• The Institute has succeeded in lowering building temperatures with a façade coating that improves fire safety.• IMDEA Materials has also developed a polyurethane foam capable of resisting flames, suppressing smoke emissions, and preventing bacterial growth.• These lines of research will also help

The high cost of platinum is one of the main barriers to the wider adoption of hydrogen fuel cells. Now, researchers at IMDEA Materials Institute have developed a catalyst that delivers the same performance while using 75% less of this expensive metal. The study, published in Electrochimica Acta,

Additive manufacturing is transforming the way metal components are produced for industries such as aerospace, automotive and energy. Among the technologies with the greatest potential is binder jetting, a process capable of manufacturing metal parts quickly, accurately and at industrial

A research team from IMDEA Materials, the Technical University of Madrid (UPM) and the Alfonso X el Sabio University (UAX) has published a systematic map in Advanced Engineering Materials that combines the mechanical and acoustic properties of TPMS cellular structures. The study provides a design

Published by: Ángela García de la Camacha Díaz. Predoctoral researcher in IMDEA Materials The original version of this article can be found in Spanish in Fundación Muy Interesante. Today, 3D printing is one of the most revolutionary technologies of the 21st century. Since its emergence in the

IMDEA Materials Institute has developed an acoustic imaging method that overcomes some of the fundamental limitations of technologies such as ultrasound imaging. The system can reconstruct a complete and accurate image using a single fixed sensor that captures one signal at a single instant,

Imagine buying three identical 3D printers. Despite being the same brand, the same model and even having similar serial numbers, each machine may behave slightly differently. Over time, and at scale, these differences can accumulate into significant manufacturing defects. In order to address this

How are the metallic materials that will enable the technologies of the future designed, manufactured and characterised? This was the central question of the AM2C3 Summer School, held this month at IMDEA Materials Institute, which brought together researchers, PhD students and experts from

José Manuel Torralba, IMDEA MATERIALS We may be witnessing one of the most fascinating stories to emerge from the highly productive past few years of research in quantum physics and advanced materials: a tiny rotation, a slight twist, between atom-thick sheets of graphene created what physicists

We are pleased to announce the publication of IMDEA Materials' 2025 Annual Report, providing a comprehensive overview of the Institute's activities, scientific achievements and institutional developments throughout the previous calendar year. The full report is available as an interactive

IMDEA Materials Institute has developed mechanically tunable hydrogel membranes that closely mimic the mechanical environment of human skin while remaining highly biocompatible, representing an improved platform for skin tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. The research, published in the

Published by: Dr. Pedro J. Díaz Payno. PhD in Biomedical Engineering. The original version of this article can be found in Spanish in Fundación Muy Interesante. The goal of tissue engineering is to repair, replace or regenerate damaged tissues or organs, whether as a result of disease or

IMDEA Materials Institute is pleased to announce the successful completion of the selection process for the ATENEA call, marking an important milestone in the implementation of this Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) COFUND programme coordinated by IMDEA Materials Institute. Following a highly

IMDEA Materials Institute and the University of Tennessee have established a partnership to provide research fellowship opportunities for PhD students in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering to complete the research component of their degree program at both locations, effective July

A new European initiative, MaterialsCommons, has launched to bring together shared digital resources, such as data and workflow tools, to form a connected European infrastructure that can be accessed through a single entry point. With its ambitious vision, MaterialsCommons will play a key role in

Petronela Chovancova, IMDEA MATERIALS The next time you open a yoghurt, peel the film off a ready meal, or throw away a disposable coffee cup, take a moment to consider where that item will end up. In most cases, the honest answer is: it will still be here, in one form or another, long after

Researchers at IMDEA Materials Institute have developed an artificial intelligence (AI)-based strategy to predict and assess the fire resistance of epoxy resins, one of the most widely used polymers in industry. The new system, published in Polymer Degradation and Stability, enables the rapid and

