Project details Funding: Strategic Projects Focused on the Ecological Transition and Digital Transition 2021. Ministry of Science and Innovation (MCIN/AEI); European Union "Next GenerationEU"/ PRTR. Project coordinator: IMDEA Materials. Project period: 01/12/2022 – 30/10/2024 IMDEA Materials'
Cuestionar el orden establecido: El nuevo grupo de investigación de IMDEA Materiales trata de ampliar los límites del conocimiento científico en el campo de los metamateriales.
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
New research group seeks to push scientific boundaries in the field of metamaterials
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
DELIGHTED dissemination update
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
Reinventing 4D medical printing for intelligent, next-generation biomedical implants
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 featured among medical additive manufacturing projects at iMPLATS-CM workshop
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
Investigadores del IMDEA de Getafe buscan materiales que alerten de un incendio antes de que se produzca
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,
Researchers develop materials that warn of imminent fire danger before flames break out – Cadena SER
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
IMDEA Materiales celebra la Semana de la Ciencia
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 celebrates Science Week 2022 with a visit from Colegio Retamar
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.
First Year Assessment of Shuanglan Du, entitled “Marine-derived chitosan-based thermosensitive hydrogels and their applications in anti-aging» – November 23rd, 2022 – 12:00 hr.
Abstract: Anti-aging has become an important research topic in the field of modern life science. Hydrogels are interesting to consider for anti-aging applications due to their unique structure. In recent years, novel hydrogels based on marine-derived sustainable materials have been widely
Diseñan una nueva mascarilla inteligente llamada a revolucionar el mercado – ConSalud
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
IMDEA Materials and the UPM develop an innovative ‘smart mask’ with a use beyond 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
PLA aerogel based phase-change composites for thermal energy storage and heat management
Patent details Status European patent filedPCT extension Application number EP22383056.3PCT/EP2023/080316 Priority date 2 November 2022 Inventors De-Yi Wang, Guangzhong Yin Applicant IMDEA Materials Institute, Universidad Francisco de
New members of the IMDEA Materials Institute team – October, 2022
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
IMDEA Materiales desarrolla nuevos sensores para detectar incendios antes de que empiecen
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
(HERA) Hybrid-Electric Regional Architecture
Project details Funding: Clean Aviation JU. HORIZON-JU-Clean-Aviation-2022-01Project coordinator: LEONARDO - SOCIETA PER AZIONIProject period: 01/01/2023 – 31/12/2026Website: IMDEA Materials' researchers Prof. Ignacio Romero Abstract HERA will identify and trade off the concept
Solid-state electrolytes, a solution to safety concerns in lithium-ion batteries
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
13th European Night of Researchers in Madrid
Researchers from the 7 IMDEAS institutes will talk about the five EU Missions seen by them (part I). Our colleagues Isabel Gómez y María Dolores Martín (Lola) will be the protagonists of this great meeting. The presenters of this act will be our Director, Prof. José Manuel Torralba, and Prof.
Recyclable and bendable vitrimer core resins for shapeable sandwich structures
Patent details Status European patent filed Application number EP22382656.1 Priority date 11 July 2022 Inventors De-Yi Wang, Xuebao Lin Applicant IMDEA Materials Institute Transfer opportunity License of technology The challenge One of the most important trends in the lightweight composites industry
(PORMETALOMICS) POROUS METAL GENOMICS FOR TAILORING MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF LIGHT-WEIGHT 3D-PRINTED ARCHITECTURES
Project details Funding: International Collaboration Projects PCI2022-1. Ministry of Science and Innovation (MCIN/AEI); European Union "Next GenerationEU"/ PRTR.Project coordinator: IMDEA Materials.Project period: 01/09/2022 – 31/08/2025 IMDEA Materials' researchers Dr. Maciej
A new generation of sustainable composite materials with flame-retardant properties.
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
IMDEA Materials Institute investigates the materials of the future: OndaMadrid
Journalist Nieves Herrero has interviewed IMDEA Materials researcher Guillermo Domínguez on OndaMadrid´s Madrid Directo. You can listen to the full interview here:
(MENAWIR) Mechanics of Nanoporous W under irradiation
Project details Funding: MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2021. HORIZON-MSCA-2021-PF-01Project coordinator: IMDEA Materials Project period: 01/09/2022 – 31/08/2024Website: IMDEA Materials' researchers Supervisor: Prof. Javier SeguradoFellow: Carlos Ruestes Abstract The MeNaWir
IMDEA Materials Institute Alumni in Focus – Olben Falcó
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.
(SALMONE) SYNTHESIS AND ASSEMBLY OF LONG METAL OXIDE NANOWIRES FOR ENERGY
Project details Funding: Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación - Plan Estatal de Investigación Científica y Técnica y de Innovación 2021-2023 - Subprograma Estatal de Generación de Conocimiento (Convocatoria cofinanciada con fondos FEDER). Project coordinator: IMDEA Materials Project period:
(UNIYARNS) UNIVERSAL PROCESSING ROUTE FOR HIGH-PERFORMANCE NANOSTRUCTURED YARNS
Project details Funding: ERC-2021-COG. European Research Council Executive Agency (ERCEA)Project coordinator: IMDEA Materials.Project period: 01/09/2022 – 31/08/2027 IMDEA Materials' researchers Dr. Juan José Vilatela Abstract Yarns are a natural architecture to assemble small
Developing the turbine for the Rolls-Royce UltraFan, the world’s largest turbofan engine prototype
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
MSCA Fellow Series: Dr. Carlos Ruestes set to work on project MeNaWir.
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 collaborates to create intelligent sensor technology for the next generation of aviation
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
Juan de Pablos Gómez on reaching for the stars and space travel of the future
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
La Razón and Telemadrid among those to highlight the EIC BIOMET4D project launch.
