Pekka Maijala

Publications

Research output per year 1991 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2017

• 25 Article
• 12 Conference contribution
• 2 Chapter
• 2 Conference article
• 1 More
  • 1 Patent

Research output per year

Research output per year

Search results

• 2017

  Improved Efficiency in Screening for Lignin-Modifying Peroxidases and Laccases of Basidiomycetes

  Kinnunen, A. J., Maijala, P. M., Järvinen, P. P. & Hatakka, A. I., 2017, In: Current Biotechnology. 6, 2, p. 105-115 11 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

  Open Access

  File
• 2014

  Enzymatic pretreatment of seed flax- and polylactide-commingled nonwovens for composite processing

  Hallila, T., Maijala, P., Vuorinen, J. & Viikari, L., 2014, In: Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials. 27, 10, p. 1387-1398 12 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

• Phenolic mediators boost manganese and versatile peroxidase catalyzed oxidation of lignocellulosic materials

  Nousiainen, P. A., Kontro, J. H. S., Manner, M. H., Rytioja, J. T., Mäkelä, M. R., Maijala, P. M., Lundell, T. K., Hatakka, A. I. & Sipilä, A. J., 2014, Unknown host publication.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Scientific › peer-review

• 2012

  Action of fungal laccases on lignin model compounds in organic solvents

  Maijala, P., Mattinen, M-L., Nousiainen, P., Kontro, J., Asikkala, J., Sipilä, J. & Viikari, L., 2012, In: Journal of Molecular Catalysis B: Enzymatic. 76, p. 59-67 9 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

• Characterization of hemicellulases from thermophilic fungi

  Maijala, P., Kango, N., Szijarto, N. & Viikari, L., May 2012, In: Antonie van Leeuwenhoek. 101, 4, p. 905-917 13 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

• Enzymatic accessibility of fiber hemp is enhanced by enzymatic or chemical removal of pectin

  Pakarinen, A., Zhang, J., Brock, T., Maijala, P. & Viikari, L., 2012, In: Bioresource Technology. 107, p. 275-281 7 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

• Enzymatic Modification of Flaxseed Fibers

  Maijala, P., Mäkinen, M., Galkin, S., Fagerstedt, K., Härkäsalmi, T. & Viikari, L., 7 Nov 2012, In: Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 60, 44, p. 10903-10909 7 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

• Lignin Model Compound Studies To Elucidate the Effect of “Natural” Mediators on Oxidoreductase-Catalyzed Degradation of Lignocellulosic Materials

  Nousiainen, P., Kontro, J., Maijala, P., Uzan, E., Hatakka, A., Lomascolo, A. & Sipilä, J., 2012, Functional Materials from Renevable Sources. Liebner, F. & Rosenau, T. (eds.). Washington, DC: American Chemical Society, p. 229-242 14 p. (ACS Symposium Series; vol. 1107).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Scientific › peer-review

• Phenolic mediators enhance the manganese peroxidase catalyzed oxidation of recalcitrant lignin model compounds

  Nousiainen, P. A., Kontro, J. H. S., Manner, M. H., Mäkelä, M. R., Hilden, S. K., Maijala, P. M., Lundell, T. K., Hatakka, A. I. & Sipilä, A. J., 2012, OxiZymes 16.-19.9. 2012, proceedings book p. 123. Poster. Marseille, p. 123-123 1 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Scientific

• The potential of phenolic mediators on manganese peroxidase catalyzed oxidation of lignocellulosic materials

  Nousiainen, P. A., Kontro, J., Manner, H., Mäkelä, M., Hilden, K., Maijala, P., Lundell, T., Hatakka, A. & Sipilä, J., 2012, EWLP 2012 : 12th European Workshop on Lignocellulosis and Pulp, Proceedings. p. 414-417 4 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Scientific › peer-review

• 2011

  Comparison of various laccases in the oxidation of lignin model compounds in organic solvents

  Maijala, P. M., Mattinen, M-L., Nousiainen, P. A., Kontro, J. H. S., Asikkala, J., Sipilä, A. J. & Viikari, A. A-L., 2011, Unknown host publication.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Scientific › peer-review

• Evaluation of annual bioenergy crops in the Boreal zone for biogas and ethanol production

  Pakarinen, A., Maijala, P., Stoddard, F., Santanen, A., Kymäläinen, M. & Viikari, L., 2011, In: Biomass & Bioenergy. 35, p. 3071-3078 8 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

• Evaluation of preservation methods for improving biogas production and enzymatic conversion yields of annual crops

  Pakarinen, A., Maijala, P., Jaakkola, S., Stoddard, F., Kymäläinen, M. & Viikari, L., 2011, In: Biotechnology for Biofuels. 4, 20, 13 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

• Oxidation of lignans and lignin model compounds by laccase in aqueous solvent systems

  Mattinen, M-L., Maijala, P., Nousiainen, P., Smeds, A., Kontro, J., Sipilä, J., Tamminen, T., Willfor, S. & Viikari, L., 2011, In: Journal of Molecular Catalysis B: Enzymatic. 72, 3-4, p. 122-129 8 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
• 2010

  ENHANCED METHANE PRODUCTION AND ENZYMATIC DISASSEMBLY OF ANNUAL CROPS BY ENSILING

  Pakarinen, A., Jaakkola, S., Maijala, P. & Viikari, L., 2010, In: Journal of Biotechnology. 150, p. S574-S574 1 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference article › Scientific

• Hamppua tankkiin?

