Applied Chemistry research

In the Unit of Applied Chemistry, multidisciplinary and internationally networked research is conducted.

Research and development in chemistry and chemical engineering.

The research focus areas are:

  • Novel battery chemicals for energy storage. This research focuses on Li-ion battery and Na-ion battery chemicals that enable energy storage.
  • Inorganic industrial circular economy. This area deals with inorganic materials and processes that support circular economy practices in industry.
  • Catalysis, catalytic materials, and biomass modification processes. The research concentrates on using catalysts and materials for biomass modification.
  • Catalysts and adsorbents in industrial water treatment. This field investigates catalysts and adsorbents that enhance industrial water treatment processes.
Publications (University of Oulu/Sustainable Chemistry), OuluCRIS research information system
Publications (Kokkola University Consortium Chydenius), University of Jyväskylä/Converis research information system
Doctoral thesis and master's thesis, OuluREPO - University of Oulu repository

Research projects

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AKILIT

Circular economy of batteries – future value chains, business models, technology, and legislation
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BATCircle3.0

BATCircle3.0 aims to improve the circulation of valuable battery materials and develop feasible solutions for components that are currently not recycled, thus reducing our dependence on critical raw materials.
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BlackGreen - Sustainable Applications of Biochar in North Karelia

The project BlackGreen - Sustainable Applications of Biochar in North Karelia continues the BlackGreen - North Karelia Biochar Program project, which aimed to create a network to promote the use of biochar and initiate research.
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Development of Industrially Relevant Cathode Active Materials for Sodium-Ion Batteries

Sustainable sodium-ion (SIB) cathode chemicals are prepared using industrially relevant coprecipitation approach in collaboration with Umicore Finland Oy.
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EcoLIB

Eco-friendly and sustainable method for recycling of spent lithium-ion batteries.
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FITech ES2

FITech offers courses on energy storage and conversion technologies for adult learners.
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GoverMat

Multi-level governance of critical materials for future electric mobility.
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GreenBattery

Sustainable batteries from forest residues.
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H2FUTURE

Hydrogen Future as a Climate Change Solution (H2FUTURE) research programme
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KIP Competence Center - feasibility study of research innovation environment

The goal of the KIP Competence Center project is to create new competence in the Kokkola region and strengthen the existing research innovation environment.
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SAFELOOP

Developing a safe, sustainable, and high performance Li-ion battery for the European EV industry.
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SIESAM

Sustainable and integrable energy storages by additive manufacturing.

Completed projects

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Biovalley Finland

Biolaakson kansainvälistämiseen tähtäävä tuki- ja promootiohanke
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Expertise network of battery chemistry

The project implements the Kokkola ecosystem agreement, the strategic focus areas are the battery chemistry ecosystem and smart solutions that support the circular economy and industry.
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TUUMA - Peat as a Raw Material for Carbon Applications in Central Ostrobothnia

The aim of TUUMA project is to utilize the peat resources of Central Ostrobothnia in new high added-value products, to identify novel peat-based applications (battery carbon, activated carbon) and to develop feasible conversion methods to them.

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Unit for Applied Chemistry

Education, research, and development in chemistry and chemical engineering.

Research and development

The University Consortium's research activities tackle global problems from the starting points of the region.

Cooperation and impact

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