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
Andrés Sierra Soraluce awarded best oral presentation at Fatigue, Fracture and Wear 2022
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
IMDEA Materials leads €3.5 million project to develop smart 4D biodegradable implants
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
The chemistry of poetry with Carmen Martínez Alonso – El Mundo’s Diario de Castilla
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
IMDEA Materials applies innovative methodologies in the automatization of computed tomography
- 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
EXCELLENCE UNIT MARÍA DE MAEZTU 2018
The objective is twofold. Firstly, to promote the quality of Spanish scientific research by recognising the best centres and units that stand out for the relevance and impact, at international level, of the research results obtained during the previous reference period. In addition to the
IMDEA Materials Institute seeks a new generation of biodegradable implants to improve clinical results
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,
IMDEA Materials researcher Carmen Martínez Alonso has been recognized for her work with a Fulbright grant
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
(BIOMET4D) Smart 4D BIOdegradable METallic Shape-shifting Implants for Dynamic Tissue Restoration
Project details Funding: Horizon Europe. EIC Pathfinder Open 2021 (Project No 101047008)Project coordinator: IMDEA MaterialsProject period: 01/07/2022 – 30/06/2026 IMDEA Materials' researchers Dr. Jennifer PattersonDr. Jon Molina-AldareguiaDr. Javier
About us
Who we are Mission, vision and pillars Code of ethics Organizational chart The IMDEA Materials Institute, one of the seven Madrid Institutes for Advanced Studies (IMDEA), is a public research centre founded in 2007
From Argentina to the United States: An International Perspective on IMDEA Materials
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
IMDEA Materials Institute Alumni in Focus – Francisca Martínez-Hergueta
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
“A breath of fresh air”: IMDEA Materials celebrates International Women in Engineering Day
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
The IMDEA Materials engineer who hung up her boots for the love of science – ABC.es
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
Giacomo Villa presents DELIGHTED at ESSC&DUPLEX
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,
MSCA Fellow Series: From science in the clouds to Carbon Nanotubes
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
Highlighting the work of IMDEA Materials in the field of regenerative medicine – El Mundo
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
The future of additive manufacturing on show at IMDEA Materials Institute
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 working to reduce maritime plastic pollution on World Ocean Day 2022
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
MSCA Fellow Series: A new generation of recyclable, sandwich-structured composites
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
Materials science at “the tip of the spear” in confronting environmental challenges
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
MSCA Fellow Series: Dr. Ahad Mohammadzadeh on the next generation of superalloys
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
MSCA Fellow Series: Breaking new ground in phase diagram calculation
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
IMDEA Materials Institute hosts first-ever research and innovation forum
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
Being a Marie Skłodowska-Curie postdoctoral fellow at IMDEA Materials
Are you interested in applying for a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship (MSCA PF)? Want to know what it's like to be an MSCA PF fellow in our Institute? Join us in this webinar on June 1st at 12:00 hours (Madrid time) and learn more about the hosting offers we have for call 2022 of
IMDEA Materials Celebrates Europe Day and Looks Toward European Researchers Night 2022
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
Scientific Highlight – 3D tissue models for studying and treating disease
3D tissue models can be used in vitro (in the lab) for the study of diseases and the testing of novel drugs, including their incorporation into microfluidic devices to form the so-called “organ-on-chip” systems. 3D tissue models can also be used in vivo (i.e. implanted in the body) to directly
Scientific Highlight: Novel supramolecular hydrogels for biomedical applications
Hydrogels can be formed from polymers or from small molecules, from either natural or synthetic sources. Further, they can be classified by the types of bonds that form the hydrogel network – either covalent or non-covalent. Supramolecular hydrogels, particularly those formed from the
(CONSTRUCTADD) Resource-efficient steel CONSTRUCTion using ADDitive manufacturing
Project details Funding: Research Fund for Coal and Steel. RFCS-02-2021-RPJProject coordinator: Politecnico di Milano (POLIMI) Project period: 01/09/2022 – 31/08/2026Website: www.constructadd.eu IMDEA Materials' researchers Dr. Ilchat Sabirov Abstract Steel manufacturing is a
(MAMAP-CM) MATERIALS AND MODELS AGAINST PANDEMICS
Funding: Regional Government of Madrid Region: Madrid Project period: 2021 – 2022 Principal Investigator: Prof. Javier Llorca (javier.llorca@imdea.org) The project MAMAP-CM presents different strategies - built on the world-class expertise of IMDEA Materials Institute on materials design and
IMDEA Materials celebrates the second meeting of its Industrial Advisory Board at Airbus
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
1st edition of the “3 minutes Thesis Talk (3MT)” of IMDEA Materials
Today, 24th of March, took place at IMDEA Materials the first "3 minutes Thesis Talk " 2022. This activity is an internationally recognized research communication competition developed by the University of Queensland in 2008. It is an activity in which doctoral students present their research
Success in call 2021 of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowships
Two Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship have been awarded to our Institute in call 2021, and 2 more are high on the reserve list. We submitted 11 proposals, and they received marks in the range of 97 – 59 out of 100. Almost all are above the threshold. Despite the fierce competition, our
Webinar: “Data-driven approaches to smartly engineered porous materials”, by Maciej Haranczyk
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
IMDEA Materials Institute participates in the “XI Madrid is Science Fair” at IFEMA
IMDEA Materials participated at the 'XI Madrid is Science Fair' at IFEMA, together with the other IMDEA Institutes from the 2nd to the 5th of March . Great success in participation! It was organized by the Fundación para el Conocimiento Madrimasd and promoted by the Madrid Regional
(MIMMOSA) MICRO/MACRO-MODELING OF SOLIDIFICATION IN ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING
Funding: Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación. Proyectos de Colaboración Internacional - 2021Region: SpainProject period: 2022 – 2024Supervisor: Dr. Damien Tourret (damien.tourret@imdea.org); Fellow: Rouhollah Tavakoli (rouhollah.tavakoli@imdea.org)Metal Additive Manufacturing (AM) has an enormous
(LAB-BASED DCT) X-RAY MICROTOMOGRAPH WITH CAPACITY FOR IN SITU TESTING AND LABORATORY BASED DIFFRACTION CONTRAST TOMOGRAPHY
Funding: Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación. Proyectos: Adquisición de Equipamiento Científico-Técnico 2021Region: SpainProject period: 2021 – 2023Project IP: Federico Sket (federico.sket@imdea.org)Funding for the acquisition of a high resolution X-ray tomograph that allows the installation of
IMDEA Materials in the Fair Madrid for Science and Innovation.
From the 2nd to the 5th 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, the 4th and 5th
IMDEA Materials Institute to host first “3D printing session in Madrid” in March
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
(AM2SoftMag) Additive Manufacturing of Amorphous Metals for Soft Magnetics
Project details Funding: Horizon Europe. EIC Pathfinder Open 2021 Project coordinator: Universität des Saarlandes Project period: 01/03/2022 – 28/02/2026 Website: IMDEA Materials' researchers Dra. María Teresa Pérez-Prado Abstract AM2SoftMag is working toward the vision that, one day, 3D
Int. Day of Women and Girls in Science 2022: “Being a woman in science”, by Mónica Echeverry
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
A halogen free flame retardant epoxy resin composition
Patent details Status Patent protected in Spain Publication number ES 2566567 A2 Priority date 28 June 2013 Inventors De-Yi Wang, Nianjun Kang, Xiaomin Zhao Applicant IMDEA Materials Institute Transfer opportunity Technology
Several research lines of the IMDEA Materials Institute will contribute to building the economy of the future
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
Gender Equality Plan
IMDEA Materials Institute fosters a tolerant, diverse and creative working environment respectful of all people regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, language or disability.The Gender Equality Plan reflects the Institute's commitment to equality and good
IAB Talk: “HP 3D Metal Jet Technology – Binder jet added value” by Rocio Muñoz Moreno; January 17th, 2022
Within the framework of the different initiatives of the IMDEA Materials´ Industrial Advisory Board (IAB), we are pleased to invite you to the talk of Rocio Muñoz Moreno, European Metal Materials Lead of HP. The talk, entitled “HP 3D Metal Jet Technology - Binder jet added value” will take place on
Floatech bets on silicon to revolutionise the battery industry for electric vehicles
Floatech, our recently created first spin-off, wants to manufacture the electrodes for the next-generation batteries for electric vehicles and portable devices. You can learn more about this challenging project in this article by "El Español" journal.
