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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
IMDEA Materials to help produce soft magnetic components by 3D-printed, metallic glasses in AM2SoftMag
In this project, IMDEA Materials will collaborate with several European partners to produce soft magnetic components by 3D-printed, metallic glasses. Metallic glasses present excellent mechanical and magnetic properties and, in combination with additive manufacturing, open the door to producing
Seminar of Dr. Kendell Pawelec, from Michigan State University, entitled “Engineering Materials for the Translation of Biomedical Devices”. June 27th, at 11:00 in the Seminar Room.
Abstract: The goal of regenerative medicine is to control an individual’s healing response after trauma, working at the cellular level to repair damaged tissue. However, to successfully intervene in tissue repair, there must be a basic understanding of the types of signals cells receive from
Micromechanical characterization of the material response in a PA12-SLS fabricated lattice structure and its correlation with bulk behavior
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,
Effect of printing direction and thickness on the mechanical behavior of SLM fabricated Hastelloy-X
IMDEA Materials Director José Manuel Torralba is this year’s winner of the Ivor Jenkins Medal
- The Director of IMDEA Materials Institute, professor José Manuel Torralba, is only the second Spaniard to receive the Ivor Jenkins Medal. - The Ivor Jenkins Medal, awarded by the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3) in the United Kingdom, is the highest international recognition
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
First Year Assessment of Ángela Castro, entitled ”Alveolar-Capillary Membrane Chip: a new perspective for the study of lung diseases” – June 17th, 2022 – 12:00 pm.
ABSTRACT: The current global pandemic (COVID-19) and other recent major epidemics, including SARS and MERS and the historical Spanish flu, are caused by respiratory viruses that affect the lung. To better understand the pathophysiology of these diseases and develop preventive and therapeutic
Ultrahigh strength, modulus, and conductivity of graphitic fibers by macromolecular coalescence
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
Biomass-based coating from chitosan for cotton fabric with excellent flame retardancy and improved durability
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
Marcos Rodríguez Sánchez
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
High-energy sodium-ion hybrid capacitors through nanograin- boundary-induced pseudocapacitance of Co(3)O(4)nanorods
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
Surface engineering for cellulose as a boosted Layer-by-Layer assembly: Excellent flame retardancy and improved durability with introduction of bio-based “molecular glue”
Seminar of Dr. Raymundo Arróyave, from Texas A&M University, entitled “Towards 3D+ Printing of Metals and Alloys”. June 3rd, at 12:00 in the Seminar Room.
Abstract: The current paradigm that guides much materials and manufacturing research is to optimize a materials’ (hierarchical) structure to accomplish a specific function and to then assemble different components made with different materials into ever more complex arrangements in order to
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
Determination of Rate-Dependent Properties in Cohesive Frictional Materials by Instrumented Indentation
DELIGHTED researchers begin dissemination activities
DELIGHTED researchers have begun dissemination activities. Dr. Aniruddha Dutta (OCAS), Mohamed Elkot (MPIE) and Giacomo Villa (Polytech Milano) participated in the 5th International High Manganese Steel Conference (HMnS) 2022 organized in Linz, Austria, on May 23-25, 2022. The HMnS is the only
DELIGHTED begins dissemination activities
DELIGHTED researchers have begun dissemination activities. Dr. Aniruddha Dutta (OCAS), Mohamed Elkot (MPIE) and Giacomo Villa (Polytech Milano) participated in the 5th International High Manganese Steel Conference (HMnS) 2022 organized in Linz, Austria, on May 23-25, 2022. The HMnS is
PhD Defense of Alvaro Doñoro entitled “Stable lithium-sulfur batteries through electrode and interface engineering” – June 17th, 2022.
The PhD Defense will take place on the 17th of June, at 11:00 am, in the “Salon de Grados” (Module 8) of the Faculty of Sciences of the Autonomous University of Madrid (Cantoblanco). The dissertation is entitled “Stable lithium-sulfur batteries through electrode and interface engineering”. It was
Seminar of Prof. Jesús Ruiz from the Polytechnic University of Madrid, entitled “Residual stresses and hydrogen embrittlement”. July 13th, at 12:00 in the Seminar Room.
Abstract: Residual stresses are those that remain in the material after external loads have been removed. To satisfy static equilibrium, they are self-equilibrating. Residual stresses are generated as a response of the material to inhomogeneous permanent inelastic strains. The latter will induce
Flexible, thermostable and flame-resistant epoxy-based thermally conductive layered films with aligned ionic liquid-wrapped boron nitride nanosheets via cyclic layer-by-layer blade-casting
Quantitative investigation of the influence of electrode morphology in the electro-chemo-mechanical response of li-ion batteries.
