Every month, we welcome new members of the IMDEA Materials team. Here, you can find a short profile of our most recent additions, including their upcoming role with IMDEA Materials and their educational and professional background.
Every month, we welcome new members of the IMDEA Materials team. Here, you can find a short profile of our most recent additions, including their upcoming role with IMDEA Materials and their educational and professional background. My name is Pablo Varela, and I am from Chile. I have a
Abstract: Next-generation energy and sustainability technologies, such as solid-state batteries, fuel cells and thermoelectrics, require a fundamental understanding of thermal, electronic and ionic transport of the constituent materials to realize successful devices. Although the transport of
Abstract: The cement industry accounts for around 8% of anthropogenic carbon dioxide emissions today, while industries like copper and aluminum produce slags (residues) in the range of 100 million tons (approx.) annually. Do we have a possible synergy? Our group at KU Leuven tries to develop
Abstract: Resin Transfer Moulding (RTM) is a cost-competitive manufacturing process for carbon fibre-reinforced polymer (CFRP) composites, used for structural applications that require lightweight design because of their enhanced properties. However, internal cavities and porosities appear at the
Please be aware that the regular L7 bus service from Getafe Central to IMDEA Materials Institute and the Tecnogetafe Technology Park will run on a reduced frequency from August 1 - August 31. The August timetable can be found below: Please note, the daily Atocha service provided by
Abstract: Magnesium alloys, known for their low density and high strength-to-weight ratio, are increasingly important in the aerospace and automotive industries. Understanding the static recrystallisation (SRX) behaviour of these alloys is crucial for optimizing their mechanical properties and
Every month, we welcome new members of the IMDEA Materials team. Here, you can find a short profile of our most recent additions, including their upcoming role with IMDEA Materials and their educational and professional background. My name is Jesús Jiménez and I am from Ávila (Spain). My
Abstract: High-performance fiber-reinforced polymer composite have been increasingly used as personnel protection system owning to their high strength and/ or stiffness to weight ratio and good damage tolerance. Amongst, ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fiber/ thermoplastic
Abstract: Electrochemical energy storage technologies have been brought into the spotlight as they provide elegant and efficient approaches to store, transport, and deliver energy harvested from sustainable energy resources.[1-2] The demand for power and energy supply is equally imperative in
Abstract: Mg-alloys are becoming increasingly important based on the technological advantages given their low density compared to current structural metals such as Al- and Fe-based alloys. However, unlike their fcc and bcc counterparts, little has been done to investigate the processing,
Abstract: By utilizing innovative polymerization techniques involving zero-valent metals and UV light, we have developed radical polymerizations that exhibit low dispersity, high monomer conversion rates, exceptional oxygen tolerance, and minimal catalyst content. These advancements are crucial
Abstract: Recent advances in multifunctional materials are revolutionizing various fields, such as biomedicine, soft robotics and smart sensors. The ability to model and predict the behavior of these materials in different physical interactions is crucial. In this regard, multiphysics modeling is
Abstract: Electrochemical energy storage systems with high energy density, safety, affordability, and a low carbon footprint are essential in today’s world of widespread electronics, electric vehicles, and grid storage. Li-ion batteries have become the leading rechargeable battery technology,
Abstract: Professor Sudesh Sivarasu leads the University of Cape Town (UCT) MedTech laboratory. Prof Sivarasu is one of the best known in the field of medical device innovation both nationally and internationally. He has been named a prolific inventor by UCT Research Contracts and Innovation and
Abstract: Predictive machine learning (ML) tools can accelerate the discovery of new materials and enable semi or fully autonomous research. In addition, ML tools are playing an increasingly central role in physics-based simulations, enabling a combination of accuracy and computational efficiency
Abstract: To this end, full-field mesoscale computational modeling of statistical volume elements and calibration and validation experiments provide a pathway for establishing microstructure-property relationships in additively manufactured parts. However, the fidelity of these relationships is
Abstract: Often the society thinks researchers can do almost everything they want. They imagine that we can convert immediately all our ideas into experiments, even the silliest and strangest ones, without telling anyone or asking permission. And this far from being true. Actually, researcher's
Abstract: Carbonaceous electrodes are a cornerstone of multiple applications ranging from sensors to energy components. There are multiple ways to derive carbonaceous electrodes, including a myriad of precursor materials and processing techniques. In this talk, I will first give a quick overview
Abstract: When metals are exposed to hydrogen (H)-rich environments, they may lose ductility and fail catastrophically without showing any sign of damage. This problem is known as hydrogen embrittlement (HE). Over the last few decades, extensive research on HE has shown that hydrogen-assisted
Brief Introduction: Polymer materials and composites, particularly rigid polyurethane foam and unsaturated polyester resins, find widespread application across infrastructure, engineering, transportation, and aerospace industries owing to their lightweight nature, thermal and electrical
Abstract: Andere Basterretxea, Co-founder & General director of Polykey, and Coralie Jehanno, Co-founder & Scientific Director of Polykey About Polykey: POLYKEY is a start-up which have arisen from the POLYMAT Basque Excellency Research Centre in Spain in 2020 with the objective of
Abstract: The demand for advanced clinical treatments for various soft and hard tissue injuries and diseases has led to the development of innovative biodegradable implant materials. Compared to their non-degrading counterparts, implants made of biodegradable polymers or metals degrade
IMDEA Materials Institute is seeking postdoctoral researchers for call 2024 of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowship (PF) programme (deadline 11/09/2024). Our Institute has a long track record of hosting MSCA fellows (around 30 fellows hosted in total, with 8 more set
Abstract: Epoxy resin adhesive mainly consists of two parts: epoxy resin and curing agent. The currently commonly used ones are epoxy thermosetting resins derived from fossil resources, which have a permanent cross-linked structure and can only be used once, cannot be further processed, and