IMDEA Materials Institute holds first meeting of its Industrial Advisory Board
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
First Year Assessment of Junchen Xiao, entitled “Predicting the fire performance of flame retardant polymer composites with data-driven approach” – 29th of October, 2021 – 12:00 pm.
Abstract: Functional polymer composites are applied in various fields in industry and daily lives. To overcome the main weakness of polymer materials, the high sensitivity to fire and other high temperature sources, flame retardancy is requested to the polymer composites. Generally, it is to
First Year Assessment of Carolina Pereira, entitled “Self-Reinforced PLA composites for biomedical applications” – 21st of October, 2021 – 12:00 pm
ABSTRACT: This First Year Assesment is focused on the development of biodegradable self-feinforced composites to be used in biomedical applications. Self-reinforced composites are considered a new class of composites in which a single type of polymer (or family) acts as both reinforcement and
(i-MPLANTS) Metamaterial printing using shape memory alloys and functional gradients for a new generation of smart implants
The project Funding: Regional Government of Madrid, Synergy 2020 call Region: Madrid Project period: 2021 – 2024 Principal Investigators at IMDEA: Jon Mikel Molina Aldareguia (jon.molina@imdea.org) "i-MPLANTS-CM", printing of metamaterials with shapememory alloys and functional gradients of
CNSTech project to develop the next generation powder metallurgy based CoNi superalloys gets underway
The project CNSTech (Development of gamma prime strengthened CoNi based superalloy for advanced sustainable manufacturing technologies) starts 1st of October 2021 and it will last 24 months. The aim of this project is to development of the next generation Powder Metallurgy (PM) based CoNi
(CNSTech) DEVELOPMENT OF GAMMA PRIME STRENGTHENED CONI SUPERALLOY FOR ADVANCED SUSTAINABLE MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGIES
Funding: European Union, Marie Skłodowska-Curie Individual Fellowships, Horizon 2020 Programme (Grant Agreement 101028155 )
Seminar of Dr. Harun Tüysüz from Max-Planck-Institut für Kohlenforschung in Germany, entitled “Tailor-made Nanostructured Catalysts for Photo- and Electro-chemical Energy Conversion” – 22nd of September, at 12:00 pm in the Auditorium.
Abstract: The particular research interest of the speaker is the design and development of well-defined nanostructured materials and studying their structure-activity relationships for sustainable energy related catalytic transformations. After a brief introduction, the focus of the first part
Science, the planet’s best ally: IMDEA Institutes ensuring sustainable development
We all have a responsibility to try to preserve our environment as best we can. However, if you are involved in research, your responsibility is even greater. At least that is what the researchers at the IMDEA Institutes believe. They will show what projects they are carrying out to ensure a
(BIOFIRESAFE) BIOBASED, SELF-REINFORCED AND FLAME RESISTANT ALL-SOLID-STATE POLYMER ELECTROLYTES FOR NEW GENERATION FIRE-SAFE BATTERY
Project details Funding: Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación - Plan Estatal de Investigación Científica y Técnica y de Innovación 2017-2020- Subprograma Estatal de Generación de Conocimiento Project coordinator: IMDEA MaterialsProject period: 01/09/2021 – 31/08/2024 IMDEA Materials'
IMDEA Materials sets up cell culture and biomaterials lab to research innovative materials for health care
We have set up a cell culture and biomaterials lab to research innovative materials for health care, thanks to Madrid regional Goverment and the state research agency (AEI). This space will allow us to analyse the response of living tissue to new tools, prostheses or devices for medical use, that
Scientific Highlight: Nanostructured fabrics to host new nanomaterials for advanced electrodes
IMDEA Materials has developed a method to produce highly conducting nanostructured fabrics for use as current collectors or scaffold for active materials in composite electrodes for energy storage and conversion. Integration of these fabrics reduces electrode weight, improves cyclability/durability
Flexible batteries for integration in car interior roof, boot and flooring components
Grupo Antolín, a worldwide supplier of technological solutions for car interiors, works with IMDEA Materials and IMDEA Energy Institutes in the development of flexible Lithium-ion batteries that can be integrated in interior components of vehicles. The objective is to develop Lithium-ion batteries
Materials processing and characterization Laboratory – PROCAMAT
Materials processing and characterization Laboratory - PROCAMAT PROCAMAT Structure Services Equipment Rates Contact PROCAMAT The advanced Materials Processing and Characterization Laboratory (PROCAMAT) is
Laboratory of materials characterisation and processing in 3D and 4D
Laboratory of materials characterisation and processing in 3D and 4D Key info Personnel Services Equipment Rates Contact Key info The Laboratory of materials characterisation and processing in 3D and 4D is located at IMDEA
Scientific Highlight: Nanostructured Silicon anodes for Lithium-ion batteries
IMDEA Materials has a proprietary method to produce continuous sheets of nanostructured Silicon [1] (see Fig. 1) and their integration as high capacity anodes in Lithium-ion batteries without use of processing solvents or polymers. The electrodes combine high capacity (> 6 mAh/cm2), high
(MULTI-FAM) DEVELOPMENT OF MULTI-MATERIAL AND MULTIFUNCTIONAL 3D PARTS THROUGH ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING ASSISTED BY INTELLIGENT MATERIAL AND PROCESS DESIGN
Funding: Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación. Retos Colaboración 2019Region: NationalProject period: 2020 – 2022Partners: ArcelorMittal (Project Coordinator), AIMEN, IMDEA Materials InstitutePrincipal Investigator: Damien Tourret (damien.tourret@imdea.org)The MULTI-FAM project proposes the
Industrial Advisory Board
The Vision of IMDEA Materials Institute is to become a leading research institute, internationally recognized for its excellence in material science and engineering and its contributions to the transformation of society. To attain this goal, IMDEA Materials has set up an Industrial Advisory Board
IMDEA Materials organises joint conference with the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST)
The joint conference, organised for May 25 with the Korea Institute of Science and Technology, will serve to explore collaboration opportunities in the field of composite materials and strengthen bonds between the two institutes.
IMDEA Materials 2020 Annual Report
2nd PhD meeting of IMDEA Materials
Do you want to develop your career in the field of science and innovation? Would you like to do your Doctorate in a more applied research and closer to the market? Come to see the projects you could work with us on next May 13!
Andrea Fernandez, Inflencer 20.0.
