- IMDEA Materials Institute will play a key role in a new project aimed at designing and manufacturing new implantable devices for brain tumor treatment. - Glioblastoma is the deadliest form of brain cancer. It has a 5-year survival rate of less than 10%. Current treatments are both expensive and
Construction of Nanomaterials Based on Molybdenum Disulfide Decorated onto a Metal-Organic Framework (UiO-66) to Improve the Fire Retardancy of Epoxy
Alberto Vicente
Dr. Valentin Vassilev Galindo
Dr. Pedro José Díaz Payno
Jingyi Zhang
Arley Garcia
Prof. Javier Segurado receives “Consolidation of Research Activity” award from the UPM
Prof. Javier Segurado, leader of IMDEA Materials' Multiscale Materials Simulation research group, recently received the "Consolidation of Research Activity" award from the Technical University of Madrid. Prof. Segurado received this award in recognition of the "impact and number of his scientific
Simulating the future of nuclear fusion: what material can contain a star on Earth?
Nuclear fusion as a source of energy in stars was first described in the 1920s. Since then, scientists have not stopped dreaming of reproducing this process in a controlled way. Generating energy through fusion is to emulate what the Sun does, but on Earth and within a container. One of the
Theory of holey twistsonic media
Delighted consortium holds fifth online progress meeting
The DELIGHTED consortium held its fifth online progress meeting in January 2023. Project partners presented and discussed their research activities from the last six months and the organization of the Symposium ‘Alloy and microstructure design of AHSS to improve their performance’ on Spetses Island,
Delighted consortium holds fifth online progress meeting
The DELIGHTED consortium held its fifth online progress meeting in January 2023. Project partners presented and discussed their research activities from the last six months and the organization of the Symposium ‘Alloy and microstructure design of AHSS to improve their performance’ on Spetses Island,
Recent Advances on Early-Stage Fire-Warning Systems: Mechanism, Performance, and Perspective
Nuclear fusion: what material can contain a star on Earth? – The Conversation Spain
IMDEA Materials researchers, Prof. Javier Segurado and Dr. Carlos Ruestes, have penned this fascinating article for The Conversation España about their ongoing project to develop new materials for the future of nuclear fusion reactors. You can read the article, here (content available in Spanish
Theory of non-Hermitian topological whispering gallery
IMDEA Materials achieves ‘Human Resources Excellence in Research’ award renewal
IMDEA Materials’ commitment to providing a stimulating and favourable environment for researchers has been recognized with the renewal of the Institute’s ‘HR Excellence in Research Award’. The HR Excellence in Research Award is granted by the European Commission and acknowledges institutions
Alumni en el Punto de Mira
Mientras que la mayoría de los investigadores postdoctorales dedican su carrera a la industria o al mundo académico, el Dr. Miguel Herráez, antiguo investigador de IMDEA Materiales, decidió forjar su propio camino. El Dr. Herráez es fundador de TecnoDigital School, una plataforma en línea
IMDEA Materials Institute Alumni in Focus – Miguel Herráez
While most postdoctoral researchers dedicate their careers to either industry or academia, IMDEA Materials alumni Dr. Miguel Herráez decided to forge his own path. Dr. Herráez is the founder of TecnoDigital School, an online platform that offers trainings by means of courses, seminars, and
Seminar of Prof. Jordi Sort, from the Autonomous University of Barcelona, entitled “Recent progress in voltage control of magnetism using magneto-ionics and strain: fundamental aspects and prospective applications”. February 3rd, at noon in the Seminar Room.
AbstractMagnetic storage systems and magnetically actuated devices are ultimately controlled by magnetic fields generated using electric currents. This involves significant power dissipation by Joule heating effect. Manipulating magnetism with electric voltage has an enormous potential to boost
Optimization of Processing Conditions and Mechanical Properties for PEEK/PEI Multilayered Blends
Extended molecular dynamics: Seamless temporal coarse-graining and transition between deterministic and probabilistic paradigms
(M3TIAM) MULTISCALE-MULTIPHYSICS MODELLING OF TI ALLOY MEDICAL IMPLANTS BASED ON ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY
Project details Funding: MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2021. HORIZON-MSCA-2021-PF-01Project coordinator: IMDEA Materials Project period: 01/02/2023 – 31/01/2025 IMDEA Materials' researchers Supervisor: Dr. Damien TourretFellow: Adrian Dante Boccardo Abstract Patient-customized
Phytic acid as a biomass flame retardant for polyrotaxane based phase change materials
Improved alignment and stress transfer in CNT fibre fabrics studied by in situ X-ray and Raman during wet-drawing
Symposium “Alloy and microstructure design of AHSS to improve their performance”.
