IMDEA Materials Institute is collaborating with the Madrid-based health technology company ZoeTech to create a new wearable device to improve blood circulation. Project RETOVEN aims to develop the technology, which will help sufferers of medical conditions caused by inefficient blood flow such as
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. Pedro José
When former IMDEA Materiales Institute researcher, Dr. Nathamar Dudamell received a call from the City Council of Humanes de Madrid, her home for the past 15 years, she initially expected the worst. So, it was a particularly pleasant surprise when it turned out that the call had actually come
Batteries News has covered the news of Floatech's plans to open its first pilot plant for the industrial-scale manufacturing of its patented 100% silicon anodes for the next generation of lithium-ion batteries. You can read the complete article, here:
Floatech, a Madrid-based spin-off of IMDEA Materials Institute, plans to open its first pilot plant for the manufacture of silicon anodes this year. Silicon anodes will be vital for the next generation of lithium ion batteries (LIBs) that will power the electric vehicles of the future. The
TeleMadrid has featured IMDEA Materials researcher, Dr. Mónica Echeverry in its coverage of the Feria Madrid es Ciencia, 2023. You can check out the complete report, here:
Collaboration between IDMEA Materials Institute and the China Association for Science and Technology (CAST) could lead to increased opportunities for student and talent exchange programs between the two countries. And closer ties could also provide opportunities for new research and industrial
Prof. Javier LLorca, has become the first Spanish scientist to receive the Structural Materials Division Distinguished Scientist/Engineer Award from the Minerals, Metals and Materials Society (TMS). Prof. LLorca received the award at the 152nd Annual Meeting of the TMS in San Diego, California
IMDEA Materials Institute has today celebrated the presentation of awards to finalise the 12th Annual Imaging Contest. This year's competition was dominated by the Materials Characterisation category, which contributed the majority of entries, ahead of Open Subject and Materials Simulation.
Researchers involved in the BIOMET4D project took out two of the four major awards at IMDEA Materials' 12th Annual Imaging Contest with their entry "3D-printed seashore". Drs. Pedro Díaz Payno and Muzi Li were awarded the the winners of the Public Choice category for their image "3D-printed
BIOMET4D researcher Dr. Pedro José Díaz Payno has highlighted the latest developments in 4D printing technology as part of the Francisco de Vitoria University's seminar series. 4D printing is a central element of the BIOMET4D project which aims to create a new generation of
By Blanca Martínez and Andrés Gerlotti Currently, those suffering from bone or cartilage damage can opt for metal implants for treatment, prostheses that last approximately fifteen years. But now that patients are living longer, they need implants that can function for the rest of their
La Vanguardia has highlighted IMDEA Materials' acquisition of a new tool to characterize, design and create new materials with a wide range of applications, including next-generation biomedical devices, which will reveal hidden secrets in materials and help combat future pandemics. You can read
Researchers at IMDEA Materials Institute now have access to a powerful new tool to characterise, design and create novel materials with a wide range of applications, including next-generation biomedical devices. IMDEA Materials recently became just the third scientific research institute in
Every month, we welcome new members of the IMDEA Materials Institute team. Here, you can find a short profile of our most recent additions, including their upcoming role with IMDEA Materials and their educational and professional background. Hello, I am José Ignacio Delgado, I’m from Torrejón,
With the arrival of snow, lovers of skiing and mountain sports can smile with peace of mind. It's time to open their closets and take out their clothes designed to withstand adverse and extreme conditions of cold, snow and wind… Interested to find out more? To continue reading this article, go to
IMDEA Materials Institute alumni and Senior Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) Project Engineer, Dr. Sergio Sadaba, believes researchers could finally be reaching a tipping point in the development of nuclear fusion reactor technology. Dr. Sadaba, who was at IMDEA Materials for more
Curious about the materials that make up the world around us? Are you interested in learning about the materials required to create next-generation batteries, medical implants or aircraft components, among others? Then make your way down to the Círculo de Bellas Artes tomorrow anytime between
TeleMadrid has highlighted IMDEA Materials' involvement in the Multiscale Optimisation for Additive Manufacturing of fatigue resistant shock-absorbing MetaMateriales (MOAMMM) project. You can read the full article, here (content only available in Spanish):
David Sañundo from Hoy Por Hoy on Cadena Ser, Madrid Sur, has interviewed IMDEA Materials researcher Mónica Echeverry and the UPM´s Miguel Jiménez Carrizosa about the DITTCe project to design and develop a new cerebral implant to treat brain tumours. You can listen to the complete interview here
National Geographic Spain journalist Sergi Alcalde has interviewed IMDEA Materials' Scientific Director, Prof. Javier LLorca about the Insititute's efforts to design and create a 3D-printable, magnesium implant to help repair broken bones. You can read the full article here (content available in
IMDEA Materials Institute in Madrid in Spain has played host to the second progress meeting of the European ConstructAdd project. Financed by the Research fund for Coal and Steel, the aim of ConstructAdd is to facilitate the use of Additive Manufacturing (AM) in the design, production and
A new treatment for one of the world’s most prevalent tropical diseases, the discovery of cheaper alternative catalysts for hydrogen production, and the development of dynamic, load-bearing implants for tissue engineering. These are just three of the new projects that are set to get underway at
Blanca Limones represents the ongoing generational change underway in the world of science and research. The 27-year-old is currently working as a Research Assistant at IMDEA Materials Institute, where she forms part of the Biomaterials and Regenerative Medicine research group, led by Dr.
