Mika Suvanto
Papers
11
Total Citations
418
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10
About
Mika Suvanto is a leading researcher in the precise engineering of functional polymer and metal surfaces, with a focus on superhydrophobicity, microtexturing, and tribology. His work has fundamentally advanced the fabrication of wear-resistant, hierarchically structured surfaces, demonstrating that micro–micro hierarchies can effectively replace more fragile micro–nano structures to achieve durable water repellency. With over 134 citations for his pioneering 2007 work on superhydrophobic polyolefin surfaces, Suvanto’s contributions have set benchmarks in surface science. He has also innovated cost-effective manufacturing methods, such as using micro-working robots combined with metal injection molding (MIM) to create durable stainless steel and WC-Co hard metal microtextures, reducing friction and improving electrode performance. His notable achievements include developing curved hierarchically structured polypropylene surfaces via injection molding and precise micropatterning of silver nanoparticles on plastics. Suvanto’s research is highly impactful for students and engineers seeking robust, scalable solutions for self-cleaning surfaces, biomedical electrodes, and low-friction industrial components.
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Top Papers
- 1Superhydrophobic Polyolefin Surfaces: Controlled Micro- and Nanostructures134 citations · 2007
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- 8Precise micropatterning of silver nanoparticles on plastic substrates14 citations · 2017
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