Last Friday 15th of November we hosted one of the Technological Knowledge Conferences of ITP aero. These events are organized by the engines and turbines manufacturer in collaboration with its network of research and development centres. The day focused on experimentation and testing technologies
PhD Defense of Vanesa Martínez entitle “Design, Manufacture and Evaluation of Partially-Cured Composite Materials” – November 12, 2019
The PhD Defense will take place, at 12:00, on next Tuesday, 12 of November, in the building Betancourt in the room "Adoración de Miguel 1.2.C16" of the University Carlos III of Leganes. The dissertation is entitled “Design, Manufacture and Evaluation of Partially-Cured Composite Materials”. It
Seminar of Dr. Ana González from Cambridge University – Emerson Inc , entitle “Meeting climate targets with both eyes open: How can we meet the growing demand for materials without destroying the environment?” – November 22nd at 11:00 pm, in the Seminar room
Meeting climate targets with both eyes open: How can we meet the growing demand for materials without destroying the environment? Presenter: Dr Ana González Hernández (Emerson) – Sustainability and Decarbonisation Manager. Collaborator and Author: Dr Jonathan M. Cullen (Resource Efficiency
Seminar of Dr. Enrique Martínez from Los Alamos National Laboratory, USA , entitle “Outstanding Radiation Resistance of Tungsten-based High Entropy Alloys” – November 5th at 12:00 pm, in the Seminar room
Outstanding Radiation Resistance of Tungsten-based High Entropy Alloys O. El-Atwani1, N. Li1, M. Li2, A. Devaraj3, J. K. S. Baldwin1, M. M. Schneider1, D. Sobieraj4, J. S. Wrobel4, D. D. Nguyen-Manh5, S. A. Maloy1, and E. Martinez6 1 Materials Science and Technology Division, Los Alamos
PhD Defense of Gustavo Esteban entitle “Atomistic modeling of the strengthening mechanisms in FCC and HCP metals” – November 6th, 2019
The PhD Defense will take place, at 11:00, on next Wednesday, 6th of November, in the "Sala blanca" (first floor) of the "ETSI Caminos Canales y Puertos". The dissertation is entitled “Atomistic modeling of the strengthening mechanisms in FCC and HCP metals”. It was advised by Prof. Javier
Winter School 3D Printing of Metals
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
Seminar of Prof. Sabu Thomas from Mahatma Gandhi University (India) , entitle “Interfacial Modification in Nanocomposites to Tailor Functionalities” – October 21st at 12:00 pm, in the Seminar Room
Abstract: Interfacial Modification in Nanocomposites to Tailor FunctionalitiesSAbstract The talk will concentrate on various approaches being used to engineer materials at the nanoscale for various applications in future technologies. In particular, the case of clay, carbon
Seminar of Dr. Gustavo M. Castelluccio from Cranfield University (UK) , entitle “Physics-based models for fatigue damage” – October 17th at 1:00 pm, in the Seminar Room
Abstract: Physics-based models for fatigue damage. Fatigue failure prognosis requires understanding the mechanical response of materials under myriads of service conditions. Most approaches that predict the response of metals rely on correlations between phenomenological formulations
First Year Assessment of Cristina Madrona , entitle “Intercalation of Carbon Nanotube Fibers: Exploiting Low-Dimensional Properties of Carbon Nanotubes in Macroscopic Yarns for Charge Transfer and Storage” – 8th of October, in the Seminar Room at 12:00 pm
Abstract: The project topic is gas phase intercalation of carbon nanotube fibers (CNTFs), with the intention of enhancing their conductivity without introducing defects in the carbon lattice. Furthermore, the main structural parameters of bundles of carbon nanotubes required for an homogeneous
First Year Assessment of Iker Lizarralde , entitle “Dimensional Stability of CFRP Prepared by Infusion Processes” – 4th of October, in the Seminar Room at 12:00 pm
The aeronautical structures manufactured by composite laminates experience damage as a result of the severe thermal and chemical conditions to which they are subjected during flight. Microcracks are one of the most common manifestations in terms of damage. Therefore, the study of its generation and
Women in 3D Printing in Madrid
The next meeting of “Women in 3 Printing” will take place at IMDEA Materials, on October 24th, at 5:45 p.m. Some of our researchers will present the projects they are working on, and then will be a tour of the facilities of the Institute. Thanks to María Teresa Pérez Prado for the
First Year Assessment of Juan Luis de Pablos , entitled “Formulation, implementation and statistical analysis of material models for metals subjected to high strain rates and high temperature” – 26th of September, in the Auditorium at 12:00 pm
Abstract The commercial aviation industry is a field of innovation and vanguard technology application, in which competitiveness is a critical need. As a consequence, new materials and techniques take place continuously with the purpose of creating a significant advantage in relation to other
First Year Assessment of Alba Martínez , entitle “Integration and properties of carbon nanotube fiber electrodes and new electrolytes in dye-sensitized solar cells” – In the Seminar Room at 12:00 pm
Abstract: Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells (DSSCs) are a promising alternative to Si solar cells, with efficiencies of 14% under sunlight and 28.9% under ambient light. DSSCs’ components can separately be optimized. One of the major challenges is replacing Pt-counter-electrode (CE), due to its
PhD Defense of Almudena Casado entitle “Wettability and infiltración of liquid Silicon on serveral substrates” – September 16th, 2019
The PhD Defense will take place, at 11:00, on next Monday,16th of September, in the "Sala adoración de Miguel 1.2.c.16" of the Carlos III University of Leganes. The dissertation is entitled “Wettability and infiltración of liquid Silicon on serveral substrates”. It was advised by Prof. José
Seminar of Dr. Ysmael Verde from “TECNM México”, entitle “Doped carbon nanostructures for electrochemical energy devices” – September 13th at 11:00 am, in the Seminar Room
Abstract: Carbon nanotubes, graphene and graphene oxides have been under development due to their suitable properties to be applied in electrochemical energy devices such as supercapacitors, batteries and fuel cells. Recently, carbon nanostructures doped with heteroatoms have demonstrated to play
Seminar of Dr. Ricardo Lebensohn from Los Alamos National Laboratory (USA), entitle “FFT-based polycrystal mechanics models combined with data analytics and experimental integration” – September 10th at 12:00 pm, in the Seminar Room
Abstract: Crystal mechanics (CM) models, are increasingly used in engineering applications to obtain microstructure-sensitive mechanical response of polycrystalline materials. Full‐field CM formulations based on Fast Fourier Transforms (FFT) are an efficient alternative to CM
PhD Defense of Jingya Wang entitle “High throughput investigation of diffusion and solid solution hardening of HCP Mg alloys” – September 11th, 2019
The PhD Defense will take place, at 12:00, on next Wednesday 11th of September, in the seminar room of the Escuela de Ingenieros de Caminos, UPM. The dissertation is entitled “High throughput investigation of diffusion and solid solution hardening of HCP Mg alloys”. It was advised by Prof. Javier
IMDEA- Crime Scene Investigation (season 3)
Our researchers will help the National Police solving a case in a new season of IMDEA-CSI. Next September 27 at 18:00 hours. Fancy joining us? This activity is part of the Researchers' Night Madrid 2019
PhD Defense of Juan José Torres entitle “A study of the factors influencing air removal in Out-of-Autoclave processing of composites” – July 29th, 2019
The PhD Defense will take place, at 12:00, on next Monday 29th of July, in the Civil Engineering School of the UPM (Sala Verde Caminos). The dissertation is entitled “A study of the factors influencing air removal in Out-of-Autoclave processing of composites”. It was advised by Prof. Carlos D.
