Tommi Rinne

Tommi Rinne is a University Teacher at the Department of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering, Aalto University. His work focuses on sustainable metallurgy, mineral processing, and advanced recycling technologies for lithium-ion batteries.

His research interests span flotation, flocculation, battery recycling, resource recovery, and industrial process integration. He applies experimental and analytical techniques such as X-ray computed tomography and image processing to characterize and optimize separation processes. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to responsible consumption and clean energy.

The trend in his recent publications shows a strong focus on physical and chemical separation methods for recovering valuable metals (Co, Ni, Cu, Zn) from both spent batteries and historical mining tailings. He emphasizes process integration, selectivity quantification, and industrial scalability, often combining froth flotation, flocculation, and leaching strategies in innovative ways.

Tommi Rinne has contributed to multiple peer-reviewed articles in journals such as Minerals Engineering and Metallurgical and Materials Transactions B, along with two research datasets on foam stability. He collaborates closely with researchers like R. Serna-Guerrero, J. Kuva, and M. Lundström. While no formal awards or grants are listed, his doctoral thesis (2024) highlights significant advancements in Li-ion battery recycling.

He is actively involved in research data sharing through Fairdata and has co-authored a doctoral thesis. His work supports the development of circular economy practices in metallurgy and battery waste management.