

Essi Sarlin
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
Cyclic carbonates as building blocks for non-isocyanate polyurethanes
Kotanen, S., Wirtanen, T., Mahlberg, R., Anghelescu-Hakala, A., Harjunalanen, T., Willberg-Keyrilainen, P., Laaksonen, T. & Sarlin, E., 2023, In: Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 140, 24, e53964.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
Durability of sandwich structures with a maximized natural raw material basis: comparison of expanded polystyrene, cellulose foam and polylactic acid subjected to UV-rain aging
Hakala, P., Orell, O., Sarlin, E., Pääkkönen, E., Jutila, L. & Kanerva, M., 2 May 2023, In: Rakenteiden mekaniikka. 56, 1, p. 24-40Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
Effect of graphene oxide fibre surface modification on low-velocity impact and fatigue performance of flax fibre reinforced composites
Javanshour, F., Prapavesis, A., Lahtonen, K., Pournoori, N., Pärnänen, T., Kanerva, M., Van Vuure, A. W. & Sarlin, E., Jul 2023, In: Composites Part C: Open Access. 11, 100360.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
Exploring the role of fibre sizing to the fatigue of glass fibre composites using a novel, reliable micro-fatigue test
Laurikainen, P., Dsouza, R., Kakkonen, M., Kanerva, M. & Sarlin, E., Apr 2023, In: Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing. 167, 107425.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
Length-scale discrepancy in the properties of epoxy resin specimens
Laurikainen, P., Bhusare, S., Mohanty, G. & Sarlin, E., 22 Sept 2023, In: Polymer. 283, 126148.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
Processing and characterizing repulping reject of liquid package board
Jönkkäri, I., Mäki-Tulokas, S., Niini, A., Saarimäki, E. & Sarlin, E., 2023, In: Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 140, 24, e53942.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
Characterization, genome analysis and genetic tractability studies of a new nanocellulose producing Komagataeibacter intermedius isolate
Cannazza, P., Rissanen, A., Sarlin, E., Guizelini, D., Minardi, C., Losoi, P., Molinari, F., Romano, D. & Mangayil, R., 29 Nov 2022, In: Scientific Reports. 12, 20520.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
Comparison of interlaminar and interfacial shear strength with recycled carbon fiber
Savolainen, J., Sarlin, E. & Palola, S., 2022, Proceedings of the 20th European Conference on Composite Materials: Composites Meet Sustainability (Vol 3). Vassilopoulus, A. P. & Michaud, V. (eds.). Lausanne, Switzerland, p. 197-203 7 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Scientific
Durability of Lubricated Icephobic Coatings under Various Environmental Stresses
Donadei, V., Koivuluoto, H., Sarlin, E. & Vuoristo, P., 12 Jan 2022, In: Polymers. 14, 2Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
Effects of pine rosin on the degradation of mechanical performance in flax-reinforced polymeric composites after soil burial at low temperatures
Jutila, L., Layek, R., Javanshour, F., George, L., Sarlin, E. & Kanerva, M., 6 Dec 2022, In: BioResources. 18, 1, p. 899-925Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review