Madridiario has interviewed IMDEA Materials Senior Researcher, Dr. María Teresa Pérez Prado, to mark Women and Girls in Science Day. You can listen to the full report containing Dr. Pérez Prado's comments here (content available in Spanish only):
Our Director, José Manuel Torralba has spoken with Manuel Seara Valero on the popular Spanish science podcast A Hombros de Gigantes about Damascus steel and how a 2000-year-old manufacturing technique is inspiring the production of a new generation of steels. You can listen to the complete
Mónica Echeverry Rendon is a bioengineer and Postdoctoral Researcher at IMDEA Materials Institute. In this article, she follows up on last year's post celebrating the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Last year, to commemorate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, I
This Saturday, February 11, is the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. To mark the occasion, IMDEA Materials is showcasing the work of three of our female researchers. In this, the second of three articles, we talk to predoctoral researcher Lucia Cobian about the European MOAMMM
This Saturday, February 11, is Women in Science Day. On this occasion, IMDEA Materials would like to showcase the work of three of our female researchers. In this first of three articles, we talk to predoctoral researcher Elena Sánchez. In her day-to-day work as a predoctoral researcher at IMDEA
IMDEA Materials will be a founding member of three of the Community of Madrid´s recently launched Innovation, Technology and Talent Clusters. The clusters, each dedicated to a different scientific area, have been designed to facilitate public-private partnerships, increase knowledge transfer and
IMDEA Materials researchers Dr. Maciej Haranczyk and Miguel Hernández speak to ABC.es about how the future of customised composites is being developed in Madrid. You can read the article (full content available in Spanish only):
Online trade publication 3D Printing Industry has showcased the ConstructAdd project, designed to facilitate the widespread introduction of steel 3D printing in the construction and automotive industries. IMDEA Materials will play a key role in the project which is being coordinated by the
- IMDEA Materials Institute will play a key role in a new project aimed at designing and manufacturing new implantable devices for brain tumor treatment. - Glioblastoma is the deadliest form of brain cancer. It has a 5-year survival rate of less than 10%. Current treatments are both expensive and
Prof. Javier Segurado, leader of IMDEA Materials' Multiscale Materials Simulation research group, recently received the "Consolidation of Research Activity" award from the Technical University of Madrid. Prof. Segurado received this award in recognition of the "impact and number of his scientific
Nuclear fusion as a source of energy in stars was first described in the 1920s. Since then, scientists have not stopped dreaming of reproducing this process in a controlled way. Generating energy through fusion is to emulate what the Sun does, but on Earth and within a container. One of the
The DELIGHTED consortium held its fifth online progress meeting in January 2023. Project partners presented and discussed their research activities from the last six months and the organization of the Symposium ‘Alloy and microstructure design of AHSS to improve their performance’ on Spetses Island,
The DELIGHTED consortium held its fifth online progress meeting in January 2023. Project partners presented and discussed their research activities from the last six months and the organization of the Symposium ‘Alloy and microstructure design of AHSS to improve their performance’ on Spetses Island,
IMDEA Materials researchers, Prof. Javier Segurado and Dr. Carlos Ruestes, have penned this fascinating article for The Conversation España about their ongoing project to develop new materials for the future of nuclear fusion reactors. You can read the article, here (content available in Spanish
IMDEA Materials’ commitment to providing a stimulating and favourable environment for researchers has been recognized with the renewal of the Institute’s ‘HR Excellence in Research Award’. The HR Excellence in Research Award is granted by the European Commission and acknowledges institutions
Mientras que la mayoría de los investigadores postdoctorales dedican su carrera a la industria o al mundo académico, el Dr. Miguel Herráez, antiguo investigador de IMDEA Materiales, decidió forjar su propio camino. El Dr. Herráez es fundador de TecnoDigital School, una plataforma en línea
While most postdoctoral researchers dedicate their careers to either industry or academia, IMDEA Materials alumni Dr. Miguel Herráez decided to forge his own path. Dr. Herráez is the founder of TecnoDigital School, an online platform that offers trainings by means of courses, seminars, and
7th International Conference of Engineering Against Failure (ICEAF) The DELIGHTED consortium members are organizing a Symposium ‘Alloy and microstructure design of AHSS to improve their performance’ within the frame of the 7th International Conference of Engineering Against
Every month, we welcome our new members of the IMDEA Materials team. Here, you can find a short profile of our most recent additions. Arley Garcia My name is Arley Garcia Carrero and I am from Santander, Colombia. I recently started an Industrial PhD at the Technical University of Madrid
The Conversation España has published the third article of our collaboration with The Conversation España. You can read the article with our director, José Manuel Torralba, about the materials that make today's Formula 1 cars possible, here (content in Spanish only):
The Service for Scientific News and Information (SINC) has highlighted IMDEA Materials' role, alongside the Technical University of Madrid (UPM), in the development of a new type of earthquake sensor. You can read the article here (content in Spanish only):
