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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.

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 journalArticleScientificpeer-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 journalArticleScientificpeer-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 journalArticleScientificpeer-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 journalArticleScientificpeer-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 journalArticleScientificpeer-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 proceedingConference contributionScientific

Durability of Lubricated Icephobic Coatings under Various Environmental Stresses

Donadei, V., Koivuluoto, H., Sarlin, E. & Vuoristo, P., 12 Jan 2022, In: Polymers. 14, 2

Research output: Contribution to journalArticleScientificpeer-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. 899-925

Research output: Contribution to journalArticleScientificpeer-review