7th International Conference of Engineering Against Failure (ICEAF) The DELIGHTED consortium members are organizing a Symposium ‘Alloy and microstructure design of AHSS to improve their performance’ within the frame of the 7th International Conference of Engineering Against
New Members of the IMDEA Materials Institute team – January, 2023
Every month, we welcome our new members of the IMDEA Materials team. Here, you can find a short profile of our most recent additions. Arley Garcia My name is Arley Garcia Carrero and I am from Santander, Colombia. I recently started an Industrial PhD at the Technical University of Madrid
(OPE – IMDEA MATERIALS 2023 – 2024) EUROPEAN PROJECT OFFICE IMDEA MATERIALS INSTITUTE 2023 – 2024
Project details Funding: Preparación y gestión de proyectos europeos 2022 Project coordinator: IMDEA Materials. Project period: 01/01/2023 – 31/12/2024 IMDEA Materials' responsible Miguel Ángel Rodiel Abstract The Office of European Projects of Institute IMDEA Materials (OPE - IMDEA
(CARDIOBOOST-CM) BIOINGENIERÍA DE CÉLULAS SATÉLITE DE MÚSCULO ESQUELÉTICO COMO NUEVA ESTRATEGIA DE DIFERENCIACIÓN A CARDIOMIOCITOS Y REGENERACIÓN CARDIACA
Project details Funding: Biomedicina 2022 - Comunidad de Madrid Project coordinator: Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares Carlos III (CNIC) Project period: 01/01/2023 – 31/12/2027 IMDEA Materials' researchers Dr. Jennifer Patterson Abstract Relevance. Heart failure is a
(NATURE) CONSOLIDATION AND STUDY OF BEHAVIOR UNDER HYDROGEN
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: Universidad Carlos III de MadridProject period: 01/12/2022 –
The materials that make Formula 1 cars the fastest and safest machines on Earth – The Conversation Spain
The Conversation España has published the third article of our collaboration with The Conversation España. You can read the article with our director, José Manuel Torralba, about the materials that make today's Formula 1 cars possible, here (content in Spanish only):
IMDEA Materials Institute and a new, cheaper, more durable earthquake sensor – SINC
The Service for Scientific News and Information (SINC) has highlighted IMDEA Materials' role, alongside the Technical University of Madrid (UPM), in the development of a new type of earthquake sensor. You can read the article here (content in Spanish only):
(DIGIBIOFAM) BIOBASED FLAME RETARDANT SYSTEM FOR SUSTAINABLE POLYMERS: MOLECULE DESIGN, DIGITAL SYNTHESIS, DIGITAL ANALYSIS, DATA-DRIVEN APPROACH
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'
(CATBYESE) HIGH-THROUGHPUT STRATEGIES FOR THE DISCOVERY OF NEW CATALYSTS FOR THE HYDROGEN ECONOMY THROUGH ELASTIC STRAIN ENGINEERING
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
Seminar of Dr. Charles-André Gandin, from CNRS & Mines Paris PSL, France, entitled “Multiscale modeling of laser-powder bed fusion additive manufacturing”. January 17, at noon in the Auditorium.
Abstract: Most of Additive Manufacturing (AM) are solidification processes. As a result of the phase transformations, usual metallurgical features of arc welding processes are found, e.g., textured structures, intergranular hot tears, deviation from thermodynamic transformation paths, … The
Interface-charring catalysis enables fire-safe and mechanically reinforced epoxy via facile interfacial aggregation induction
On the Effect of Nucleation Undercooling on Phase Transformation Kinetics
BIOMET4D researcher Dr. Pedro Díaz Payno participates in online seminar on the latest in 4D printing technology
4D printing technology and the BIOMET4D project took centre stage during an online seminar delivered by Dr. Pedro José Díaz Payno at AGH University in Poland. The seminar, which was hosted by the university's Academic Centre for Materials and Nanotechnology (ACMiN) saw Dr. Díaz Payno expand
Seminar of Dr. Valentin Vassilev, new incorporation to IMDEA Materials, entitled “In quest of accurate modelling of complex potential-energy surfaces: a Computational Chemistry and Machine Learning approach” – January 20th, 2023.