IMDEA Materials researchers came together on Tuesday for the first edition of the IMDEA Materials Soft Matter Summer Meeting, an internal initiative designed to encourage scientific exchange. Held as a half-day event, the programme brought together presentations spanning a broad range of topics,

Researchers at IMDEA Materials Institute and the Institute of Polymer Science and Technology (ICTP-CSIC) have developed an innovative biodegradable multilayer film capable of protecting and controlling the release of anthocyanins inside the body. Published in the International Journal of

As electric vehicles become increasingly common on our roads, ensuring the safety of their battery systems has become a critical challenge for manufacturers and regulators alike. A new initiative at IMDEA Materials, EV Shield, aims to address one of the most significant risks associated with

Researchers at IMDEA Materials Institute have developed a new hybrid methodology that combines quantum mechanics and thermodynamic calculations to predict the phase diagram of nickel-cobalt alloys. Published in Acta Materialia, this breakthrough overcomes the limitations of traditional methods,

IMDEA Materials Institute welcomed a delegation from Abioinnova and Salamanca City Council earlier this week to explore potential collaborations in additive manufacturing technologies for the biomedical sector. Abioinnova is a high-tech incubator developed within the framework of the Salamanca

IMDEA Materials Institute has launched a new call for positions within the ‘Programa Investigo 2026’, an initiative aimed at promoting the incorporation of young people into the fields of research and innovation. The programme offers young graduates the opportunity to develop their professional

IMDEA Materials Institute recently brought together leading industrial and research figures in Barcelona for its 8th Industrial Advisory Board (IAB) meeting, focused on shaping future collaboration in advanced materials, AI-driven innovation and technology transfer. The annual gathering featured

Researchers from IMDEA Materials Institute have developed a multifunctional Kevlar-based composite material capable of combining structural performance with integrated strain sensing, electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding and de-icing functionalities. The work, featured in Composites Part

Three of IMDEA Materials Institute’s research group leaders have been recognised among the leading female researchers in Spain. That’s according to the recently released ranking of active female researchers compiled by the Cybermetrics Laboratory of the Spanish National Research Council

Jorge Moral Pombo, IMDEA MATERIALS From the visionary imagination of Isaac Asimov to the pioneering experiments of Stanley Miller, science has spent decades trying to answer one of humanity’s deepest questions: how did life arise? Isaac Asimov and prebiotic chemistry For the author of these

Floatech, the first spin-off company created by IMDEA Materials Institute, has been awarded the Multidisciplinary Innovation Award for a project that combines materials science, process engineering and industrial transfer to accelerate the development of next-generation batteries. The award,

Nearly half a century after beginning his studies, Prof. Javier LLorca was honoured at his Alma Mater, the Technical University of Madrid (UPM) last Friday, as he was added to the university’s School of Engineering (Caminos UPM) Hall of Distinguished People. Prof. LLorca was recognised as a

Published by: Dr. David Tilve Martínez. PhD in Physical Chemistry of Condensed Matter. The original version of this article can be found in Spanish in Fundación Muy Interesante. Can you imagine a T-shirt stronger than steel, more conductive than copper, and as light as silk? This is no longer

Researchers from IMDEA Materials and the Carlos III University of Madrid (UC3M), in collaboration with research institutes in France and Japan, have achieved a significant breakthrough in better understanding the fracture mechanics of additively manufactured metals. The results, outlined in the

Spanish researchers have demonstrated a scalable manufacturing process for carbon nanotube (CNT) fibres with electrical conductivity comparable to that of copper and aluminium. The result, published in Science, is a breakthrough for the future of electrification in aerospace, electric vehicles

• IMDEA Materials and the Technical University of Madrid demonstrate a novel deep learning-based surrogate modelling framework that enables accurate simulations on unstructured 3D meshes in milliseconds. • The surrogate models employed achieve orders-of-magnitude speed-ups over conventional