Desde sus primeros días como investigador predoctoral, el Dr. Johan Christensen ha estado impulsado por el deseo de ampliar el conocimiento científico. El Dr. Christensen ha asumido recientemente un puesto en el Instituto IMDEA Materiales como investigador principal y líder del recién fundado
From his earliest days as a predoctoral researcher, Dr. Johan Christensen has been driven by the desire to push scientific boundaries. Dr. Christensen recently took up a position at IMDEA Materials Institute as a Senior Researcher and leader of the Institute’s newly-founded Acoustic and
4D printing technology and the BIOMET4D project took centre stage during an online seminar delivered by Dr. Pedro José Díaz Payno at AGH University in Poland. The seminar, which was hosted by the university's Academic Centre for Materials and Nanotechnology (ACMiN) saw Dr. Díaz Payno expand
The DELIGHTED members continue to disseminate the outcomes of the project actively. The researchers from the University of Ghent and IMDEA Materials Institute participated in the 8th International Conference of the Hellenic Metallurgical Society (ICHMS8) in Patras, Greece, on
BIOMET4D project partners Meotec GmbH and Aerosint have stengthened their collaboration in developing cutting-edge laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) 3D-printing technology. Meotec development engineer Simon Pöstges was on hand at the Aerosint facilities in Belgium as Aerosint's new multimaterial
IMDEA Materials Director, Professor José Manuel Torralba was on hand in London recently to receive the annual Ivor Jenkins award from the Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining (IOM3). And Prof. Torralba wasn’t the only award-winner with an IMDEA Materials connection on the night, as
IMDEA Materials Institute and the Technical University of Madrid (UPM) recently celebrated the first Open Innovation and Industrial Workshop, marking the 18-month point of the iMPLANTS-CM project. The main objective of iMPLANTS-CM, funded by the Community of Madrid, is the development of a new
BIOMET4D researcher Andrés Díaz Lantada from the Technical University of Madrid (UPM) has presented the evolution of 4D printing and highlighted BIOMET4D as a breakthrough in this field at the Medical 3D-Printing and Innovative Technologies (M3d+it) 2022 conference. The M3d+it 2023 conference,
BIOMET4D researchers Jennifer Patterson and Jon Molina-Aldareguia from IMDEA Materials Institute, and Andrés Díaz Lantada from the Technical University of Madrid (UPM) participate in the iMPLANTS-CM Open Innovation Workshop bringing together key players involved in medical additive manufacturing
The second article in our ongoing collaboration with The Conversation Spain was recently published. You can read the article with our director, Prof. José Manuel Torralba about how to convert cement to garnets, here (content in Spanish):
El periodista David Callejo de la Cadena SER Madrid Sur habla con nuestro investigador, el Dr. Antonio Vázquez sobre el trabajo de IMDEA Materiales en desarrollar una nueva generación de sensores de incendio. Puedes escuchar la entrevista completa,
Journalist David Callejo from Cadena SER Madrid Sur talks to our researcher Dr. Antonio Vázquez about IMDEA Materials' work in developing a new generation of fire sensors. You can listen to the full interview here (content in Spanish
El Instituto IMDEA Materiales celebró la Semana de la Ciencia 2022 con la visita de los alumnos del Colegio Retamar de Madrid. Los proyectos BIOMET4D y BioImplant-ITN fueron dos de los focos de atención de las actividades. Los investigadores predoctorales Ángela Castro María del grupo de
IMDEA Materials Institute celebrated Science Week 2022 with a visit from students from Colegio Retamar in Madrid. The BIOMET4D and BioImplant-ITN projects were a focus of the activities with predoctoral researchers Ángela Castro María from the Biomaterials and Regenerative Medicine group (Dr.
The BIOMET4D and BioImplant-ITN projects were well represented in the “Semana de la Ciencia” (Science Week) activities at IMDEA Materials Institute. Predoctoral researchers Ángela Castro María from the Biomaterials and Regenerative Medicine group (Dr. Jennifer Patterson) and Cillian Thompson
Professor Andrés Díaz Lantada and Dr. Jon Molina-Aldareguia, of the Technical University of Madrid (UPM) and IMDEA Materials Institute, have highlighted the “significant advances” made in 4D printing, shape-morphing materials and medical devices thanks to the iMPLANTS-CM project. Their comments
El periodista Ángel Luis Jiménez de ConSalud.es ha hablado con el investigador visitante del IMDEA Materiales José Sánchez de Río Sáez sobre el diseño de una nueva "mascarilla inteligente" que puede seguir las constantes vitales del usuario. La máscara es uno de los resultados del proyecto
Spanish national radio has featured an interview with IMDEA Materials Director, Professor José Manuel Torralba about the potential of high entropy alloys on its popular scientific podcast "On the Shoulders of Giants" with journalist Manuel Seara Valero. You can listen to the complete interview
Journalist Ángel Luis Jiménez from ConSalud.es has spoken with visiting IMDEA Materials researcher José Sánchez de Río Sáez about the design of a new "smart mask" that can track a wearer´s vital signs. The mask is one result of the Community of Madrid´s Materials and Models Against Pandemics
- Researchers from IMDEA Materials Institute, in collaboration with the Technical University of Madrid and Rey Juan Carlos University have developed a new smart mask capable of monitoring a wearer’s breathing. - The mask has numerous advantages over smart masks currently available, including its
Every month, we welcome new members of the IMDEA Materials team. Here, you can find a short profile of our most recent additions. Burcu Ozdemir My name is Burcu Ozdemir and I am from Bursa, Turkey. I recently completed my Master’s degree in Materials Science and Engineering
From working on creating stronger magnesium alloys for the transport industry in her first postdoctoral position to her latest project related to biodegradable magnesium implants, Dr. Paloma Hidalgo Manrique’s professional research career to date has been heavily focused on getting the most out of