Abstract: Accurate modelling of chemical and physical interactions is crucial for obtaining thermodynamic and dynamical properties of any chemical system, enabling a myriad of possible applications. Many of these applications are computationally prohibitive when using advanced Computational
A phosphaphenanthrene-based derivative as multifunctional flame retardant for epoxy resins
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
Seminar of Dr. Joaquín García Suárez, from the Federal Polytechnic School of Lausanne (EPFL), entitled “Data mesh refinement”. January 9, at noon in the Seminar Room.
Abstract: Model-free data-driven computational mechanics (DDCM) is a new paradigm for simulations in solid mechanics. One of the its advantagesis the fact that it avoids regression-based, bias-prone constitutive modeling. However, many materials do display a simple linear response in the
The preparation of phosphorus and nitrogen-containing structure towards the enhancement of flame retardancy for thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer
Facile Fabrication of organic zirconium/inorganic phosphorus complex for super-efficiently flame-retardant epoxy resin
Potential energy-assisted coupling of phase change materials with triboelectric nanogenerator enabling a thermally triggered, smart, and self-powered IoT thermal and fire hazard sensor: Design, fabrication, and applications
Tunable topological interface states in one-dimensional inerter-based locally resonant lattices with damping
Polyelectrolyte as highly efficient flame retardant to epoxy: Synthesis, characterization and mechanism
Simultaneously improving the fire safety and mechanical properties of epoxy resin with iron phosphonated grafted polyethylenimine
TEGylated Double-Walled Carbon Nanotubes as Platforms to Engineer Neuronal Networks
PhD Defense of Thomas Isensee, entitled “Multiscale modeling of dendritic growth kinetics with liquid convection” – January 18th, 2023
The PhD Defense will take place at 11:00 am, in the “Sala Verde” of the “Escuela de Ingenieros de Caminos, Canales y Puertos” of the Polytechnic University of Madrid. The dissertation is entitled "Multiscale modeling of dendritic growth kinetics with liquid convection". It was advised by Dr.
Development of multifunctional highly-efficient bio-based fire-retardant poly(lactic acid) composites for simultaneously improving thermal, crystallization and fire safety properties
Structured sonic tube with carbon nanotube-like topological edge states
Meotec and Aerosint further cooperation in the development and use of multimaterial recoating system for BIOMET4D
BIOMET4D project partners Meotec GmbH and Aerosint have stengthened their collaboration in developing cutting-edge laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) 3D-printing technology. Meotec development engineer Simon Pöstges was on hand at the Aerosint facilities in Belgium as Aerosint's new multimaterial
Tailored P/Si-decorated graphene oxide-based fire sensor for sensitive detection at low-temperature via local and remote wireless transmission
IMDEA Materials Institute represented among this year’s IOM3 award winners
IMDEA Materials Director, Professor José Manuel Torralba was on hand in London recently to receive the annual Ivor Jenkins award from the Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining (IOM3). And Prof. Torralba wasn’t the only award-winner with an IMDEA Materials connection on the night, as
Bright and Photostable Fluorescent Metal Nanocluster Supraparticles from Invert Emulsions
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
Understanding orientation-dependent plasticity in laser beam powder bed fusion stainless steel through crystal plasticity modelling
BIOMET4D hailed as a breakthrough in medical 3D-printing at M3d+it 2022
BIOMET4D researcher Andrés Díaz Lantada from the Technical University of Madrid (UPM) has presented the evolution of 4D printing and highlighted BIOMET4D as a breakthrough in this field at the Medical 3D-Printing and Innovative Technologies (M3d+it) 2022 conference. The M3d+it 2023 conference,
High-resolution TENGS for earthquakes ground motion detection
PhD Defense of Mohammad Elahi, entitled “Computational Modeling of Powder Bed Fusion Manufacturing of Metals” – December 2nd, 2022.