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
PhD Defense of Clara Galera entitled “Fundamentals of solidification during selective laser melting of aerospace alloys” – May 24th, 2022.
The PhD Defense will take place the 24th of May at 11:00 am in the José Echegaray room (sala verde) of the Escuela de Ingenieros de Caminos, Canales y Puertos at the Polytechnic University of Madrid. The dissertation is entitled “Fundamentals of solidification during selective laser melting of
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
Resilient moth-eye nanoimprinted antireflective and self-cleaning TiO2 sputter-coated PMMA films
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
Portevin-Le Chatelier Effect in a Powder Metallurgy Co-Ni-Based Superalloy
Microcellular foams production from nanocomposites based on PS using MOF nanoparticles with enhanced CO2 properties as nucleating agent
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
Selective laser melting of a Fe-Si-Cr-B-C-based complex-shaped amorphous soft-magnetic electric motor rotor with record dimensions
First Year Assessment of Moises Zarzoso, entitled «Machine Learning-based Structural Health Monitoring of Composites»- May 19th, 2022 -11:30 hr.
Abstract: Neural networks are able to approximate nonlinear functions with accuracy. This makes them suited for many fields far from their origin in computer science.In this work we will apply these neural networks to composite materials from two different perspectives: top-down, for structural
Hosting offers for the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Postdoctoral Fellowships 2022
We are looking for postdoctoral researchers interested in applying for a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowship (PF) in call 2022. Our Institute has a long track record of hosting MSCA fellows and has obtained excellent success rates in recent calls of the MSCA PF. The
A generalized line tension model for precipitate strengthening in metallic alloys
Seminar of Dr. Monsur Islam from the Institute for Microstructure Technology, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, entitled “3D shaping of carbon to engineered living carbon materials”. May 31st, at 12:00 in the Seminar Room.
Abstract: Carbon microelectromechanical system (carbon MEMS) has emerged as a technique alternative to silicon-based MEMS technologies in the last two decades. Although carbon-MEMS allows for the fabrication of 3D carbon microstructures useful for several applications, complex architectures are
PhD Defense of Yanyan Duan entitled “Perovskite for hybrid light emitting devices” – May 4th, 2022.
The PhD Defense will take place the 4th of May, at 10:30. The assistance will be remote:https://short.upm.es/t3l99 The dissertation is entitled “Perovskite for hybrid light emitting devices”. It was supervised by Prof. Dr. Rubén D. Costa and Prof. Dr. De-Yi Wang.
Machine learning-aided design of composite mycotoxin detoxifier material for animal feed
Highly-sensitive fire alarm system based on cellulose paper with low-temperature response and wireless signal conversion
Actualidad Aeroespacial Highlights Impact of IMDEA Materials’ Advances in CNT Technology
Pioneering work in the field of Carbon Nanotube (CNT) technology carried out by IMDEA Materials has been showcased in Actualidad Aeroespacial, highlighting its potential future importance in the aerospace sector. New developments in CNTs achieved by IMDEA Materials researchers were recently
Seminar of Dr. Mauricio Ponga, Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of British Columbia,entitled:”Computational design of ultra-strong high-entropy alloys manufactured via additive manufacturing processes”. May 11th at 12:00 in the Seminar Room
Abstract a short bio down here: High-entropy alloys (HEAs) are multi-principal elements materials that challenge the traditional alloy design techniques. Due to their large design space and ample mechanical, optical, electrical, and thermal properties, HEAs are exiting material systems to explore
Surface Modification of Ammonium Polyphosphate for Enhancing Flame-Retardant Properties of Thermoplastic Polyurethane
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
Developing multi-scale simulation methods to optimize 3D-printed lattice structures
Our researchers keep developing multi-scale simulation methods to optimize 3D-printed “lattice” structures under the MOAMMM project. Their predictions were recently checked in an egg drop challenge, as highlighted in this article by 3Printr.com magazine.