Tech Xplore has highlighted IMDEA Materials Institute's ongoing research into developing a new generation of fire safety systems. The complete article is available here: https://techxplore.com/news/2022-11-sensor-technology.html
- 10 científicos de IMDEA Materiales han sido incluidos en las listas anuales de la Universidad de Stanford del 2% de los mejores científicos del mundo. - Las clasificaciones, que incluyen listas separadas dedicadas a las actividades de investigación de los 12 meses anteriores y a los logros de
Science X ha publicado el trabajo de la investigadora de IMDEA Materiales, Mingyang Zhang, para desarrollar un electrolito de estado sólido que mejore la seguridad de las baterías de ion de litio. Puedes consultar el artículo completo aquí:
Science X has featured the work of IMDEA Materials Institute and predoctoral researcher Mingyang Zhang into developing a solid-state electrolyte to improve the safety of lithium-ion batteries. You can check out the full article
- 10 científicos de IMDEA Materiales han sido incluidos en las listas anuales de la Universidad de Stanford del 2% de los mejores científicos del mundo. - Las clasificaciones, que incluyen listas separadas dedicadas a las actividades de investigación de los 12 meses anteriores y a los logros de
IMDEA Materials Institute’s reputation as a centre of international reference in the field of materials science and engineering has been further bolstered by the inclusion of 10 researchers in Stanford University’s annual ranking of the world’s top scientists. Stanford’s ranking is based on
Investigadores del Instituto IMDEA Materiales están trabajando en sistemas de seguridad contra incendios que puedan detectar y avisar del riesgo de incendio antes que éste se produzca. Las alarmas contra incendios suelen funcionar detectando la presencia de humo, llamas o niveles de monóxido de
Researchers at IMDEA Materials Institute are working on fire safety systems that can detect and warn of the risk of fire danger before a fire breaks out. Fire alarms generally operate by detecting the presence of smoke, open flame, and/or higher-than-normal levels of carbon monoxide. Such
IMDEA Materials researchers are working on developing a new composite solid-state electrolyte (CSSE) with flame-retardant properties for lithium-ion batteries. The research aims to address one of the key concerns facing the current generation of lithium-ion energy storage devices, their reliance
Our director, Prof. José Manuel Torralba, speaks to Miguel Ángel Criado of El País about the role of artificial intelligence in the discovery of the materials of the future. You can read the full article here (full content in Spanish
Journalist Ángel Luis Jiménez from SaluDigital has spoken with IMDEA Materials' researcher Guillermo Domínguez about his work with a new generation of biodegradable implants for use as cardiovascular stents. You can see the full article (in Spanish)
A new international project coordinated by IMDEA Materials Institute is dedicated to porous metal structures which combine lightweight with high strength. The high surface-to-volume ratio of porous metals, together with optimisable mechanical properties, makes them promising candidates in various
Visiting researcher Dr. Douglas Spearot is hopeful that his collaboration with IMDEA Materials will result in improved simulation techniques to predict plasticity and microstructure evolution in metals, providing key benefits for the aeronautical and automotive industries. Dr. Spearot has
Spain's most-read newspaper online, 20minutos.es, has featured IMDEA Materials Institute and our Director, Prof. José Manuel Torralba, in an article on the materials of the future and high entropy alloys. You can check out the full article (in Spanish)
IMDEA Materials Institute is playing its part in the European Union’s transition to a circular economy thanks to groundbreaking work in recyclable, flame-retardant materials. IMDEA Materials’ research is producing advances in environmentally-friendly sandwich-structured composites, widely used in
Lola Martín tuvo que elegir entre el Real Madrid Femenino y la ciencia: no tuvo dudas. La investigadora de IMDEA Materiales Lola Martín habla con el periodista Pablo Fritschi en el programa Juntos de TeleMadrid sobre su decisión de dejar el Real Madrid C.F. para seguir su sueño y dedicarse a la
Lola Martín Alonso had to choose between playing for Real Madrid's women's side and science: she had no doubts. She talks to journalist Pablo Fritschi on TeleMadrid's program Juntos about her decision to leave Real Madrid C.F. to follow her dream and dedicate herself to science. You can watch
Journalist Nieves Herrero has interviewed IMDEA Materials researcher Guillermo Domínguez on OndaMadrid´s Madrid Directo. You can listen to the full interview here:
IMDEA Materials Institute's role in the international Digital Method for Improved Manufacturing of Next-Generation Multifunctional Airframe Parts or DOMMINIO project has been highlighted in a number of outlets. Among these are Actualidad Aeroespacial, CompositesWorld, La Vanguardia and La Razon.
An international group of researchers is out to prove that the wide-scale use of metal 3D printing in steel manufacturing can reduce energy consumption in the steel construction sector by up to 30%. That’s the goal of the recently launched, Resource-Efficient Steel Construction Using Additive
Since the earliest stages of his scientific career, ex-IMDEA Materials researcher, Dr. Pablo Romero, has been searching for the perfect balance between his twin passions of conducting fundamental research and seeing it applied in the real world. Romero spent more than four years at IMDEA
Given IMDEA Materials Institute only opened its doors in 2007, there haven’t yet been many opportunities for multiple generations of the same family to join its ranks. One of the rare exceptions, however, can be found in the case of former postdoctoral researcher Dr. Olben Falcó Salcines. Dr.