Our colleague Andrea Fernández, research assistant in the Composite Materials group, considered “Influencer 20.0”! She has been protagonist of this consideration because of her research to help others and try to make a better world. In the following link you can see all the information and
Winners of the 9th and 10th Scientific Imaging Contest of IMDEA Materials
We already know the winners of the 10th edition of the IMDEA Materials´ scientific imaging contest. This year the best images were: Category of charaterization: With open arms, Monica Echeverry Category of simulation: Solid-liquid interfaces of Al-Cu dendrites growing from the
Scientific Highlight: New 3D-printed alloys for extreme conditions
IMDEA Materials has recognized expertise on the design of alloys for high temperature, high strength and lightweight applications, which are suitable for the production of 3D printed components by laser-based or binder-jetting methods. Previous works include the design of superalloys for turbine
A halogen free flame retardant epoxy resin composition
Context There is an increasing interest in the use of resistive (Joule) heating to process polymeric materials as a technology to enable rapid manufacturing, more energetically efficient fabrication, and reduced cost for repairs.Resistive processing of polymer has direct application for adhesive
Six research teams, including IMDEA Materials’ MNG group, win Carbon Hub funding
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
Scientific Highlight: Modelling and simulation of Hydrogen embrittlement
Europe’s commitment to reach carbon neutrality by 2050 is strongly pushing renewable energy sources and hydrogen has emerged as a versatile and environmentally friendly mean to store and transport clean energy. The large-scale usage of hydrogen has prompted new challenges in the core
(FUNMAT) Functionally Metalized Nanocellulose For Future Smart Materials
Funding: H2020. Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Individual Fellowships Region: European Project period: 2021 – 2024 Principal Investigator: Dr. Ahmed Said Azizi Samir (ahmed.azizisamir@imdea.org) Designing at the nanoscale is a promising and challenging strategy to innovate new building-block
(OPE IMDEA Materiales) Oficina de Proyectos Europeos IMDEA Materiales
Funding: Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovación y Universidades. Europa Redes y Gestores - Europa Centros Tecnológicos 2020Region: NationalProject period: 2021 – 2022Principal Investigator: Miguel Ángel Rodiel (miguel.angel.rodiel@imdea.org)Grant aimed at providing research organizations with the
Scientific Highlight: AI-guided smart manufacturing of structural composites
Manufacturing in the EU is crucial, given that it is one of the main drivers in innovation, job creation and sustainable growth. It involves almost 2,000,000 companies that provide approximately 28.5 million jobs. Therefore, its impact is significant in terms of economic share, with it being ~18% of
(DOMMINIO) Digital method for improved manufacturing of next-generation multifunctional airframe parts
Project details Funding: H2020. Smart, green and integrated transport (SC4)Project coordinator: AIMEN Project period: 01/01/2021 – 30/06/2024Website: http://www.domminioproject.eu/ IMDEA Materials' researchers Dr. Carlos Daniel GonzálezDr. Juan José
The European night of researchers in Madrid
Researchers from the 7 IMDEAS institutes will talk about great researchers who have been or could be protagonists on the big screen. Our colleagues Monica Echeverry and Eugenia Nieto will be the protagonists of this great meeting. It will take place on November 27 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
(SiNERGY) Silicon nanowire fabrics for high energy density batteries
Project details Funding: ERC Proof of Concept, Horizon 2020 Programme (Grant Agreement 963912) Partners: IMDEA Materials Institute Project period: 01/10/2020 – 31/03/2022 Researcher Dr. Juan José Vilatela Abstract Meeting European energy storage in transport, stationary and emerging
MSCA Fellow Series: Enhancing mutual alignment and stress-transfer in multiyarn CNT fabrics
"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
Madrid Science and Innovation Week at IMDEA Materials
One more year, IMDEA Materials will have the Madrid Science and Innovation Week, which will be held from the 2nd to the 15th of November , 2020. This year the activities will be online with the following subjects: "Challenges of 3D printing of high strength composite materials" (November 3 and
(TESCOM) TAILORED LIGHTWEIGHT SANDWICH COMPOSITES WITH MULTIFUNCTIONAL PROPERTIES AND GOOD DESIGNABILITY
Funding: European Union, Marie Skłodowska-Curie Individual Fellowships, Horizon 2020 Programme (Grant Agreement 895931)
(ENTENTE) EUROPEAN DATABASE FOR MULTISCALE MODELLING OF RADIATION DAMAGE
Funding: H2020. Euratom research and training programme 2014-2018Region: EuropeanProject period: 2020 – 2024Partners: Centro de Investigaciones energéticas, medioambientales y tecnológicas-CIEMAT (Project Coordinator), Fundación IMDEA Materiales, Bay Zoltan Alkalmazott Kutatasi Kozhasznu nonprofit
Scientific Highlight: New nanostructured materials for high-rate Li-ion battery anodes
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
Scientific Highlight: Dynamic behavior of composites: Coupling tests and simulations
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
Scientific Highlight: Integration of energy storage devices in structural laminates
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
Scientific Highlight: A microstructure and specimen size dependent fatigue modeling approach
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
(DELIGHTED) DESIGN OF LIGHTWEIGHT STEELS FOR INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS
Intranet The project Triggered by environmental issues, the EU market has a strong interest in development of low-cost and lightweight heavy gauge steels for various applications. The austenitic Fe–Al–Mn–C quaternary alloys have recently been attracting tremendous attention, as they can
Year in Review – IMDEA Materials is pleased to launch its 2019 Annual Report
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
Given the situation created by COVID 19, following the instructions of the health authorities and the Community of Madrid, the XI Madrid is Science Fair is postponed.
Madrid Regional Government supports the IMDEA Institutes
We received a high-level visit from Madrid Regional Government past Friday 21st of February, proof of their commitment to science and technology R&D.