  Translated title of the contribution: Hemp in the petrol tank?Pakarinen, A., Maijala, P., Stoddard, F., Viikari, L. & Kymäläinen, M., Mar 2010, In: Maaseudun tiede. 67, 1, p. 4 1 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › General public

• Novel white-rot fungi and their oxidoreductases found in high throughput screening with potential for lignin conversion

  Hatakka, A., Rainio, A., Järvinen (née Oinonen), P., Rytioja, J., Hilden, K., Maijala, P., Nousiainen, P. A. & Sipilä, J., 2010, 1st Symposium on Biotechnology Applied to Lignocelluloses, Lignobiotech One. p. 38 1 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Scientific

• Oxidation of lignin model compounds by laccases in aqueous solvent systems

  Nousiainen, P. A., Maijala, P., Kontro, J., Sipilä, J., Paloheimo, M., Kruus, K. & Viikari, L., 2010, The 5th European meeting in Oxizymes 2010. p. 40 1 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Scientific

• Thinking outside the square: alternative crops for Finnish rotations

  Stoddard, F., Epie, K. E., Kymäläinen, M., Lizarazo Torres, C., Maijala, P., Mäkelä, P., Nykänen, A., Pakarinen, A., Santanen, A., Viikari, L. & Zou, L., 2010, Proceedings of OF AGRO 2010, the XI ESA Congress. Wery, J., Shili-Touzi, I. & Perrin, A. (eds.). Montpellier: Agropolis International Editions, p. 777-778 2 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Scientific › peer-review

• 2009

  Acrebol, a novel toxic peptaibol produced by an Acremonium exuviarum indoor isolate

  Andersson, M. A., Mikkola, R., Raulio, M., Kredics, L., Maijala, P. & Salkinoja-Salonen, M., 2009, In: Journal of Applied Microbiology. 106, 3, p. 909-923 15 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

  Open Access

  File

• Natural mediators in laccase catalysed degradation of lignocellulosic materials: A Study on lignin model compounds with laccases possessing different redox potentials

  Nousiainen, P. A., Uzan, E., Maijala, P., Hatakka, A., Martínez, A. T., Asther, M. & Lomascolo, A., 2009, Italian meeting on lignosellulosic chemistry, Italic 5. p. 125-128 4 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Scientific › peer-review

• Natural Mediators in Laccase Catalysed Degredation of Lignocellulosic Materials. A Study on Lignin Model Compounds with Laccases Possessing Different Redox Potentials

  Nousiainen, P. A., Uzan, E., Maijala, P. M., Hatakka, A. I., Martinez, A. T., Aster, M., Lomascolo, A. & Sipilä, A. J., 2009, Italic5, Science & Technology of Biomasses: Advances and Challenges, Proceedings book . p. 125-128

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Scientific › peer-review

• Syringyl-type simple plant phenolics as mediating oxidants in laccase catalyzed degradation of lignocellulosic materials: model compound studies : 10th EWLP, Stockholm, Sweden, August 25-28, 2008

  Nousiainen, P., Maijala, P., Hatakka, A., Martinez, A. T. & Sipilä, J., 2009, In: Holzforschung : international journal of the biology, chemistry, physics and technology of wood. 63, 6, p. 699-704 6 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
• 2008

  A novel peroxidase from white-rot fungus Cerrena unicolor

  Rainio, A. J., Maijala, P. M., Hilden, S. K. & Hatakka, A. I., 2008, Unknown host publication.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Scientific › peer-review

• Biomechanical pulping of softwood with enzymes and white-rot fungus Physisporinus rivulosus

  Maijala, P., Kleen, M., Westin, O., Poppius-Levlin, K., Herranen, K., Lehto, J. H., Reponen, P., Mäentausta, O., Mettälä, A. & Hatakka, A., 2008, In: Enzyme and microbial technology. 43, 2, p. 169-177 9 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

• Characterization of growth and enzyme production of Chondrostereum purpureum isolates and correlation of these characteristics with their capability to prevent sprouting of birch in field

  Vartiamaki, H., Maijala, P., Uotila, A. & Hantula, J., 2008, In: Biological Control. 47, p. 46-54 9 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

• Screening of oxidoreductases with improved properties for industrial applications

  Rainio, A. J., Maijala, P. M., Oinonen, P. P. & Hatakka, A. I., 2008, Unknown host publication.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Scientific › peer-review