IMDEA Materials Institute has played an important role in the development of Rolls-Royce’s next-generation UltraFan® engine prototype. Earlier this year, ITP Aero, one of the world’s largest aircraft engine and turbine manufacturers, delivered the first intermediate pressure turbine (IPT) for the
IMDEA Materials Institute welcomed a new Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Postdoctoral Fellow in August with Dr. Carlos Ruestes joining the IMDEA team. Dr. Ruestes is set to embark on the ambitious MeNaWir project to study the mechanical properties of nanoporous materials when exposed to radiation
IMDEA Materials Institute is playing a key role in the development of next-generation aircraft sensor technology which will enable real-time monitoring of airframe components in flight. Such smart sensors, designed to be embedded within the parts themselves, are set to provide enormous benefits
Dr. Bárbara Bellón has seen first-hand just how quickly IMDEA Materials’ International Reputation has grown in recent years. Bellón, who is currently working at the Max Planck Institute for Iron Research in Düsseldorf, completed her PhD at the Madrid-based research centre from 2015-2020. Since
IMDEA Materials Institute researcher Juan de Pablos Gómez can’t pinpoint exactly when his interest in the far reaches of the universe beyond our own small corner of the Milky Way first arose. It´s just something he assumes he was born with. But from his youngest days visiting the Madrid
Professor Javier LLorca speaks with journalist David Callejo about IMDEA Materials' work developing a new generation of biodegradable, shape-morphing implants. Prof. LLorca highlighted the recently-launched, European Innovation Council-funded Horizon Europe BIOMET4D project as an example of IMDEA
Newspaper La Razón and television channel Telemadrid are two of the outlets to have covered the launch of the new Horizon Europe, European Innovation Council-funding BIOMET4D project. The €3.5 million inititiative to develop smart, biodegradable, shape-shifting implants is being coordinated by
IMDEA Materials congratulates Andrés Sierra Soraluce who was yesterday awarded the best oral presentation at the Fatigue, Fracture and Wear Conference 2022. Sierra Soraluce’s work at IMDEA Materials is focused on the heat treatment method quenching and partitioning (Q&P) of martensitic
The Madrid Institute for Advanced Studies in Materials, IMDEA Materials, recently played host to the EIC-funded BIOMET4D project launch. The aim of BIOMET4D (Project No 101047008), which falls under the umbrella of the European Union's Horizon Europe programme, is to develop innovative technology
Álvaro Doñoro was born in Madrid, Spain. He joined IMDEA Materials in 2017 and became a PhD student in 2019. He completed his PhD thesis entitled “Stable lithium-sulfur batteries through electrode and interface engineering” under the supervision of Vinodkumar Etacheri in 2022. In 2021, he joined the
El Mundo's Diario de Castilla y León talks to IMDEA Materials Institute researcher Carmen Martínez Alonso about receiving a prestigious Fulbright grant, her work in catalysis and the hydrogen economy, and her passion for literature and poetry. You can read the article here (full content
- Researcher Jonathan Espinoza underlines that the automation of X-ray computed tomography (XCT) represents a clear opportunity to reduce costs and save time at both the industrial and research level. - Espinoza holds a scholarship from the Youth Employment Program of the Community of Madrid and
Dr. Antoine Jerusalem admits it was a gamble joining a fledgling IMDEA Materials back in 2008 in the Institute's earliest years, but there’s no doubt in his mind that the bold bet more than paid off. Jerusalem, currently a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Oxford, was one
IMDEA Materials researcher Guillermo Domínguez is developing new zinc alloys to manufacture biodegradable cardiovascular stents with better performance than those currently on the market. The ultimate goal of this work is to obtain a zinc alloy to be used in additive manufacturing techniques,
Undoubtedly, one of the great hopes in the transition to more sustainable mobility are hydrogen fuel cells. Hydrogen fuel cells generate electrical power through the oxygen reduction reaction process, which combines gaseous hydrogen and oxygen to produce energy with water vapor as the only waste
Dr Alicia Moya Cuenca was born in Cuenca, Spain. She joined IMDEA Materials in 2013, where she completed her PhD thesis entitled “Hybrid systems based on metal oxide and nanocarbons: electronic properties and applications for photocatalysis” under the supervision of Dr. Juan J. Vilatela. Afterwards,
The DELIGHTED consortium held its fourth online progress meeting. Project partners presented and discussed their research activities from last 6 months, as well as preparation of deliverables. The research plans for the next 6 months were updated.
The need to reach beyond its own neighbourhood in the search for scientific talent is one of the key drivers behind IMDEA Materials’ international collaborations with some of the world’s leading universities. Such collaborations have led to the Madrid-based centre becoming one of Spain’s
The DELIGHTED members continue to actively disseminate the outcomes of the project. Dr. Alexandros Banis from University of Gent has participated in the 19th International Conference on Strength of Materials (ICSMA) 2022 in Metz, France, on June 27 – July 1, 2022. The ICSMA is the premier
The DELIGHTED members continue to actively disseminate the outcomes of the project. Dr. Alexandros Banis from University of Gent has participated in the 19th International Conference on Strength of Materials (ICSMA) 2022 in Metz, France, on June 27 – July 1, 2022. The ICSMA is the premier
Dr Francisca Martínez-Hergueta has highlighted the positive work and research environment provided by IMDEA Materials Institute as one of its most attractive features for current and prospective researchers. Martínez-Hergueta spent five years at IMDEA Materials from 2011 to 2015 where she
IMDEA Materials is delighted to announce the launch of our 2021 Annual report, available now for download. This annual report is designed to give you an overview of the Institute and main achievements in 2021. You will also find a description of the current Research Programmes, highlighting
IMDEA Materials Institute has highlighted the importance of the participation of more women in the country's next generation of engineers. June 23 marks the International Day of Women in Engineering, a day with the aim of highlighting the role of female engineers in a sector that, like other
Today, on Women in Engineering Day, our researcher Lola Martin Alonso talks to ABC.es about her difficult decision to leave a professional contract with Real Madrid to pursue a scientific career at IMDEA Materials Institute, the importance of promoting greater female participation in engineering and
Industrial Engineer and Technical University of Madrid professor, Andrés Díaz Lantada, has been honoured by the Spanish Royal Academy of Engineering (RAI) as this year's winner of the Juan López de Peñalver award for his exceptional contributions to the transformation of the biomedical industry and