(ARTIBLED) ENGINEERED ARTIFICIAL PROTEINS FOR BIOLOGICAL LIGHT-EMITTING DIODES
The Project The EU priority action lines state the need of advancing White Light-Emitting Diodes (WLED) replacing color filters with Inorganic Phosphors (IP: rare-earth elements and Cd quantum dot) for non-toxic and sustainable Organic Phosphors (OP). ARTIBLED is inspired by highly efficient
Seminar of Dr. Michalis Agoras from University of Thessaly (Greece), entitle “Homogenization Methods For Elasto-Viscoplastic Composites” – December 18th at 12:00 pm, in the Seminar room
ABSTRACT In this work, following Agoras et al. [1], we develop a homogenization procedure for particulate composites with elasto-viscoplastic constituents. By employing a standard time-discretization scheme for the local stress rate, we show that the associated
1st Annual Meeting of the Spain-China Joint Research Center on Advanced Materials
Past November 14th we hosted the 1st Annual Meeting of the Spain-China Joint Research Center on Advanced Materials. The goal of this initiative is to search solutions to industry problems related to advanced polymeric materials. During the meeting, the action plan for upcoming years was
Experimentation Conference of ITP Aero
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
FFTMAD (Fast Fourier Transform based homogenization code, MADrid)
Software details Software authors Javier Segurado, Sergio Lucarini Intellectual Property Rights Copyright © 2012-2021 Fundación IMDEA Materiales and Universidad Politécnica de Madrid. All rights reserved Transfer opportunity Software license Reference S. Lucarini
MULTIFOAM
Software details Software authors Mohammad Marvi Mashhadi, Javier Llorca, Claudio Lopes Intellectual Property Rights Copyright © 2012-2019 Fundación IMDEA Materiales and Universidad Politécnica de Madrid. All rights reserved Transfer opportunity Software
RESISTIVE CURING OF POLYMERS AND COMPOSITE MATERIALS
Patent details Status Patent protected in Spain Publication number ES2554402B1 Priority date 19 March 2013 Inventors Juan José Vilatela, Bartolomé Mas Monserrat, Juan Pedro Fernández Blázquez, Humphrey Bunyan, Jonathan Duval Applicant IMDEA Materials
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
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
(MOAMMM) MULTI-SCALE OPTIMIZATION FOR ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING OF FATIGUE RESISTANT SHOCK-ABSORBING METAMATERIALS
Funding: H2020. FET-OPEN Region: European Project period: 2020 – 2023 Partners: University of Liege (Project Coordinator), IMDEA Materials Institute, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, University of Linz, CIRP GmbH Principal Investigator: Dr. Javier Segurado (javier.segurado@imdea.org) The
(HYNANOSC) ENGINEERING NANOPARTICLE ELECTRON TRANSFER IN HYBRID DYE-METAL OXIDE SEMICONDUCTING MATERIALS FOR LOW TEMPERATURE SOLAR CELLS
Funding: Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación. Retos investigación: Proyectos I+D+iRegion: NationalProject period: 2019 – 2021Partners: Technical University of Alicante (Project Coordinator), IMDEA Materials InstitutePrincipal Investigator: Dr. Rubén Costa Riquelme (ruben.costa@imdea.org)HyNanoSC
(MATERPLAT 2019-2020) ADVANCED MATERIALS AND NANOMATERIALS SPANISH TECHNOLOGICAL PLATFORM
Funding: Agencia Estatal de Investigación (Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovación y Universidades). Technological Platforms callRegion: SpainProject period: 2019 – 2020Project IP: Miguel Ángel Rodiel (miguel.angel.rodiel@imdea.org)The main purpose of the Advanced Materials and Nanomaterials Spanish
(HEXAGB) GRAIN BOUNDARIES IN HEXAGONAL MICROSTRUCTURES: LINKING PROCESSING AND PROPERTIES IN LIGHTWEIGHT STRUCTURAL ALLOYS
Funding: Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovación y Universidades. Retos investigación: Proyectos I+D+i Region: National Project period: 2019 – 2021 Partners: Technical University of Madrid (Project Coordinator), IMDEA Materials Institute Principal Investigator: Dr. Damien Tourret
(QPINOX) DEVELOPMENT OF NEW MARTENSITIC STAINLESS STEELS FOR AUTOMOTIVE LIGHTWEIGHT STRUCTURAL APPLICATIONS
Funding: European Union, Research Fund for Coal and Steel (Grant Agreement: 847195)Partners: RINA CONSULTING - Centro Sviluppo Materiali SPA (Project Coordinator), IMDEA Materials Institute, Technische Universiteit Delft, ACERINOX EUROPA SAProject period: 2019 – 2022Principal Investigator: Dr.
8th edition of the scientific imaging contest
We already know the winners of the 8th edition of the IMDEA Materials´ scientific imaging contest. This year the best images were: Category of charaterization Joule Heated Baobab, Anastasiia Mikhalchan and María Vélez Category of simulation:Dislocation going through a distribution of theta'
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
PROTEIN-POLYMER MATERIALS FOR ENERGY- AND MEDICAL-RELATED APPLICATIONS
Summary IMDEA Materials has developed both, a family of flexible and rigid polymer coatings, in which fluorescent proteins (FPs) and enzymes are easily introduced as well as a dehydration process further transform the coatings into a rubber/rigid material without chemical cross-linking. In all
ENERGY STORAGE IN MULTIFUNCTIONAL STRUCTURAL COMPOSITE MATERIAL
Patent details Status Patent granted Publication number ES20170030017, WO2018ES70015 Priority date 10 January 2017 Inventors Juan José Vilatela, Evgeny Senokos, Rebeca Marcilla, Jesús Palma Applicant IMDEA Materials Institute, IMDEA Energy
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
(CINEMA) CREATING AN INFRASTRUCTURE FOR THE NUMERICAL EXPLORATION OF METALLURGICAL ALLOYS
Funding: European Union, Marie Skłodowska-Curie Individual Fellowships, Horizon 2020 Programme (Grant Agreement 842795)Region: EuropeProject period: 2019 – 2021Principal Investigator: Supervisor: Dr. Javier Segurado (javier.segurado@imdea.org); Fellow: Dr. Damien TourretManufacturing has
(NEW EPOXY) NEW GENERATION HIGH-PERFORMANCE FIRE RETARDANT EPOXY NANOCOMPOSITES: STRUCTURE-PROPERTY RELATIONSHIP
Funding: European Union, 7th Framework Programme (PIIF-GA-2013-626682)Region: Europe Project period: 2014 – 2016Principal Investigators: Fellow: Drs. Jintao Wan (jintao.wan@imdea.org); Supervisor: De-Yi Wang (deyi.wang@imdea.org)Epoxy resins find versatile and massive use in wide areas such as
(FOTOFUEL) SOLAR FUELS PRODUCTION CHALLENGES EXCELLENCE NETWORK
Funding: Spanish Ministry of Innovation and competitiveness (National programme for the promotion of excellence in scientific and technical research) (ENE2014-52280-REDT)Partners: IMDEA Energy Institute (Coordinator), Institute of Catalysis and Petrochemistry, Institute of Chemical Research of
(COMETAD) DEVELOPMENT OF COMPUTATIONAL AND EXPERIMENTAL TECHNIQUES FOR ANALYSIS AND DESIGN OF FIRE RETARDANT POLYMERS
Funding: Spanish Ministry of Innovation and competitiveness (National programme for the promotion of excellence in scientific and technical research) (MAT2014-60435-C2-2-R) Partners: International Center for Numerical Methods in Engineering (CIMNE) (Project Coordinator), and IMDEA Materials
(STEM) STRUCTURAL ENERGY HARVESTING COMPOSITE MATERIALS
Funding: Spanish Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness (National R&D Programme for Societal Challenges) (MAT2015-62584-ERC)Region: SpainProject period: 2015 – 2016Principal Investigator: Dr. Juan José Vilatela (juanjose.vilatela@imdea.org)The purpose of this project is the development of new
(FLARETEX) SUSTAINABLE FLAME RETARDANCY FOR TEXTILES AND RELATED MATERIALS BASED ON NANOPARTICLES SUBSTITUTING CONVENTIONAL CHEMICALS
Funding: European Union, European Cooperation in Science and Technology (COST action MP1105)Partners: 28 participating countries, chaired by Ghent University. IMDEA Materials is one of the representatives of SpainRegion: Europe Project period: 2012 – 2016Principal Investigator: Dr. De-Yi
(MULTICOMP) MULTI-FUNCTIONAL NANO-CARBON COMPOSITE MATERIALS NETWORK
Funding: European Union, European Cooperation in Science and Technology (COST action CA15107)Partners: 31 participating countries, chaired by the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology. IMDEA Materials Institute is one of the representatives of SpainRegion: Europe Project period: 2016 – 2020Principal
07/07/2017 Contratación de los servicios de mantenimiento integral del Instituto IMDEA Materiales a adjudicar por procedimiento abierto con pluralidad de criterios.
