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
El Economista has highlighted the role of IMDEA Materials in the opening of the world's first robotics laboratory that will enable the discovery of new polymer-based materials using artificial intelligence (AI) to accelerate data collection and analysis. You can read the full article (original
IMDEA Materials Senior Researcher and Floatech CTO, Dr. Juan José Vilatela, has been interviewed by David Sañudo on Hoy Por Hoy, Cadena SER Madrid Sur, about the recent inauguration of the company's new pilot plant in Getafe. You can listen to the full interview (original content in Spanish),
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
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. Hi, my name is Francesca Sepúlveda Espinoza, and I'm from
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 Institute researcher, Dr. Juan Carlos Babon, has spoken with Pepa Gea from Más de Uno Madrid about the work of our Catalysis and Energy Materials research group on how to chemically degrade plastics so that the resulting compounds can be reused in other products. You can listen to
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 online publication El Periódico de la Energía is one of a number of publications to have highlighted the launch of IMDEA Materials' spin-off Floatech's new Pilot Plant for the production of silicon anodes in Getafe. You can read the article (original content in Spanish), here.
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
Yahoo! News has republished the latest article by Dr. Mónica Echeverry Rendón on The Conversation Spain about custom-made implants and prosthetics. You can read the full article (original content in Spanish) here.
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
BIOMET4D marks the International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2025 by speaking with four of our talented female researchers from IMDEA Materials Institute, the University of Galway, the Health Research Institute at Gregorio Marañón Hospital, and the University Hospital Aachen. They share their
Tomasz Choma is an Application Engineer at AMAZEMET, one of two new partners to join the BIOMET4D consortium in 2024 alongside RWTH Aachen University Hospital. Read more about these new additions at the BIOMET4D website. In this interview, we speak with him about AMAZEMET’s role in BIOMET4D as well
Spanish publication Vozpópuli has highlighted the latest article in The Conversation Spain by IMDEA Materials' Dr. Juan José Vilatela and Miguel Ángel Rodiel on the world copper crises, while exploring an alternative in the form of Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs). You can read the full article (original
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 ability to produce key additive manufacturing powders more efficiently and increased expertise in the field of animal testing are just two of BIOMET4D’s new capabilities following the expansion of its consortium over the past 12 months. 2024 saw two new partners join the project team: RWTH
The Spanish publication OK Diario has highlighted IMDEA Materials' breakthrough research into the possibilities to recycle Carbon Nanotube (CNT) materials. You can read the original article (content in Spanish), here.
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
Journalist Jorge Granullaque from the Más de uno Madrid program on Onda Cero interviewed the Director of the IMDEA Materials Institute, Prof. José Manuel Torralba, about the development of new materials for personalized medicine. You can listen to the full interview here (original content in
The BBC has highlighted IMDEA Materials' Director, Prof. José Manuel Torralba's most recent article for The Conversation Spain, The supermaterials that will transform our lives in 2025 and beyond. You can read the article on the BBC Mundo webpage, here.
The Technical Environmental Magazine RETEMA has highlighted the efforts of the IMDEA Materials Institute to develop advanced new materials for sustainable hydrogen production and chemical recycling of plastics. You can read the original article here (original content in Spanish).
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
The online publication 3D Printing Industry has highlighted IMDEA Materials' role in the Additive Manufacturing and Advanced Materials Competence Centre, a European Union project coordinated by the University of Cyprus (UCY). You can read the full article here.
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
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 Juan Carlos Babón Molina. I am a chemist from
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
The trade publication, Industria Química, has highlighted IMDEA Materials' research into catalytic processes through the Institute's new Catalysis and Energy Materials research group, led by Prof. Dr. habil. Harun Tüysüz. You can read the complete article (original content in Spanish), here.
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.
The Spanish publication La Razón has highlighted the new capabilities of the IMDEA Materials Institute in the field of material testing for batteries intended for electric vehicles. You can read the article here (original content in Spanish).
