People

The team behind the project

Pasi Kallio

Professor
Biomedical engineering, micro- and nanotechnologies
Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology
Tampere University
+358500525546
pasi.kallio@tuni.fi

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2890-6782

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Field of expertise

Microfluidics, Organ-on-chip systems, Microrobotics, BioMEMS, Microsensors, Microfabrication

Research unit

Micro- and Nanosystems Research Group

Selected publications

Essi Sarlin

Professor
Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences
Tampere University
+358408490146
essi.sarlin@tuni.fi

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2525-9639

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About me

My research in the research group of Plastics and Elastomer Technology is focused mainly on polymer and elastomer based composites and polymer/metal hybrids. Sustainability is one of the most important driving forces in my work and therefore topics, such as recycling of composites and plastics or microplastics, are in core of my studies. Characterization of the interfacial properties between the reinforcements and matrix and controlling the properties and degradation of the structure, are typical research questions in my projects. In addition, I am very interested in the correlation between microscopic and macroscopic test results, which I think is the key to implement our scientific research results into industrial applications. In addition to traditional experimental test methods, micro-/precision-robotic test concepts are often applied in my research projects, which allows us to study the mechanical properties of fibres and fibre/matrix interfaces in micro scale and enables unique possibilities to study the degradation of composite materials in a reliable manner. I am actively collaborating with industrial and academic partners both nationally and internationally.

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Latest publications

Assessing the Performance of Biopolymers as Substrates for Flexible Printed Supercapacitors Containing Liquid Electrolytes

Kangashaka, I., Punkari, T., Kattainen, A., Mevada, C., Keskinen, J., Mäntysalo, M. & Sarlin, E., 2025, (E-pub ahead of print) julkaisussa: Advanced Energy and Sustainability Research. e202500330.

Tutkimustuotos: Artikkeli › Tieteellinen › vertaisarvioitu

Can laser shock effectively dismantle carbon fibers laminated composite while preserving material integrity for reuse?

Sma, I., Marquez Costa, J. P., Richaud, E., Rouchausse, Y., Sarlin, E., Wunderle, F. & Berthe, L., 2025, julkaisussa: Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing. 199, 109128.

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Deterioration of PVC flooring due to alkaline moisture: 5-year follow-up study

Leivo, V., Sarlin, E., Suonketo, J., Pikkuvirta, J. & Pentti, M., 2025, julkaisussa: Journal of Building Physics. 16 Sivumäärä

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Does a polymer film due to Rayleigh-instability affect interfacial properties measured by microbond test?

Dsouza, R., Kakkonen, M., Prapavesis, A., Sarlin, E., Antunes, P., Van Vuure, A. W., Kallio, P. & Kanerva, M., 2025, julkaisussa: Composite Interfaces. 32, 2, s. 107-133

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Fate of microplastics in a centralized biogas plant treating mainly sewage sludge

Yli-Rantala, E., Sarlin, E. & Kokko, M., jouluk. 2025, julkaisussa: Journal of Environmental Management. 395, 127892.

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Improved mechanical quality of ceramic vat photopolymerization prints by supercritical carbon dioxide extraction

Nurmi, N., Frankberg, E. J., Ismailov, A., Hautcoeur, D., Zakeri, S., Sarlin, E. & Levänen, E., 15 helmik. 2025, julkaisussa: Open Ceramics. 21, 100753.

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Interfacial compatibility and cyclic moisture durability of Flax/Polyamide 6 composites

Prapavesis, A., Fuentes, C. A., Sarlin, E., Kallio, P., Seveno, D. & van Vuure, A. W., tammik. 2026, julkaisussa: Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing. 200, 11 Sivumäärä, 109354.

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Microbond data analysis: comparative assessment of different approaches to determine IFSS

Savolainen, J. & Sarlin, E., 2025, 45th Risø International Symposium on Materials Science: Advancement in composites through characterisation, modelling and digitalisation 01/09/2025 - 04/09/2025 Copenhagen, Denmark. Institute of Physics Publishing, (IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering; Vuosikerta 1338).

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Microplastics in an anaerobic digester treating sewage sludge: Occurrence and factors affecting their identification with Raman spectroscopy

Lessa Belone, M. C., Yli-Rantala, E., Sarlin, E. & Kokko, M., 5 heinäk. 2025, julkaisussa: Journal of Hazardous Materials. 491, 138015.

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Modulating bacterial nanocellulose crystallinity through post-transcriptional repression in Komagataeibacter xylinus

Mangayil, R., Sarlin, E., Ellis, T. & Santala, V., maalisk. 2025, julkaisussa: Carbohydrate Polymer Technologies and Applications. 9, 100734.

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Olli Orell

Student, Doctoral Research
Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences
Tampere University
+358408490124
olli.orell@tuni.fi