La Fundación IMDEA Materiales anuncia la licitación para la CONTRATACIÓN DE LOS SERVICIOS DE MANTENIMIENTO INTEGRAL DEL INSTITUTO IMDEA MATERIALES A ADJUDICAR POR PROCEDIMIENTO ABIERTO CON PLURALIDAD DE CRITERIOS. Número de expediente: Ref. 02/2017 Forma de
18/10/2011 Contrato de las obras de instalaciones en los laboratorios de la nueva sede de IMDEA Materiales en Tecnogetafe
Este contrato se rige por las normas internas de contratación de la fundación. El proceso se iniciará a partir del 18 de octubre del 2011. Entidad adjudicadora: Fundación IMDEA Materiales Tipo de contrato: ObrasObjeto del contrato: Contrato de las obras de instalaciones en los
27-01-2012, Licitación del contrato de suministro y montaje de mobiliario del edificio de la Fundación IMDEA Materiales en Tecnogetafe
04-06-2012, ADJUDICACIÓN DEFINITIVA El Órgano de Contratación de la Fundación IMDEA Materiales, con fecha 16/05/2012, ha resuelto la adjudicación definitiva delContrato para el suministro y montaje del mobiliario de la nueva sede de IMDEA Materiales en Tecnogetafe. LOTE 1: Mobiliario zona
14/11/2012 Contrato de Suministro, Instalación y mantenimiento de un equipo de extrusión a adjudicar por procedimiento abierto con pluralidad de criterios.
Las empresas interesadas en participar en el proceso de licitación deben remitir comunicación vía correo electrónico a la dirección de contacto indicada en los pliegos (juanjose.vilatela@imdea.org) confirmando su interés. En dicho correo deben indicar como asunto “Contrato de suministro de un equipo
29/04/2015 Contrato de suministro, instalación y puesta en funcionamiento de una plataforma de ensayos nanomecánicos in-situ dentro de un microscopio electrónico de transmisión y barrido a adjudicar por procedimiento libre con pluralidad de criterios
“Proyecto cofinanciado con fondos FEDER correspondientes al Programa Operativo de la Comunidad de Madrid, periodo 2007-2013” 08/07/2015 ADJUDICACIÓN DEFINITIVA El Órgano de Contratación de la Fundación IMDEA Materiales, con fecha 08/07/2015, ha resuelto la adjudicación definitiva
29/04/2015 Contrato de suministro, instalación y puesta en funcionamiento de una plataforma de ensayos nanomecánicos in-situ dentro de un microscopio electrónico de transmisión y barrido a adjudicar por procedimiento libre con pluralidad de criterios
“Proyecto cofinanciado con fondos FEDER correspondientes al Programa Operativo de la Comunidad de Madrid, periodo 2007-2013” 08/07/2015 ADJUDICACIÓN DEFINITIVA El Órgano de Contratación de la Fundación IMDEA Materiales, con fecha 08/07/2015, ha resuelto la adjudicación definitiva
25/09/2013 Contrato de suministro e instalación de una PLATAFORMA INTEGRAL PARA LA CARACTERIZACIÓN MECÁNICA
Contrato de suministro e instalación de una PLATAFORMA INTEGRAL PARA LA CARACTERIZACIÓN MECÁNICA EN RÉGIMEN ESTÁTICO, FATIGA E IMPACTO para MATERIALES ESTRUCTURALES a adjudicar por procedimiento abierto con pluralidad de criterios. 21/01/2014 – ADJUDICACIÓN DEFINITIVA El Órgano de Contratación
23/04/2013 Contrato de suministro e instalación de un equipo de MICROSCOPÍA ELECTRÓNICA DE BARRIDO DE EMISIÓN DE CAMPO (FEGSEM) CON COLUMNA DE IONES FOCALIZADOS (FIB) a adjudicar por procedimiento abierto con pluralidad de criterios.
15-07-2013, ADJUDICACIÓN DEFINITIVA El Órgano de Contratación de la Fundación IMDEA Materiales, con fecha 15/07/2013, ha resuelto la adjudicación definitiva del Contrato para el suministro e instalación de un equipo de microscopía electrónica. Adjudicación: FEI EUROPE B.V.Condiciones de
08/03/2013 – REFERENCIA: ACUERDO MARCO 2013/03 PARA LA CONTRATACIÓN DE SERVICIOS DE LIMPIEZA
30/05/2013 Adjudicación El Órgano de Contratación del ACUERDO MARCO PARA LA CONTRATACIÓN DE SERVICIOS DE LIMPIEZA DE LOS INSTITUTOS MADRILEÑOS DE ESTUDIOS AVANZADOS EN ENERGÍA, MATERIALES, NANOCIENCIA Y SOFTWARE DURANTE UN PERIODO DE CUATRO AÑOS reunido con fecha 24/05/2013 ha decidido adjudicar
22/02/2013 – REFERENCIA: ACUERDO MARCO 2013/01 PARA LA CONTRATACIÓN DE SERVICIOS DE SEGURIDAD Y AUXILIAR DE SERVICIOS (CONSERJERÍA)
30/05/2013 Adjudicación El Órgano de Contratación del ACUERDO MARCO PARA LA CONTRATACIÓN DE SERVICIOS DE SEGURIDAD Y AUXILIAR DE SERVICIOS (CONSERJERÍA)DE LOS INSTITUTOS MADRILEÑOS DE ESTUDIOS AVANZADOS EN ENERGÍA, MATERIALES, NANOCIENCIA Y SOFTWARE DURANTE UN PERIODO DE CUATRO AÑOS reunido con
Women who design the future
In this opinion article in "El País" journal, our researcher Andrea García-Junceda claims the role of women in research centers, Universities and laboratories around the world. In order to achieve full and equal access to and participation in science for women and girls, and further achieve gender
Who we are
The IMDEA Materials Institute, one of the seven Madrid Institutes for Advanced Studies (IMDEA), is a public research centre founded in 2007 by Madrid’s regional government. The goal of the Institute is to do research at the forefront of Material Science and Engineering, attracting talent from all
Public tenders
(Update on 9th March 2018)We provide the necessary information to contract with IMDEA Materials Foundation. From this page you can access the information concerning the requirements to attend the onerous contracts.That information is governed by Ley 9/2017, de 8 de noviembre, de Contratos del Sector
Institutional information
Record of activities (only available in Spanish)
(NABISCO) INTEGRATION OF CARBON NANOTUBE FIBRES IN STRUCTURAL COMPOSITES
Funding: China Scholarship CouncilRegion: InternationalProject period: 2016 – 2020Principal Investigator: Drs. Juan José Vilatela(juanjose.vilatela@imdea.org) and Carlos González(carlosdaniel.gonzalez@imdea.org)This project deals with the development of strategies to integrate macroscopic fibres and
(NANOFIRE) NANOMATERIALS VIA HOST-GUEST INTERACTION AS MULTIFUNCTIONAL FIRE RETARDANTS TO POLYMERS
Funding: China Scholarship CouncilRegion: InternationalProject period: 2017 – 2021Principal Investigator: Dr. De-Yi Wang (deyi.wang@imdea.org)This project deals with the development of new generation nanomaterials via host-guest interaction as multifunctional fire retardants to polymers. The aim is
(HIPREP) HIGH PERFORMANCE REINFORCED FIRE-RETARDANT POLYMERS