Seminar of Zhouwen Zhao from Michigan State University, entitle “Critical Resolved Shear Stresses (CRSS) of Hexagonal Titanium from Nanoindentation Optimization” – July 18th at 1:00 pm, in the Seminar Room
Abstract: Titanium and its alloys are important engineering materials due to their low density, high strength, and good bio-compatibility. The study of critical resolved shear stress (CRSS) values of basal, prismatic, and pyramidal ⟨c + a⟩ slip systems has been a hot topic in the community as
Seminar of Dr. Enzo Liotti from the University of Oxford, entitle “In-situ x-ray imaging studies of solidification” – July 2nd at 12:30 pm, in the Seminar Room
I Abstract Synchrotron x-ray–based imaging techniques, such as radiography and tomography, have reached sufficient spatio-temporal resolution that they are now used almost routinely to investigate solidification in technologically important systems such as steel, Ni, Al, and other alloy
PhD Defense of Angel Alvaredo entitle “Effect of Graphene Nanoplatelets and Carbon Nanotubes in PEEK and PEEK/Carbon Fibre Composites”
The PhD Defense will take place, at 12:00, on next Tuesday 18th of June, in Carlos III University (Leganes) in the "Aula de Grados Padre Soler" The dissertation is entitled "Effect of Graphene Nanoplatelets and Carbon Nanotubes in PEEK and PEEK/Carbon Fibre Composites" Here is the link of the
First Year Assessment of Mewin Vincent , entitle “Quest for high performance Mg and Mg-Li/Na ion hybrid concepts” – In the Seminar Room at 12:00 pm
Abstract Magnesium batteries are superior to all the known battery systems owing to its substantially larger volumetric capacity, environmental benignity, electrochemical stability and lower cost. This study is focused on the improving the electrochemical characteristics of Magnesium based
First Year Assessment of Akshya Kumar Pandey, entitle “Developing Ti- and Fe-based powders for laser additive manufacturing of ultrafine eutectics” – In the Seminar Room at 12:00 pm
Decades of academic research has gone into developing ultrafine eutectic and near-eutectic alloys of the systems Ti-Fe-Sn-Nb, Ti-Fe-Co, Fe-Ti-Si, Fe-Ti-Zr-B, etc., with remarkable mechanical properties. However, no conventional casting process exists that can provide high enough cooling rates
Seminar of Dr. Manas Upadhyay from the “Ecole Polytechnique” (Paris), entitle “Micromechanical response during biaxial load path changes of stainless steel: insitu neutron diffraction and multi-scale modeling” – June 10th at 12:00 pm, in the Seminar Room
Micromechanical response during biaxial load path changes of stainless steel: insitu neutron diffraction and multi-scale modeling Manas V. Upadhyay1,*, J. Capek2, Anirban Patra3, Wei Wen4, Tobias Panzner2, Steven van Petegem5, Carlos N. Tomé4, Ricardo A. Lebensohn6, Helena van
Seminar of Andrew Cole Bergan, Research Engineer at NASA Langley Research Center, entitle “Establishing Predictive Capability for Progressive Damage and Failure in Composite Structures: A Perspective on Virtual Testing”- 21st of May, at 12:00 am in the Seminar Room
Abstract: Virtual testing by means of progressive damage and failure analysis (PDFA) of composite structures holds the promise of reducing the timeline for certification of composite structures by complementing experimental testing. The focus of this talk is on recent investigations conducted at
I Annual Membership Event 2019 # Madrid Aerospace Cluster_2019
PhD Defense of Chuanyun Wang entitle “Fast Mapping of Microstructure and Mechanical Properties in Titanium Alloys by Kinetic Diffusion Multiple Approach”
The PhD Defense will take place, at 12:00, on next Thursday 28th of March, in the Seminar Room of the "Escuela de Caminos, Canales y Puertos" of the UPM. The dissertation is entitled "Fast Mapping of Microstructure and Mechanical Properties in Titanium Alloys by Kinetic Diffusion Multiple
IMDEA Materials in the Fair Madrid for Science and Innovation.
From the 28th to the 31st of March, the Fair Madrid for Science and Innovation will be held at the Trade Fair Institution of Madrid (IFEMA) within the framework of the education week. IMDEA Materials participates actively in this important dissemination event for Madrid´s region, showing and
PhD Defense of Deng Xiangxing entitle “Development of new Cr-based hardmetals by liquid phase sintering and spark plasma sintering”, under the supervision of Dr. Andrea García-Junceda.
The PhD Defense will take place, at 11:30, on next Monday 25th of March, in Carlos III University (Leganes) in the classroom 3.S1.08. The dissertation is entitled “Development of new Cr-based hardmetals by liquid phase sintering and spark plasma sintering". Here is the link of the
First Year Assessment of Nana Chen, entitle “Microstructure evolution and deformation mechanisms in metastable beta titanium alloy” – In the Seminar Room at 12:00 pm
Abstract: Metastable β titanium alloys constitute a promising family of alloys due to their high specific strength, high damage tolerance, workability, hardenability as well as corrosion resistance that has attracted great attention worldwide. However, their deformation mechanisms still remain
Seminar of Prof. Anna Serra from the Polytechnic University of Catalonia, entitle “Atomistic description of grain boundary dislocations and related processes” – At 12:30 pm, in the Seminar Room
Abstract: Grain boundaries (GB) are generally considered as static obstacles to dislocations and sinks for point defects and their clusters. But, in fact, the processes that take place at GBs is more complex and can reveal properties directly related to plasticity phenomena that go beyond the
Seminar of Prof. Eric Charkaluk (Directeur de Recherche CNRS – Laboratoire de Mécanique des Solides & Associate Professor at Ecole Polytechnique in France), entitle “Thermoplasticity through the scales” – At 12:00 pm, in the Seminar Room
ABSTRACT The Thermodynamics of Irreversible Processes (TPI) applied to the mechanics of materials boomed significantly in France in the 60s and 70s, under the impulse of Paul Germain. The formalization of the Generalized Standard Materials, proposed in 1975 by Bernard Halphen and Quoc-Son Nguyen,
Seminar of Amaia Cipitria from Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces in Potsdam (Germany), entitle “Biomaterial physical properties in tissue regeneration” – At 12:00 pm, in the Seminar Room
Abstract: Cells respond not only to biochemical but also to physical cues, such as stiffness, geometry and matrix degradability. In-vitro studies showed that hydrogel elasticity or degradation properties alone can direct cell differentiation, while scaffold geometry can control tissue growth rate.
Seminar of Juan Pablo Fuenzalida from the University of Münster (Germany), entitle “Protein-based acoustic and photon spectroscopy: Applications from biomaterials to protein design” – At 12:00 pm, in the Seminar Room
Abstract: Evolution has provided us with the most abundant and versatile source of materials. In my talk, I will show how proteins can be used as labels and as building blocks. We will explore how an enzyme can be mutated and genetically conjugated to provide a tool for nanoparticle tracking and
PhD Defense of Marta Cartón entitle “Development and optimization of the properties of gamma/gamma´ co-based superalloys for high temperature applications”, under the supervision of Prof. José Manuel Torralba Castello and Prof. Mónica Campos Gomez.
The PhD Defense will take place, at 11:30, on next Thursday 21st of February, in Carlos III University (Leganes) in the classroom 7.01.H01. The dissertation is entitled “Development and optimization of the properties of gamma/gamma´ co-based superalloys for high temperature applications". Here is
Andrea Fernández, winner of the award in environment of the “Young Talent Awards-Card Young”, given by Angel Garrido.
The president of the Community of Madrid, Angel Garrido, has participated in the ceremony of delivery of the "Talento Joven-Carné Joven", which recognized the trajectory of five young people between 14 and 30 years old who have highlighted in the last year in five categories: volunteering,
Seminar of Joshua Kiefer from Delft University of Technology, in Holand, entitle “An example case for Machine-Learning in Materials Science: A neural networks based framework for ‘smart’ computational micromechanics of composites” – At 2:30 pm, in the Seminar Room
Abstract: We shall present a ‘smart’ framework, developed to create surrogate models of complex phenomena in an automated way, based on a minimum amount of computer simulations. To do so, the framework combines Design of Experiments, Computational Modeling, and Neural Networks. While such a
Seminar of Dr. Christian Leinenbach from EMPA (Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science & Technology), in Zurich, entitle “Microstructure control during laser additive manufacturing – what possibilities do we have?” – At 15:30 pm, in the Seminar Room
Abstract: During the last couple years, laser-based additive manufacturing (AM) technologies such as laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) and directed energy deposition (DED) have evolved from a mere prototyping technology to a real production technology that allow building parts with intricate 3D
Seminar of Dr. Lorenzo Malerba, from CIEMAT, entitle “On the radiation-induced origin of hardening and embrittlement in nuclear steels” – At 12:30 pm, in the Seminar Room
Abstract: Predicting the changes in macroscopic properties of steels subjected to irradiation is key for the improved and long term safety of nuclear power plants. Because of the inherent complexity of the processes involved, this is a long-lasting challenge for nuclear materials science.