IMDEA Materials has achieved a new milestone in attracting talent and securing European research funding, after being awarded two projects in the latest call of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Doctoral Networks. Both projects are among the 141 MSCA doctoral programmes funded by the

New research into the crystallisation process of additively manufactured Finemet alloys offers a promising roadmap toward optimising the production of soft-magnetic components produced via metallic glasses. Metallic glasses, also known as amorphous metals, are valued for their exceptional

José Manuel Torralba, IMDEA MATERIALS From the legendary Toledo steel swords to the biomaterials that today help regenerate bone, or the catalysts that are transforming the chemical industry, materials have been one of the keys to technological and scientific progress. In this field, Spain has

Researchers from IMDEA Materials Institute, in collaboration with China’s Nanjing and Huazhong Universities, have developed a new acoustic metamaterial capable of transmitting complex sound signals directly between water and air. The breakthrough, reported in the scientific paper

IMDEA Materials Institute is pleased to announce that it has joined the European Virtual Institute on Knowledge-Based Multifunctional Materials (KMM-VIN) as a core member. The organisation operates as a pan-European virtual institute dedicated to research in advanced materials. An international

An ambitious project led by the Technical University of Madrid (UPM) and IMDEA Materials Institute aims to develop new tools to address some of today’s most debilitating diseases. The iCELLS-CM project, funded by the Community of Madrid, will lead new research into microphysiological devices

Floatech, spin-off of IMDEA Materials Institute, will receive €2.5 million in new funding after being selected for the European Innovation Council’s (EIC) Accelerator programme. The EIC Accelerator programme, which this year has distributed more than €450 million among 61 European start-ups and

IMDEA Materials Institute has concluded two productive days hosting the latest meeting of CompSTLar, bringing together 15 partners from across Europe to review progress and define the next phase of the project. With a large and multidisciplinary consortium spanning multiple European countries,

An international research team has demonstrated how conventional radiative cooling coatings can be optimised to further reduce building surface temperatures, cutting energy consumption, while also improving fire safety.  Radiative cooling coatings passively lower surface temperatures by

José Manuel Torralba, IMDEA MATERIALS Artificial organs, implants that are absorbed and regenerated with our own bone, mini-organs to replicate diseases and test treatments before experimenting on living beings…Will we achieve the dream of eternal youth? Undoubtedly, healthcare is the field

IMDEA Materials has been awarded 6 Marie Sklodowska Curie Actions (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowships in the latest call. The selected fellowships together represent more than €1.2 million in European funding and cover a broad range of advanced materials research, spanning energy, safety,

At first glance, few materials would seem to have less in common than metals and textiles. And yet, by manufacturing nickel-titanium alloys as a highly deformable, interwoven material, more similar to fabric than a typical metal component, researchers from IMDEA Materials Institute and the

It was a special day for the IMDEA Materials Institute as our Scientific Director, Prof. Javier LLorca, received the Miguel Catalán Research Award from the Community of Madrid. The award was presented by the President of the Community of Madrid, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, and the Regional Minister for

Dr. Sabina Lachowicz-Wisniewska  Behind the colour, flavour and aroma of foods such as red wine, coffee, olive oil, dark chocolate and berries lies a family of naturally occurring compounds known as polyphenols. Beyond their sensory appeal, polyphenols play multiple roles in human health.

Researchers have demonstrated a new bilayer ceramic coating to extend the service life of tools needed in the machining of the world’s most widely used titanium alloy. The findings, recently published in Surface and Coatings Technology, could pave the way for improved cutting tool durability and

At IMDEA Materials, we believe that excellent research should not stop at the lab. That’s why we are launching the "Materialise 2026 Proof-of-Concept (PoC) call", an initiative designed to accelerate the journey from scientific results to real-world applications.This call reflects our commitment to

Researchers from IMDEA Materials Institute have demonstrated improved and more affordable catalytic materials used to produce green hydrogen. In a recent study, published in ACS Catalysis, intermetallic thin films made from three low-cost alloys: silver and indium (Ag₃In), nickel and iron (Ni₃Fe)