Funding: China Scholarship CouncilRegion: InternationalProject period: 2015 – 2019Principal Investigator: Dr. De-Yi Wang (deyiwang@imdea.org)The objective of this investigation is to develop high performance reinforced fire-retardant polymers via special molecular design, chemical functionalization
Transversal training
Besides on-the-job technical training, IMDEA Materials Institute is committed to train the Institute’s staff in “soft” or transversal skills. Those competences are relevant to a broad range of occupations and sectors (academic research or teaching career, specialization in a given field or a career
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Alumni Newsletter Nº2
Prof. Teresa Pérez Prado appointed as new Deputy Director «IMDEA Materials has provided a unique opportunity both to mature as a scientist as well as to contribute to the creation and growth of a research institute in Spain» Dr. Pérez-Prado was born in Asturias, Spain. She completed an MSc
IMDEA Material’s Public tenders
(Update on 9th March 2018)We provide the necessary information to contract with IMDEA Materials Foundation. From this page you can access the information concerning the requirements to attend the onerous contracts.That information is governed by Ley 9/2017, de 8 de noviembre, de Contratos del Sector
Javier Llorca
Research Interests ACADEMIC CAREER HONORS AND AWARDS COMMITTEES AND PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES His research interests are focused in the development of new materials for engineering applications in transport, energy and health. The processing-structure-properties relationships of materials
Carlos González
RESEARCH INTERESTS ACADEMIC CAREER COMMITTEES AND PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES His research activities have been focused in one of the main areas of Materials Science and Engineering: the analysis of the relationship between the microstructure of the materials and their physical properties,
(REMES) CHIRAL FLAME RETARDANT MATERIALS: DESIGN, SYNTHESIS AND STUDY OF CHIRALITY-FLAME RETARDANCY RELATIONSHIP
Funding: European Union, Marie Skłodowska-Curie Individual Fellowships, Horizon 2020 Programme (Grant Agreement 796330)Region: EuropeProject period: 2019 – 2021Principal Investigators: Supervisor: Dr. De-Yi Wang (deyi.wang@imdea.org); Fellow: Dr. Jianfang Cui The development of new strategy to study
Functional properties
Functional properties Fire resistance • Rapid laboratory scale tests for screening (micro-scale combustion calorimetry and oxygen index). • Dual cone calorimetry and UL94 Horizonal/Vertical Flame Chamber. Thermal • DSC, TGA and Hot Disk Thermal Conductivity analyse. Thermal
Mechanical properties
Mechanical properties Mechanical testing of a wide range of materials, using electromechanical and hydraulic machines (quasi-static,dynamic, fracture and fatigue testing in a wide range of temperatures).• Characterisation of mechanical properties at multiple length scales,
Microstructural and chemical characterisation
Microstructural and chemical characterisation • 3D microscopy at different length-scales, including X-ray tomography, 3D-SEM, 3D-EDS and 3D-EBSD in the FIB and3D-TEM and 3D-EDS in the TEM.• In-situ mechanical testing of mininaturised samples in the X-ray tomography system
Mauricio Terrones: Do something you like and that motivates you on a daily basis
«I strongly believe that it is important that everybody do something they like and motivate on a daily basis» Mauricio Terrones (Mexico DF, 1968) is a Physics Engineer by the Iberian-American University of Mexico City, did his PhD under the supervision of the former Nobel Laureate Harry Kroto and
Damien Tourret
«Dendritic microstructures are present in nearly every piece of metal around us» Damien Tourret received an MSc in Mechanical Engineering from INSA Toulouse (France) in 2006 and a PhD in Materials Science & Engineering from École des Mines de Paris (Mines ParisTech, France) in 2009. Before
Damien Tourret: Dendritic microstructures are present in nearly every piece of metal
«Dendritic microstructures are present in nearly every piece of metal around us» Damien Tourret received an MSc in Mechanical Engineering from INSA Toulouse (France) in 2006 and a PhD in Materials Science & Engineering from École des Mines de Paris (Mines ParisTech, France) in 2009. Before
IMDEA Materials Institute Alumni Interview – Nathamar Dudamell
Dr. Nathamar Dudamell Caballero was born in Maracay, Venezuela. She completed a MSc in Metallurgy Engineering at the Central University in Caracas, Venezuela (UCV) in 2006. In 2007 she joined the ALCOA’s Aluminium Research and Development Center in Alicante site. In 2008 Dr. Dudamell Caballero
Nathamar Dudamell
Dr. Nathamar Dudamell Caballero was born in Maracay, Venezuela. She completed a MSc in Metallurgy Engineering at the Central University in Caracas, Venezuela (UCV) in 2006. In 2007 she joined the ALCOA’s Aluminium Research and Development Center in Alicante site. In 2008 Dr. Dudamell Caballero
Integrated Computational Materials Engineering
Main research lines Virtual materials design, including virtual processing and virtual testing Virtual material discovery for functional applications, through the use of DFT, cluster expansion and atomistic approaches combined with AI.Virtual processing: Integration of modelling
Multiscale Characterization of Materials and Processes
Main research lines Advanced material characterisation, including microstructural, chemical and crystallographic information across several length scales and using different techniques Multiscale characterisation with optical and electron microscopy, X-rays, atom force microscopy,
(OPTIQPAP) OPTIMIZATION OF QP STEELS DESIGNED FOR INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS
The Project Commercialization of the Quenched and Partitioned (Q&P) steels to a large extent is currently limited by the lack of knowledge on their application related performance properties. The OptiQPAP project (Optimization of QP steels designed for industrial applications) addresses
(EQUINOX) A NOVEL PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING COMPLEX SHAPED FE-AL INTERMETALLIC PARTS RESISTANT TO EXTREME ENVIRONMENTS
Funding: European Union, Horizon 2020 Programme (Grant Agreement 689510) Partners: National Technical University of Athens (Project Coordinator), Elastotec GmbH Elastomertechniken, Kochanek Entwicklungsgesellschaft, IMDEA Materials Institute, Technica Univerzita V Liberci, Access e.V., Open Source