Abstract In this presentation, I will describe how data science, machine learning (ML) and high-throughput synthesis can be combined to achieve accelerated development and discovery of solid-state materials for energy applications. I will describe 6S, a self-sintered scalable solid-state
Every month, we welcome new members of the IMDEA Materials team. Here, you can find a short profile of our most recent additions, including their upcoming role with IMDEA Materials and their educational and professional background. My name is Muhammad Mehdi, and I am from Pakistan. My academic
Abstract: Porous metals are increasingly important in technology. Due to their tunable me- chanical properties, they are promising candidates in various emerging applications such as metallic scaffolds for load-bearing bones, lightweight structures for trans- port technologies, electrodes for
Recently, BIOMET4D researcher William Solórzano-Requejo from the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM) took part in the Biodevices 2024 Conference in Rome, Italy as part of the 17th International Joint Conference on Biomedical Engineering Systems and Technologies. In his presentation, entitled
For the fourth consecutive year, IMDEA Materials Institute has participated in the Madrid Es Ciencia Fair, the largest annual science outreach event in the Community of Madrid. Nearly 20 researchers, representing all areas of research conducted by the Institute, from advances in medical devices
Abstract: The high standards and requirements demanded in high-speed machining (HSM) applications some examples are the precise manufacturing of microelectronics circuits or biomedical devices - comprise a delicate control of the tool preparation as well as coatings design and finish, which are
Abstract: The applications of Li-ion batteries (LIBs) vary widely from the transport sector (viz. electric vehicles, aircraft, robotics, drones, etc.) to battery energy storage technologies supporting and strengthening the power grid to mitigate the problem of intermittency of renewable energy
Abstract: Clear aligner treatment (CAT) is a new technique to treat malocclusions which ison current expansion along the globe and also gaining importance in oral medicine. Oral diseases are the third most expensive medical treatment in accumulatednumbers yearly in Europe, and the most spread
From the 7nd to the 9th of March, the Fair Madrid for Science and Innovation will be held at the Trade Fair Institution of Madrid (IFEMA) within the framework of the education week. IMDEA Materials participates actively in this important dissemination event for Madrid´s region with all the
Every month, we welcome new members of the IMDEA Materials team. Here, you can find a short profile of our most recent additions, including their upcoming role with IMDEA Materials and their educational and professional background. My name is Mahdi Sabbaghian, and I am a Ph.D. in Materials
Abstract A general theory of triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) is presented for an arbitrary geometric setup consisting of two electrodes, a fixed dielectric, and a moving dielectric [1]. The two dielectric materials have opposite charges. Optimization of power output is computed for a general
Every month, we welcome new members of the IMDEA Materials team. Here, you can find a short profile of our most recent additions, including their upcoming role with IMDEA Materials and their educational and professional background. My name is Felipe Lozano, I am from Santiago, Chile. I
The PhD defence will take place at UPM Caminos, Canales y Puertos. The dissertation is titled "Highly Sensitive Smart Sensor for Early Fire Warning Detection" It was supervised by Prof. De-Yi Wang, and the committee chair is Prof. Carlos González. Here is the link to the school address on
We are organising the 2nd International Seminar on Modelling, Simulation, and Machine Learning for the Rapid Development of Porous Materials. This is the follow-up meeting to the inaugurational one, which was organised at the German Space Agency in Cologne in May, 2023.We aim to bring together young
Abstract: Modern technology demands the development of strong and flame-resistant multifunctional thermoplastic-based nanocomposites that are also compatible with three-dimensional (3D) printing, as this method has become a standard production process in essential industries. This study tackles
The PhD Defense will take place at 10:30 am, in the room 3.S01.08, Building Rey Pastor (library), Universidad Carlos III de Madrid - Leganés Campus. The dissertation is entitled “Bioabsorbable composite laminates of PLA reinforced with surface-modified Mg wires for orthopedic implant
Funding: Agencia Estatal de Investigación (Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovación y Universidades). Technological Platforms callRegion: SpainProject period: 2023 – 2024Project IP: Miguel Ángel Rodiel (miguel.angel.rodiel@imdea.org)The main purpose of the Advanced Materials and Nanomaterials Spanish
The PhD Defense will take place at 11:00 am, in the “sala verde” of the Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingenieros de Caminos, Canales y Puertos. The dissertation is entitled “Microstucture sensitive simulation framework for additive manufactured Hastelloy-X”. It was advised by Prof. Javier
Project details Funding: Preparación y gestión de proyectos europeos 2022 Project coordinator: IMDEA Materials. Project period: 01/01/2023 – 31/12/2024 IMDEA Materials' responsible Miguel Ángel Rodiel Abstract The Office of European Projects of Institute IMDEA Materials (OPE - IMDEA
ABSTRACT: Understanding damage, localization and fracture in ductile solids and structures subjected to high velocity impacts or blast loadings has importance in aerospace industry, military applications, civil engineering and geophysical applications. Meteoric cratering, explosive behavior of
The PhD Defense will take place the 24th of May at 11:00 am in the José Echegaray room (sala verde) of the Escuela de Ingenieros de Caminos, Canales y Puertos at the Polytechnic University of Madrid. The dissertation is entitled “Fundamentals of solidification during selective laser melting of
Abstract: This report identifies key ingredients necessary for developing a robust numerical framework capable of performing full-field simulations of polymer base lattice materials. Direct simulation of components manufactured out of lattice materials is not deemed suitable on account of high
Abstract The boost experienced by acoustic and mechanical metamaterial research during the past years has been driven by the ability to sculpture the flow of sound waves and vibrations at will. Metamaterials, which come in all kinds of shapes and forms, have initially been designed for
ABSTRACT: Lattice materials are materials constituted by the repetition of small cells composed of structural units as bars, beams or shells, which form a lattice. The cell geometry can be designed to have an outstanding macroscopic response such as very high specific stiffness or energy
La Fundación IMDEA Materiales anuncia la licitación para la CONTRATACIÓN DE LOS SERVICIOS DE SEGURIDAD Y AUXILIAR DE SERVICIOS (CONSERJERÍA) DE LA SEDE DEL INSTITUTO IMDEA MATERIALES A ADJUDICAR POR PROCEDIMIENTO ABIERTO CON PLURALIDAD DE CRITERIOS. Número de expediente: Ref.