The PhD Defense will take place at 11:00 am, in the "aula C" of the Escuela Tecnica Superior de Ingenieros Industriales. The dissertation is entitled "Computational Modeling of Powder Bed Fusion Manufacturing of Metals". It was advised by Prof. Ignacio Romero and Dr. Damien Tourret. Here is
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
Sergei Zorkaltsev
Influence of minor tensile stress on the oxidation behavior of powder metallurgy superalloy
The recipe to convert cement into garnets, and it’s not alchemy – The Conversation Spain
The second article in our ongoing collaboration with The Conversation Spain was recently published. You can read the article with our director, Prof. José Manuel Torralba about how to convert cement to garnets, here (content in Spanish):
Investigation of magnesium hydroxide functionalized by polydopamine/transition metal ions on flame retardancy of epoxy resin
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.
Science Week Activities at IMDEA Materials Institute highlight European projects
The BIOMET4D and BioImplant-ITN projects were well represented in the “Semana de la Ciencia” (Science Week) activities at IMDEA Materials Institute. Predoctoral researchers Ángela Castro María from the Biomaterials and Regenerative Medicine group (Dr. Jennifer Patterson) and Cillian Thompson
Effect of cobalt on γ′ coarsening behavior of Ni-base powder metallurgy superalloy
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
A facile technique to investigate the char strength and fire retardant performance towards intumescent epoxy nanocomposites containing different synergists
Seminar of Dr. Sandra Camarero, from POLYMAT Institute, entitled “Form Follow Function vs Function Follows form: a shift in tissue regeneration”. December 2, at noon in the Seminar Room.
Abstract:Tissue Engineering emerged in the early 90´s on the basis of fabricating designer biomaterial scaffolds to guide cell attachment, distribution, differentiation and the deposition of an extra cellular matrix (ECM) characteristic of the targeted tissue. Cells are capable of sensing
First-principles analysis of the Al-rich corner of Al-Li-Cu phase diagram
First Year Assessment of Wen Ye, entitled“High-performance Flame-retardant Microspheres (FRMs) via Controllable Core-Shell Structure: Preparation, Characterization and Mechanisms» – November 11th, 2022 – 09:00 am (online)
Abstract:A novel series of FRMs was synthesized by suspension polymerization which had coreshell structure and complete spherical morphology. The core material is composed of a variety of flame-retardant components, some phosphate ester flame-retardant such as BDP, RDP, TPP etc. (or several of them)
IMDEA Materials and the UPM put additive manufacturing and the biomedicine of the future on show
Professor Andrés Díaz Lantada and Dr. Jon Molina-Aldareguia, of the Technical University of Madrid (UPM) and IMDEA Materials Institute, have highlighted the “significant advances” made in 4D printing, shape-morphing materials and medical devices thanks to the iMPLANTS-CM project. Their comments
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 Director José Manuel Torralba on high entropy alloys for surprising materials – RNE
Spanish national radio has featured an interview with IMDEA Materials Director, Professor José Manuel Torralba about the potential of high entropy alloys on its popular scientific podcast "On the Shoulders of Giants" with journalist Manuel Seara Valero. You can listen to the complete interview
New smart mask from IMDEA and the UPM designed to revolutionise the market – ConSalud
Journalist Ángel Luis Jiménez from ConSalud.es has spoken with visiting IMDEA Materials researcher José Sánchez de Río Sáez about the design of a new "smart mask" that can track a wearer´s vital signs. The mask is one result of the Community of Madrid´s Materials and Models Against Pandemics
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
Smart Low-temperature responsive fire alarm based on MXene/Graphene oxide film with wireless transmission: Remote real-time luminosity detection
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
Seminar of Dr. Carlos Ruestes, Marie Skłodowska–Curie Actions Postdoctoral Fellow at IMDEA Materials, entitled “Deformation mechanisms in metals – Insights from molecular dynamics simulations”. November 11th, at 12:00, in the Seminar Room.