(NEOADFOAM) INNOVATIVE ADDITIVES FOR FOAMS WITH IMPROVED THERMAL INSULATION AND FIRE RESISTANCE
Funding: Spanish Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness (National R&D Programme for Societal Challenges) (RTC-2015-3340-3), thematic objective "“Promotion of technological development, innovation and quality research"Partners: TOLSA S.A. (Project Coordinator), Cellmat group (University of
(ONLINE-RTM) ONLINE NDT RTM INSPECTION IN COMPOSITES
Funding: AIRBUS Operations S.L. and CDTI (CIEN 2014 programme) Region: Spain Project period: 2014 – 2017 Principal Investigator: Dr. Carlos González (carlosdaniel.gonzalez@imdea.org) ONLINE-RTM is a research collaboration between IMDEA Materials and AIRBUS Operations aiming at analysing sensor
(DIMMAT) MULTISCALE DESIGN OF ADVANCED MATERIALS
Funding: Regional Government of MadridPartners: IMDEA Materials Institute (Project Coordinator), National Centre for Metals Research (CSIC), Materials Science Institute of Madrid (CSIC), Institute For Nuclear Fusion of the Technical University of Madrid, Technical University of Madrid, Carlos III
(ITER PCRS) STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS OF THE ITER PRE-COMPRESSION RINGS
Funding Organization: EADS CASA Espacio / F4E Region: International Project Period: 2012 – 2017 Principal Investigator: Dr.Carlos González Contact: carlosdaniel.gonzalez@imdea.org ITER (acronym of International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor) is an international nuclear fusion research
(ENERYARN) NANOSTRUCTURED YARN COMPOSITES FOR STRUCTURAL ENERGY STORAGE
Funding: European Union, Marie Skłodowska-Curie Individual Fellowships, Horizon 2020 Programme (Grant Agreement 797176) Partners: IMDEA Materials Institute Project period: 2018 – 2020 Project Coordinador: Supervisor: Dr. Juan José Vilatela (juanjose.vilatela@imdea.org); Fellow: Anastasiia
(MINIMAL) CHARACTERIZATION AND MODELLING OF DISLOCATION INTERFACE INTERACTIONS IN METALLIC LAMINATES AT MULTIPLE SCALES
Funding: European Union, Marie Skłodowska-Curie Individual Fellowships, Horizon 2020 Programme (Grant Agreement 749192) Region: Europe Project period: 2018 – 2019 Principal Investigators: Supervisor: Dr. Jon Molina (jon.molina@imdea.org); Fellow: Dr. Zhilin Liu (zhilin.liu@imdea.org) The
(NAMBAT) QUEST FOR SAFE AND SUSTAINABLE BATTERIES USING NA-ION, MG AND HYBRID CONCEPTS
Funding: Ministerio de Economía, Industria y Competitividad. Retos investigación: Proyectos I+D+i Region: National Project period: 2018 – 2020 Partners: University of Córdoba (Project Coordinator), IMDEA Materials Institute Principal Investigator: Dr. Vinodkumar Etacheri
(ELAM) ULTRAFINE EUTECTICS BY LASER ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING
Funding: Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación. M-ERA.NET Partners: DLR Institute of Materials Research (Project Coordinator), IMDEA Materials Institute, Fraunhofer Gesellschaft Zur Foerderung Der Angewandten Forschung E.V, Access e.v., Wigner Research Center for Physics, Procter & Gamble
(ALFORAMA) INNOVATIVE AL ALLOY FOR AIRCRAFT STRUCTURAL PARTS USING ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY
Funding: European Union, Clean Sky Joint Undertaking 2, Horizon 2020 Programme (Grant Agreement 755610) Partners: Lortek (Project Coordinator), University of Leuven and IMDEA Materials Institute Region: Europe Project period: 2017 – 2020 Principal Investigator: Drs. Srdjan Milenkovic
(SORCERER) STRUCTURAL POWER COMPOSITES FOR FUTURE CIVIL AIRCRAFT
Funding: European Union, Clean Sky Joint Undertaking 2, Horizon 2020 Programme (Grant Agreement 738085)Partners: Imperial College (Project Coordinator), Chalmers University of Technology, KTH Royal Institute of Technology and IMDEA Materials InstituteRegion: EuropeProject period: 2017 –
(MOFMAP) TAILORED METAL-ORGANIC FRAMEWORK FROM HYBRID TO MULTIFUNCTIONAL FLAME RETARDANT POLYMER NANOCOMPOSITES
Funding: European Union, Marie Skłodowska-Curie Individual Fellowships, Horizon 2020 Programme (Grant Agreement 705365)Region: EuropeProject period: 2017 – 2019Principal Investigator: Supervisor: Dr. De-Yi Wang (deyi.wang@imdea.org); Fellow: Dr. Xiao-Lin QiThe main objective of this project is to
(ACERCOM) FIBER METAL LAMINATES FOR APPLICATION IN MARINE RENEWABLE ENERGY
Funding: Spanish Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness (National R&D Programme for Societal Challenges) (RTC-2016-5076-3), thematic objective “Promotion of technological development, innovation and quality research”Partners: Arcelor Mittal (Project Coordinator), Technical University of Madrid
(DYNACOMP) DYNAMIC BEHAVIOUR OF COMPOSITE MATERIALS FOR NEXT GENERATION AEROENGINES
Funding: European Union, Marie Skłodowska-Curie actions, Horizon 2020 Programme (Grant Agreement 722096)Partners: IMDEA Materials Institute (Project Coordinator), HEXCEL, Micro Materials, Technical University of Madrid and Madri+d foundationRegion: EuropeProject period: 2016 – 2020Principal
(MAFMA) MULTISCALE ANALYSIS OF FATIGUE IN MG ALLOYS
Funding: European Union, Marie Skłodowska-Curie Individual Fellowships, Horizon 2020 Programme (Grant Agreement 795658)Partners: IMDEA Materials InstituteProject period: 2019 – 2021Project Coordinador: Supervisor: Prof. Javier Llorca (javier.llorca@imdea.org); Fellow: Anxin Ma
(BIOIMPLANT ITN) EUROPEAN TRAINING NETWORK TO DEVELOP IMPROVED BIORESORBABLE MATERIALS FOR ORTHOPAEDIC AND VASCULAR IMPLANT APPLICATIONS
Funding: European Union, Horizon 2020 MSCA Innovative Training Network (ITN) (Grant Agreement 813869) Partners: National University of Ireland, Galway (Project Coordinator), IMDEA Materials Institute, Boston Scientific Limited, The Queens University of Belfast (UK), RWTH Aachen (DE), Vascular Flow
(HUC) DEVELOPMENT AND VALIDATION OF A POWDER HIP ROUTE FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE ASTROLOY TO MANUFACTURE ULTRAFAN® IP TURBINE CASINGS
Funding:European Union, Clean Sky Joint Undertaking 2, Horizon 2020 Programme (Grant Agreement 821044)Region: EuropeProject period: 2018 – 2021Partners: CEIT-IK4 (Project Coordinator), IMDEA Materials Institute, Aubert & Duval SAS, Universidad del País Vasco, Interuniversitario Nazionale per la