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
• Prof. LLorca received the ‘Annual Award’, the highest honour given by the society, for his advances in understanding microstructure deformation in wrought magnesium alloys. • This is the second consecutive year that researchers associated with IMDEA Materials have been honoured by the society,
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
The online science publication Phys.org has highlighted the work of researchers, including those from IMDEA Materials Institute, who have taken a novel approach to studying the interaction between certain topological metamaterials and sound wave propagation. The technique, described by Dr. Johan
Researchers from IMDEA Materials and IMDEA Nanoscience, in collaboration with the Materials Science Institute of Madrid (ICMM-CSIC) and Nanjing University, have taken a novel approach to studying the interaction between certain topological metamaterials and sound wave propagation. The technique,
3D Printing publication METAL AM has highlighted the work of researchers from IMDEA Materials Institute, Madrid, Spain and ITP Aero that looks at the use of contour scanning to improve thin wall sections when Additive Manufacturing with Inconel 938. The research, 'Precontouring as a Tool to
JEC Composites has highlighted the role of the IMDEA Materials Institute as the host of the latest AEMAC Meeting, which brought together industry leaders and researchers to address key challenges in the field of composite materials. You can read the original article, here.
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 Valerio Lampitella, I am from Naples, Italy. I
Professor Eugenio Oñate, President of the IMDEA Materials Board of Trustees, has witnessed remarkable advancements and challenges in computational mechanics over nearly 50 years. But more than an observer, the researcher at the Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC) and founder of the
Prof. Eugenio Oñate, President of the IMDEA Materials Board of Trustees, has witnessed remarkable advancements and challenges in computational mechanics over nearly 50 years. But more than an observer, the Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC) researcher and founder of the International
ABC Empresa has highlighted the work of IMDEA Materials in the field of carbon nanotubes (CNTs), with journalist Alberto Velázquez speaking with Dr. Juan José Vilatela, leader of the Institute's Multifunctional Nanocomposites research group. You can read the original article in ABC Empresa, here
In the context of scientific development in Spain, a new initiative has emerged aimed at advancing the field of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine (TERM). The Spanish Society for Regenerative Medicine and Tissue Engineering, or SEMIT, was founded with the objective of promoting
The excitement and adrenaline of the racetrack may seem worlds away from studying for a PhD in the labs of a scientific institute like IMDEA Materials. However, research engineer Adrián Cotobal has managed to bridge these two seemingly different worlds through his participation in Formula Student
The Spanish Universities publication, Crue, has highlighted the recognition of the President of the Board of IMDEA Materials, Prof. Eugenio Oñate, as the winner of the National Leonardo Torres Quevedo Award in Engineering and Architecture 2024. You can read the full article, here (original
The program System Failure on Radio 3, RNE, has interviewed our director, Prof. José Manuel Torralba, about how artificial intelligence can be used to develop more efficient and sustainable alloys, thereby revolutionizing the world of materials. You can listen to the complete interview, here.
IMDEA Materials Institute has been well represented once again on Stanford University’s list of the world’s top 2% Scientist Rankings. Notably, IMDEA Materials’ Scientific Director, Prof. Javier LLorca, becomes one of the top 200 ranked scientists worldwide in the Materials Science field. "Two
The Argentine newspaper La Nación has republished the article by our Director, Prof. José Manuel Torralba, on the reasons why Elon Musk uses stainless steel for his Starship spacecraft instead of more modern and lighter materials. You can read the original article, here (content in Spanish).