José Manuel Torralba, IMDEA MATERIALS They surround us in computers, bottles, packaging, furniture, cars, aeroplanes and even in most of the clothes we wear. Their low cost and apparent recyclability have made polymers (plastics) ubiquitous. However, they present two major problems. The first

Miguel Ángel Rodiel, IMDEA MATERIALS and José Manuel Torralba, IMDEA MATERIALS Are Spaniards addicted to rubbish? Not to junk food, nor to the “trash TV” that hooks many of us in the late afternoon and evening, but to rubbish itself: the kind that fills our landfills and, beyond that, our rivers,

Researchers have developed a powerful new method to simulate and predict how cracks form and grow in engineering materials under repeated loading. The study, recently published in the International Journal of Fatigue, is the work of IMDEA Materials Institute’s Miguel Castillón, and Profs. Javier

On 10 December, we welcomed students from IES Antonio Gala and IES Miguel Delibes as part of the Community of Madrid’s new programme ¿Será mi vocación?, an initiative designed to bring young people closer to the professional world and help them discover potential career paths. The day began

At IMDEA Materials Institute, Dr. JoAnn Ballor is leading the UTIFE project, exploring ultrafine eutectic Ti–Fe alloys for next-generation metal 3D printing. This cutting-edge research with applications in aerospace and beyond has been possible thanks to a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA)

Developing metals specifically for additive manufacturing, also known as metal 3D printing, is increasingly important. This process imposes thermal conditions and solidification rates that differ significantly from conventional fabrication methods. At IMDEA Materials Institute, Dr JoAnn Ballor is

Prof. Javier LLorca’s recognition as the recipient of the 2025 Miguel Catalán Award consolidates his position as one of the leading figures in the fields of engineering and materials science.Scientific Director of the IMDEA Materials Institute, leader of the Bio/Chemo/Mechanics of Materials research

A novel cobalt (Co)- and nickel (Ni)-based high-entropy superalloy (CoNi-HESA) capable of withstanding higher operating temperatures could prove a step toward more powerful and fuel-efficient aircraft engines. The development and manufacture of the new CoNi-HESA is outlined in a recently

José Manuel Torralba, IMDEA MATERIALS What role does artificial intelligence play in a materials factory? How can it help choose the best combination of ingredients to achieve specific properties for a wide range of purposes? It turns out that AI is becoming essential for digesting the hundreds

At IMDEA Materials Institute, a new line of research is emerging with the potential to change how we treat injuries and degenerative diseases. The goal: to create tissues and implants capable of regenerating parts of the human body, from bone and cartilage, to ligaments and tendons. “I want to

IMDEA Materials Institute has further strengthened its commitment to international collaboration in materials science research, development, and innovation programmes through a new Framework Collaboration Agreement (FCA) with INEGI. The Institute of Science and Innovation in Mechanical and

IMDEA Materials Institute recently took part in the Spain–China Innovation Forum in Advanced Materials for Low Carbon Transition and Industrial Competitiveness, held in Beijing, China. Represented by our Director of Projects and Technology, Miguel Ángel Rodiel, the forum aimed to strengthen

A new study combining fire safety, hygiene, and sustainability has led to the development of a multifunctional polyurethane foam that resists flames and suppresses smoke, while also preventing bacterial growth. The new material, which also exhibits improved mechanical properties, could be

The long-standing relationship between the IMDEA Materials Institute and the International Centre for Numerical Methods in Engineering (CIMNE) has entered a new stage with the signing of a framework collaboration agreement. This step forward in consolidating an already well-established

Home to several fast-growing biomaterials research lines, IMDEA Materials is also playing a role in resolving key issues relating to the standardisation and regulation of 3D bioprinting. Prof. Andrés Díaz Lantada, Principal Investigator of the institute’s Bioinspired, Smart and Living Materials