Abstract:The interpretation of experiments probing the mechanical properties of materials is often limited by the lack of adequate tools for an operando inspection of the deformation mechanisms. Molecular dynamics simulations offer the possibility to track microstructural changes in great detail,
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
Rational Amphiphilic Ligand Engineering Enables Enhanced Stability and Efficiency of CsPbBr3 Nanocrystals Based Light Emitting Diodes
IMDEA Materials Institute Alumni in Focus – Paloma Hidalgo
From working on creating stronger magnesium alloys for the transport industry in her first postdoctoral position to her latest project related to biodegradable magnesium implants, Dr. Paloma Hidalgo Manrique’s professional research career to date has been heavily focused on getting the most out of
Developing sensor technology to detect fires before they start – Tech Xplore
Tech Xplore has highlighted IMDEA Materials Institute's ongoing research into developing a new generation of fire safety systems. The complete article is available here: https://techxplore.com/news/2022-11-sensor-technology.html
Los investigadores del Instituto IMDEA Materiales se sitúan entre los mejores científicos del mundo
- 10 científicos de IMDEA Materiales han sido incluidos en las listas anuales de la Universidad de Stanford del 2% de los mejores científicos del mundo. - Las clasificaciones, que incluyen listas separadas dedicadas a las actividades de investigación de los 12 meses anteriores y a los logros de
Science X presenta la investigación de IMDEA Materiales sobre electrolitos en estado sólido para baterías de ion de litio
Science X ha publicado el trabajo de la investigadora de IMDEA Materiales, Mingyang Zhang, para desarrollar un electrolito de estado sólido que mejore la seguridad de las baterías de ion de litio. Puedes consultar el artículo completo aquí:
IMDEA Materials undertakes research on solid-state electrolytes for Li-ion batteries – Science X
Science X has featured the work of IMDEA Materials Institute and predoctoral researcher Mingyang Zhang into developing a solid-state electrolyte to improve the safety of lithium-ion batteries. You can check out the full article
Processing and mechanical properties of novel biodegradable poly-lactic acid/Zn 3D printed scaffolds for application in tissue regeneration
Los investigadores del Instituto IMDEA Materiales se sitúan entre los mejores científicos del mundo
- 10 científicos de IMDEA Materiales han sido incluidos en las listas anuales de la Universidad de Stanford del 2% de los mejores científicos del mundo. - Las clasificaciones, que incluyen listas separadas dedicadas a las actividades de investigación de los 12 meses anteriores y a los logros de
IMDEA Materials Institute researchers well represented among the world’s top scientists
IMDEA Materials Institute’s reputation as a centre of international reference in the field of materials science and engineering has been further bolstered by the inclusion of 10 researchers in Stanford University’s annual ranking of the world’s top scientists. Stanford’s ranking is based on
Multiscale simulation of powder-bed fusion processing of metallic alloys
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
IMDEA Materials developing sensor technology to detect fires before they start
Researchers at IMDEA Materials Institute are working on fire safety systems that can detect and warn of the risk of fire danger before a fire breaks out. Fire alarms generally operate by detecting the presence of smoke, open flame, and/or higher-than-normal levels of carbon monoxide. Such
Non-Hermitian elastodynamics in gyro-odd continuum media
(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
Influence of Addition of Antibiotics on Chemical and Surface Properties of Sol-Gel Coatings
First Year Assessment of Mingyang Zhang, entitled “Fire safety enhanced electrolytes for lithium ion batteries: materials, methods, and mechanism» –October 27th, 2022 – 12:00 hr.
Abstract: The development of advanced composite solid-state electrolytes (CSSEs) is considered to be one of the most promising directions for achieving breakthroughs in lithium battery technology. To enhance overall performance of electrolytes, such as mechanical properties, electrochemical
High-Performance Room-Temperature Conductometric Gas Sensors: Materials and Strategies
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
Seminar of Prof. Jose A. Rodríguez-Martínez from the department of Continuum Mechanics and Structural Analysis from the University Carlos III of Madrid, entitled “Dynamic plastic localization and fragmentation of porous printed metals: impact experiments and multiscale modeling”. October 24th, at 12:00 in the Seminar Room.
