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Professor Leena Hupa is affiliated with Åbo Akademi University under the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Engineering, focusing on molecular science and engineering for sustainable future technologies. Her research directly addresses UN Sustainable Development Goals through innovations in biomass energy systems.
- Projects: Bio4all (bio-based materials), GLCE (low-carbon metal extraction), Oxy-Kraft RB (green energy parks), BioDemo (biochemical production)
Research areas span combustion technology, pyrolysis of low-grade biomasses, high-temperature corrosion, and ash chemistry in boilers. Recent work examines CaCl2 formation mechanisms, ignition delay dynamics, and chemical looping corrosion.
Key collaborations include Business Finland, EU funding, and Scandinavian energy networks. She contributes to Kraft recovery boiler optimization and chemical looping combustion systems.
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