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The Science and Technology Forum of Madri+d of October is dedicated to the new materials and nanotechnology. The second session of this forum is an excellent opportunity to know the perspectives and new developments on Advanced Materials and Nanoscience. During this session the main research lines
The Horizon Europe BIOMET4D project has marked the halfway point in its mission to develop the next generation of shape-shifting implants with its second consortium meeting in Dublin, Ireland.Aside from representing the significant milestone of the project's second anniversary, the meeting also
IMDEA Materials Institute researcher, Miguel Grande Ráez, has appeared on the program 'A golpe de bit Radio Exterior' on Spanish national radio to discuss his plans to study a Master's Degree in Imperial College London and to discuss the scientific brain drain confronting Spain. You can listen
Spanish newspaper La Vanguardia has highlighted IMDEA Materials' efforts in researching the development of 4D printing for its application in biomedical implants. You can read the original article (content in Spanish), here:
Spanish newspaper El Mundo has highlighted IMDEA Materials' researcher Miguel Grande and his efforts to raise the funding required to study a Master's Degree at Imperial College in London. To read the original article see (content in Spanish):
IMDEA Materials is delighted to announce the launch of our 2023 Annual report, available now on our website, here. This annual report is designed to give you an overview of the Institute and main achievements in 2023. You will also find a description of the current Research Programmes,
Spanish news outlet ABC.es has republished IMDEA Materials Institute Director, Prof. José Manuel Torralba's recent article in The Conversation Spain about a new, cheaper and more sustainable way to manufacture artificial diamonds. You can read the original article at ABC.es, here (content in
José Manuel Torralba, IMDEA MATERIALS A diamond awakens a world of suggestions that can lead us, depending on our age, to a cabaret in Paris where Marilyn Monroe declares to the world that they are "a girl's best friend" (Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, Howard Hawks, 1953); to New York's Fifth Avenue,
The PhD will take place on june 25th, 2024, at 11:30 am in salón de grados - padre soler building (leganés campus) of uc3m
Anastasiia Mikhalchan, IMDEA MATERIALS They can replace CO²-intensive materials like copper, steel, and aluminum in the construction, aerospace, automotive, and other industries, and are also the global bet for an ongoing energy transition. Carbon nanotubes, filaments 2,000 times thinner than
IMDEA Materials Institute recently celebrated its 13th annual imaging contest featuring images related to materials characterisation and processing, simulation and the institute's everyday activities. The most competitive category was "Materials Characterisation", which this year was won by
Dr. Johan Christensen, leader of IMDEA Materials Institute’s Mechanical and Acoustic Metamaterials research group, is among the researchers behind a pioneering study exploring the topological properties of metamaterials. This latest research, Focusing micromechanical polaritons in
Online trade publication Industria Química has highlighted the fact that IMDEA Materials Institute will host AEMAC's upcoming biannual meeting on industrial and academic collaboration in Madrid. The 4th edition of the meeting will take place on the 17th of October. You can read the full article
Project details Funding: MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2023. HORIZON-MSCA-2023-PF-01Project coordinator: IMDEA Materials Project period: 16/06/2024 – 15/06/2026 IMDEA Materials' researchers Supervisor: Dr. Javier LlorcaFellow: Chenying Shi Abstract MultiPrincipal Element Alloys
Spanish newspaper El País has highlighted the participation of IMDEA Materials Institute researcher, Carmen Martínez Alonso in the recent Madrid-wide 3 Minute Thesis competition, in which she was the winner of the 'Science' category. You can read the full story here (original content in
IMDEA Materials has recently welcomed the latest group of students from Michigan State University (MSU) as part of the continuing research and educational collaboration between the two institutions. This year’s intake of MSU pre-graduates is the largest to date, with 10 students set to spend the
Organisers of the 19th European Mechanics of Materials Conference (EMMC19) have heralded its success in putting IMDEA Materials Institute on the map in the mechanics of materials field. The event, held last week over three days at the Technical University of Madrid (UPM), was organised by IMDEA
MSU Today, the newspaper of Michigan State University, has highlighted the ongoing research collaboration between the two institutions in an interview with MSU student, Teancum Piekkola. Teancum is one of 10 MSU students currently undertaking three-month research stays at IMDEA Materials
DESCRIPTION OF THE EQUIPMENTRenishaw AM400 Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) system for the additive manufacturing of metallic materials (Inconel, Aluminum, High entropy alloys, Nitinol, Nickel) with the following specifications: Laser power: 400 WLaser thickness: 20 to 100 micrometresSpot size: 70
Mexico's The Economist newspaper has highlighted the recent article from IMDEA Materials researcher, Dr. Pedro Navarrete, about the wide range of applications for 3D printing in the medical, and biomedical fields. You can read the republication, here (content in Spanish):
KateStudio/Shutterstock Pedro Jesús Navarrete Segado, IMDEA MATERIALES One of the technologies that has had the most impact on advances in medicine in recent years has been 3D printing. In the 90s it began to be used in the production of dental implants and personalized prostheses, surprising
Yesterday, IMDEA Materials welcomed a visit from 30 students from IES Las Rozas 1.The students were given a chance to check out the Institute's facilities, and were guided on their tour by a number of our researchers, including Marcors Rodriguez Sánchez, Alba Pascual and Miguel Hernández del Valle.
In this article published yesterday in Cinco Días, Miguel Angel Rodiel, the director of projects and technology at the IMDEA Materials Institute, explains the importance of materials to increase the industrial and technological competitiveness of the European Union. “If Europe is not able to
IMDEA Materials Institute researchers have unveiled an innovative flame-retardant coating, effective at thicknesses of as low as 350 microns, which dramatically improves the fire resistance of the battery casings used in electric vehicles and aerospace. Such a breakthrough promises to reduce the
In the relentless battle against airborne viruses, researchers from IMDEA Materials Institute, Rey Juan Carlos University (URJC) and the University of Valladolid (UVa), have developed a new spray coating to improve the antiviral efficacy of personal protective equipment, notably face masks. GO
Jesús Ordoño Fernández, IMDEA MATERIALES The exploration of the red planet faces numerous challenges, from the effects of microgravity to space fungi and one of the most dangerous: radiation. The latter mainly comes from two sources: the Sun (and its solar storms) and outer space, distant
Earlier this week, IMDEA Materials Institute celebrated our annual “4 Minute Thesis Talk” (4MT) (previously “3 Minute Thesis”). This event is designed to give our predoctoral researchers the opportunity to present their research projects to a general audience in just four minutes. Through this, the
Twinning, a phenomenon where crystals develop mirror symmetry across a twin plane during deformation, holds significant importance in the mechanical behaviour of materials. Recently, researchers from IMDEA Materials Institute, Prof. Javier LLorca, Dr. Valentín Vassilev-Galindo and Biaobiao Yang,
Phys.org has highlighted the work of IMDEA Materials researchers in demonstrating for the first time the recyclability of high-performance carbon nanotube (CNT) sheets while maintaining their essential mechanical and electrical properties. You can find the full article at Phys.org, here:
Patent details Status Spanish patent filed Application number P202430190 Priority date 15 March 2024 Inventors De-Yi Wang, Jie Xu, Xiang Ao Applicant IMDEA Materials Institute, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid Transfer opportunity License of
Researchers from IMDEA Materials Institute have published groundbreaking work demonstrating, for the first time, the ability to recycle high-performance carbon nanotube (CNT) sheets while preserving their shape, structural alignment, mechanical and electrical properties, and intrinsic flexibility.