ABSTRACT: Understanding damage, localization and fracture in ductile solids and structures subjected to high velocity impacts or blast loadings has importance in aerospace industry, military applications, civil engineering and geophysical applications. Meteoric cratering, explosive behavior of
Artificial intelligence discovers the ‘Toledo steel’ of the future – El País Tecnología
Our director, Prof. José Manuel Torralba, speaks to Miguel Ángel Criado of El País about the role of artificial intelligence in the discovery of the materials of the future. You can read the full article here (full content in Spanish
Burcu Ozdemir
A novel highly-efficient bio-based fire retardant for poly (lactic acid): Synthesis, preparation, property and mechanism
IMDEA Materials developing the next generation of biodegradable implants – SaluDigital
Journalist Ángel Luis Jiménez from SaluDigital has spoken with IMDEA Materials' researcher Guillermo Domínguez about his work with a new generation of biodegradable implants for use as cardiovascular stents. You can see the full article (in Spanish)
Endothelial function after the exposition of magnesium degradation products
Structured sonic tube with carbon nanotube-like topological edge states
Effect of C content on microstructure and mechanical properties of Cr-based hard composites obtained by different sintering methods
IMDEA Materials advancing the field of lightweight porous metals for bone implants and transport technologies
A new international project coordinated by IMDEA Materials Institute is dedicated to porous metal structures which combine lightweight with high strength. The high surface-to-volume ratio of porous metals, together with optimisable mechanical properties, makes them promising candidates in various
Visiting researcher Dr. Douglas Spearot on predicting plasticity and its benefits for industry
Visiting researcher Dr. Douglas Spearot is hopeful that his collaboration with IMDEA Materials will result in improved simulation techniques to predict plasticity and microstructure evolution in metals, providing key benefits for the aeronautical and automotive industries. Dr. Spearot has
Diffusion coefficients and atomic mobilities in fcc Ag–Ge and Cu–Ge alloys: Experiment and modeling
First Year Assessment of Yuyao Liu, entitled “Development of biodegradable polymers for tissue engineering» –October 14th, 2022 – 12:00 pm
Abstract: Tissue engineering and regenerative medicine are currently seen as excellent alternatives for the rehabilitation or replacement of damaged tissues through the use of scaffolds. However, it is still a challenge that how to select materials and their manufacturing methods to fabricate
Data-Driven Experimental Design of Rheological Clay-Polymer Composites
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.
Convective effects on columnar dendritic solidification – A multiscale dendritic needle network study
ML-based porosity inspection method for composite materials
Patent details Status Spanish patent granted Concession number ES2947809 A1 Inventors Federico Sket, Juan Ignacio Caballero, Carlos Daniel González , Ernestina Menasalvas Ruiz y Consuelo Gonzalo Martín Priority date 9 May 2022 Applicant IMDEA Materials
Smart mask that monitors breath rhythm
Patent details Status Spanish patent granted Concession number ES2935558 B2 Inventors De-Yi Wang, Xiang-Ao, José Sánchez del Río, David Patrizi, Alejandro Ureña, Antonio del Bosque, María Sánchez, Xoan Xosé Fernández Applicants IMDEA Materials Institute,
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
Whoever controls the materials of the future will rule the world – 20minutos (20BITS)
Spain's most-read newspaper online, 20minutos.es, has featured IMDEA Materials Institute and our Director, Prof. José Manuel Torralba, in an article on the materials of the future and high entropy alloys. You can check out the full article (in Spanish)
Cobalt ions loaded polydopamine nanospheres to construct ammonium polyphosphate for the improvement of flame retardancy of thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer
Bright and stable gold nanocluster assemblies by silica/zirconia double-shell encapsulation
(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
TeleMadrid entrevista a la investigadora de IMDEA Materiales Lola Martín
Lola Martín tuvo que elegir entre el Real Madrid Femenino y la ciencia: no tuvo dudas. La investigadora de IMDEA Materiales Lola Martín habla con el periodista Pablo Fritschi en el programa Juntos de TeleMadrid sobre su decisión de dejar el Real Madrid C.F. para seguir su sueño y dedicarse a la
TeleMadrid interviews IMDEA Materials researcher Lola Martín Alonso
Lola Martín Alonso had to choose between playing for Real Madrid's women's side and science: she had no doubts. She talks to journalist Pablo Fritschi on TeleMadrid's program Juntos about her decision to leave Real Madrid C.F. to follow her dream and dedicate herself to science. You can watch
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:
CompositesWorld among those to showcase IMDEA Materials’ role in DOMMINIO
IMDEA Materials Institute's role in the international Digital Method for Improved Manufacturing of Next-Generation Multifunctional Airframe Parts or DOMMINIO project has been highlighted in a number of outlets. Among these are Actualidad Aeroespacial, CompositesWorld, La Vanguardia and La Razon.