Seminar of Prof. Kostas Danas, from The Ecole Polytechnique (Paris), entitle “Microstructured Magnetorheological Elastomers and Instabilities” -At 12:00 pm in the Seminar Room
Absract: Magnetorheological elastomers (MREs) are ferromagnetic particle impregnated rubbers whose mechanical properties are altered by the application of external magnetic fields. In addition, these composite materials can deform at very large strains due to the presence of the soft polymeric
First Year Assessment of Richard Schaeufele, entitle “Synthesis and Characterisation of Inorganic Nanowires and their Assembly into Macroscopic Structures” – In the Seminar Room at 12:00 pm
Abstract: SiNWs, which are rod-like structures with diameters between 1-100nm and lengths of up to several tenths of micrometers, are an auspicious approach to enhance solar cells, thermoelectric devices and energy storage devices. Their extremely high aspect ratio (classifi ed as 1D material)
The work “Deformation Mechanism Map of Cu/Nb Nanoscale Metallic Multilayers as a Function of Temperature and Layer Thickness”, done by some of our researchers, has been elected as best paper in structural materials for year 2018 by JOM journal.
IMDEA Materials Institute has received a new award. This time, an article signed by some of its scientists has been chosen as the best published in the international JOM magazine. JOM magazine is the communication organ of the TMS, The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society, professional and
First Year Assessment of Qi Wang, entitle “Design and preparation of nanocarbon/epoxy nanocomposites with advanced flame retardancy and mechanical performance” – In the Seminar Room at 12:00 pm
Abstract: Efforts were paid to obtain nanocarbon/epoxy composites with advanced flame retardancy and mechanical performance, and try to understand the mechanisms. In the first part of the work, when 20 wt% ammonium polyphosphate (APP) in the chosen flame-retardant APP/epoxy composite was replaced
First Year Assessment of Abdumalik Yusuf, entitle “Study of the influence of phosphorus based flame retardants on the flammability, thermal and electrochemical properties of gel polymer electrolytes” – In the Seminar Room at 12:00 pm
Abstract Today, almost every portable device is powered by a lithium ion battery. Despite the wide use of lithium ion batteries, they suffer from serious safety issues. Gel polymer electrolytes (GPEs) are one of the most promising candidates to solve safety issues such as fire and liquid
PhD Defense of Juan Carlos Fernández, entitle “Microstructure-properties relations for hierarchically structured CNT fibres”, under the supervision of Prof. Juan José Vilatela
The PhD Defense will take place at 12 noon, on next Thursday (10th of January), in the Green Room of the Escuela de Caminos of the UPM. Here is the link of the school address in google
First Year Assessment of Donfeng Shi , entitle “Influence of alloying additions on the deformation mechanisms of Mg-X binary alloys” – In the Seminar Room at 12:00 pm
Abstract Magnesium is an attractive metal for various technological applications due to its low density (23% of steel and 66% of aluminum) and availability. Applications of magnesium in the automotive and aerospace industries aim for weight reduction and enhanced fuel efficiency. However,
3rd edition of the IMDEA Materials´ Innovation Award
The 3rd edition of the IMDEA Materials´ Innovation Awards was held the 28th of November in the Auditorium of its facilities. Each of the 5 candidatures had the chance to give a 10 minutes presentation to explain/defend, in front of the evaluation panel and rest of IMDEA´s employees, why their
New bioresorbable materials for implant applications
Our Institute has started a new research line on novel bioresorbable materials for implant applications (see related news in Spanish). This work will be initially supported by the BIOIMPLANT project (funded by the European Union under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Innovative Training Networks).
First Year Assessment of Mostafa Barzegar, entitle “Multiscale Computational Mechanics of Hybrid & Non-hybrid Composites” – In the Seminar Room at 11:00 pm
Abstract: This study aims to increase the understanding of the tensile failure of unidirectional hybrid and non-hybrid composite when subjected to tensile loadings. To achieve this goal several models with increasing complexity have been developed and implemented and the effects of tensile loading
PhD Defense of Daniel del Pozo entitle “Numerical Methods for the simulation of high velocity impact”, under the supervision of Prof. Ignacio Romero
The PhD Defense will take place, at 11:30 am, on next Thursday (22nd of November) in ETSI Industriales in aula D. The dissertation is entitled “Numerical Methods for the simulation of high velocity impact" Here is the link of the school address in google
First Year Assessment de Xaquín Rodiles titulado “Molecular and chirality control of CNTs synthesized via FCCVD process”– En la Sala de Seminarios a las 12:00 hr
ABSTRACT Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) have been a focus of nanomaterial research over the past two decades, due to their wide range of potential applications. In recent years, studies have shown a high degree of molecular control of CNTs in terms of number of layer, morphology and alignment, as well
First Year Assessment of Clara Galera, entitle “Additive manufacturing of high strength aluminum alloys with ZrH2 addition” – In the Seminar Room at 12:00 pm
Abstract Additive manufacturing (AM) is a layer by layer process that has the potential to disrupt traditional fabrication methods. It allows fast manufacturing of three dimensional pieces from metallic powders, with great exibility of design, potential for weight reduction, fast production speed
IMDEA Materials on tv: Bioculture applied to lightning technologies
Rubén Costa explains his research line related to biological lightning in the national tv news (in Spanish only)
First Year Assessment of Alejandro Rodríguez, entitle “Analysis of the nucleation and growth mechanisms of fatigue cracks in Ni-based superalloys” – In the Seminar Room at 4:30 pm
Abstract: Ni-based superalloys play an extremely important role in the aerospace industry due to their outstanding strength and chemical stability at high temperature. Most demanded components employed in jet engines are manufactured with these novel materials. Several statistical studies confirm
First Year Assessment of Cristina Gutierrez, entitle “Third generation γ-TiAl alloys for greener turbines: heat treatment and microstructure characterization” – In the Seminar Room at 12:00 pm
ABSTRACT The previous design of engines used for commercial aircrafts fan and turbine were driven with same shaft; new geared engines decouple fan and the low pressure turbine increasing angular velocity, and also centrifugal forces, so a change from conventional superalloy blades to lighter ones
First Year Assessment of Carmen Fernández, entitle “Rigid fluorescent protein coatings for highly efficient and stable bio-hybrid LEDs” – In the Seminar Room at 12:00 pm
Abstract Additive manufacturing (AM) is a layer by layer process that has the potential to disrupt traditional fabrication methods. It allows fast manufacturing of three dimensional pieces from metallic powders, with great exibility of design, potential for weight reduction, fast production speed
PhD Defense of Alfonso Monreal entitle ”Energy Harvesting Materials Based on Carbon Nanotube Fibre for Tough Electronics”, under the supervision of Dr. Juan José Vilatela
The PhD Defense will take place, at 12 noon, on next Friday (26th of October) in the “sala verde”, on the first floor, in the Escuela de Ingenieros de Caminos, UPM (ETSI Caminos, Ciudad Universitaria) The dissertation is entitled “Energy Harvesting Materials Based on Carbon Nanotube Fibre for
Seminar of Prof. Oana Cazacu, from the University of Florida, entitle “New models for description of plastic anisotropy of single crystals and polycrystals” – At 12:00 pm in the Seminar Room
Abstract: It is presented a rigorous framework developed for formulation of constitutive models. Based on representation theory for tensor functions and scale-bridging theorems, this framework enables the development of constitutive models that account for the influence of crystallographic
Madrid hosts the 55th annual technical meeting of the Society of Engineering Science (SES), the first time outside the US