Project details Funding: Proyectos Líneas Estratégicas – Transmisiones 2023.Project coordinator (AEI): CATECProject coordinator (CDTI): EgileProject period: 01/01/2024 – 31/12/2027 IMDEA Materials' researchers Dr. Federico SketDr. Jon M.
Researchers from IMDEA Materials Institute and the Technical University of Madrid (UPM) have developed an innovative Digital Twin that enables real-time analysis of composite materials manufacturing. The breakthrough was recently presented in The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing
Project details Funding: Proyectos Líneas Estratégicas – Transmisiones 2023.Project coordinator (AEI): Fundación IMDEA MaterialesProject coordinator (CDTI): ArcelorMittal Innovación Investigación e Inversión, S.L.Project period: 01/01/2024 – 31/12/2027 IMDEA Materials' researchers Dr.
De-Yi Wang, IMDEA MATERIALS A massive fire has devastated a 14-story building in the Campanar neighbourhood of Valencia, causing a human tragedy for which there is no consolation. Once again, as happened in the Grenfell Tower fire in London, which left over seventy dead, we find ourselves
BIOMET4D researcher, Dr. Santiago Ochandiano from the Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón (HGGM) was one of a number of speakers featured as part of the recent Translational Symposium on New Technologies in Maxillofacial Surgery held at H.G.U Gregorio Marañón in Madrid. Dr. Ochandiano’s
Mexico's El Economista is one of a number of outlets to have featured IMDEA Materials Institute Senior Researcher, Prof. Dr. De-Yi Wang in discussing the dangers posed by the use of flammable materials in construction following the deadly fire in Campanar de Valencia. You can read the original
CadenaSER is one of a number of media outlets to have highlighted a promising new study from IMDEA Materials Institute researchers which could significantly reduce risk of airborne bacterial infections caused by air filtration systems. You can see the original article (content in Spanish), here:
On February 6, 2024, the DELIGHTED consortium held its final meeting. The partners presented and discussed the latest results from the characterization of the developed steel grades within the framework of the DELIGHTED project. A manufactured prototype of a vineyard tractor cabin, ready for
IMDEA Materials has received a visit from the Mayor of Getafe, Mrs. Sara Hernandez Barroso, and a delegation from the Getafe City Council. As part of the visit, the institute also welcomed Mr. Roberto Fernández Melcón, Councilor for Employment, Training, and Maintenance, Mrs. Elisabeth Melo,
Project details Funding: MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2022. HORIZON-MSCA-2022-PF-01Project coordinator: IMDEA Materials Project period: 01/02/2024 – 31/01/2026 IMDEA Materials' researchers Supervisor: Dr. Javier LlorcaFellow: Mahdi Sabbaghian Abstract One important health
Researchers involved in the DOMMINIO project are moving ever closer to achieving their goal of creating a new digital method for the improved manufacturing of next-generation multifunctional airframe parts. That’s according to DOMMINIO coordinator, Dr. Pablo Romero from AIMEN Technology
Patent details Status European patent filed Application number EP24382060.2 Priority date 24 January 2024 Inventors Juan José Vilatela García, Miguel Vázquez Pufleau Applicant IMDEA Materials Institute Transfer opportunity License of
IMDEA Materials Institute today welcomed a visit from FP students from IES Lope de Vega in Madrid. Such visits form a crucial part of IMDEA Materials' mission to spread interest and awareness in science and research among the younger generations. The students had the opportunity to tour
The 2nd International Seminar on Modelling, Simulation, and Machine Learning for the Rapid Development of Porous Materials aims to bring together young and senior scientists, comprising different scientific communities engaged in the fundamental understanding of porous materials. You can find out
A novel nanoparticle spray coating process has been shown to all-but eliminate the growth of some of the world’s most dangerous bacteria in air filtration systems, significantly reducing the risk of airborne bacterial and viral infections. That’s the principal finding of a recently published
CadenaSER is one of a number of outlets to have highlighted IMDEA Materials Institute spin off Floatech's plans to to build an "advanced pilot plant" for the manufacture of 100% silicon anodes for lithium batteries. These anodes will be vital for the next generation of lithium batteries that
Project details Funding: Research Fund for Coal and Steel (RFCS) - European CommissionProject coordinator: Teknologisk Institut (DTI)Project period: 01/01/2024 – 31/12/2026 IMDEA Materials' researchers Dr. Ilchat Sabirov Abstract To reduce Europe-wide CO2 emissions and to
Project details Funding: MSCA Doctoral Networks - European CommissionProject coordinator: National University of Ireland GalwayProject period: 01/01/2024 – 31/12/2026 IMDEA Materials' researchers Dr. Javier Llorca Abstract BIOMEND is an Industrial
José Manuel Torralba, IMDEA MATERIALES; Alberto Meza, IMDEA and Damien Tourret, IMDEA Although the amounts of precious metals like gold in electronic waste are very small (on the order of 300 grams per ton), obtaining a kilogram of gold still only requires between three and four tons of
Project details Funding: Public-Private Partnership 2022. Project coordinator: HP Printing and Computing Solutions S.L.U. Project period: 01/12/2023 – 30/11/2026 IMDEA Materials' researchers Dr. José Manuel Torralba Dr. Federico Sket Abstract Today's society demands clean manufacturing
Floatech, the Madrid-based startup and spin-off of IMDEA Materials Institute, has secured investor backing to establish a pilot plant for the production of 100% silicon anodes intended for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). The funding will enable Floatech to construct an advanced pilot plant in the
IMDEA Materials Institute researcher, Dr. Jesús Ordoño, has been interviewed on the nature of scientific experiments being carried out in space, marking the 25th anniversary of the International Space Station (ISS). The interview was recorded during the programme Longitud de Onda, on the Radio
Scientists from the Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) and IMDEA Materials Institute have developed a new experimental technique in fragmentation tests to evaluate the energy absorption capacity in the event of impact of metallic structures manufactured using 3D printing. This technique,
A new class of materials could prove significant in more efficient carbon capture technology, drug delivery and even as a gateway to the hydrogen economy. Metal Organic Frameworks, or MOFs, have been studied for more than three decades. Yet their industrial applicability is still being fully