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 Eduardo Roque. I am from Cáceres (Spain). I did my
José Manuel Torralba, IMDEA MATERIALES In a recent recorded conversation between Adam Burrows, an astrophysics professor at Princeton, and Elon Musk, Burrows expressed surprise at SpaceX's choice to use stainless steel for the Starship spacecraft. Instead of opting for more “aerospace”
THE IMDEA Materials-coordinated DELIGHTED project has been praised for delivering “exceptional results” in its successful efforts to develop Advanced High-Strength Steels (AHSS) for lightweight vehicle applications. The comments were contained within the European Commission’s (EC) final report on
BIOMET4D was heavily featured as part of the recent Workshop on Additive Biofabrication (WAB2024) held at IMDEA Materials Institute, Madrid. WAB2024 was the inaugural workshop of its kind, and was organised by researchers at the host institute, IMDEA Materials (also coordinators of the BIOMET4D
IMDEA Materials has solidified its position as a leading center in composite material development by hosting the upcoming Business-Academia Collaboration Meeting The event, organised by the Spanish Association of Composite Materials (AEMAC), will take place on October 17, aims to foster
IMDEA Materials Institute is set to host the first-ever Workshop on Additive Biofabrication (WAB2024), a pioneering event in Spain that will bring together international experts in the field in Madrid. Organised by five of the institute’s researchers, the workshop, which will take place over the
IMDEA Materials researchers have led a groundbreaking study into the development of novel carbon nanotube (CNT) yarn-based strain sensors for the structural health monitoring (SMH) of airframe components. SHM provides a critical assessment of component in-service performance and integrity and is
Senior IMDEA Materials Researcher, Prof. Dr. De-Yi Wang, believes his election as a European Academy of Sciences (EurASc) Fellow reflects the growing importance of flame-retardant and fire-safe materials in the engineering community. Prof. Wang is the first IMDEA Materials researcher to be
Miguel Grande Ráez, one of the IMDEA Materials researchers involved in the European BIOMET4D project, has turned to the public for support as he aims to further his expertise in advanced materials science at Imperial College London. As part of BIOMET4D, Grande is working to develop artificial
IMDEA Materials Institute has been recognised for its research excellence in the latest edition of the Severo Ochoa and María de Maeztu accreditations. The event, held at CaixaForum Madrid, was presided over by the Minister of Science and Innovation, Diana Morant, who highlighted "the profound
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
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
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):
José Ignacio Delgado Castaño, IMDEA MATERIALS Transparent aligners have been the leading demand in orthodontics over the past decades. They do not compromise aesthetics, are more comfortable than traditional dental braces, and allow for better oral hygiene. Moreover, they are much less
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,
Living machines for smart surgical devices, improved drug delivery systems, and fire-safe energy storage materials are among the potential scientific breakthroughs that could become reality in the not-so-distant future. That’s following the success of researchers Monsur Islam and Guang-Zhong Yin in
IMDEA Materials Institute has taken a significant step in its commitment to innovation and the scientific development of young researchers by launching its new Junior Principal Investigator (Junior PI) program. This program enables postdoctoral researchers who have obtained competitive talent
Yahoo! News has republished IMDEA Materials Institute researcher Ignacio Delgado's article from The Conversation España on dental aligners and the development of the next generation of materials for these important orthodontic devices. You can read the original article (content in Spanish), here.
Yesterday, IMDEA Materials Institute had the honor of receiving a visit from Emilio Viciana, Regional Minister of Education, Science, and Universities of the Community of Madrid. During his tour of the facilities, Viciana praised the institute's work and emphasised the importance of its
At the forefront of medical innovation, implants have undergone a revolution in recent times thanks to artificial intelligence (AI). Nowadays, these devices are designed and optimised using advanced algorithms. However, conventional manufacturing techniques do not allow for patient
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,
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
IMDEA Materials Institute has announced a significant change in its leadership, with Prof. Dr. Eugenio Oñate assuming the role of Chairman of the Board of Trustees, succeeding Prof. Dr. Manuel Doblaré. Prof. Oñate, a renowned expert in computational mechanics and advanced materials and an
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
Crónica Norte has highlighted the role of IMDEA Materials Institute in the Cardioboost-CM project, coordinated by the National Centre for Cardiovascular Research (CNIC). You can read the original article following the link below (content in Spanish):