We are hosting the 55th edition of the Annual Technical Meeting of the Society of Engineering Science (SES). The SES Technical Meeting is held annually to provide an interdisciplinary forum for the exchange of ideas and information among the various disciplines of engineering and the physical and
Seminar of Prof. Jesus Barrio, from the Ben-Gurion University (Israel), entitle “Rational Design of Carbon Nitride Materials by Supramolecular Preorganization of Monomers” – At 11:00 am in the Seminar Room
Abstract Over the past few years, graphitic carbon nitride (g-CN) has attracted widespread attention due to its outstanding electronic properties, which have been exploited in various applications, including in photo- and electro-catalysis, heterogeneous catalysis, CO2 reduction, water splitting,
Seminar of Prof. Irene J. Beyerlein, from the University of California at Santa Barbara, entitle “Discrete slip crystal plasticity modeling of deformation in nanolayered materials” – At 12:30 pm in the Seminar Room
Discrete slip crystal plasticity modeling of deformation in nanolayered materials Irene J. Beyerlein1, Tianju Chen2, Rui Yuan2, Caizhi Zhou2,3 1 Mechanical Engineering Department, Materials Department, University of California at Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara 93106, USA 2 Department of Materials
First Year Assessment of Venkata Sai, entitle “Nanoscale engineered electrode materials for high performance Lithium-ion batteries” – In the Seminar Room at 12:00 pm
Abstract Herein, highly ordered mesoporous pseudocapacitive electrodes for superior Li-ion storage are discussed. Hierarchical 1-D Co3O4nanorods of size ~20 nm with interfaces between the crystallites were synthesized using hydrothermal method followed by calcination. This 1D nanorods exhibited
First Year Assessment of Clara Galera, entitle “AAdditive manufacturing of high strength aluminum alloys with ZrH2 addition” – In the Seminar Room at 12:00 pm
Abstract Additive manufacturing (AM) is a layer by layer process that has the potential to disrupt traditional fabrication methods. It allows fast manufacturing of three dimensional pieces from metallic powders, with great exibility of design, potential for weight reduction, fast production speed
IMDEA Crime Scene Investigation
Researchers belonging to all IMDEA institutes solved a new crime in the activity "IMDEA-CSI" as part of the European Researchers' Night Madrid 2018. More information about the event in this podcast (radio show "Por tres razones", RTVE)
Seminar of Dr. Laszlo Sturz from the Access e.V. Intzestr. (Germany), entitle “Microgravity experiments on solidification” – At 3:00 pm in the Seminar Room
Abstract: Solidification is one of the major steps in producing parts from the molten material in casting, welding or additive manufacturing. On top of process optimization and simulation to obtain good mould filling and minimized defects, the quality of the cast parts depends strongly on the
First Year Assessment de Wenliang Feng, titulado “Na-ion Hybrid Energy Storage Devices Based on Nanoengineered Electrodes” – En la Sala de Seminarios a las 12:00 am
Abstract In this study, dimension control and nanostructure design were applied in developing electrode materials for superior Na-ion storage. Firstly, hierarchical Co3O4nanorods with increased number of interfaces between individual nanocrystallites were prepared for enhancing pseudocapacitance
First Year Assessment of Maria Azzurra, entitle “Intermediate strain rate testing methodologies for composite materials characterisation” – In the Seminar Room at 12:00 am
ABSTRACT: The main objective of this work is to create a physical platform for material characterization and parameter identification at macroscale as a function of applied strain rate, understanding how the strain rate affects the damage and mechanical response of three different composite material
PhD Defense of Evgeny Senokos entitle ”Development of Multifunctional Flexible and Structural Supercapacitors Based on CNT Fibers”
The PhD Defense will take place, at 12 noon, on next Friday (7th of September) in the “sala verde”, on the first floor, in the Escuela de Ingenieros de Caminos, UPM (ETSI Caminos, Ciudad Universitaria) The dissertation is entitled “Development of Multifunctional Flexible and Structural
Seminar of Prof. Piaras Kelly, from the University of Auckland (NZ), entitle “Advanced Composite Materials: manufacturing quality products efficiently” – At 12:00 pm in the Seminar Room
Abstract: Advanced composite materials are now used in a wide range of industries, including aerospace, marine, construction, transport and recreational sport. The ever-increasing pressure on producing quality parts effectively and efficiently has led to many innovations over the years in
Research Assistant Elisa Fresta awarded with best Master Thesis Prize
Research Assistant Elisa Fresta has been awarded a Prize for one of the best Master Thesis (year 2015/2016) from the University of Turin. The thesis was developed at both the University of Turin and the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg under the supervision of Prof. Claudia Barolo and Dr. Rubén
New nanostructured material for capacitive deionization
Researchers from our institute have developed in collaboration with IMDEA Energy a new current collector-free capacitive deionization architecture based on electrodes consisting of a porous metal oxide network interpenetrated into porous fibres of carbon nanotube. The full device has a large salt
First Year Assessment of Mario Rueda entitle “Nanoindentation impact testing methodologies for the high strain rate characterization of materials at the microscale” – In the Seminar Room at 09:30 am
Abstract: In view of the future application of polymer matrix composites for structural components subjected to impact loads, there is a need for development of experimentally calibrated constitutive models for polymers that include their inherent viscoelastic and viscoplastic behavior. These
PhD Defense – Zhi Li ”Ignition Delaying and Smoke Suppression Study of Fire-Retardant Polymer Composites”, under the supervision of Dr. De-Yi Wang
Time, Place, PhD thesis Title The Ph.D work is entitled as “Ignition Delaying and Smoke Suppression Study of Fire-Retardant Polymer Composites” under the supervision of Dr. De-Yi Wang. This event will be taking place at 12:00am (16th, July) in “Seminar Room” of ETS de Ingenieros de Caminos, Canales
PhD Defense – Miguel Herraez “Computational Micromechanics Models for Damage and Fracture of Fiber-Reinforced Polymers”, under the supervision of Prof. Carlos González and Dr. Cláudio Lopes.
The PhD Defense will take place, at 12 noon, on next Friday (13th, July) in the seminar room of the Department of Materials Science at the School of Civil Engineering of UPM (ETSI Caminos, Ciudad Universitaria). The dissertation is entitled "Computational Micromechanics Models for Damage and
First Year Assessment of Verónica Fernández – Luna, entitle “Towards the understanding of FP-coating stability in Bio-LEDs” – In the Seminar Room at 12:00 pm
ABSTRACT Solid-state lighting (SSL) is one of the biggest achievements of the 20th century. It has completely changed our modern life with respect to general illumination (light-emitting diodes), flat devices and displays (organic light-emitting diodes), and small labelling systems (light-emitting
Seminar of Dr. Lukas Helfen, from Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, entitle “Synchrotron Laminography: A Technique for In situ Observation of Damage and its Evolution Inside Engineering Materials ” – At 1:00 pm in the Seminar Room
Synchrotron Laminography: A Technique for In situObservation of Damage and its Evolution Inside Engineering Materials Lukas Helfen,1,2Mark N. Mavrogordato,3Thilo F. Morgeneyer,4T. Baumbach1 1 Institute for Photon Science and Synchrotron Radiation, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, PO Box 3640,
Seminar of Dr. Mariana Hamer, from the University of Buenos Aires (UBA), entitle “Porphyrin-based nanomaterials: design, synthesis and applications” – At 11:30 am in the Seminar Room
Porphyrin-based nanomaterials: design, synthesis and applications Abstract The development of new nanomaterials and nanotechnology currently have a huge impact on modern science. Within this trend, a field that has taken relevance is the construction of nanometric supramolecular systems through
PhD Defense – Mohammad Marvi-Mashhadi “Multiscale Characterization and Modelling of Polyurethane Foams”, supervised by Dr. Claudio Lopes and Prof. Dr. Javier LLorca.