On October 6, BIOMET4D held the first meeting of its Stakeholder Advisory Board (SAB) in which board members were updated on the project's current status and its progress over the past year. All of the SAB members were present for the meeting, including Ana María Zambrano López from APERTCRAS,
• IMDEA Materials Institute has organised the largest edition to date of the Symposium on Alloys for Additive Manufacturing (AAMS), one of the most prestigious conferences in its field in Europe. • Experts in metal 3D printing from countries such as the United States, Japan and Australia joined
Project details Funding: European Office of Aerospace Research and DevelopmentProject coordinator: IMDEA MaterialsProject period: 30/09/2023 – 29/09/2026 IMDEA Materials' researchers Dr. Juan José Vilatela and Dr. Johan Christensen Abstract Intercalation compounds are inorganic
Tomorrow, September 24th, World Cancer Research Day is celebrated. To commemorate this important day, IMDEA Materials Institute speaks with Dr. Mónica Echeverry, principal investigator of the DITTCe project. This project, led by the Technical University of Madrid (UPM), aims to develop an
Project details Funding: U.S. Army Contracting CommandProject coordinator: IMDEA MaterialsProject period: 08/09/2023 – 7/09/2026 IMDEA Materials' researchers Dr. Srdjan Milenkovic Abstract Metal industry is one of the largest sectors worldwide. In order to maintain its
Each year, IMDEA Materials Institute offers three-month Research Initiation Fellowships, or Summer Scholarships, to final year master’s and undergraduate students studying courses related to engineering and materials science. Today, we’re getting to know one of this year’s fellows, Ángela Montanero
Project details Funding: HORIZON-CL4-2022-RESILIENCE-01 (Project No 101091912) Project coordinator: IMDEA Materials Project period: 01/09/2023 – 31/08/2026 IMDEA Materials' researchers Dr. Ilchat Sabirov Dr. Ignacio Romero Dra. Christina Schenk The project Abstract The
Project details Funding: MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2022. HORIZON-MSCA-2022-PF-01 Project coordinator: IMDEA Materials Project period: 01/09/2023 – 31/08/2025 IMDEA Materials' researchers Supervisor: Dr. De-Yi Wang Fellow: Monsur Islam Abstract 3D printing of carbon materials has
Project details Funding: MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2022. HORIZON-MSCA-2022-PF-01Project coordinator: IMDEA Materials Project period: 01/09/2023 – 31/08/2025 IMDEA Materials' researchers Supervisor: Dr. Carlos Daniel González MartínezFellow: Lucía Doyle Abstract A number of
Project details Funding: Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovación y Universidades - Agencia Estatal de Investigación (AEI) Project coordinator: Universidad Politécnica de Madrid Project period: 01/09/2023 – 31/08/2026 IMDEA Materials' researchers Dr. Federico Sket Abstract Biodegradable metallic
With the arrival of September, IMDEA Materials is bidding farewell to many of the young researchers and support staff who have joined the Institute in the last 12 months as part of the 'I Investigate Programme'. The I Investigate Programme, managed by the Community of Madrid, is funded through
Here you can view the scientific posters which have been prepared related to BIOMET4D over the course of the project. Effect of Zn, Mg and Ca in solution and released from 3D-printed scaffolds on musculoskeletal cells Microstructure, mechanical properties
Each year, IMDEA Materials Institute offers three-month Research Initiation Fellowships, or Summer Scholarships, to final year master’s and undergraduate students studying courses related to engineering and materials science. Today, we’re getting to know one of this year’s fellows, Enrique Dios
Each year, IMDEA Materials Institute offers three-month Research Initiation Fellowships, or Summer Scholarships, to final year master’s and undergraduate students studying courses related to engineering and materials science. Today, we’re getting to know one of this year’s fellows, María Fernández
The incredible work being done as part of the BIOMET4D project to create next-generation 4D biodegradable implants for tissue regeneration wouldn’t be possible without our team of amazing researchers. Get to know our team through our interview series. In this edition, we talk to Dr. Santiago
Researchers at IMDEA Materials Institute are working to ensure that future bone replacement implants are more durable and offer a greater service life than ever before. The research, which is being undertaken through the European Union-funded M3TiAM project, is designed to meet the needs of an
Here you can find a review of the principal events and dissemination activities related to the BIOMET4D project. Dr. Jon Molina presents an overview of BIOMET4D at EMMC19 in Madrid IMDEA Materials' Dr. Jon Molina, leader of the Institute's Micromechancis and Nanomechanics reseach group,
IMDEA Materials Institute will have on-site access to one of the world’s most advanced mechanical testing devices after Principal Investigator Dr. Ilchat Sabirov was announced as the winner of Plastometrex’s 2023 Research Competition. Dr. Sabirov was chosen from among 8 finalists for the award
Every month, we welcome new members of the IMDEA Materials team. Here, you can find a short profile of our most recent additions, including their upcoming role with IMDEA Materials and their educational and professional background. My name is Sergio Peña Camacho and I am from Madrid. I
IMDEA Materials Institute's Scientific Director, Prof. Javier LLorca, has been appointed as an Honorary Professor at China's Yanshan University (YSU). The appointment is a first step in strengthening the collaboration between IMDEA Materials and YSU, one of the top-ranked Chinese universities in
The latest consortium meeting of the European Innovation Council (EIC)-funded BIOMET4D project to develop next-generation shape-morphing implants has been held at the headquarters of medical technology manufacturer Meotec GmbH. As a part of their visit of the facilities, consortium members were
IMDEA Materials Institute is participating in a research project to develop a new method of bioengineering myocardial tissue for heart attack patients. CARDIOBOOST-CM aims to create a new cell therapy approach in which muscle stem cells taken from the jaw are transdifferentiated in vitro into
IMDEA Materials Institute is participating in a research project to develop a new method of bioengineering myocardial tissue for heart attack patients. CARDIOBOOST-CM aims to create a new cell therapy approach in which muscle stem cells taken from the jaw are transdifferentiated in vitro into
