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Within this area, significant strides are being made in the synthesis and characterization of novel soft materials, the exploration of heavier main group elements, and the potential of quantum technologies. These advancements are shaping the future of this field, contributing to the development of new technologies and a more sustainable future.

The following groups are involved:

• Maija Nissinen: Synthetic and structural nanochemistry
• Heikki Tuononen, Jani Moilanen, Aaron Mailman: Main group chemistry
• Juha Muhonen: Hybrid quantum technologies in silicon

Recovery and upcycling of valuable components from biomass and the efficient recovery of organic substances from various side streams is at the core of this area. These efforts are contributing to the development of new methods and economic opportunities for the upcycling of biomaterials. As the field advances, the promise of a more sustainable future through new technologies becomes increasingly tangible.

The following groups are involved:

• Elina Kalenius: Organic analytics for circular economy
• Kaisa Helttunen: Organic chemistry for circular economy

Within this topic, research is advancing in areas such as the synthesis of novel soft materials, the exploration of heavier main group elements, and the potential of quantum technologies. Key focus areas include the development of nano-objects that mimic protein structures for potential applications in biosciences and medicine, the study of virus-nucleus interactions to advance our understanding of nuclear dynamics, and the investigation of red light-sensing proteins for potential applications in biosciences and medicine. These advancements are pushing scientific boundaries and paving the way for practical applications in various industries.

The following groups are involved:

• Mika Pettersson: Optical spectroscopy and laser modification of nanomaterials
• Jussi Toppari: Molecular electronics and plasmonics
• Perttu Permi: Biomolecular NMR spectroscopy group
• Gerrit Groenhof: 
• Tanja Lahtinen: Synthetic nanochemistry
• Maija Vihinen-Ranta: Virus-nucleus interactions
• Janne Ihalainen: Spectroscopy of biomolecules
• Heikki Takala: Optogenetic modules – function and applications
• Fabien Cougnon: Supramolecular chemistry and molecular nanotopology

In the pursuit of a low carbon society, catalytic processes play a pivotal role. Advancements are being made in the understanding of electrochemical interfaces and reactions, with a focus on green energy conversion, storage, and power-to-X technologies. Simultaneously, novel strategies for chemical synthesis are being developed, particularly through catalytic transformations. The integration of materials synthesis, characterisation, and computational techniques is accelerating the discovery of materials for electrochemical energy technologies. These efforts are not only advancing fundamental electrochemical materials science but also contributing to a greener future.

The following groups are involved:

• Hannu Häkkinen: Computational nanoscience
• Karoliina Honkala: 
• Petri Pihko: Making molecules
• Daniel Martin Yerga: Nanoelectrochemical Discovery
• Marko Melander: Computational and theoretical electrochemistry