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
Effects of mesophilic and thermophilic anaerobic digestion of sewage sludge on different polymers: Perspectives on the potential of the treatment to degrade microplastics
Lessa Belone, M. C., Brosens, D., Kokko, M. & Sarlin, E., 10 Jan 2024, In: Science of the Total Environment. 907, 168014.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
In-situ SEM micropillar compression and nanoindentation testing of SU-8 polymer up to 1000 s−1 strain rate
Cherukuri, R., Lambai, A., Sukki, L., Väliaho, J., Kallio, P., Sarlin, E., Ramachandramoorthy, R., Kanerva, M. & Mohanty, G., 1 Mar 2024, In: Materials Letters. 358, 4 p., 135824.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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
Development and optimization of graphene oxide filled epoxy composition for high toughness and gas barrier in liner-less type V hydrogen pressure vessels
Wanghofer, F., Javanshour, F., Sarlin, E. & Wolfahrt, M., 2023.Research output: Other conference contribution › Scientific
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
Unexpected scale dependent ductility of epoxy
Mittelhaus, J., Fiedler, B., Laurikainen, P. & Sarlin, E., 2023, In: MuoviPlast. 6, p. 10-11Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Professional