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Minna Hakkarainen is a Professor at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, specializing in Polymer Technology. Her research focuses on the development of sustainable circular materials and advanced commodity products, addressing crucial global challenges. She works on designing applications that depend on managed circular end-of-life processes, emphasizing the production of materials from sustainable biobased resources. Her specific research interests include mechanical and/or chemical recycling, utilizing dynamic covalent chemistries, and designing polymers for specific environmental conditions. Hakkarainen also explores recycling valorization of polymers from biomass, developing value-added products such as green chemicals and carbon products. Additionally, she is involved in creating new functional materials from thermoplastics, thermosets, and biopolymers for applications in 3D printing and biomedical fields. Minna teaches various courses related to polymer science and circular economy processes at KTH.
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