Nanostructures and materials
The group lead by assistant professor Päivi Laaksonen focuses on the research of novel nanomaterials. The main interest is on new types of materials consisting of engineered biomolecules and other nanomaterials.
Research themes
Nanocomposites
We study nanocomposite materials that are inspired by Nature. Biomimemtics is a tool for creating new materials with exceptional properties. Our research does not only aim at sustainable materials with high performance, but also in understanding Nature's way of building materials on nanoscale.
Proteins
Adhesive proteins are essential in biological nanomaterials. To understand the proteins role in the build-up of the materials properties, we study how they organize and assemble into hierarchical structures. Genetic engineering is employed in the research.
Collaboration
We are a member of Academy of Finland’s Center of Excellence in Molecular Engineering of Biosynthetic Hybrid Materials research HYBER. HYBER combines experts of biology and materials science who pursue towards better materials.
We are also a partner in the COST Action 15216 European Network of of Bioadhesion Expertise (ENBA). This COST collaboration strengthens the knowledge and the network on the biological adhesives and adhesion phenomena.
Publications
Contact information
Päivi Laaksonen
Assistant Professor
paivi.laaksonen [at] aalto [dot] fi
+358504602611
Visiting address
D413b
Kemistintie 1
02150 Espoo
Postal address
PL 16100
00076 Aalto