Research output per year
Research output per year
Personal profile
Education/Academic qualification
Organic Chemistry, Ph.D., Chemoenzymatic Synthesis of Chiral Organosulphur Compounds, The Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, UK
Award Date: 12 Jul 2002
Chemistry, BSc (Honours), The Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, UK
Award Date: 11 Jul 1997
External positions
Lecturer - Advanced Biomaterials Chemistry and Technology, Department of Forest Products Technology, Alto University
2014 → 2015
Fields of Science
- 116 Chemical sciences
- Cellulose Chemistry
- Wood Chemistry
- NMR
- Ionic Liquids
- Synthetic Organic Chemistry
- Bioprocessing
- Green Chemistry
- Lignin Chemistry
- Sustainable Chemistry
- Biomass
- Nanocellulose
- Textile Chemistry
International and National Collaboration
Publications and projects within past five years.
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Liquid-state NMR analysis of nanocelluloses
King, A. W. T., Mäkelä, A. V., Kedzior, S., Laaksonen, T. M., Partl, G. J., Heikkinen, S. M., Koskela, H. T., Heikkinen, H. A., Holding, A., Cranston, E. & Kilpeläinen, I. A., Jul 2018, In: Biomacromolecules. 19, 7, p. 2708–2720 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Distillable Acid-Base Conjugate Ionic Liquids for Cellulose Dissolution and Processing
King, A. W. T., Asikkala, J., Mutikainen, I., Järvi, P. K. & Kilpeläinen, I., 2011, In: Angewandte Chemie (International Edition). 50, 28, p. 6301-6305 5 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Predicting Cellulose Solvating Capabilities of Acid-Base Conjugate Ionic Liquids
Parviainen, A., King, A. W. T., Mutikainen, I., Hummel, M., Selg, C., Hauru, L. K. J., Sixta, H. & Kilpeläinen, I., Nov 2013, In: ChemSusChem. 6, 11, p. 2161-2169 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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WtF-Nano: One-Pot Dewatering and Water-Free Topochemical Modification of Nanocellulose in Ionic Liquids or gamma-Valerolactone
Laaksonen, T., Helminen, J. K. J., Lemetti, L., Långbacka, J., del Cerro, D. R., Hummel, M., Filpponen, I., Rantamaki, A. H., Kakko, T., Kemell, M. L., Wiedmer, S. K., Heikkinen, S., Kilpeläinen, I. & King, A. W. T., 22 Dec 2017, In: ChemSusChem. 10, 24, p. 4879-4890 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Application of mild autohydrolysis to facilitate the dissolution of wood chips in direct-dissolution solvents
Deb, S., Labafzadeh, S. R., Liimatainen, U., Parviainen, A., Hauru, L. K. J., Azhar, S., Lawoko, M., Kulomaa, T., Kakko, T., Fiskari, J., Borrega, M., Sixta, H., Kilpelainen, I. & King, A. W. T., 7 Jun 2016, In: Green Chemistry. 18, 11, p. 3286-3294 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
Open AccessFile
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Novo Nordisk Funding: Sequestration of UV-absorbing additives from a natural product biosynthetic pathway into polysaccharide matrices
31/12/2018 → 31/12/2021
Project: Research project
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ISOBOREAL: Towards Understanding the Impact of Climate Change on Eurasian Boreal Forests: a Novel Stable Isotope Approach
Rinne, K. T., Kilpeläinen, P., Koso, T. & King, A.
01/01/2018 → 31/12/2022
Project: Research project
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The Use of Process Additives in the Pretreatment Methods of Lignocellulosic Materials
King, A., Kilpeläinen, I., Sklavounos, E., Laaksonen, T. & Rico del Cerro, D.
Project: Research project
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WTF-Click-Nano: WaTer-Free, Low-Cost Click Modification and Oxidative Regeneration of (Nano)Celluloses
King, A., Sixta, H., Kilpeläinen, I., Partl, G., Helminen, J., Koso, T. & Perea-Buceta, J. E.
01/09/2017 → 31/08/2021
Project: Research project
Prizes
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Listed in top 10 reviewers for Green Chemistry 2016
King, Alistair (Recipient), Sept 2016
Prize: Prizes and awards
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H&M Conscious Foundation - Global Change Award 2015
Parviainen, Arno (Recipient), King, Alistair (Recipient), Kilpeläinen, Ilkka (Recipient), Hummel, Michael (Recipient), Sixta, Herbert (Recipient), Michud, Anne (Recipient), Asaadi, Shirin (Recipient), Kääriäinen, Pirjo (Recipient), Tanttu, Marjaana (Recipient) & Harlin, Ali (Recipient), 10 Feb 2016
Prize: Prizes and awards
Activities
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Examination Committee Member for Doctoral Thesis Defence of Arthur Hedlund (Chalmers - Superviser Prof. Hans Theliander) titled 'Coagulation of Cellulose: from Ionic-Liquid Solution to Cellulose Nanostructure'
Alistair King (Member of thesis committee / follow-up group)
7 Jun 2018Activity: Examination types › Member of doctoral thesis committee / follow-up group
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Opponent for Doctoral Thesis Defence of Stephen Green (University of Leeds - Superviser Prof. Mike Ries) titled 'Understanding Ionic Liquid Properties for Carbohydrate Dissolution'
Alistair King (Opponent)
6 Jun 2017Activity: Examination types › Opponent of doctoral dissertation
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Opponent for Doctoral Thesis Defence of Elena Privalova (Åbo Akademi University - Superviser Jyri-Pekka Mikkola) titled 'UTowards novel biogas upgrading processes'
Alistair King (Opponent)
2013Activity: Examination types › Opponent of doctoral dissertation
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Co-Supervisor for Doctoral Thesis of Ashley J Holding titled 'IONIC LIQUIDS AND ELECTROLYTES FOR CELLULOSE DISSOLUTION '
Alistair King (Co-supervisor)
Jan 2017Activity: Examination types › Supervisor or co-supervisor of doctoral thesis
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Co-Supervisor for Doctoral Thesis of Arno Parviainen titled 'Acid-Base Conjugate Ionic Liquids in Lignocellulose Processing: Synthesis, Properties and Applications'
Alistair King (Supervisor) & Ilkka Antero Kilpeläinen (Supervisor)
11 Nov 2016Activity: Examination types › Supervisor or co-supervisor of doctoral thesis
Press/Media
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Appearance in TV program as an expert in biomass and ionic liquids for Prisma Studio
25/03/2015
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Chasing for smart materials: Kings of Chemistry
09/04/2018
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
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US Patent Issued to Helsingin Yliopisto on Sept. 28 for "Method for preparing a bicyclic guanidine and its derivatives" (Finnish Inventors)
29/09/2021
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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WIPO PUBLISHES PATENT OF HELSINGIN YLIOPISTO FOR "METHOD OF PROCESSING CELLULOSIC MATERIALS" (FINNISH INVENTORS)
02/10/2019
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media