The PhD Defense will take place on next Wednesday (11th, July), at 12 noon, at the "Seminar room" in the ‘’ Departamento de ciencia de Materiales, E.T.S.I. Caminos(Campus de Ciudad Universitaria,
Seminar of Dr. Vilas G. Pol, from Purdue University, entitle “Engineered Electrodes for Efficient Energy Storage and Battery Safety” – At 12:00 pm in the Seminar Room
Abstract ViPER (Vilas Pol’s Energy Research) laboratory at Purdue University focuses their research activities on the development of high capacity electrode materials, their engineering for longer cycle life and improved safety. Considering the advantages and limitations of known synthesis
First Year Assessment of Ismael Gómez entitle “”Algorithms and tools for detection and characterization of molecular porosity and applications thereof”” – In the Seminar Room at 12:00 pm
Seminar of Carlos M. Atienza, from the Biomechanics Institute of Valencia, entitle “3D printing technologies, new possibilities for customized products and services for TOC” – At 12:00 pm in the Seminar Room
3D printing technologies, new possibilities for customized products and services for TOC There will be first an introduction to the activities of the IBV (Valencia Biomechanics Institute), to then explain the biomechanical bases of additive manufacturing through EBV that led the IBV to work on this
First Year Assessment of André Rittner Pires Correa entitle “A numerical approach on thermoforming simulation of UD prepregs” – In the Seminar Room at 12:00 pm
Abstract Composite materials are a serious competitor for lightweight metals used in the aerospace and automotive industry. Fast production methods like thermo-folding, diaphragm forming or stamping can produce large numbers of CFRP components in a cost efficient way. The weight saving benefits of
Seminar of Dr. Indrat Aria, from Cranfield University, entitle “Synergistic CVD graphene and ALD alumina for permeation barrier applications” – At 1:00 pm in the Seminar Room
Abstract Permeation barrier films are critical to a wide range of applications ranging from food and medical packaging to organic electronics and photovoltaics. For some of these applications, not only low permeation values are required but also flexible and transparent. Here, I will present
Seminar of Dr. Eric Jägle, from the Max Planck Institute of Metals Research in Düsseldorf (Germany), entitle “Alloys for Additive Manufacturing, Alloys by Additive Manufacturing” – At 11:00 am in the Seminar Room
Abstract As Additive Manufacturing technologies are being adopted in more and more industries, the focus of research and development is shifting to the materials in use. On the one hand, limited processability of high-performance materials restrict the robustness of the process in some cases, while
Annual report 2017 is out
The outcome of the research activities performed during year 2017 is summarized in this document. Information about the centre Principal Investigators, current research projects, research infrastructures as well as dissemination activities can be found in this annual report, together with scientific
Seminar of Prof. Marisol – Martín González, from the Instituto de Micro y Nanotecnología, entitle “Nanoengineering thermoelectrics to improve their efficiency: some examples” – At 12:00 am in the Seminar Room
Short summary of her group Functional Nanoscale Devices for Energy Recovery Group (FINDER) (Instituto de Micro y Nanotecnología) Their research is focused on the optimization of thermoelectric devices via nanostructuration. A thermoelectric device is able to transform temperature differences into
Seminar of Dr. Thomas Bieler, from the department of Physical Metallurgy, Grain Boundaries, Crystal Plasticity from IMDEA Materials, entitle “The challenge of finding critical resolved shear stress values for meso-scale modeling of titanium alloys” – At 12:00 am in the Seminar Room
Short bio: Professor Thomas R. Bieler earned a B.A. in Applied Mechanics at University of California at San Diego in 1978 followed by a M.S. In Ceramic Engineering at University of Washington (Seattle) in 1980. He worked for five years at Sandia National Laboratory in Livermore on high rate
7th Edition of the IMDEA Materials Imaging Contest
On March1 16th, the Director and Deputy Director of the Institute gave the awards to the winners of the 2017 edition of the IMDEA Materials Imaging Contest.
VIII Conference with Science in the School – Circulo de Bellas Artes
On March 6 and 7 we will participate in the VIII Conference with Science in the School, organized by Circulo de Bellas Artes and FUHUMER. Our colleagues Juan Pedro Fernandez, Maria Azurra, Jose Sanchez and Jaime Castro will do their best to bring science closer to citizens!
Seminar of Prof. Efstathios I. Melts, from the Department of Materials Science and Engineering of the University of Texas at Arlington, entitle “The Quest for New Materials: Interface-engineered Materials” – At 12:00 am in the Seminar Room
ABSTRACT Atomic interface structures provide a unique opportunity to design new materials that can provide promising solutions to future technological demands. This talk presents an overview of two diverse areas of activity at the Surface and Nano Engineering Laboratory at the University of Texas,
Seminar of Prof. Jiacheng Wang, from the Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), entitle “Emerging Materials for Electrocatalysis” – At 11:30 am in the Seminar Room
Abstract Platinum-based materials are highly active as the electrocatalysts both in hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) and oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) in fuel cells, but high cost limits its wide applications. In this talk, the reporter summarized the recent research progress of designing and
PhD Defense – Yetan Pan “Synthesis of nano-flame retardant and its use as a promising substitute of antimony trioxide in flame retardant flexible poly(vinyl chloride)”, supervised by Dr. De-Yi Wang.
The PhD Defense will take place on next Tuesday (23rd, January), at 12 noon, in the Sala Verde (first floor) in the Escuela de Ingenieros de Caminos, UPM The link below shows the address of the
First Year Assessment of Can Fu entitle “Design and study of multifunctional flame retardant polyester fabric” – In the Seminar Room at 12:00 pm
ABSTRACT Poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) is extensively used in the production of fibers and films and now increasingly used as container material for soft drink due to its outstanding characteristics of high strength, good flexibility, and thermal stability, but their uses are limited by their
First Year Assessment of Jing Zhang entitle “Metal organic frameworks (MOFs) derived hierarchically nanomaterials as multifunctional fire retardant for polymer nanocomposites” – In the Seminar Room at 12:00 pm
Abstract Fire hazards including the generation of heat, smoke and toxic vapor, cost a great number of lives and damage properties. Compared with natural polymers, the high flammability and the widespread use of synthetic polymers lead to serious safety and environmental problems. Therefore, methods
PhD – Alberto Palomares: “Micromechanics of fully lamellar TiAl alloys: effect of lamellar orientation and width”
The defense of the PhD thesis of Mr. Alberto Palomares, entitled "Micromechanics of fully lamellar TiAl alloys: effect of lamellar orientation and width", supervised by Dr. Jon Molina Aldareguia and Dr. Teresa Pérez Prado, will take place tomorrow Thursday, December 21st at 11am in the "Sala 3" of
Seminar of Prof. Gastón A. Crespo entitle “Decentralized Chemical Sensing: From materials to real world applications” – At 12:00 pm in the Seminar Room
Decentralized Chemical Sensing: From materials to real world applications My group works at the interface of fundamental and applied chemical science and our aim is to solve real problems that human society is facing or will be facing soon. There is an urgent need of decentralized chemical
First Year Assessment of Andrea Fernández entitle “Recycling of composites by recovering carbon fibres of cured prepregs, and their re-use in hybrid laminates” – In the Seminar Room at 12:00 pm
Abstract: Recycling of composites by recovering carbon fibres of cured prepregs, and their re-use in hybrid laminates by Andrea Fernández Gorgojo The applications of composite materials are rapidly growing in several sectors. For example, in the aeronautical sector, composites can account for up
Seminar of Prof. John Allison entitle “The PRISMS Framework: An Integrated Predictive Multi-Scale ICME Capability for the Global Materials Community” – At 1:00 pm in the Seminar Room
The PRISMS Framework: An Integrated Predictive Multi-Scale ICME Capability for the Global Materials Community John Allison University of Michigan, Ann Arbor MI The Center for PRedictive Integrated Structural Materials Science (PRISMS) is a major Materials Genome Initiative effort creating a unique
Research Initiation Fellowships of Juan Manuel Moreno entitle “Optimization of electrolyte conductivities containing flame retardant. A computational experimentally-guided approach based on Genetic Algorithms combined with Machine Learning techniques (GAML)” – At 4:00 pm in the Seminar Room
Abstract Flame retardants are going to be such an important component in future Lithium-based batteries. However, these flame retardants have a major problem: they decrease the conductivity values of electrolytes. During this project we have been trying to use some new optimization techniques
First Year Assessment of Pablo García entitle “The fatigue behavior of advanced high-strength steels processed via quenching and partitioning” – In the Seminar Room at 12:00 pm
ABSTRACT The increasingly demanding environmental and safety goals imposed to the automotive industry have fostered fierce competition to develop new multi-phase steel types that are stronger, tougher, more formable, and fatigue-resistant. Among the various approaches in study, steels processed via
2nd edition of the IMDEA Materials´ Innovation Award – In the Seminar Room at 1:00 pm
The winner is Miguel Ángel Valdés on his winner project entitled “Ultra-rapid processing of advanced high strength steels”.