In this project, IMDEA Materials will collaborate with several European partners to produce soft magnetic components by 3D-printed, metallic glasses. Metallic glasses present excellent mechanical and magnetic properties and, in combination with additive manufacturing, open the door to producing
The DELIGHTED members continue to disseminate the outcomes of the project. Giacomo Villa from POLIMI has participated in the 11th European Stainless Steel Conference Science & Market and the 7th European Duplex Stainless Steel Conference & Exhibition (ESSC&DUPLEX) in Bardolino, Verona,
- The Director of IMDEA Materials Institute, professor José Manuel Torralba, is only the second Spaniard to receive the Ivor Jenkins Medal. - The Ivor Jenkins Medal, awarded by the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3) in the United Kingdom, is the highest international recognition
To the unititiated, the dynamics of cloud formation and the production of high-performance fibres may seem like two wildly unrelated scientific fields. But in the world of nanotechnology, the fundamental science behind the study of water droplets and carbon nanotubes (CNTs) shares more
3D-printed prosthetics tailored to individual patients and curative implants that dissolve without leaving a trace once their work is done. Sound like science fiction? The newspaper El Mundo has published an article about the important and innovative work IMDEA Materials is doing in the field of
IMDEA Materials Institute has played host to some of the country's leading research centres and industrial partners at a technical conference on additive manufacturing. The morning session of the conference, which was organized by MATERPLAT and the Network of Excellence in Additive Manufacturing
IMDEA Materials can play a crucial role in reducing plastic pollution on land and in our oceans through the development of new bio-based materials to replace existing petroleum-based plastics. June 8 marks World Ocean Day and increased awareness of the millions of tonnes of plastic products and
Postdoctoral researcher and Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) fellow Dr. Lin Xuebao has highlighted the investigative freedom offered to researchers as one of IMDEA Materials’ greatest strengths. And he said that freedom could result in game-changing scientific advancements in the field of
IMDEA Materials is celebrating World Environment Day 2022 with a focus on the institute’s key role in improving industrial sustainability and reducing carbon emissions. Advances in the technology of lithium-ion battery production, the development of lightweight alloys and superalloys, the reuse
Dr. Ahad Mohammadzadeh’s desire to spread his wings beyond his hometown of Tabriz, Iran led him to apply for a Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowship. And in the seven months since as an MSCA fellow with the Madrid Institute for Advanced Research in materials science (IMDEA
DELIGHTED researchers have begun dissemination activities. Dr. Aniruddha Dutta (OCAS), Mohamed Elkot (MPIE) and Giacomo Villa (Polytech Milano) participated in the 5th International High Manganese Steel Conference (HMnS) 2022 organized in Linz, Austria, on May 23-25, 2022. The HMnS is the only
DELIGHTED researchers have begun dissemination activities. Dr. Aniruddha Dutta (OCAS), Mohamed Elkot (MPIE) and Giacomo Villa (Polytech Milano) participated in the 5th International High Manganese Steel Conference (HMnS) 2022 organized in Linz, Austria, on May 23-25, 2022. The HMnS is
As a Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) postdoctoral fellow, Dr. Sha Liu has helped the IMDEA Materials Institute to become a reference in the calculation of phase diagrams of metallic alloys for engineering applications. Dr. Liu, 31, joined IMDEA Materials in 2018 and has been working on
The Madrid Institute of Advanced Research in Materials Science has today played host to the first-ever forum dedicated to the exchange of best practice in research and innovation between all of Spain´s 17 autonomous communities. In total, around 30 representatives from regional Ministries of Science
May 10, 2022. - IMDEA Materials has marked Europe Day with a visit from some 40 students from the University Carlos III in Madrid. The Aerospace Engineering students had the opportunity to see and interact with key materials for the future of their industry which they had previously studied
Pioneering work in the field of Carbon Nanotube (CNT) technology carried out by IMDEA Materials has been showcased in Actualidad Aeroespacial, highlighting its potential future importance in the aerospace sector. New developments in CNTs achieved by IMDEA Materials researchers were recently
In this article, the ABC newspaper reviews the reasons why silicon has been identified as the material that should replace graphite in the next generation of lithium-ion batteries: ten times more storage capacity than graphite, greater abundance in the earth's crust and less geodependence than
On the 22nd of March, the IMDEA Materials Institute held the second meeting of its Industrial Advisory Board (IAB) at the facilities of Airbus in Illescas (Toledo). The activities related to this meeting began the previous day with the talk that Stéphane Cotte, Technical
UNIYARNS will be the second European Research Council (ERC) grant awarded to Juan José Vilatela, who in 2016 was awarded a Starting Grant entitled STEM to study structural energy harvesting composite materials. After a successful project that led to many high-impact publications, patents and in
The next 29th of March, from 1.00 to 2.00 PM, we will host a webinar on "data-driven approaches to smartly engineered porous materials" imparted by our Principal Researcher Maciej Haranczyk. The webinar will tackle the following topics: It will also be streamed through Youtube and the
The Madrid Regional Government celebrated the fifteenth anniversary of the creation of the Madrid Institutes for Advanced Studies (IMDEA) on 25 February at the Real Casa de Correos. The event was attended by the directors, researchers and staff of the IMDEA Institutes and by the Director General of
The next 16th of March, IMDEA Materials will host the first "3D printing session in Madrid". The event will showcase developments done by IMDEA Materials in the project MAT4.0, funded by the regional government, CDTI funding opportunities for companies, the success case of the company Addvance
If a day is commemorated, it is because something special has happened or will happen. Since 2016, the 11th of February has a different nuance. Each year brings a louder voice that reminds us that science is one, universal and does not discriminate against race, age, condition and much less
In an article that highlights the relevance of the advanced materials sector in the economy of the future, the journal ABC includes among others different research lines developed at the IMDEA Materials Institute: the substitution of graphite in batteries by silicon nanowires which is giving its
The DELIGHTED consortium held its third online progress meeting. Project partners presented and discussed their research activities within the last 6 months, as well as preparation of the first periodic report. The future research plans and dissemination activities were updated.
The DELIGHTED consortium held its third online progress meeting. Project partners presented and discussed their research activities within the past 6 months, as well as preparation of the first periodic report. The future research plans and dissemination activities were updated.