At IMDEA Materials, we continue to promote the transfer of scientific knowledge from the laboratory to industry and society. Researchers Prof. Dr. De-Yi Wang and Dr. Xiang Ao have recently participated in The Collider’s Opportunity Validation programme, an initiative by Mobile World Capital

A new collaborative study between IMDEA Materials Institute, China’s Northwestern Polytechnical University, the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Peking University, and the Southern University of Science and Technology, has achieved a significant breakthrough in the field of mechanical

• Since 2023, IMDEA Materials Institute has maintained an extraordinary connection with Spain’s most prestigious engineering distinction: the Leonardo Torres Quevedo National Research Award.• Following the recognition of Prof. Javier LLorca in 2023 and Prof. Eugenio Oñate in 2024, Prof. Maria Pau

The international educational programme Mars Challenge, promoted by Virtual Educa and Space Talent Lab, will hold its 2025 international final in Spain, within the framework of the Forum of Innovation, Talent and Aerospace Education (FITEA 2025). The event will take place at the IMDEA Materials

On Tuesday, IMDEA Materials Institute's Prof. José Manuel Torralba was formally inducted as a full member of the Royal Academy of Engineering (RAI). Prof. Torralba is a Senior Researcher and former Director of the IMDEA Materials, as well as Professor at the Carlos III University of Madrid

The 2025 Top 2% Scientist Lists from Stanford University are out, and for the first time, 12 IMDEA Materials researchers are recognised, with four of those being named among the top 500 scientists from around the world in their research categories. Profs. Drs. Javier LLorca, Harun Tüysüz, De-Yi

IMDEA Materials Institute has reinforced its commitment to international scientific collaboration during a visit from the Vice Minister of the Chinese Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST), Mr. Yong Qiu. The visit builds on the institute’s existing collaborations with leading Chinese research

Christina Schenk, IMDEA MATERIALS It’s possible that your home has polyester curtains, a synthetic fabric that can melt and burn quickly when it reaches high temperatures. Fire spreads across its surface and produces toxic smoke. When a small flame comes into contact with polyester, the heat

José Manuel Torralba, IMDEA MATERIALS The first “part” ever printed in space was a very thin rod shaped like an “S”. The “S” is a simple shape, but it poses some difficulty because it involves two changes in curvature. We could almost say it was a 2D print. But months later, a revolutionary

Researchers at IMDEA Materials Institute have developed a pioneering method to assemble silicon nanowires into ordered, macroscopic networks: a key step toward expanding their industrial applications. Silicon nanowires offer exceptional energy storage capacity, electrical conductivity, and

Lucía Doyle, IMDEA MATERIALS Building an aircraft is a task that must be thought out in detail. Its materials must meet strict requirements in terms of mechanical strength, performance, and weight reduction, in addition to other functions such as acoustic and thermal insulation. To

How can we accelerate discovery in materials science and drug development while dealing with limited data and resource constraints? That is the question at the heart of BENEFICIARY, a new project at IMDEA Materials Institute that seeks to develop more intelligent and adaptable machine learning

Andrew Johnston Researchers at IMDEA Materials Institute have developed a streamlined and industrially scalable methodology to design and control microstructure in nickel-based superalloys manufactured by laser powder bed fusion (LPBF), a key additive manufacturing process. Specifically, the

Every year, the IMDEA Materials Institute offers talented university students the opportunity to take their first steps into the world of scientific research through its Research Initiation Scholarships (RIF). For three months, participants join cutting-edge research groups, develop real

IMDEA Materials Institute has welcomed Prof. Andrés Díaz Lantada as a new Principal Investigator and leader of the research line on Bioinspired, Smart, and Living Materials. With this appointment, the Institute strengthens its ‘Materials for Health’ area and reaffirms its commitment to

María Dolores Martín Alonso, IMDEA MATERIALS TikTok has an uncanny ability to turn everyday objects into viral miracles. One day it’s a cream that erases wrinkles in seconds, the next it’s a blanket that promises cool nights without air conditioning. “Cooling blankets” are the algorithm’s