Thermoconformable, Flexible Lithium-Ion Batteries
Scientific Highlight: New catalysts for the hydrogen economy using machine learning and ESE
The “hydrogen economy” is currently hindered by the low rate and efficiency of hydrogen production from water and energy generation by hydrogen oxidation into water. The former process is controlled by the Hydrogen Evolution Reaction (HER), the cathodic reaction during the electrochemical process
Construction phosphorus/nitrogen-containing flame-retardant and hydrophobic coating toward cotton fabric via layer-by-layer assembly
(MAMAP-CM-INFRASTRUCTURES) 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 support of the MAMAP-CM for infrastructures will be used to strengthen the current research capabilities of IMDEA Materials Institute to
PhD Defense of Abdulmalik Yusuf entitled “Quest for Fire-safe Lithium-ion Batteries” – April 22nd, 2022.
The PhD Defense will take place on the 22nd of April, at 11:30 am. in the “Sala Verde” of the Escuela de Ingenieros de Caminos, Canales y Puertos at UPM. The dissertation is entitled “Quest for Fire-safe Lithium-ion Batteries”. It was advised by Prof. De-Yi Wang. Here is the link to the school
Experimental analysis and simulation of low-velocity impact damage of composite laminates
First Year Assessment of Javier García-Pérez, entitled “Hydrogels and Nanocomposites for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicin» –22nd of April, 2022 – 10:00 pm
Abstract: Hydrogels are used as scaffolds in Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine (TERM) for different applications such as delivery vehicles for bioactive molecules, space filling agents and as three-dimensional structures hosting cells to stimulate the regeneration of the desired
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
IMDEA Materials Institute researcher Carmen Martínez-Alonso receives a Fulbright scholarship
Our colleague Carmen Martínez-Alonso, member of the Bio/Chemo/Mechanics of Materials group, has obtained a Fulbright predoctoral scholarship to spend six months at the Center for Interface Science and Catalysis (SUNCAT), SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, Stanford University. She will work
(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
Determination of Microporous and Mesoporous Surface Areas and Volumes of Mesoporous Zeolites by Corrected t-Plot Analysis
(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
Alumni Newsletter Nº9
First Year Assessment of Oscar Contreras, entitled “NiTi-based devices for biomedical applications” – 8th of April, 2022 – 12:00 pm
Abstract: In recent years, combinatorial materials science has had a major impact helping to accelerate the discovery and development of new materials. The combinatorial approach encompasses the combinatorial synthesis and high-throughput characterization methods. Among the different
Highly efficient flame retardant and smoke suppression mechanism of polypropylene nanocomposites based on clay and allylamine polyphosphate
Unusual pseudocapacitive lithium-ion storage on defective Co3O4 nanosheets
The ABC newspaper highlights the role of Floatech in its article “A research sprint to activate the full potential of silicon in batteries”
In this article, the ABC newspaper reviews the reasons why silicon has been identified as the material that should replace graphite in the next generation of lithium-ion batteries: ten times more storage capacity than graphite, greater abundance in the earth's crust and less geodependence than
Eliminating Solvents and Polymers in High-Performance Si Anodes by Gas-Phase Assembly of Nanowire Fabrics
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
Selective Metal Ion Irradiation Using Bipolar HIPIMS: A New Route to Tailor Film Nanostructure and the Resulting Mechanical Properties
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
The relation between ductility at high temperature and solid solution in Mg alloys
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
Design of metastable beta-Ti alloys with enhanced mechanical properties by coupling alpha(S) precipitation strengthening and TRIP effect
PhD Defense of Nana Chen entitled “Tuning the mechanical properties of metastable beta titanium alloys through the control of microstructure and deformation mechanisms”– 23rd of March, 2022.
The PhD Defense will take place on the 23rd of March, at 9:30 am, online. The dissertation is entitled “Tuning the mechanical properties of metastable beta titanium alloys through the control of microstructure and deformation mechanisms”. It was advised by Prof. Jon Molina. The assistance will
PhD Defense of Andrea Fernández entitled “Recovery and re-use of carbon fibres from recycled end-of-life epoxy based composites” – April 1st, 2022.
