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
Binder selection for second generation glass fiber nonwovens and composites
Savolainen, J., Laurikainen, P. & Sarlin, E., 2024.Research output: Other conference contribution › Scientific
Bio-functionalization of fillers with natural phytic acid for sustainable flame-retardant agents for natural rubber composites
Szadkowski, B., Rybiński, P., Sarlin, E. & Marzec, A., 15 Dec 2024, In: Industrial Crops and Products. 222, 119504.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
Closing the loop: composite circularity from design to disposal
Govilas, J., Savolainen, J. & Sarlin, E., 6 Sept 2024, In: Muovi - Plast. 4, p. 12-13Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Professional
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., 2024, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Composite Interfaces.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
Effect of Unbleached and Bleached Softwood Cellulose Pulp Fibers on Poly(lactic acid) Properties
Asad, F., Immonen, K., Kiiskinen, T. & Sarlin, E., Aug 2024, In: BioResources. 19, 3, p. 5338-5351 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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
Extraction and analysis of microplastics in wastewater sludges of a multi-product pulp and paper mill
Yli-Rantala, E., Pham, T., Sarlin, E. & Kokko, M., Dec 2024, In: Environmental Pollution. 363, Part 2, 125251.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
Finite element analysis of micro peel test for evaluating pulp fibre interfacial adhesion
Zubair, J., Dsouza, R., Javanshour, F., Jokinen, J., Kallio, P., Sarlin, E. & Kanerva, M., 2024, Proceedings of the 21st European Conference on Composite Materials. Binetruy, C. & Jacquemin, F. (eds.). The European Society for Composite Materials (ESCM) and the Ecole Centrale de Nantes, Vol. 2: Material science. p. 386-395Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Scientific
Influence of CO2 laser surface treatment of basalt fibers on the mechanical properties of epoxy/basalt composites
Pozueco, S., Simonini, L., Mahmood, H., Rigotti, D., Kakkonen, M., Riveiro, A., Comesaña, R., Pou, J., Tanhuanpää, O., Kanerva, M., Sarlin, E., Kallio, P. & Pegoretti, A., Aug 2024, In: Polymer Composites. 45, 12, p. 10965-10975Research 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