Presentación de la revolución tecnológica: BioLED
En esta ocasión, smartLIGHITNG y el Instituto IMDEA Materiales, tiene el placer de invitarle a la presentación en absoluta primicia del BioLED, una tecnología que va acaparando premios y reconocimientos por todo el mundo de distintas organizaciones, como la del prestigioso y solvente,
Seminar of Prof. Javier García Martínez entitle “Design, Fabrication and Commercialization of new catalysts engineered at the nanoscale” – At 10:00 am in the Seminar Room
DESIGN, FABRICATION AND COMMERCIALISATION OF NEW CATALYSTS ENGINEERED AT THE NANOSCALE J. García-Martínez Laboratorio de Nanotecnología Molecular, Dpto. Química Inorgánica, Universidad de Alicante, Ap. 99, E-03690 Alicante, Spain. www.nanomol.es; Rive Technology, Inc., 1 Deer Park Drive, Monmouth
First Year Assessment of Rudi Maça entitle “Nanoengineered Pseudocapacitive Anodes for Rechargeable Sodium-Ion Batteries” – In the Seminar Room at 12:00 pm
Abstract: In this study, nanoengineered pseudocapacitive electrodes are developed for superior Na-ion storage. Main aim is to induce defect-driven pseudocapacitive Na-ion storage in insertion and conversion type anodes. Hybrid anatase-bronze TiO2 nanosheets composed of Nanocrystallites of
First Year Assessment of Yunfu Ou entitle “Understanding interlaminar toughening mechamisms in structural carbon fiber/epoxy composites interleaved with CNT veils” – In the Seminar Room at 12:00 pm
ABSTRACT: The susceptibility to delamination is one of the main concerns in fiber reinforced polymer composites (FRPs), while carbon nanotubes (CNT) carry the promise of enhancing this poor out-of-plane mechanical performance. This work reviews the progress to date towards methods of
Seminar of Dr. Martin Sjödin entitle “Rational Design of Conducting Redox Polymers for Electrical Energy Storage” – At 12:30 pm in the Seminar Room
Abstract Conducting redox polymers (CRPs) are composed of a conducting polymer (CP) backbone and redox active functional groups (RGs) and they provide an attractive option as organic matter based electrical energy storage materials. The CP backbone renders the material conductive and, due to the
Seminar of Dr. Juan Manuel Ortiz entitle “Microbial Electrochemical Technologies and waste water treatment: concepts and main applications” – At 11:00 am in the Seminar Room
ABSTRACT Microbial Electrochemical Tehnologies (MET) are a recent research field related to environmental biotechnology. The main concept for its development is related to the ability of the microorganisms of producing electricity from organic matter degradation, using an insoluble electron
Seminar of Mauricio Terrones entitle “Low-Dimensional Nano-Carbons: Form Doped Carbon Nanotubes and Doped Graphene to 3-D Hybrids and Biological Applications” – Seminar Room, 1:00 pm
Low-Dimensional Nano-Carbons: Form Doped Carbon Nanotubes and Doped Graphene to 3-D Hybrids and Biological Applications Mauricio Terrones1 E-mail: mut11@psu.edu 1Department of Physics, Department of Chemistry, Department of Materials Science and Engineering and Center for 2-Dimensional & Layered
First Year Assessment of Miguel Angel Valdés entitle “Study of Mechanical Properties on Macro- and Microscopes in AHSS by Ultra-Fast Heating” – In the Seminar Room at 11:00 am
Abstract Ultrafast heating (UFH) has recently attracted significant attention of steel research community due to its advantages over conventional heat treatment of advanced high-strength steel (AHSS) including very short processing time, reduced energy consumption and low carbon footprint. The UFH
Research Initiation Fellowships of Dieter Plessers entitle “Towards High Efficiency Devices: Avoiding Electron Recombination in Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells” – In the Seminar Room at 3:00 pm
ABSTRACT: Towards High Efficiency Devices- Avoiding Electron Recombination in Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells
First Year Assessment of Xia Peikang entitle “High strain rate mechanical behavior of advanced high strength steels” – In the Seminar Room at 4:00 pm
Abstract The main objective of this work is to gain a fundamental understanding of the behavior characteristics of a quenched and partitioned (Q&P) steel at high strain rates by employing Split Hopkinson bar testing, drop weight impact testing, electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD),
Seminar of Anxin Ma entitle “Microstructure informed constitutive models and SPH crystal plasticity modelling approaches” – Seminar Room, 12:00 pm
Microstructure informed constitutive models and SPH crystal plasticity modelling approaches Anxin Ma Group of mechanics of materials of IMDEA materials anxin.ma@imdea.org During the deformation of polycrystals, pronounced strain gradients may occur due to mis-orientations and eigen strains of phase
First Year Assessment of Eva M. Andrés López entitle “Coupled thermomechanical damage model in small strain elastoplasticity: A thermodynamic approach”- Seminar Room at 1:00 pm
Abstract The objective of the present project is the development and numerical implemen- tation of constitutive equations for the coupled thermomechanical damage problem in the speci c context of the in nitesimal strain approximation, within the framework of the thermodynamics of irreversible
PhD Defense – Yang Lingwei “Deformation, strengthening and fracture mechanisms of nanoscale Al/SiC multilayers”
The PhD Defense will take place next Monday, 4th of September, at 12:00 pm, in the Seminar Room (next to the Green room) in the Escuela de Ingenieros de Caminos, UPM The link below shows the address of the
Seminar of Prof. Maurice Collins – “An Overview of Naturally derived polymers for Medical and Fibre applications” – Seminar Room at 1:00 pm
Maurice N Collins Stokes Laboratories, Bernal Institute, University of Limerick Abstract The first part of the talk deals with the hyaluronic acid biopolymer. Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a glycosaminoglycan that is found in extracellular tissue in many parts of the body. It is a material of increasing
Seminar of Prof. Luis Cueto-Felgueroso – “Stick–slip dynamics of flow-induced seismicity on rate and state faults”, 12:00 pm at the Seminar Room.