(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
Nabil Abomailek
Elena Sánchez
Carlota Corchado
Blanca Limones
Jorge Redondo
IMDEA Materials joins the effort to construct a more sustainable future through 3D printing
An international group of researchers is out to prove that the wide-scale use of metal 3D printing in steel manufacturing can reduce energy consumption in the steel construction sector by up to 30%. That’s the goal of the recently launched, Resource-Efficient Steel Construction Using Additive
IMDEA Materials Institute Alumni in Focus – Pablo Romero
Since the earliest stages of his scientific career, ex-IMDEA Materials researcher, Dr. Pablo Romero, has been searching for the perfect balance between his twin passions of conducting fundamental research and seeing it applied in the real world. Romero spent more than four years at IMDEA
Alba Pascual
Boosting the performance of soft carbon negative electrode for high power Na-ion batteries and Li-ion capacitors through a rational strategy of structural and morphological manipulation
Rafael Tomey
Juan León
Dr. Néstor Oscar Rossi Cabral
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.
Dr. Jesús Ordoño
Saumya Sadanand
The effect of composition and microstructure on the creep behaviour of 14 Cr ODS steels consolidated by SPS
Seminar of Prof. Douglas E. Spearot, from the University of Florida and current visitor at IMDEA Materials entitled “Simulating Plasticity in Metals at Atomistic and Mesoscopic Length Scales”. September 22nd, at 12:00, in the Seminar Room
Abstract:The development of accurate models and simulations of plastic deformation in metallic materials requires an understanding of the behavior of defects and deformation modes in metals at multiple length and time scales. In this presentation, recent atomistic simulation and discrete dislocation
(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
IMDEA Materials Institute Alumni in Focus – Bárbara Bellón
Dr. Bárbara Bellón has seen first-hand just how quickly IMDEA Materials’ International Reputation has grown in recent years. Bellón, who is currently working at the Max Planck Institute for Iron Research in Düsseldorf, completed her PhD at the Madrid-based research centre from 2015-2020. Since
Highly efficient electromagnetic wave absorption Fe-MOF-rGO based composites with enhanced flame retardancy
Shape-stable and smart polyrotaxane-based phase change materials with enhanced flexibility and fire-safety
Seminar of Prof. Alan Luo, from Ohio State University and Director of the “Lightweight Materials and Manufacturing Research Lab”, entitled “Lightweight materials and sustainable manufacturing: the role of ICME”. September 5th, at 12:00, in the Seminar Room.
Abstract: Lightweight materials including aluminum, magnesium and titanium alloys and metal matrix composites are increasingly being used in the transportation and manufacturing industries to reduce energy consumption and carbon footprint. Emerging materials including high entropy alloys,
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
Fast-charging and long-lasting Mg-Na hybrid batteries based on extremely pseudocapacitive bronze TiO2 nanosheet cathodes
IMDEA Materials Scientific Director, Prof. Javier Llorca, talks with Cadena Ser about biodegradable implants
Professor Javier LLorca speaks with journalist David Callejo about IMDEA Materials' work developing a new generation of biodegradable, shape-morphing implants. Prof. LLorca highlighted the recently-launched, European Innovation Council-funded Horizon Europe BIOMET4D project as an example of IMDEA
Highly Oriented Direct-Spun Carbon Nanotube Textiles Aligned by In Situ Radio-Frequency Fields
Effects of Processing Parameters on the Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Nanoscaled WC-10Co Cemented Carbide
Correlation between Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Heat-Treated Novel Powder Metallurgy Superalloy
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
Cytotoxicity Assessment of Surface-Modified Magnesium Hydroxide Nanoparticles
Seminar of Dr. Ivan Fernández, from Nano4Energy SL, will give a Seminar entitled: “Research and development activities in Nano4Energy: from laboratory-scale development of thin films to industrial production”. September 8th at 12:00 in the Seminar Room.