Dra. Eva Moreno was born in Toledo, Spain. She joined IMDEA Materials in 2009, where she completed her PhD thesis entitled “Formability of ultra-fine grained metallic materials” under the supervision of Dr. Ilchat Sabirov. Afterwards, she found a position as a metallurgist in the materials
On the 3rd of November, the IMDEA Materials Institute held the first meeting of its Industrial Advisory Board (IAB) at its premises. This meeting served as a touch base for the initiative, allowing the IAB members to know some of the latest research and technological developments made at the
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Last June 14th, IMDEA Materials held through videoconference the kick-off meeting of its newly formed Industrial Advisory Board (IAB). The goal of this strategic initiative is to bring together a selected group of R&D industrial leaders, experts in technology transfer and entrepreneurship, in
Next 14th of July, Prof. Dr. De-Yi Wang will present some of the work done in his research group, under the title of "Environmentally Friendly Flame Retardant Materials: from fundamentals to advanced applications". The webinar, which will run through the Zoom platform and will be streamed also
Additive manufacturing, or 3D metal printing, allows to build ultralight and resistant structures with geometries that are impossible to achieve using conventional machining and processing techniques, including complex structures named “lattice”. These are three-dimensional constructions,
The second online progress meeting was held on June 22, 2021. Project partners presented and discussed their research activities within the last 6 months, as well as preparation of deliverables. The research plans for the next 6 months were updated.
The University of Standford just published its "Ranking of the World Scientists: World´s Top 2% Scientists". The ranking, which analyses data from Scopus like the number of articles published, the career-long citation impact up until the end of 2019 and the citation impact during the single calendar
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Dr. Saeid Loftian was born in Iran. He joined IMDEA Materials in 2010, where he completed his PhD thesis entitled "High-Temperature Mechanical Behavior of Al/SiC Nanoscale Multilayers" under the supervision of Dr. Jon Molina and Prof. Javier LLorca. The thesis was awarded with the best PhD Thesis
Carbon Hub, Rice University's zero-emissions research initiative, has awarded seed grants for six projects that will rapidly advance its vision for transforming the oil and gas sector into a leading provider of both clean hydrogen energy and solid carbon products that can be used in place of
Javier LLorca talks about new materials for bone prosthesis in the RTVE radio program "El laboratorio de JAL" devoted to science dissemination pills. Follow the link and listen up the first pill to find out more about this hot research topic (content only available in
The DELIGHTED project partners held first online progress meeting on January 25, 2021. The outcomes of research activities were presented and discussed. The research plans for the next 6 months were updated.
The DELIGHTED project partners held their first online progress meeting on January 25, 2021. The outcomes of research activities were presented and discussed. The research plans for the next 6 months were updated.
ITP Aero and IMDEA Materials collaborate in an R&D program named ENVIDIA, whose goal is the development of software capable of simulating the production of aeronautic components by additive manufacturing technologies. The activities in this program began in mid 2018, with the objective of
A team of Spanish engineers has succeeded in creating a magnesium-based scaffold that makes it possible to reconstruct large bone fragments. The new device, under study, is non-toxic, biodegradable and does not generate rejection. In addition, it allows the regeneration of tissue without
In the MSCA IF ENERYARN project, Dr. Anastasiia Mikhalchan worked on the development of CNT yarn-stretching strategies and new ways of studying energy-storing composite materials. The new methods addressed the alignment problem. Using them, the researchers team demonstrated that fabrics made of
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"We developed a method to enhance mutual alignment and stress-transfer in multiyarn CNT fabrics, which is a critical step for scaling up the CNT fabrics manufacturing process and further industrial implementation." Dr. Anastasiia Mikhalchan graduated from the Saint-Petersburg State University of
Juan José Vilatela, leader of the Multifunctional Nanocomposites group and recent recipient of a Proof of Concept Grant of the European Research Council, talks in the program "Marca España" from RNE, about the potential of the silicon based electrodes developed in his group for electromobility
The batteries produced with this new material will make it possible to lighten the vehicles, increase the distance they can travel and reduce charging time. A group of researchers from the IMDEA Materials Institute in Madrid, led by Juan José Vilatela, has developed flexible silicon in sheets, a
The document has been elaborated by the Spanish Aerospace Technological Platform (PAE), with the support of a working group led by Aernnova and formed by ACITURRI, AIMPLAS, AIRBUS, AIRGRUP, AIMEN, CEIT, COMET Ingeniería, EHU/CFAA, FIDAMC, HEROUX-DEVTEK, ITP AERO, OBUU Tech and UPV. It defines 28
There is an ever-increasing interest in new materials that can extend the current performance of battery electrodes materials in terms of longer cyclability, higher energy density and higher power density. Our research groups have established a route for the fabrication of highperformance anodes for
Flame retardant (FR) additives are commonly used to improve fire-safety of synthetic polymers, which are widely employed in manufactured consumer goods. The incorporation of a FR in a polymer typically leads to deterioration of its mechanical properties. It also manifests itself in a non-negligible
The use of polymer-based composite materials in aircraft structures has increased consistently in the last decades and today they represent up to 50% in weight for wings, fuselage sections and tail surfaces in the latest generation of commercial aircrafts. However, the use of such composites in
One of the current scientific and technological trends in structural composites is the incorporation of new functionalities as thermal/electrical conductivity or energy harvesting capacities to classical laminates. However, the inclusion of any internal conductive layer with capacitive storage will
Mg is a biocompatible and biodegradable metal with osteopromotive capabilities that is beginning to be used for bone repair and fixation in biomedical applications. Mg elastic modulus and density are closer to bone than those of other metallic alloys used in biomedical applications (stainless
Magnesium has a large potential for more sustainable transport applications due to its low density. However, its poor strength and ductility limits its widespread application. The main fundamental problem arises from the low critical resolved shear stress (CRSS) for basal slip in Mg, which induces
There are situations in which the mechanical response of a material is coupled with relevant physical phenomena occurring in parallel. Some examples are chemomechanical problems in which mechanical fields interact with the evolution of the local composition, as it happens during the deformation
The fatigue performance of a metallic alloy is strongly influenced by its microstructure, especially in the crack nucleation regime. Micromechanics based fatigue modeling [1] is the appropriate tool to account for this influence. In this framework, fatigue life is obtained from a fatigue indicator
Fibre-reinforced polymers are extensively used in the automotive, aerospace and energy industries for structural applications. The interest in Liquid Composite Molding (LCM) processes, for the production of composite materials has grown in the last years, especially in the vacuum assisted resin
The aim of the DELIGHTED project is to gain fundamental understanding of principles of microstructural design for engineering of perspective austenitic lightweight steels to reach the combination of mechanical and performance properties suitable for applications. To read more about the scientific
It has been shown that InP semiconductor nanowires carry charge and excitons efficiently and also exhibit very high optical efficiency. Their mechanical properties are extremely important, as mechanical strain strongly influences the electric, optical and magnetic properties. However, this
We are delighted to announce the launch of the IMDEA Materials 2020 Annual Report, available now for download. This annual report is designed to give you an overview of the Institute and main achievements in 2020. You will also find a description of the current Research Programmes
The kick-off meeting of the DELIGHTED project was held online on June 30, 2020. The main objectives of the meeting were to get the consortium members on the same page and off to a good start, and to discuss the research activities within the first six months of the project.