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
On Friday, May 31, the prestigious 3MT competition of Falling Walls Lab Madrid took place at the headquarters of the Spanish National Research Centre (CSIC). For the second consecutive year, the event’s Public Choice Award was won by an IMDEA Materials researcher, in this case, Carmen Martínez
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
BIOMET4D researcher, Dr. Jon Molina from IMDEA Materials Institute, has highlighted the BIOMET4D project as part of his keynote address at last week's European Mechanics of Materials Conference (EMMC19) in Madrid. Dr. Molina's presentation was focused on the 4D printing of metallic alloys toward
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
IMDEA Materials Institute was pleased to recently host a guest seminar from Martin Otto from the Leibniz Institute for Solid State and Materials Research, on Fe-Mn-C steels for biodegradable vascular implant applications. We took the opportunity to speak with him about his latest work in this
Yesterday, IMDEA Materials Institute received a visit from 12 students from the Sierra Blanca School in Malaga. During their visit they were able to hear the experiences of Estela Izquierdo, Project Management Assistant, and Dr. Mónica Echeverry, Senior Postdoctoral Researcher, about scientific
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
Ayer, IMDEA Materiales recibió la visita de 30 estudiantes del IES Las Rozas 1. Los estudiantes tuvieron la oportunidad de recorrer las instalaciones del Instituto y fueron guiados durante su visita por varios de nuestros investigadores, entre ellos Marcors Rodríguez Sánchez, Alba Pascual y
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 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
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,
In the quest for greener energy solutions, hydrogen-based technologies have emerged as strong contenders. However, one of the challenges lies in efficient hydrogen storage as traditional austenitic steels, commonly used for hydrogen vessels, suffer from embrittlement during storage. With the aim
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
In the face of raw materials and energy crises, and environmental challenges, an ambitious project aims to address a crucial sustainability challenge in one of the key industries in the transition to a green economy. Co-coordinated by IMDEA Materials Institute and ArcelorMittal, IRIDESCENT is a
IMDEA Materials Institute, with its expertise in biodegradable metals for medical applications, aims to advance vanguard medical technologies through the BIOMEND Doctoral Network, a pioneering initiative supported by the European Comission’s Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) programme. The
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:
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.
CompositesWorld has highlighted the work of IMDEA Materials in creating a world-first digital twin design for the real-time analysis of composite materials production processes. You can find the original article, here:
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
Novel materials that better enable buildings to utilise solar energy for heating and to reflect sunlight, ultrafine iron and titanium-based alloys, and sophisticated modelling to improve the efficiency of gas turbines. These are just three of the potentially game-changing projects that will be
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
IMDEA Materials’ Scientific Director, Prof. Javier LLorca, has become the first Spanish researcher to receive the Morris Cohen Award from the Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (TMS). The recognition comes a year after Prof. LLorca was the first Spaniard to be awarded the TMS Structural
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
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
The PhD defence will take place in the José Echegaray room of the E.T.S de Ingenieros de Caminios (C/Profesor Aranguren 3), 28040 Madrid. The dissertation is titled "Effect of grain boundaries on the deformation and fracture of metallic polycrystals". It has been advised by Prof. Javier LLorca
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,
The Director of IMDEA Materials, Prof. José Manuel Torralba has talked to A Hombros de Gigantes about the fact that, despite all the advances in new materials, we are still immersed in the age of iron, or rather steel, the most used material. You can listen to the complete interview here (from
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
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
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
The Director of IMDEA Materials, Prof. José Manuel Torralba has talked to A Hombros de Gigantes about the fact that, despite all the advances in new materials, we are still immersed in the age of iron, or rather steel, the most used material. You can listen to the complete interview here (from
Dr. Jesús Ordoño, researcher at IMDEA Materials Institute, talked this weekend with Explora from Radio Televisión Canaria about new materials in biomedicine, and much more! Listen to the full interview here from minute 3.57 (interview audio in Spanish), here: https://rtvc.es/explora/
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 Blanca Limones
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