The PhD Defense will take place on the 1st of April, at 11:00 am in room “3.S01.08 “of the University Carlos II of Leganes in Madrid. The dissertation is entitled “Recovery and re-use of carbon fibres from recycled end-of-life epoxy based composites”. It was advised by Prof. Jon Mikel
Juan José Vilatela awarded a Consolidator grant from the European Research Council
UNIYARNS will be the second European Research Council (ERC) grant awarded to Juan José Vilatela, who in 2016 was awarded a Starting Grant entitled STEM to study structural energy harvesting composite materials. After a successful project that led to many high-impact publications, patents and in
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
First Year Assessment of María Dolores Martin, entitled “Microstructure-Topology-Mechanical Properties relationship of 3D printed Mg-based scaffolds for biomedical applications (TOPOMAG-3D)” – 18th of March, 2022 – 12:00 pm
Abstract: Magnesium and its alloys are promising biodegradable metal scaffolds for potential bone regeneration applications, such as bioabsorbable implants. However, for this to be possible, further developments are necessary. On the one hand, Mg tends to corrode at a high rate, leading to
Understanding the effect of mechanical strains on the catalytic activity of transition metals
High-Performance Mg-Li Hybrid Batteries Based on Pseudocapacitive Anatase Ti1-xCoxO2-y Nanosheet Cathodes
(SUPERYARN) STUDY AND UNDERSTANDING OF GAS PHASE ENTANGLED REACTIONS FOR YARN ASSEMBLY VIA ROBUST
Funding: European Union, Marie Skłodowska-Curie Individual Fellowships, Horizon 2020 Programme (Grant Agreement 101029091) Partners: IMDEA Materials InstituteProject period: 2022 – 2023Project Coordinador: Supervisor: Dr. Juan José Vilatela (juanjose.vilatela@imdea.org; Fellow: Miguel Vázquez
(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
Organophosphorus-Functionalized Zirconium-Based Metal-Organic Framework Nanostructures for Improved Mechanical and Flame Retardant Polymer Nanocomposites
(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
How time flies when you’re having fun: 15th anniversary of the IMDEA Institutes!
The Madrid Regional Government celebrated the fifteenth anniversary of the creation of the Madrid Institutes for Advanced Studies (IMDEA) on 25 February at the Real Casa de Correos. The event was attended by the directors, researchers and staff of the IMDEA Institutes and by the Director General of
Magnesium hydroxide micro-whiskers as super-reinforcer to improve fire retardancy and mechanical property of epoxy resin
Reversible 1:1 Inclusion Complexes of C-60 Derivatives in alpha- and beta-Cyclodextrins: Implications for Molecular Recognition-Based Sensing and Supramolecular Assembly
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
Flame-retardant strategy and mechanism of fiber reinforced polymeric composite: A review
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
Quantifying the Uncertainty of Critical Resolved Shear Stress Values Derived from Nano-Indentation in Hexagonal Ti Alloys
Dr. Davide Mocerino
Miguel Hernández
Dr. Christina Schenk
Dr. Bruno F. Gomes
Dr. Viktoriia Sevostianova
Dr. Pedro J. Navarrete
Shuanglan Du
Mingyang Zhang
Thermal stability and pyrolysis behavior of an efficient fire-retarded polypropylene containing allylamine polyphosphate and pentaerythritol
“3rd PhD day” of IMDEA Materials
What can I do once I finish the Master? Why not do a PhD in materials? IMDEA Materials Institute invites you to learn about the relevance of doing a doctorate in a multidisciplinary and international research center through the experience of our alumni and collaborating companies such as ITP Aero,
Bio-based poly (glycerol-itaconic acid)/PEG/APP as form stable and flame-retardant phase change materials
First Year Assessment of Elahe Kazemi, entitled “Data-driven development to predict the structure-property relations of polymers with machine learning and Group Interaction Modelling” – 17th of February 2022 – 12:00 pm.
Abstract: In this research work, the combination of the data-driven approaches based on the machine learning method and the group interactions modeling is used to predict the thermomechanical and mechanical properties of the vast number of polymers. The macroscopic properties of polymers were
Interlaminar and translaminar fracture toughness of Automated Manufactured Bio-inspired CFRP laminates
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
Seminar of Prof. Jaime Marian, visiting scientist at the IMDEA Materials, entitled “Elasto-plastic stochasticity: the role of atomic level fluctuations on mesoscale deformation properties in metals”. February 15th at 12:00 pm in the Seminar Room.
Abstract: Materials deformation is ultimately controlled by physical processes at the atomic scale. In many cases, these processes are controlled by fluctuations characterized by highly stochastic behavior. While we have learned to subsume this stochasticity into continuum laws that describe
First Year Assessment of Miguel Castillón, entitled “Simulation of Interface Problems: Phase-Field Fracture” – 11th of February 2022 – 12:30 pm.