The kick-off meeting of the DELIGHTED project was held online on June 30, 2020. The main objectives of the meeting were to get the consortium members on the same page and off to a good start, and to discuss the research activities within the first six months of the project.
We are delighted to announce the launch of the IMDEA Materials 2019 report, available now for download. This annual report is designed to give you an overview of the Institute and main achievements in 2019. You will also find a description of the current Research Programmes highlighting R&D
We are glad to announce the second episode of the IMDEA Materials Institute webinar series, that will take place the 27th of May at 12.00 pm Madrid time Damien Tourret, Researcher at IMDEA Materials & Marie Skłodowska Curie fellow (CINEMA, GA nº 842795) will talk about
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The Clean Sky magazine highlights the research and technological advances made during the SORCERER project, in which the Multifunctional Nanocomposites Group of IMDEA Materials is participating. The goal of the project is developing revolutionary lightweight composite materials that can store and
As part of our strategic plan 2020-2025, we have recently opened a Technology Transfer and Innovation Unit (TTIU) to promote and support the commercial exploitation of the R&D results obtained within our projects. The head of the TTIU, Dr. Javier Rubio, joined the Institute on the 1st of March
During the Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (TMS) Annual Meeting of 2020, which took place in San Diego, (California, USA), Damien Tourret, Resarcher at the IMDEA Materials Institute, was awarded The Young Leaders Professional Development Award. This award provides an opportunity for
IMDEA Materials Institute launches the first episode of a scientific - technological webinar series given by its principal investigators . The aim is to disseminate the knowledge we have acquired throughout the years in order to study, develop and process better materials that can contribute to
«Material scientists are always trying to push the envelop to develop that one material with that one microstructure that can be used for a variety of applications, and along the way materials development occurs and we find certain materials and microstructures that can be used for certain
The IMDEA Materials Institute has hosted the final face-to-face OptiQPAP project meeting. Partners have presented the latest results of their research within frame of the project. Preparation of the remaining deliverables, final project report and further dissemination of the OptiQPAP outcomes were
Our research group on High Performance Polymers and Fire Retardants, headed by De-Yi Wang, has found that a polystyrene that incorporates ultrafine particles of iron in a mesoporous silica matrix is much less likely to burst into flames or emit smoke when heated. This technique, which also slightly
Next 14th and 15th of January 2020, a Winter School on 3D Printing of Metals and Additive Manufacturing will be held at IMDEA Materials’ facilities. The program is divided in two parts: one focused on the Fundamentals and other on Applications. Get the program, all the information about the
The results of the REDISH project have been highlighted by the European Commission in the 'Results in Brief' section at the CORDIS website. The project consortium, composed by IMDEA Materials and FIDAMC, applied a coupled experimental-numerical development approach to a number of possible
The OptiQPAP members continue to actively disseminate the outcomes of the project. The researchers from TU DELFT have participated at the EUROMAT 2019 Congress in Stockholm on September 1-5, 2019. The EUROMAT is the premier international congress in the field of materials science and technology in
The OptiQPAP consotium members have participated at the Seventh Conference on Recrystallization and Grain Growth (http://www.rexgg2019.org), which took place in Ghent (Belgium) on 4-9th of August, 2019. Prof. Roumen Petrov from University of Ghent and Prof. Jilt Sietsma from TU Delft were among the
The project HexaGB (Grain Boundaries in Hexagonal microstructures: Linking processing and properties in lightweight structural alloys) has started. The project is funded by the Spanish Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities within the call Retos Investigación 2018. The project is a
The meeting was organized by Dr. Carola Celada and Dr. Piet Kok. Project partners presented and discussed their OptiQPAP-related research activities within last 6 months. The research plans for the final 6 months of the project were updated.
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Javier Llorca, scientific director of the IMDEA Materials Institute and leader of the research group on “Advanced structural materials and nanomaterialss” of the Technical University of Madrid has been elected Fellow of the Materials Research Society. The category of Fellow is awarded to members of
The work of our colleague Rubén Costa has been highlighted in this article in the newspaper El Confidencial in the section named "Hacia un futuro mejor" and sponsored by Banco Santander, that has the goal of disseminating the projects of people that transform society and thrust progress. Click
MAT4.0-CM is the name of the new project led by the IMDEA Materials Institute. The acronym comes from the union of the word materials and the term 4.0 that defines the current industrial revolution marked by the application of Artificial Intelligence to productive processes. MAT4.0-CM is financed by
IMDEA Materials work in the SORCERER project, funded by Clean Sky 2, has been highlighted in the CompositesWorld magazine. Click here to check the whole article.
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