• Syringyl-type simple plant phenolics as mediating oxidants in laccase catalyzed degradation of lignocellulosic materials: model compound studies

  Nousiainen, P. A., Sipilä, J., Maijala, P., Hatakka, A. & Martínez, A. T., 2008, The 10th European Workshop on Lignosellulosics and Pulp. p. 461-464 4 p.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Scientific › peer-review

• 2007

  Biological sprout control with Chondrostereum purpureum - preliminary results from field trials in Finland

  Vartiamäki, H., Uotila, A., Hantula, J. & Maijala, P., 2007, In: Acta Silvatica & Lignaria Hungarica. 3, Special Edition, p. 229-234

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference article › Scientific › peer-review

• Can co-culturing of two white-rot fungi increase lignin degradation and the production of lignin-degrading enzymes?

  Chi, Y., Hatakka, A. & Maijala, P., 2007, In: International Biodeterioration and Biodegradation. 59, 1, p. 32-39 8 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

• Degradation and enzymatic activities of three Paecilomyces inflatus strains grown on diverse lignocellulosic substrates

  Kluczek-Turpeinen, B., Maijala, P., Hofrichter, M. & Hatakka, A., 2007, In: International Biodeterioration and Biodegradation. 59, 4, p. 283-291 9 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

• Novel thermotolerant laccases produced by the white-rot fungus Physisporinus rivulosus

  Hilden, K., Hakala, T. K., Maijala, P., Lundell, T. & Hatakka, A., 2007, In: Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology. 77, 2, p. 301-309 9 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
• 2006

  Differential regulation of manganese peroxidases and characterization of two variable MnP encoding genes in the white-rot fungus Physisporinus rivulosus

  Hakala, T., Hilden, K., Maijala, P., Olsson, C. & Hatakka, A., 2006, In: Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology. 73, 4, p. 839-849 11 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
• 2005

  Endoglucanase activity of compost-dwelling fungus Paecilomyces inflatus is stimulated by humic acids and other low molecular mass aromatics

  Kluczek-Turpeinen, B., Maijala, P., Tuomela, M., Hofrichter, M. & Hatakka, A., 2005, In: World Journal of Microbiology & Biotechnology. 21, 8/9, p. 1603-1609 7 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

• Manganese peroxidases, laccases and oxalic acid from the selective white-rot fungus Physisporinus rivulosus grown on spruce wood chips

  Hakala, T., Lundell, T., Galkin, S., Maijala, P., Kalkkinen, N. & Hatakka, A., 2005, In: Enzyme and microbial technology. 36, 4, p. 461-468 8 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
• 2004

  Evaluation of novel wood-rotting polypores and corticioid fungi for the decay and biopulping of Norway spruce (Picea abies) wood

  Hakala, T. K., Maijala, P., Konn, J. & Hatakka, A., 2004, In: Enzyme and microbial technology. 34, p. 255-263 9 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
• 2003

  A peroxidase gene family and gene trees in Heterobasidion and related genera

  Maijala, P., Harrington, T. C. & Raudaskoski, M., 2003, In: Mycologia. 95, p. 209-221 13 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review

• Manganese peroxidase and its role in the degradation of wood lignin

  Hatakka, A., Lundell, T., Hofrichter, M. & Maijala, P., 2003, Applications of enzymes to lignocellulosics. Mansfield, S. D. & Saddler, J. N. (eds.). WASHINGTON, DC 20036 USA : American Chemical Society, Vol. 855. p. 230-243 14 p. (ACS symposium series; no. 855).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Scientific › peer-review

• 2002

  Manganese peroxidase - The key enzyme in lignin biodegradation and biopulping by white-rot fungi?

  Hakala, T., Lundell, T., Hofrichter, M. & Maijala, P., 2002, In: Abstracts of papers of the American Chemical Society . 223, p. U123-U123 1 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific

• Uusi valkolahottajasieni ja sen käyttö puun esikäsittelyssä.

  Translated title of the contribution: A new white-rot fungus and its use in the pretreatment of woodHatakka, A., Maijala, P., Hakala, T. K., Hauhio, L. & Jouni, E., 2002, Patentti- ja rekisterihallitus, Patent No. FI 112248, 27 Mar 2002

  Research output: Patent

• 1995

  HEMICELLULOLYTIC ENZYMES IN P- AND S-STRAINS OF HETEROBASIDION ANNOSUM

  MAIJALA, PEKKA., RAUDASKOSKI, MARJATTA. & VIIKARI, LIISA., 1995, In: Microbiology. 141, p. 743-750 8 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
• 1991

  DETECTION OF EXTRACELLULAR CELLULOLYTIC AND PROTEOLYTIC ACTIVITY IN ECTOMYCORRHIZAL FUNGI AND HETEROBASIDION-ANNOSUM (FR) BREF

  MAIJALA, P., FAGERSTEDT, K. V. & RAUDASKOSKI, M., 1991, In: New Phytologist. 117, p. 643-648 6 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review