Abstract: There are several problems in physics that involve the presence of interfaces between different phases and the evolution of these interfaces with time. These problems include phase transformation, solidification, fracture, Li-ion transport in batteries, etc. In this work, the phenomenon
Advanced Methods for the Characterization of Supramolecular Hydrogels
Influence of the Zr content on the processability of a high strength Al-Zn-Mg-Cu-Zr alloy by laser powder bed fusion
Toward a New Generation of Fire-Safe Energy Storage Devices: Recent Progress on Fire-Retardant Materials and Strategies for Energy Storage Devices
Seminar of Dr. David Rodney, from the Institute for Light and Matter (Institut Lumière Matière – iLM) from the University of Lyon (France), entitled “Alloy plasticity: insights from ab initio and elasticity”. February 11th at 11:00 in the Seminar Room.
Abstract: Solid solution strengthening is a classical metallurgical process that has been brought to the center stage by the development of high entropy alloys. Solutes may affect dislocations at different levels, from their core structure to their long-range glide, depending on the alloy
Microstructural Stability of the CoCrFe2Ni2 High Entropy Alloys with Additions of Cu and Mo
FFT based approaches in micromechanics: fundamentals, methods and applications
Technology transfer and innovation office (TTIO)
How can the TTIO support you? The mission of the Technology Transfer and Innovation Office (TTIO) of the IMDEA Materials Institute is to promote the transfer of our technology and intellectual property for society’s use and benefit while generating income to support further our research
First Year Assessment of Guillermo Dominguez, entitled “Degradation studies and biological cytocompatibility of biodegradable materials for tissue engineering application” – 4th of February 2022 – 12:00 pm
Abstract: Biodegradable materials are an option where problems related with permanent implants induce complications in the long term, especially for bone and cardiovascular application. Research have focused on different materials for these applications, such as bioceramics, polymers, metals or
Dr. Alireza Rezaei
Dr. Sunan Tian
Assessment of stress transfer in laminated structural power composites produced with mechanically-connected electric double-layer capacitors
Structured light using carbon nanostructures driven by Kerr nonlinearities and a magnetic field
IMDEA Materials Instite is proud to launch its first “Gender Equality Plan” to foster workplace opportunity
Equal opportunities for men and women are one of our core principles, together with fostering a tolerant, diverse and creative working environment for all. Take a look at our recently released gender equality plan!
Toward an In-Depth Fire Hazard and Resistance Diagnosis of Flame Retarded Liquid Electrolytes for Safer Lithium-Ion Batteries
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
IMDEA Materials leads the charge on a new generation of Spanish electric batteries
Dr. Juan José Vilatela, head of our group on multifunctional nanocomposites, explains the work Floatech company is doing for producing simpler, more sustainable batteries in this interview on Spain's National Radio.
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
Controlling reaction paths for ultra-fast growth of inorganic nanowires floating in the gas phase
Seminar of Dr. Javad Kadkhodapour, from Stuttgart University, entitled “Modeling advanced materials across length scales: toward an application-specific computational design”. January 27th, at 11:00 pm in the Seminar Room.
Abstract: The combination of experiment, simulation, and data plays an important role in the development and characterization of advanced materials. In the first part of the presentation, this combination and the implications of the activities for advanced multiphase steels are described and
Light-patterned fluorescent gold nanoclusters in polycarbonate films
Processing and properties of PLA/Mg filaments for 3D printing of scaffolds for biomedical applications
DELIGHTED holds third progress meeting
The DELIGHTED consortium held its third online progress meeting. Project partners presented and discussed their research activities within the last 6 months, as well as preparation of the first periodic report. The future research plans and dissemination activities were updated.
DELIGHTED third progress meeting
The DELIGHTED consortium held its third online progress meeting. Project partners presented and discussed their research activities within the past 6 months, as well as preparation of the first periodic report. The future research plans and dissemination activities were updated.
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
A data-driven method for dissipative thermomechanics
Seismic detection system
Patent details Status Spanish patent granted PCT filed Publication and PCT application numbers ES2913295 B2PCT/ES2022/070838 Priority date 28 December 2021 Inventors De-Yi Wang, Abdulmalik Yusuf, José Sánchez del Río Applicant IMDEA Materials Institute,
Adaptation and validation of FFT methods for homogenization of lattice based materials
IP portfolio
The IMDEA Materials Institute is constantly developing new technologies and inventions based on the results of our R&D projects. Here you can find an online catalogue gathering the technological offer ready to be transferred to industry, other research institutions, investors or
An ultrasensitive molecularly imprinted polymer-based electrochemical sensor for the determination of SARS-CoV-2-RBD by using macroporous gold screen-printed electrode
Alumni Newsletter Nº 8
Surface Functionalization of Black Phosphorus via Amine Compounds and Its Impacts on the Flame Retardancy and Thermal Decomposition Behaviors of Epoxy Resin
An X-ray computed tomography analysis of damage induced by thermal cycling in non-crimp fabric composites
Effect of alloying and microstructure on formability of advanced high-strength steels processed via quenching and partitioning
Seminar of Dr. Jaime S. Sanchez from the University of Technology (Sweden), entitled “All-Electrochemical Graphene Composite Multilayers Deposited on Carbon Fibers and 3D-Foams for Energy Storage” – January 27th, at 12:00 pm in the Auditorium.