Stick–slip dynamics of flow-induced seismicity on rate and state faults Luis Cueto-Felgueroso Departamento de Ingeniería Civil: Hidráulica, Energía y Medio Ambiente Universidad Politécnica de Madrid luis.cueto@upm.es ABSTRACT Changes in pore pressure due to the injection or extraction of fluids from
Seminar of Dr. Michael Titus – “Accelerated discovery and development of high temperature structural alloys” – Seminar Room, 12:00 pm
Accelerated discovery and development of high temperature structural alloys Michael S. Titus Assistant Professor of Materials Engineering Purdue University Researchers and engineers constantly seek out new materials systems that increase the operating temperatures of critical components in
Seminar of Prof. R. C. Reed – “Alloys-by-Design: Optimisation of Compositions of Nickel-Based Superalloys” – Seminar Room, 12:30 pm
Alloys-by-Design: Optimisation of Compositions of Nickel-Based Superalloys Roger C. Reed, Daniel Barba and Enrique Alabort University of Oxford, Departments of Materials and Engineering Science, UK Ni-based superalloys are a class of materials widely used in the aerospace sector due to their
First Year Assessment of Rodrigo Santos entitle “Study of dislocation-precipitate interaction using discrete dislocation dynamics” – 12:00 am at the Seminar Room
Abstract Metallic alloys are widely used in engineering and are in constant development to optimize their properties. Computational strategies to perform virtual design and testing of these materials would reduce the high time and costs associated nowadays to the development of new alloys with
Seminar of Dr. Markus Stricker – “Glissile junctions: Insights from discrete dislocation dynamics and development of a continuum model” -Seminar Room, 12:00 am
Glissile junctions: Insights from discrete dislocation dynamics and development of a continuum model Markus Stricker Karlsruhe Institute of Technology The understanding of the mechanisms governing plastic deformation of metals is the understanding of dislocation motion from single dislocations to
Seminar of Dr. Pedro B. Coto – “Intramolecular Singlet Fission: Insights from Quantum Dynamical Simulations” – Seminar Room, 10:30 am
Intramolecular Singlet Fission: Insights from Quantum Dynamical Simulations Pedro B. Coto Friedrich-Alexander Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Institut für Theoretische Physik und Interdisziplinäres Zentrum für Molekulare Materialien (ICMM), Staudtstraße 7/B2, Erlangen, 91058, Germany Email:
Seminar of Dominik Eder – “Hybridization and mesotructuring as tools towards functional photocatalysis”
Institut für Materialchemie, Technische Universität Wien, Vienna, Austria dominik.eder@tuwien.ac.at In this lecture I will discuss the main challenges in heterogeneous photocatalysis and present two materials design strategies. What are nanocarbon-inorganic hybrids? Hybridising nanocarbon
PhD – Alicia Moya “Hybrid systems based on metal oxides and nanocarbons: electronic properties and applications for photocatalysis”
The PhD Defense will take place next Monday, 22nd of May, at 12:00 pm, in the “Sala Verde" in the E.T.S.I. Caminos (Campus de Ciudad Universitaria, UPM). The link below shows the address of the
PhD – Fernando Naya “Prediction of mechanical properties of unidirectional FRP plies at different environmental conditions by means of computational micromechanics”
The PhD Defense will take place next Thursday, May 18th, at 12:00 pm, in the “Sala Verde" in the E.T.S.I. Caminos (Campus de Ciudad Universitaria,
PhD Defense – Victor Reguero “Synthesis, structure and scalability of macroscopic carbon nanotube fibre”
The PhD Defense will take place next Friday, April 21st, at 11:30 am, in the "Aula de Grados" of the "Padre Soler" building, at the Carlos III University (Leganés Campus). Abstract Carbon nanotube fibre is an interesting new material due to its unusual combination of bulk
Seminar of Prof. José A. Rodríguez-Martínez – “A general overview on multiple necking and fragmentation problems in ductile solids subjected to high strain rates” – April 19th 2017, Seminar Room at 12:30 pm
Seminar: "A general overview on multiple necking and fragmentation problems in ductile solids subjected to high strain rates" Understanding the fragmentation of ductile solids and structures subjected to high velocity impacts or blast loadings has importance in aerospace industry, military
Fire protection of films, fabrics and foams achieved through surface nano-structuring
Schedule of Presentation: 11:30-12:30 on 4th April 2017 Jenny Alongi University of Milan, Department of Chemistry jenny.alongi@unimi.it Polymer flammability represents a major limitation to their employment and thus to the development of most polymer-based advanced materials. Environmental and
Seminar of Prof. Raúl Sánchez-Martín – “Introduction to Machine Learning with Python: Image Processing and Recognition” – April 4th 2017, Seminar Room at 5:00 pm
ABSTRACT: Machine learning, an important part of artificial intelligence, has made a huge impact on many different areas (baking, logistic, telecommunications, etc.) during the last years. Following this trend, there are clear indications that this data-driven technique will play a fundamental role
PhD Defense – Xiaomin Zhao “Halogen-Free Phosphorus-Containing Flame Retardant Epoxy Composites”
The PhD Defense will take place next Monday, April 3rd, at 11:00 am, in the room “Puig Adam” of the Industrial Engineering, School of UPM (c/José Gutiérrez Abascal, 2) ABSTRACT Epoxy resins are widely applied in transportation, aerospace, electrical and electronic (EE) industrial sectors
Seminar Prof. Jorge Alcalá – “Multi-scale mechanistic interpretations to indentation experiments across the material length scales: from continuum to atomistic” – Seminar Room (12:00)
Abstract We provide a fundamental contact mechanics background to the interpretation of spherical indentation experiments performed in polycrystalline aggregates, single crystalline units, thin films, and minute material scales comprising an atomistic ensemble. A central issue under examination is
Metals Winter Meeting 2017 (Seminar Room – 9:45 am)
METALS WINTER MEETING 2017 PROGRAM 9:45 Arrival and welcome Session I Chairman: Carmen Cepeda 10:00 Marcos Jiménez “Fatigue behaviour of INCONEL 718 under cyclic conditions” 10:15 Deng Xiangxing “Development of innovative materials for the cutting sector" 10:30 Marta
First Year Assessment of Jaime Castro entitle “Dual Scale Flow during Vacuum Infusion of Composites Experiments” – 11:00 am at the Seminar Room
Abstract LCM techniques such as RTM and VARI still require to be enhanced in order to disseminate their use in the industry. In situ VARI experiments were carried out using synchrotron X-ray computed tomography (SXCT) to study the mechanisms of microfluid within a fibre tow. A bundle of two tows of
Training course DIMMAT: “Economic-business basic concepts”
The next training course “Economic bussines basic concepts” will be held at the Seminar Room, on March 2nd, 2017. The programme offered is suitable for pre-doctoral and post-doctoral researchers. · Place: IMDEA Materials Institute (Seminar room) Date: March 2nd, 2017 Time: 10:00 – 12:00 Attached
PhD Defense – Raul Sanchez “Micromechanics of Magnesium and Its Alloys Studied by Nanoindentation”
The PhD Defense will take place next Monday, February 20, at 12:00 in the "Aula de Grados" building "Padre Soler", in Carlos III University (Campus Leganes).