The portal for Aeronautics and Space professionals, Actualidad Aeroespacial, has highlighted HipPEEK, the new research project of the IMDEA Materials Institute, led by Dr. Lucía Doyle. You can read the original article on the Actualidad Aeroespacial website by following the link below (original
In recent years, manufacturers have increasingly turned to lightweight plastic or fibre-reinforced plastic polymers to replace traditional metal components. This is particularly the case in the aerospace industry, where studies have shown that at least 30-40% of modern airframes are now
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
Last Friday, Dr. Jon Molina, Deputy Director of IMDEA Materials Institute, participated in a roundtable discussion on "Research and Innovation, an Essential Pair, a Global Challenge" as part of the Science and Innovation Week. The talk, which involved representatives from the 7 IMDEA Institutes,
Jesús Ordoño Fernández, IMDEA MATERIALES It has been 25 years since the launch of the first module of the International Space Station (ISS) into space. Over the past two decades of research, applications developed in space have expanded to numerous fields, including energy, materials,
During Science Week 2023, IMDEA Materials Institute opened its doors for two visits from students in the Community of Madrid, one from Retamar School and another from the European University of Madrid. School visits play a fundamental role in the mission of IMDEA Materials, which aims to inspire
The website 3Printr.com has reported on the development of a new experimental technique for fragmentation testing to assess the energy absorption capacity against impact of metal structures manufactured through 3D printing. This research has been carried out by researchers from the Universidad
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,
Ted Pendergast / Shutterstock De-Yi Wang, IMDEA MATERIALES Fires in nightclubs in Spain have caused at least 162 deaths in the past 45 years. In the latest incident, recorded in Murcia, 13 young people lost their lives. Another tragic night occurred in 1983 at the Alcalá 20 nightclub in
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
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 Juan Guillermo Santos Macías. I am from Spain. I
José Manuel Torralba, IMDEA MATERIALES We live in a world of steel. It's so common that we use it as a metaphor for everyday life. Some people have nerves of steel, and the biceps of many muscular young individuals are made of ship steel. What is not a metaphor is that steel is everywhere we
The DELIGHTED consortium members played a significant role in organizing the International Workshop “High Strength Steels – HSS 23” under the umbrella of Associazione Italiana di Metallurgia, which was chaired by Ettore Anelli. DELIGHTED consortium members, including Silvia Barella, Carlo
For the second year running, 10 IMDEA Materials Institute researchers have been included in Stanford University's annual lists of the world's top scientists. The result reinforces the Institute's reputation as a centre for excellence, with the Stanford ranking based on the records of more than 8
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. Muzi from
DELIGHTED researchers successfully conducted in situ synchrotron X-ray diffraction studies on a steel grade developed within the project framework at the P21.2 beamline of PETRA III at DESY (Hamburg, Germany) earlier this month (October 2 to 4), 2023. The team included the leading expert in in
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
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 Monsur Islam, and I am from India. I received my PhD
Enhanced material quality, the reduction of carbon emissions and waste generation, and reduced risks to the supply of critical raw materials. These are the three principal objectives of a new international research initiative involving 10 partners from four European countries in which IMDEA
CadenaSER has highlighted the awarding of a National Prize in Engineering and Architecture to IMDEA Materials' Scientific Director, Prof. Javier LLorca on behalf of the Spanish Ministry for Science and Innovation. You can read the original article, here:
The possibility of seeing what no one has seen before in what everyone has already looked at. That is a large part of what drives Prof. Javier LLorca to continue his pioneering work after nearly four decades among the best in Spanish science and research. Scientific Director of IMDEA Materials
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
José Manuel Torralba, IMDEA MATERIALS y Miguel Ángel Rodiel, IMDEA Replacing fossil fuels brings with it challenges and side effects that must be considered by all parties involved in Europe's energy transition, vital to our future. To begin with, however, we must ask one seemingly obvious, but
The DELIGHTED consortium continues to disseminate the project results. Andrea Gómez Fernandez from IMDEA Materiales gave a talk about the effect of aging on microstructure and mechanical properties of Fe-30Mn-9Al-1C steel on macro- and microscales at EUROMAT 2023 Congress in Frankfurt am Main,
A number of media outlets, including trade publication Acermetal, have highlighted IMDEA Materials' role in the European AID4GREENEST project. You can read the original publication at acermetal.es at the link below.
