A Spanish research team has demonstrated a computational approach for predicting how interactions at the boundary between different materials can influence the performance of nanocomposites.
More than half of the European Union’s electricity powers electric motors. According to estimates by the European Commission, electric motors accounted for around 53% of EU electricity consumption in 2020.
Researchers from the IMDEA Materials Institute and the Technical University of Madrid have developed a mathematical model that corrects the overestimated crack area obtained in computational simulations of phase-field fracture problems.
Abstract: The phase-field (PF) method is a powerful tool for simulating microstructure evolution in materials.However, its predictive applications remain limited by uncertainties in material parameters,
Abstract: Lattice structures are architected cellular materials composed of periodic unit cells formed by rods, plates, or other structural elements. Advances in additive manufacturing have
International Journal of Plasticity
T. Virazels; J. García Molleja; A. Frehn; P. Lewis; J.A. Rodríguez Martínez, F. Sket; I. Romero
Materials Design
R. Bharadwaj; A. Pohjonen; J. Kömi; I. Sabirov; M. Somani
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We are a non-profit organisation (foundation) with the Mission of doing research of excellence in material science, contributing to tackle the challenges of society and fostering the sustainable development of the region of Madrid.
Our Vision for the future is that IMDEA Materials becomes a leading research institute, internationally recognized for its excellence in material science and its contributions to the transformation of society.
This is sustained on our three main pillars:
excellence in materials science and engineering research
attraction of talented researchers from all over the world to work in Madrid in an international and interdisciplinary environment
technology transfer to industry to increase competitiveness and maintain technological leadership
The IMDEA Materials Institute has an stablished international reputation in the areas of design, processing, characterization, modelling and simulation of advanced materials for applications in different industrial sectors with particular emphasis in transport and energy.
Through our Research Programmes we combine oriented fundamental research with applied research addressing the scientific and technological challenges that drive innovation in materials science and engineering. This combination provides the institute the ability to address ambitious technological challenges in collaboration with companies to create value in their products and processes.
IMDEA Materials Institute has state-of-the-art laboratories to manufacture, characterise and simulate advanced materials and nanomaterials, including their integration in lab scale prototypes and devices.