Institute IMDEA Materials has held its first alumni meeting in China as part of the China Materials Conference 2022-2023. The meeting was organised to coincide with the attendance of IMDEA Materials' Scientific Director, Prof. Javier LLorca, who was invited to give two talks at the conference
MDEA Materials is delighted to announce the launch of our 2022 Annual report, available now for download. This annual report is designed to give you an overview of the Institute and main achievements in 2022. You will also find a description of the current Research Programmes, highlighting
Composites sustainability and effective industrial digitilisation were the central topics of discussion as IMDEA Materials Institute hosted the 6th meeting of its Industrial Advisory Board (IAB) in Madrid. This year's meeting featured an IAB Member Talk on composite sustainability presented by
Abstract: Various metals have been used as battery anodes in electrochemical cells ever since the birth of the batteries with Volta’s pile and in the first commercialized primary (Zn/MnO2, Leclanché 1866) and secondary (Pb/acid, Planté 1859) batteries. Li-MoS2 cells, employing Li metal anodes,
Project details Funding: Research Fund for Coal and Steel (RFCS) - HE Project coordinator: Rheinisch westfaelische Technische Hochschule Aachen Project period: 01/07/2023 – 31/12/2026 IMDEA Materials' researchers Dr. Ilchat Sabirov Abstract To reduce Europe-wide CO2 emissions and to
The DELIGHTED consortium successfully organized the Symposium “Alloy and Microstructural Design of Advanced High Strength Steels (AHSS) to Improve Their Performance” as part of the 7th International Conference of Engineering Against Failure (ICEAF) on June 21, 2023, on Spetses Island, Greece. The
This week, Dr. Anastasiia Mikhalchan will present research from IMDEA Materials' Multifunctional Nanocomposites research group group on the gas-phase synthesis and properties of 1D materials, which could be used under higher luminosity conditions for beam instrumentation and quality
The DELIGHTED project is actively involved in organizing the International Workshop on High Strength Steels (HSS), scheduled to take place on October 26-27, 2023, in Bergamo, Italy, under the umbrella of Associazione Italiana di Metallurgia. Among the co-organizers of the Worskhop are the members of
Project details Funding: Public-Private Partnership 2021.Project coordinator: AMES SinteringProject period: 01/09/2022 – 31/08/2025 IMDEA Materials' researchers Dr. José Manuel TorralbaDr. Damien Tourret Abstract The aim of this project is to provide a way for AMES (the
Project details Funding: Projects on Strategic Lines 2022.Project coordinator: Universidad Politécnica de MadridProject period: 01/12/2022 – 30/11/2025 IMDEA Materials' researchers Dra. Mónica Echeverry RendónDr. Javier LLorca Martínez Abstract The main objective is to develop
Every month, we welcome new members of the IMDEA Materials team. Here, you can find a short profile of our most recent additions, including their upcoming role with IMDEA Materials and their educational and professional background. My name is Phuong Thúy Vo, and I am from Vietnam. I completed my
Project details Funding: Strategic Projects Focused on the Ecological Transition and Digital Transition 2021. Ministry of Science and Innovation (MCIN/AEI); European Union "Next GenerationEU"/ PRTR.Project coordinator: Fundación IMDEA MaterialesProject period: 01/12/2022 – 30/11/2024 IMDEA
Project details Funding: MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2022. HORIZON-MSCA-2022-PF-01Project coordinator: IMDEA Materials Project period: 01/06/2023 – 31/05/2025 IMDEA Materials' researchers Supervisor: Dr. De-Yi WangFellow: Arnab Ghosh Abstract Despite significant advancements
Project details Funding: MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2022. HORIZON-MSCA-2022-PF-01Project coordinator: IMDEA Materials Project period: 01/04/2023 – 31/03/2025 IMDEA Materials' researchers Supervisor: Dr. Javier LLorca MartínezFellow: Valentín Vassilev
Funding: Agencia Estatal de Investigación (Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovación y Universidades). Technological Platforms callRegion: SpainProject period: 2021 – 2022Project IP: Miguel Ángel Rodiel (miguel.angel.rodiel@imdea.org)The main purpose of the Advanced Materials and Nanomaterials Spanish
Project details Funding: MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2021. HORIZON-MSCA-2021-PF-01Project coordinator: IMDEA Materials Project period: 01/06/2023 – 31/05/2025 IMDEA Materials' researchers Supervisor: Dr. Maciej HaranczykFellow: Phuong Thúy Vo Abstract Metal Organic Framework
The incredible work being done as part of the BIOMET4D project to create next-generation 4D biodegradable implants for tissue regeneration wouldn’t be possible without our team of amazing researchers. Get to know our team through our interview series. In this edition, we talk to Nourhan Hassan
The DELIGHTED members continue to actively disseminate the outcomes of the project. Dr. Alexandros Banis from the University of Gent participated in the 8th International Conference on Recrystallization and Grain Growth (REX&GG) 2023 in Copenhagen, Denmark, from May 15 to 19, 2023. The
IMDEA Materials is part of the multinational European consortium working to develop the next hybrid electric regional passenger aircraft with the aim of reducing emissions by up to 90%. The ‘Hybrid-Electric Regional Architecture’ (HERA) project, led by worldwide Italian aerospace giant Leonardo,
Every month, we welcome new members of the IMDEA Materials Institute team. Here, you can find a short profile of our most recent additions, including their upcoming role with IMDEA Materials and their educational and professional background. My name is Joris Audoux. I am from Limoges, France. I
The incredible work being done as part of the BIOMET4D project to create next-generation 4D biodegradable implants for tissue regeneration wouldn’t be possible without our team of amazing researchers. Get to know our team through our interview series. In this edition, we talk to William Solórzano
An interdisciplinary research network of more than 77 organisations and research centres from 24 countries has set out to make significant progress in the testing, simulation and characterisation of materials at the nano-scale. Doing so will facilitate the development of new materials with
IMDEA Materials Institute has hosted the first face-to-face meeting of the European PORMETALOMICS project. The meeting was attended by representatives from the three project partners: IMDEA Materials (project coordinators), Technion – Israel Institute of Technology and the Institute of
IMDEA Materials Institute has today received the visit of almost 40 students from IES Juan Antonio Fraguas Forges, as part of our ongoing mission to spread interest and awareness in science and research among the younger generations. As part of the visit, Jonathan Espinoza, from the Institute's
