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Timo Laaksonen is affiliated with the University of Helsinki in Finland and has a research profile encompassing multiple areas within materials science and biochemistry. Their scholarly output includes significant contributions to biomaterials, molecular biology, biomedical engineering, materials chemistry, and organic chemistry. The research topics covered broadly include photochromic and fluorescence chemistry, luminescence and fluorescent materials, advanced cellulose research, hydrogels, biosensing, RNA interference, gene delivery, and analytical detection techniques.

Laaksonen's frequent publication venues reflect a multidisciplinary approach, with articles appearing notably in Chemical Science, SSRN Electronic Journal, International Journal of Adhesion and Adhesives, Nanoscale Advances, and Cellulose. This illustrates engagement with journals that span chemistry, materials science, and technology fields.

Their collaboration network features recurring co-authors, indicating ongoing partnerships. Among these frequent co-authors are Nikita A. Durandin, Zahra Gounani, Jussi Isokuortti, Elina Vuorimaa, and Patrick Laurén, each contributing extensively to the body of work.

Recent publications demonstrate a range of research interests and applications. These include:

  • Angiogenic Effects and Crosstalk of Adipose-Derived Mesenchymal Stem/Stromal Cells and Their Extracellular Vesicles with Endothelial Cells, 2021, International Journal of Molecular Sciences
  • Expanding excitation wavelengths for azobenzene photoswitching into the near-infrared range via endothermic triplet energy transfer, 2021, Chemical Science
  • Modulating sustained drug release from nanocellulose hydrogel by adjusting the inner geometry of implantable capsules, 2020, Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology
  • Texture of freeze-dried intact and restructured fruits: Formation mechanisms and control technologies, 2023, Trends in Food Science & Technology
  • Hydrolytic stability of polyurethane/polyhydroxyurethane hybrid adhesives, 2021, International Journal of Adhesion and Adhesives

The scientist's work in materials science comprises 42 publications, while 30 publications relate to biochemistry, genetics, and molecular biology. Subfields of focused study include biomaterials, molecular biology, biomedical engineering, materials chemistry, and organic chemistry. These areas reflect interdisciplinary research bridging synthetic and biological materials with applications ranging from drug delivery systems to photochemical processes and bioanalytical techniques.

Best Publications

  • Electrochemical resolution of 15 oxidation states for monolayer protected gold nanoparticles.

    Bernadette M. Quinn;Peter Liljeroth;Virginia Ruiz;Timo Laaksonen

  • Gold nanoparticles enable selective light-induced contents release from liposomes.

    Lauri Paasonen;Timo Laaksonen;Christoffer Johans;Marjo Yliperttula

  • Drug release from nanoparticles embedded in four different nanofibrillar cellulose aerogels

    Hanna Valo;Suvi Arola;Päivi Laaksonen;Mika Torkkeli

  • Nanosuspensions of poorly soluble drugs: Preparation and development by wet milling

    Peng Liu;Xinyu Rong;Xinyu Rong;Johanna Laru;Bert van Veen

  • Interfacial engineering by proteins: exfoliation and functionalization of graphene by hydrophobins

    Päivi Laaksonen;Markku Kainlauri;Timo Laaksonen;Andrey Shchepetov

  • In vitro cytotoxicity of porous silicon microparticles: effect of the particle concentration, surface chemistry and size.

    Hélder A. Santos;Joakim Riikonen;Jarno Salonen;Ermei Mäkilä

  • Drug Delivery Formulations of Ordered and Nonordered Mesoporous Silica: Comparison of Three Drug Loading Methods

    Tarja Limnell;Hélder A. Santos;Ermei Mäkilä;Teemu Heikkilä

  • Immobilization of protein-coated drug nanoparticles in nanofibrillar cellulose matrices--enhanced stability and release.

    Hanna Katriina Valo;Miia Kovalainen;Päivi Laaksonen;Merja Häkkinen

  • Drug permeation across intestinal epithelial cells using porous silicon nanoparticles

    Luis M. Bimbo;Ermei Mäkilä;Timo Laaksonen;Vesa-Pekka Lehto

  • Electrospray encapsulation of hydrophilic and hydrophobic drugs in poly(L-lactic acid) nanoparticles.

    Hanna Valo;Leena Peltonen;Satu Vehviläinen;Milja Karjalainen

  • Failure of MTT as a Toxicity Testing Agent for Mesoporous Silicon Microparticles

    Timo Laaksonen;Hélder Santos;Henna Vihola;Jarno Salonen

  • Intravenous delivery of hydrophobin-functionalized porous silicon nanoparticles: stability, plasma protein adsorption and biodistribution

    Mirkka Sarparanta;Luis M. Bimbo;Jussi Rytkönen;Ermei Mäkilä

  • Multifunctional Hydrophobin: : Toward Functional Coatings for Drug Nanoparticles

    Hanna K. Valo;Päivi H. Laaksonen;Leena J. Peltonen;Markus B. Linder

  • Stability and electrostatics of mercaptoundecanoic acid-capped gold nanoparticles with varying counterion size.

    Timo Laaksonen;Päivi Ahonen;Christoffer Johans;Kyösti Kontturi

  • Dissolution Studies of Poorly Soluble Drug Nanosuspensions in Non-sink Conditions

    Peng Liu;Odile De Wulf;Odile De Wulf;Johanna Laru;Teemu Heikkilä

  • Brinzolamide nanocrystal formulations for ophthalmic delivery: reduction of elevated intraocular pressure in vivo.

    Annika Tuomela;Peng Liu;Jooseppi Puranen;Seppo Rönkkö

  • Spray-Dried Cellulose Nanofibers as Novel Tablet Excipient

    Ruzica Kolakovic;Leena Peltonen;Timo Laaksonen;Kaisa Putkisto

  • Free amino acids and 5'-nucleotides in Finnish forest mushrooms.

    Hanna Manninen;Minna Rotola-Pukkila;Heikki Aisala;Anu Hopia

  • Light induced cytosolic drug delivery from liposomes with gold nanoparticles.

    Tatu Lajunen;Lauri Viitala;Leena-Stiina Kontturi;Timo Laaksonen

  • The mucoadhesive and gastroretentive properties of hydrophobin-coated porous silicon nanoparticle oral drug delivery systems.

    Mirkka P. Sarparanta;Luis M. Bimbo;Ermei M. Mäkilä;Jarno J. Salonen

  • Quantised charging of monolayer-protected nanoparticles

    Timo Laaksonen;Virginia Ruiz;Peter Liljeroth;Bernadette M. Quinn

Frequent Co-Authors

Jouni Hirvonen
Jouni Hirvonen University of Helsinki
Leena Peltonen
Leena Peltonen University of Helsinki
Jarno Salonen
Jarno Salonen University of Turku
Hélder A. Santos
Hélder A. Santos University Medical Center Groningen
Marjo Yliperttula
Marjo Yliperttula University of Helsinki
Ermei Mäkilä
Ermei Mäkilä University of Turku
Vesa-Pekka Lehto
Vesa-Pekka Lehto University of Eastern Finland
Markus Linder
Markus Linder Aalto University
Clare J. Strachan
Clare J. Strachan University of Helsinki
Narendra Kumar
Narendra Kumar Åbo Akademi University

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