
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Social media activity
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Finland as a Model of Success for Maine’s Forest Economy
20/08/2020
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Media appearance
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Puupohjainen lanka sieppaa hormonit jätevedestä
Spoljaric, S., Seppälä, J. & Rojas Gaona, O.
04/11/2019
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Media appearance