Seminar of Dr. Elías Cueto – “A Manifold Learning Approach to Data-Driven Computational Elasticity and Inelasticity”
University of Zaragoza Abstract Standard simulation in classical mechanics is based on the use of two very different types of equations. The first one, of axiomatic character, is related to balance laws (momentum, mass, energy, ...), whereas the second one consists of models that scientists have
Seminar of Dr. Efim Borukhovich – “Incorporating elastoplastic models in phase field”
Royal Institute of Technology (KTH), Stockholm, Sweden Abstract: In material science modeling, phase field is the method of choice when morphology of the observed system is to be modeled. This full field approach is able to capture the microstructure of interest regardless of its complexity. The
First Year Assessment of José Antonio Santiago entittle “Enhanced Diamond-Like Carbon coatings and tribomechanical properties via innovative sputtering processes”
Abstract: Diamond-like Carbon (DLC) coatings have been recognized as one of the most valuable engineering materials for various industrial applications including manufacturing, transportation, biomedical and microelectronics. Among its many properties, DLC stands out for good frictional behaviour
Dr. Aude Simar – Friday, January 27th 2017 – Seminar: Improving the damage resistance of 6xxx series aluminum alloys by friction stir processing – towards an ERC project
Université Catholique de Louvain. UCL - iMMC - IMAP
Seminar of Dr. Marta Serrano (CIEMAT, Head of the Division of Materials of Energy Interest), January 23th at 12:00 pm
Abstract: The next evolution for commercial nuclear reactors include the design of fast nuclear reactors as a sustainable nuclear energy production system. The operating conditions for this Gen IV reactors are much more aggressive than the ones for operating light water reactors, in terms of neutron
Seminar of Prof. José Luis Tirado (University of Cordoba): “Recent advances and challenges in Li- and post-Li- ion batteries”, January 23th at 1:00 pm
Abstract: Univalent Na- and multivalent (Ca, Mg, Al)- ion batteries have recently emerged as potential candidates to replace Li-ion batteries in some applications. Their elemental natural abundance, homogeneous geographic distribution and high volumetric capacities in some cases, could be useful
Seminario del Prof. José Manuel Baena “3D printing of medical devices and bioprinting of tissues”, 25 de enero a la 1:00 pm
Abstract: MSc. José Manuel Baena, research associate "Advanced therapies: differentiation, regeneration and cancer" IBIMER,CIBM, Universidad de Granada. Founder of BRECA Health Care, pioneer in 3D printed custom made implants for orthopedic surgery, and REGEMAT 3D, the first Spanish bioprinting
Seminar of Prof. José Manuel Baena: “3D printing of medical devices and bioprinting of tissues”, January 25th, 1:00 pm
Abstract: MSc. José Manuel Baena, research associate "Advanced therapies: differentiation, regeneration and cancer" IBIMER,CIBM, Universidad de Granada. Founder of BRECA Health Care, pioneer in 3D printed custom made implants for orthopedic surgery, and REGEMAT 3D, the first Spanish bioprinting
Seminar of Dr. Marta Serrano (CIEMAT, Head of the Division of Materials of Energy Interest), January 23th at 12:00 pm
Abstract: The next evolution for commercial nuclear reactors include the design of fast nuclear reactors as a sustainable nuclear energy production system. The operating conditions for this Gen IV reactors are much more aggressive than the ones for operating light water reactors, in terms of neutron
Seminario – Prof. Damien Tourret “Solidification of alloys across length and time scales” (16 de Enero 12:30)
The processing path of a structural material controls the development of its microstructure, and the formation of defects that ultimately dictate its properties and performance. From a fundamental standpoint, complex solidification microstructures, such as dendrites, arise from a subtle interplay
First Year Assestment: Hugo Mora – Development and characterisation of advanced coatings on nanostructured titanium for biomedical applications
Ti-based materials are one of the most important materials used in biomedical engineering. Recently, commercially pure (CP) Ti has attracted significant attention of research community due to its full biocompatibility with human body, and there is an ongoing demand to improve its mechanical
First Year Assessment – Xiangxing Deng: Development of Innovative Materials for the Cutting Sector
Traditional hard metals based on WC/Co system are currently the most important hard metals due to their high hardness, mechanical impact strength and wear resistance, which always take the largest share of the global cutting market. Interest in the field of alternative binders in hard metals has
1ª Entrega de Premios de Innovación de IMDEA Materiales.
Lugar: Auditorio (13.00 hrs.) Organización: Instituto IMDEA Materiales. Fecha: Wednesday, 14 December, 2016
Seminario -Prof. Shahzada Ahmad: Molecular engineering of materials for high performance and stable perovskite solar cells
Seminario – Juan Carlos Fernández – "Infiltration of CNT fibers in liquids: chemo-electro-mechanical sensing"
Prof. Surya Kalidindi – "Data Science Approaches for Mining Structure-Property-Processing Linkages from Large Datasets"
Dr. Martin Palm – "Alloy development and industrial processing of iron aluminide based alloys"
Prof. Qinghong Fang – "Study on properties of eucommia ulmoides gum toughening plastics"
Seminar – Prof. Catalin Picu: Mechanics of random fiber networks.
Phd Defense – Ehsan Naderi Kalali "Multifunctional Layered Double Hydroxide (LDH) Based Epoxy Nanocomposites"
Scientific Imaging Contest 2014
Light materials for a sustainable transport
First Year Assessment – Na Li: High throughput study on diffusion and creep behavior in HCP-Mg alloys.
MoDeNa Workshop and Consortium Meeting 5
Seminario – Juan José Torres – "“Mechanisms of air removal and void development in Out-of-Autoclave processing of composites”
Semana de la ciencia Madrid 2014
XIV Jornada de Materiales
International workshop on materials design process: thermodynamics, kinetics and microstructure control
Seminar – Dr .Sezer Özerinç "High Strength Copper-Niobium Nanomaterials"
Seminar – Evgeny Senokos – "Development of Multifunctional All-solid-state Supercapacitor Based on Carbon Nanotube Fibers”.
PhD defense – Rocío Muñoz
Seminario – Prof. Catalin Picu: Mechanics of Random fiber networks
Defensa de Tesis Doctoral – Francisca Martínez
Escuela de verano EPMA 2015 sobre pulvimetalurgia
Prof. Debes Bhattacharyya – "Sustainable composites for commercial aviation and building infrastructure sectors"
Formability of ultra-fine grained metallic materials
Acto de colocación de la Primera Piedra de la sede del Instituto IMDEA Materiales
Seminar – Dr. Pablo Antolín "New developments for locking problems in Isogeometric Analysis: nearly-incompressibility and solid shells"
Advances in Materials and Processing Technologies 2015 conference
IMDEA Materials hosts TKM workshop 2013
Seminario – Prof. Arnaud Weck: Ultrafast laser-matter interactions: mechanical properties and surface texturing
Seminario – Prof. Sybrand van der Zwaag “Computational guidance of the development of new creep steels and that of polymer-PZT composites for sensing and energy harvesting”
Dr. Endzhe Matykina – "Plasma electrolytic oxidation of light alloys – fundamental and practical aspects"
Dr. Bin Tang – "ω phase transformation and processing of TiAl alloys. Eutectics of NiAl based alloys"
Prof. Stephan Roche – “Charge, Phonon and Spin Transport in Complex forms of structurally and chemically modified forms of Graphene Materials”
Seminar – Mr. Miguel Cristóbal -Development of new heat resistant stainless steels using high throughput methods
Seminar – Dr. Jose Maria Ulloa "Photonic devices based in III-V semiconductors" / Dr. Gonzalo Fuentes: " AlN microcantilevers " / Dr. Javier Martinez: "Graphene electronic devices"
X madri+d awards
Ceremony of the placement of the first stone of the building of IMDEA Materials Institute
Seminario – Dr. Pedro Brana-Coto: Charge and energy transfer processes: From biological photoreceptors to nanostructures. University of Erlangen
Seminario – Prof. Nigel Jennet "Surprise! …Size matters! Probing the fundamental size dependence of yield strength. – Continuum Mechanics R.I.P."
Defensa de Tesis Doctoral – Irene de Diego
Wenzhou Chen – Non-Empirical Phase Equilibria in the Cr-Mo, Ni-Mo and Ni-Cr-Mo systems: A Combination of First-Principles Calculations, Cluster Expansion and Monte Carlo Simulations
Víctor Reguero – "Chemical engineering of carbon nanotube fibres"
Rocío Muñoz – Microstructure and deformation mechanisms of a γ-TiAl intermetallic alloy: an in situ experimental study
Seminar – Dr. Maciej Pietrzyk "Computer systems for materials processing technology design"
Seminar – Prof. Miguel Bañares "Operando Raman methodology to understand structure-performance relationships in catalysis"
PhD defense – Benoît Sklenard
OptiQPAP project – kick-off meeting
Seminario- Prof. Philippe Boisse "Simulations of composite reinforcement forming processes"
Seminario – Dr. Mauricio Ponga "Understanding Prismatic Dislocation Loops in Mg by means of large-scale ab-initio simulations"
Fernando Naya – "Combined multi-scale simulations in fiber-reinforced composites"
Meeting metales Otoño 2013
XI Jornada de Materiales "Los materiales, en el centro de nuestra actividad como ingenieros"
Seminar – Prof. Sylvain Drapier "Challenges and expectations from modeling infusion-based processes for structural composites"