Project details Funding: ERC-2022-POC1. HORIZON ERC Proof of Concept Grants. European Research Council Executive Agency (ERCEA)Project coordinator: IMDEA Materials.Project period: 01/09/2022 – 31/08/2027 IMDEA Materials' researchers Dr. Juan José Vilatela Abstract It is
Project details Funding: MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2021. HORIZON-MSCA-2021-PF-01Project coordinator: IMDEA Materials Project period: 01/04/2023 – 31/03/2025 IMDEA Materials' researchers Supervisor: Dra. Jennifer PattersonFellow: Pedro José Díaz Payno Abstract Articular
Dr. Damien Tourret, leader of IMDEA Materials’ Modelling and Simulation of Materials Processing research group, has been named the 2023 Young Leaders International Scholar by the American Minerals, Metals and Materials Society (TMS) and the Japan Institute of Metals and Materials (JIM). The
IMDEA Materials Institute today hosted its annual “Open PhD Day” for students interested in pursuing their doctorate studies in a variety of fields related to materials science. IMDEA Materials is one Spain’s leading institutes to undertake a PhD, owing to its level of international prestige,
TeleMadrid ha presentado a la investigadora de IMDEA Materiales, Dra. Mónica Echeverry en su cobertura de la Feria Madrid es Ciencia, 2023. Puedes consultar el reportaje completo, aquí:
José Manuel Torralba, IMDEA MATERIALES y Ilchat Sabirov, IMDEA MATERIALES Damascus steel swords were legendary for their great strength, durability and their "almost eternal" edge. They could cut silk as well as shatter a rock. Sultan Saladin impressed Richard the Lionheart at a sword exhibition.
Project details Funding: MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2022. HORIZON-MSCA-2022-PF-01Project coordinator: IMDEA Materials Project period: 01/04/2023 – 31/03/2025 IMDEA Materials' researchers Supervisor: Dr. Javier LlorcaFellow: Bruno Filipe Gomes Ribeiro Abstract Metal
Researchers from IMDEA Materials Institute and German medical equipment manufacturer Meotec GmbH have developed the world's first industrially scalable surface modification process for bioabsorbable magnesium alloy wires. The findings, as reported in two recently published scientific papers (see
IMDEA Materials Institute is collaborating with the Madrid-based health technology company ZoeTech to create a new wearable device to improve blood circulation. Project RETOVEN aims to develop the technology, which will help sufferers of medical conditions caused by inefficient blood flow such as
When former IMDEA Materiales Institute researcher, Dr. Nathamar Dudamell received a call from the City Council of Humanes de Madrid, her home for the past 15 years, she initially expected the worst. So, it was a particularly pleasant surprise when it turned out that the call had actually come
Project details Funding: Plan complementario en el área de materiales avanzados en el marco del componente 17, inversión del Plan de Recuperación, Transformación y Resiliencia financiado por la UEProject coordinator: Universidad Complutense de MadridProject period: 01/01/2021 –
Floatech, a Madrid-based spin-off of IMDEA Materials Institute, plans to open its first pilot plant for the manufacture of silicon anodes this year. Silicon anodes will be vital for the next generation of lithium ion batteries (LIBs) that will power the electric vehicles of the future. The
TeleMadrid has featured IMDEA Materials researcher, Dr. Mónica Echeverry in its coverage of the Feria Madrid es Ciencia, 2023. You can check out the complete report, here:
Collaboration between IDMEA Materials Institute and the China Association for Science and Technology (CAST) could lead to increased opportunities for student and talent exchange programs between the two countries. And closer ties could also provide opportunities for new research and industrial
Prof. Javier LLorca, has become the first Spanish scientist to receive the Structural Materials Division Distinguished Scientist/Engineer Award from the Minerals, Metals and Materials Society (TMS). Prof. LLorca received the award at the 152nd Annual Meeting of the TMS in San Diego, California
IMDEA Materials Institute has today celebrated the presentation of awards to finalise the 12th Annual Imaging Contest. This year's competition was dominated by the Materials Characterisation category, which contributed the majority of entries, ahead of Open Subject and Materials Simulation.
Researchers involved in the BIOMET4D project took out two of the four major awards at IMDEA Materials' 12th Annual Imaging Contest with their entry "3D-printed seashore". Drs. Pedro Díaz Payno and Muzi Li were awarded the the winners of the Public Choice category for their image "3D-printed
By Blanca Martínez and Andrés Gerlotti Currently, those suffering from bone or cartilage damage can opt for metal implants for treatment, prostheses that last approximately fifteen years. But now that patients are living longer, they need implants that can function for the rest of their
Researchers at IMDEA Materials Institute now have access to a powerful new tool to characterise, design and create novel materials with a wide range of applications, including next-generation biomedical devices. IMDEA Materials recently became just the third scientific research institute in
Every month, we welcome new members of the IMDEA Materials Institute team. Here, you can find a short profile of our most recent additions, including their upcoming role with IMDEA Materials and their educational and professional background. Hello, I am José Ignacio Delgado, I’m from Torrejón,
Curious about the materials that make up the world around us? Are you interested in learning about the materials required to create next-generation batteries, medical implants or aircraft components, among others? Then make your way down to the Círculo de Bellas Artes tomorrow anytime between
IMDEA Materials Institute in Madrid in Spain has played host to the second progress meeting of the European ConstructAdd project. Financed by the Research fund for Coal and Steel, the aim of ConstructAdd is to facilitate the use of Additive Manufacturing (AM) in the design, production and
A new treatment for one of the world’s most prevalent tropical diseases, the discovery of cheaper alternative catalysts for hydrogen production, and the development of dynamic, load-bearing implants for tissue engineering. These are just three of the new projects that are set to get underway at
Blanca Limones represents the ongoing generational change underway in the world of science and research. The 27-year-old is currently working as a Research Assistant at IMDEA Materials Institute, where she forms part of the Biomaterials and Regenerative Medicine research group, led by Dr.