Peru has hosted the first-ever international design school in the Americas focused on open-source medical devices, thanks to a unique collaboration between IMDEA Materials Institute, the Technical University of Madrid (UPM), and the University of Piura. Held as part of the University of Piura’s

In a breakthrough for regenerative medicine, a new study from IMDEA Materials Institute researchers has demonstrated the potential of 3D-printed carbon microlattices as structurally tunable scaffolds for bone tissue engineering.   Specifically, the scaffolds were fabricated using 3D-printed

With the launch of the ATENEA programme, an ambitious initiative offering international postdoctoral fellowships in materials science and engineering, IMDEA Materials Institute is further cementing its role as a hub for scientific excellence and international talent.   ATENEA is funded

Having concluded his term as Director of IMDEA Materials, Prof. José Manuel Torralba takes “a very positive view” of the achievements made during his tenure. After four years at the helm, Prof. Torralba recently stepped down from the role, which has since been taken on by his former Deputy

IMDEA Materials Institute has officially launched the ATENEA programme, a wide-ranging international postdoctoral initiative funded under Horizon Europe’s prestigious Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) programme. Over the next four years, ATENEA will offer ten 30-month fellowships to

IMDEA Materials recently celebrated our 14th annual Scientific Imaging Contest, featuring images related to materials characterisation, processing, simulation, as well as daily life at the Institute. This year's contest also featured an Art in Science category, as well as the opportunity to

We are pleased to announce the launch of IMDEA Materials' 2024 Annual Report. The full document can be viewed here. This report is designed to provide an overview of the Institute and its main achievements during 2024. It also includes a description of the current Research Programmes,

A new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between IMDEA Materials Institute and China’s National Engineering Research Centre of Light Alloy Net Forming (NERC-LAF), will serve to promote academic and research collaboration between the two institutions. NERC-LAF is a research centre of China’s

Concept of a knee prosthesis created with AI from a lattice inspired by living organisms. IMDEA Materials, CC BY. Andrés Díaz Lantada, IMDEA MATERIALS Talking about a living material might sound a bit strange. We’re used to concrete, steel, plastics, marble, or aluminium, which are clearly not

IMDEA Materials researchers have made an important breakthrough in improving the safety of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), powering everything from smartphones to electric vehicles. In a bid to address the risks posed by thermal runaway, a dangerous failure mode that can lead to battery fires or

High-entropy materials are being developed in laboratories. megaflopp/Shutterstock José Manuel Torralba, IMDEA MATERIALS Europe is increasingly in a fragile position when it comes to sustaining our future prosperity. We’ve taken on numerous goals to save the planet, but lack the business

Confronting the challenges and opportunities for R&D&I in the current geopolitical landscape was one of the key topics up for discussion as IMDEA Materials Institute hosted its 7th Industrial Advisory Board (IAB) meeting. The annual gathering featured high-level representatives from

IMDEA Materials Institute and Yanshan University have signed an agreement to establish the International Joint Laboratory on Intelligent Computing Integrated Metallic Materials Innovative Processing. The agreement, accompanied by a Memorandum of Understanding, marks a major milestone in

As IMDEA Materials continues to grow, particularly with the increasing number of predoctoral researchers, it has become more important than ever to find effective ways of sharing knowledge and identifying in-house expertise. In a bid to address this challenge, the Institute last week held its

A new study by researchers at IMDEA Materials Institute, in association with the University of Cambridge, demonstrates how mechanical instabilities in architected lattices can be precisely controlled to enable complex, functional deformations. By exploring the topological characteristics of

Representation of a porous MOF structure capturing carbon dioxide molecules. Love Employee/Shutterstock Phuong Thúy Vo, IMDEA MATERIALES From CO₂ capture to drug delivery, porous materials are becoming essential in a wide range of applications. Among them are the so-called metal-organic