IMDEA Materials Institute postdoctoral researcher, Dr. María de Nicolás Morillas, will be one of seven IMDEA investigadors participating in this year's European Researchers' Night Madrid. Dr. de Nicolás is currently researching high entropy alloys (HEAs) for hydrogren storage as well as advanced
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
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
Spanish newspaper El Mundo has highlighted IMDEA Materials Insitute's role in the CARDIOBOOST-CM project to find new ways to generate heart tissue and assist in the recovery of heart attack sufferers. You can read the article (content in Spanish), at the El Mundo website,
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
Spanish newspaper La Vanguardia has cast a spotlight on the efforts of IMDEA Materials researcher Dr. Adrián Boccardo to develop new computational tools to assist in the design and development of improved bone implants. You can read the article (content in Spanish), here:
IMDEA Materials and BIOMET4D researchers Blanca Limones and Muzi Li have this week been taking part in the 15th International Symposium on Biodegradable Metals, Biometal 2023.The conference, being held in Cetraro, Italy, has featured a number of sessions, round tables and
BIOMET4D researcher Dr. Nourhan Hassan from the University Hospital Cologne (UCC) has presented the BIOMET4D project at the Biotechnology session of the 11th Annual Ain Shams University International Conference through a lecture entitled "Biotechnology: from Radio-oncology to Tissue
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
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
Dr. Johan Christensen, IMDEA Materials Institute Imagine being on your way to a well-deserved summer vacation when suddenly you collide with another vehicle. Fortunately, the chassis of your car deforms in a controlled and programmed manner upon impact, creating a safe zone for the occupants to
The dissemination activities of the outcomes of the DELIGHTED project are ongoing. Researchers from consortium members the Max-Planck Institute for Iron Research, IMDEA Materials Institute and the University of Ghent presented the latest DELIGHTED results at the THERMEC 2023 Conference in Vienna,
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
The project partners continue to actively disseminate the outcomes of the DELIGHTED project. Giacomo Villa from Politechnico di Milano presented the project outcomes at the International Symposium on New Developments in Advanced High-Strength Sheet Steels organized by Association for Iron &
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
IMDEA Materials Institute has welcomed five students from Michigan State University and Princeton University in the United States for a two-month research stay. The students, Connor Wasick, Robert Crouse, Maggie Gaunt, Zackery Thune and Alex Bakke from Michigan State and Yvette Biddle from
The 6th DELIGHTED progress meeting was organized by Dr. Alexandros Banis at the headquarters of Anargyrios and Korgialeneios School on Spetses Island, Greece, on June 20, 2023. It preceded the 7th International Conference of Engineering Against Failure (ICEAF). During the meeting, project partners
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
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
BIOMET4D researcher Nourhan Hassan from the University Hospital Cologne presents a poster entitled “Smart 4D BIOdegradable METallic Shape-shifting Implants for Dynamic Tissue Resoration” at Africa Health ExCon2023. As part of the conference, Dr. Hassan presented a poster entitled
IMDEA Materials Institute researcher Venkatesh Kumaran is this year’s winner of the prestigious AMES-Joan Antoni Bas Prize for the best research in R&D powder metallurgy. Kumaran was recognised for the publication ‘Development of high-performance powder metallurgy alloys from 'commodity'
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
Entrevista con Pedro Jesús Navarrete Segado, participante en Falling Walls Lab Madrid, 2023. Este viernes, 26 de mayo, el investigador del Instituto IMDEA Materiales, Pedro J. Navarrete Segado, presentará sobre futuras aplicaciones clínicas en el campo de la cardiología en el concurso
Interview with Pedro Jesús Navarrete Segado, participant in Falling Walls Lab Madrid, 2023. This Friday, May 26, IMDEA Materials Institute researcher, Pedro J. Navarrete Segado, will present on future clinical applications in the field of cardiology at the national competition, Falling
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