Mónica Echeverry Rendon is a bioengineer and Postdoctoral Researcher at IMDEA Materials Institute. In this article, she follows up on last year's post celebrating the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Last year, to commemorate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, I
This Saturday, February 11, is the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. To mark the occasion, IMDEA Materials is showcasing the work of three of our female researchers. In this, the second of three articles, we talk to predoctoral researcher Lucia Cobian about the European MOAMMM
The third edition of the "City and Science Biennial" will be held in Barcelona and Madrid between February 21 and 26, 2023. The organization of the Biennial will be done with the collaboration of the Círculo de Bellas Artes, promoted by the Spanish Foundation for Science and Technology
This Saturday, February 11, is Women in Science Day. On this occasion, IMDEA Materials would like to showcase the work of three of our female researchers. In this first of three articles, we talk to predoctoral researcher Elena Sánchez. In her day-to-day work as a predoctoral researcher at IMDEA
- IMDEA Materials Institute will play a key role in a new project aimed at designing and manufacturing new implantable devices for brain tumor treatment. - Glioblastoma is the deadliest form of brain cancer. It has a 5-year survival rate of less than 10%. Current treatments are both expensive and
Nuclear fusion as a source of energy in stars was first described in the 1920s. Since then, scientists have not stopped dreaming of reproducing this process in a controlled way. Generating energy through fusion is to emulate what the Sun does, but on Earth and within a container. One of the
Mientras que la mayoría de los investigadores postdoctorales dedican su carrera a la industria o al mundo académico, el Dr. Miguel Herráez, antiguo investigador de IMDEA Materiales, decidió forjar su propio camino. El Dr. Herráez es fundador de TecnoDigital School, una plataforma en línea
While most postdoctoral researchers dedicate their careers to either industry or academia, IMDEA Materials alumni Dr. Miguel Herráez decided to forge his own path. Dr. Herráez is the founder of TecnoDigital School, an online platform that offers trainings by means of courses, seminars, and
Project details Funding: MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2021. HORIZON-MSCA-2021-PF-01Project coordinator: IMDEA Materials Project period: 01/02/2023 – 31/01/2025 IMDEA Materials' researchers Supervisor: Dr. Damien TourretFellow: Adrian Dante Boccardo Abstract Patient-customized
Every month, we welcome our new members of the IMDEA Materials team. Here, you can find a short profile of our most recent additions. Arley Garcia My name is Arley Garcia Carrero and I am from Santander, Colombia. I recently started an Industrial PhD at the Technical University of Madrid
Project details Funding: Biomedicina 2022 - Comunidad de Madrid Project coordinator: Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares Carlos III (CNIC) Project period: 01/01/2023 – 31/12/2027 IMDEA Materials' researchers Dr. Jennifer Patterson Abstract Relevance. Heart failure is a
Project details Funding: Strategic Projects Focused on the Ecological Transition and Digital Transition 2021. Ministry of Science and Innovation (MCIN/AEI); European Union "Next GenerationEU"/ PRTR.Project coordinator: Universidad Carlos III de MadridProject period: 01/12/2022 –
Project details Funding: Strategic Projects Focused on the Ecological Transition and Digital Transition 2021. Ministry of Science and Innovation (MCIN/AEI); European Union "Next GenerationEU"/ PRTR. Project coordinator: IMDEA Materials. Project period: 01/12/2022 – 30/10/2024 IMDEA Materials'
Project details Funding: Strategic Projects Focused on the Ecological Transition and Digital Transition 2021. Ministry of Science and Innovation (MCIN/AEI); European Union "Next GenerationEU"/ PRTR. Project coordinator: IMDEA Materials. Project period: 01/12/2022 – 30/10/2024 IMDEA Materials'
Desde sus primeros días como investigador predoctoral, el Dr. Johan Christensen ha estado impulsado por el deseo de ampliar el conocimiento científico. El Dr. Christensen ha asumido recientemente un puesto en el Instituto IMDEA Materiales como investigador principal y líder del recién fundado
From his earliest days as a predoctoral researcher, Dr. Johan Christensen has been driven by the desire to push scientific boundaries. Dr. Christensen recently took up a position at IMDEA Materials Institute as a Senior Researcher and leader of the Institute’s newly-founded Acoustic and
The DELIGHTED members continue to disseminate the outcomes of the project actively. The researchers from the University of Ghent and IMDEA Materials Institute participated in the 8th International Conference of the Hellenic Metallurgical Society (ICHMS8) in Patras, Greece, on
IMDEA Materials Institute and the Technical University of Madrid (UPM) recently celebrated the first Open Innovation and Industrial Workshop, marking the 18-month point of the iMPLANTS-CM project. The main objective of iMPLANTS-CM, funded by the Community of Madrid, is the development of a new
BIOMET4D researchers Jennifer Patterson and Jon Molina-Aldareguia from IMDEA Materials Institute, and Andrés Díaz Lantada from the Technical University of Madrid (UPM) participate in the iMPLANTS-CM Open Innovation Workshop bringing together key players involved in medical additive manufacturing
El periodista David Callejo de la Cadena SER Madrid Sur habla con nuestro investigador, el Dr. Antonio Vázquez sobre el trabajo de IMDEA Materiales en desarrollar una nueva generación de sensores de incendio. Puedes escuchar la entrevista completa,
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