From April 8 to 10, IMDEA Materials welcomed 18 students from five schools across the Madrid region as part of the 4ESO+Empresa programme. An initiative of the Community of Madrid, this programme offers students the opportunity to get to know the working world, make informed decisions about their

Our director, Prof. Jose Manuel Torralba, has participated in a meeting with the President of the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), Dr. Eloisa del Pino, the Deputy Minister of Universities, Research, and Science of the Community of Madrid, Dr. Ana Ramírez de Molina, and the Directors of the

Last Monday, IMDEA Materials Institute had the pleasure of welcoming the Rector of the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM), Prof. Óscar García Suárez, along with a university delegation, to discuss ways to strengthen and expand the existing ties between our two institutions. IMDEA Materials

IMDEA Materials participated once again in the 'Madrid Es Ciencia' 2025 Science Fair, held at IFEMA Madrid from March 27th to 29th. This edition, which gathered over 26,000 visitors, has established itself as one of the largest scientific outreach events in the Community of Madrid, and for the fifth

IMDEA Materials Institute has announced a new call for applications for its 2025 Research Initiation Scholarships. This programme offers a unique opportunity for young researchers and technologists, allowing them to explore the field of materials science and engineering through a three-month

IMDEA Materials will join the seven other IMDEA Institutes at the upcoming Feria Madrid es Ciencia 2025, held from March 27 to 29 at IFEMA MADRID, to present an exciting series of interactive demonstrations and experiments. The event, which attracts thousands of visitors each year, aims to foster

IMDEA Materials Institute has hosted the semi-annual meeting of the BIOMEND Doctoral Network, a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Industrial Doctorate Network programme dedicated to training the next generation of researchers in bioabsorbable metallic endovascular medical devices. The meeting

IMDEA Materials Institute is set to welcome prospective PhD candidates to our annual Open PhD Day, which will take place online for the first time on Thursday, April 3. This event provides students from Spain and beyond with the opportunity to learn about PhD opportunities at one of Europe’s

The automation of defect detection processes in the microstructure of 3D printed components is just one of the advances in sustainable steel manufacturing that the European project IRIDISCENTE is working on. With a budget of nearly €10 million and coordinated by IMDEA Materials Institute and

Prof. Dr. De-Yi Wang, Principal Researcher at IMDEA Materials Institute and Professor at the Universidad Francisco de Vitoria (UFV) has been elected as a member of the European Academy of Sciences and Arts (EASA), one of Europe’s most prestigious scientific societies. Prof. Wang, who leads IMDEA

A new research project at IMDEA Materials Institute is tackling a significant challenge in food science with the aid of materials engineering: designing effective delivery systems for polyphenolic compounds (PCs). Found abundantly in plant-based foods, these compounds are known for their powerful

For the third consecutive year, IMDEA Materials Institute ranks among the leading recipients of Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions Postdoctoral Fellowships (MSCA PF) projects in Spain, with 8 projects awarded in the 2024 call. This places the institute as the third Spanish institution in terms of the

Last Thursday, February 21, IMDEA Materials hosted a delegation from the International Center for Numerical Methods in Engineering (CIMNE), a leading international research centre in its field. The purpose of the visit, in addition to allowing the CIMNE delegation to experience firsthand IMDEA

IMDEA Materials has celebrated its annual Winter Metals Meeting (WMM) with the institute’s researchers presenting a range of topics related to additive and sustainable manufacturing, heat treatment optimisation, biomedical applications and more.   In total, 21 researchers took to the

The Minister of Education, Science, and Universities of the Community of Madrid, Emilio Viciana, highlighted Floatech as "the best example of how the high-quality research conducted by the IMDEA Institutes leads to real results that reach companies and the economy." Viciana made the remarks after

Mónica Echeverry Rendon, IMDEA MATERIALS Shoulder joints, knee prostheses, cardiovascular stents, not to mention dental prostheses, facial implants, breast implants in cosmetic surgery, discs to replace vertebrae, damaged or non-functional tissues replaced by new ones. The list of possible