Abstract: Nano4Energy is a technology-based company with great international projection. The main activity of Nano4Energy is the technological development of coatings with high added value through magnetron sputtering technology and the implementation of said coatings in industrial coating systems;
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
IMDEA Materials Institute Alumni Interview – Álvaro Doñoro
Álvaro Doñoro was born in Madrid, Spain. He joined IMDEA Materials in 2017 and became a PhD student in 2019. He completed his PhD thesis entitled “Stable lithium-sulfur batteries through electrode and interface engineering” under the supervision of Vinodkumar Etacheri in 2022. In 2021, he joined the
Unveiling the reinforcement effects in cottonseed protein/polycaprolactone blend biocomposites
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
IMDEA Materials Institute Alumni in Focus – Antoine Jerusalem
Dr. Antoine Jerusalem admits it was a gamble joining a fledgling IMDEA Materials back in 2008 in the Institute's earliest years, but there’s no doubt in his mind that the bold bet more than paid off. Jerusalem, currently a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Oxford, was one
Development of powders of Ti-Fe-Sn ultrafine eutectics for laser additive manufacturing
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
Seminar of Dr. Jesús Ordoño, from IGTP, entitled “Lactate as a novel signal for cardiac tissue engineering and regenerative medicine”. July 26th, at 12:00 in the Seminar Room.
Abstract:The increasing prevalence of cardiovascular diseases on the world population urge the development of efficient new therapies for the reestablishment of the cardiac function. The heart has a very limited regenerative ability, and so lost cardiomyocytes cannot be replaced, thus causing
A Machine Learning Strategy for Race-Tracking Detection During Manufacturing of Composites by Liquid Moulding
IMDEA Materials Institute Alumni Interview – Alicia Moya Cuenca
Dr Alicia Moya Cuenca was born in Cuenca, Spain. She joined IMDEA Materials in 2013, where she completed her PhD thesis entitled “Hybrid systems based on metal oxide and nanocarbons: electronic properties and applications for photocatalysis” under the supervision of Dr. Juan J. Vilatela. Afterwards,
Icosahedral quasicrystal enhanced nucleation in commercially pure Ni processed by selective laser melting
DELIGHTED holds fourth progress meeting
The DELIGHTED consortium held its fourth online progress meeting. Project partners presented and discussed their research activities from last 6 months, as well as preparation of deliverables. The research plans for the next 6 months were updated.
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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
A novel highly efficient intumescent flame-retardant polypropylene: Thermal degradation, flame retardance and mechanism
DELIGHTED researchers continue dissemination activities
The DELIGHTED members continue to actively disseminate the outcomes of the project. Dr. Alexandros Banis from University of Gent has participated in the 19th International Conference on Strength of Materials (ICSMA) 2022 in Metz, France, on June 27 – July 1, 2022. The ICSMA is the premier
DELIGHTED project dissemination continues
The DELIGHTED members continue to actively disseminate the outcomes of the project. Dr. Alexandros Banis from University of Gent has participated in the 19th International Conference on Strength of Materials (ICSMA) 2022 in Metz, France, on June 27 – July 1, 2022. The ICSMA is the premier
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 review on carbon-based phase change materials for thermal energy storage
Mónica Sales
Year in Review – IMDEA Materials Institute is pleased to launch its 2021 Annual Report
IMDEA Materials is delighted to announce the launch of our 2021 Annual report, available now for download. This annual report is designed to give you an overview of the Institute and main achievements in 2021. You will also find a description of the current Research Programmes, highlighting
IMDEA Materials 2021 Annual Report
Influence of hybridisation on energy absorption of 3D woven composites under low-velocity impact loading. Modelling and experimental validation
“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
Particle size effects in ductile composites: An FFT homogenization study
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
BIOMET4D researcher, Prof. Andrés Díaz Lantada, receives the Juan López de Peñalver award from the RAI
Industrial Engineer and Technical University of Madrid professor, Andrés Díaz Lantada, has been honoured by the Spanish Royal Academy of Engineering (RAI) as this year's winner of the Juan López de Peñalver award for his exceptional contributions to the transformation of the biomedical industry and
PhD Defense of Ignacio López, entitled “Hierarchical Microstructures to Overcome the Conflict Between Strength and Toughness of Hard Coatings: Tin/Ni as a Model System” – June 21st, 2022.
The defense will take place on the 21st of June, at 5:00 pm, at the University of Texas in Arlington. It will be online. The dissertation is entitled “Hierarchical Microstructures to Overcome the Conflict Between Strength and Toughness of Hard Coatings: Tin/Ni as a Model System”. It was