Floatech, the Madrid-based startup and the first spin-off of the IMDEA Materials Institute, is celebrating the inauguration of its new facilities at the Tecnogetafe Technology Park in Getafe (Madrid) on Monday, February 17. Founded in 2021, Floatech specialises in manufacturing silicon anodes for

IMDEA Materials is set to host a unique robotics laboratory in Spain dedicated to the discovery of new polymer-based materials. The lab, which will be led by the institute’s Accelerated Materials Discovery (AMD) research team, is being developed through the DIGIMATER-CM project, funded by the

Miguel Ángel Rodiel, IMDEA MATERIALS y Juan José Vilatela, IMDEA MATERIALS Did you know that a modern electric vehicle contains, on average, 80kg of copper? Or that an airplane can have up to 7.5 tons of this metal, and an offshore wind turbine as much as 24 tons? In the energy transition

The Director of IMDEA Materials Institute and Professor at the Carlos III University of Madrid (UC3M), Prof. José Manuel Torralba, has been elected as a new full member of the Royal Academy of Engineering (RAI). This appointment recognises his career and contributions in the field of metallurgy

IMDEA Materials Institute has unveiled its inaugural internal Proof-of-Concept (PoC) call, Materialise 2025, an ambitious initiative designed to address one of the most significant challenges in the journey from research to market: the so-called "valley of death." Backed by €50,000 in funding,

The medical field has shown a clear trend toward less invasive surgeries in recent decades. The advantages of this approach are numerous: faster recovery, less postoperative pain, and lower risk of complications, among others, which have driven its growing adoption. This trend is also highly

IMDEA Materials’ Principal Researcher, Prof. Dr. De Yi Wang, has been awarded an Honorary Professorship by China’s Xi'an Jiaotong University during a special ceremony held at the Institute. In presenting the honour, the university’s President, Prof. Zhang Liqun, highlighted Prof. Wang’s

IMDEA Materials Institute and ArcelorMittal have signed a strategic agreement aimed at advancing the development of sustainable solutions and technologies based on materials science and engineering for the steel industry. This agreement, which consolidates a preexisting relationship spanning more

• The European DOMMINIO project has concluded with significant advances in the development of cutting-edge sensors and digital twins.• Now, IMDEA Materials is preparing for the launch of the COMPSTLAR project: the next step in the use of advanced composite materials in the aerospace

The Director of IMDEA Materials Institute, Prof. José Manuel Torralba, has highlighted the opportunities to expand collaboration between Spanish research centres and Chinese organisations with the aim of boosting both countries’ R&D&I sectors. His remarks followed China's Education

Philipp Tur/Shuterstock José Manuel Torralba, IMDEA MATERIALS Silicon anode batteries made from nanomaterials; recyclable carbon nanotubes; lab-created living tissues and organs… The impact of supermaterials on our lives has already begun. Health is the field where the evolution of

Additive manufacturing is revolutionising aerospace by enabling the decentralisation of production and the use of innovative material designs. In order to accelerate R&D and knowledge transfer in this sector, the University of Cyprus (UCY) will establish an Additive Manufacturing and Advanced

IMDEA Materials Institute can now count on a new tool in its arsenal for ever-more sustainable materials development, with the formation of a cutting-edge research group set to advance the field of photo- and electro-catalysis. The Catalysis and Energy Materials (CEM) research group, led by Dr.

Experts from the fields of materials science and engineering are set to gather at IMDEA Materials Institute to discuss the innovative technologies and materials with the potential to transform the defence sector The 'Materials for a Better Defence' workshop will take place on December 5 and will

IMDEA Materials Institute has taken a major step forward in advanced fire safety testing with the installation of cutting-edge equipment capable of testing battery casings under extreme conditions. The new capability, known as ‘torch and grit’ testing, allows IMDEA Materials to perform rigorous