Abstract: Major breakthroughs in batteries would require the development of new composite materials, with a precisely controlled nanoscale architecture. These materials can be synthesized directly on the electrodes using electrochemical methods, allowing sequential deposition, high structural
Solid solution and precipitation strengthening effects in basal slip, extension twinning and pyramidal slip in Mg-Zn alloys
Atomic scale interactions of basal dislocations and twin boundaries with ultrathin precipitates in magnesium alloys
Quasi-solid-state sodium-ion hybrid capacitors enabled by UiO-66@PVDF-HFP multifunctional separators: Selective charge transfer and high fire safety
Chemically inorganic modified ammonium polyphosphate as eco-friendly flame retardant and its high fire safety for epoxy resin
iMPLANTS-CM seeks to develop smart implants for minimally invasive surgeries
We just kicked off the iMPLANTS-CM project (Printing metamaterials using shape memory alloys and functional gradients for a new generation of smart implants) in collaboration with the Technical University of Madrid. The project aims to design and manufacture active implants capable of modifying
Powder Metallurgy: A New Open Section in Metals
Delamination and Engineered Interlayers of Ti3C2 MXenes using Phosphorous Vapor toward Flame-Retardant Epoxy Nanocomposites
IMDEA Materials Alumni Ismael Gómez, extraordinary doctoral award 2020 – 2021 by UC3M
Our alumni Ismael Gómez has received the extraordinary doctoral award of the course 2020-2021 academic year from the Carlos III University of Madrid for his work entitled "Automated discovery of porous molecular materials facilitated by characterization of molecular
IMDEA Materials Institute Alumni Interview – Eva Moreno
Dra. Eva Moreno was born in Toledo, Spain. She joined IMDEA Materials in 2009, where she completed her PhD thesis entitled “Formability of ultra-fine grained metallic materials” under the supervision of Dr. Ilchat Sabirov. Afterwards, she found a position as a metallurgist in the materials
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
A Review of the Use of Microparticles for Cartilage Tissue Engineering
First Year Assessment of Andrea Gómez, entitled “Microstructural design in lightweight steels” – 14th of December, 2021 – 3:00 pm.
Abstract Pollution is a problem that affects us, and every day is more necessary to take into account the reduction of emission to environment. One of the proposal to reduce the pollution is decreasing the weight of automobiles. To reach this objective, it is necessary to develop new materials much
On the effect of slip transfer at grain boundaries on the strength of FCC polycrystals
Phase-field modeling of microstructure evolution: Recent applications, perspectives and challenges
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.
Four Ph.D. positions on offer in call 2022 of the INPhINIT fellowships programme
We offer 4 PhD positions within Fundación "la Caixa" INPhINIT fellowships programme 2022 on the following topics: More info about the projects here. Apply no later than January 27th 2022 via this link!
Influence of grain size and grain boundary misorientation on the fatigue crack initiation mechanisms of textured AZ31 Mg alloy
Fully bio-based Poly (Glycerol-Itaconic acid) as supporter for PEG based form stable phase change materials
Study of deuterium permeation, retention, and desorption in SiC coatings submitted to relevant conditions for breeder blanket applications: thermal cycling effect under electron irradiation and oxygen exposure
Tailoring the deformation characteristics of commercial purity titanium through hot deformation of a martensitic microstructure
Strength, corrosion resistance and cellular response of interfaces in bioresorbable poly-lactic acid/Mg fiber composites for orthopedic applications
Sintering of High Entropy Alloys: Processing and Properties
Seminar of Prof. Bianchi Mendez from the Materials Physics Department of “Universidad Complutense Madrid”, entitled “Nano-heterostructures based on wide bandgap semiconducting oxides: Synthesis and optical properties ” – 26th of November, at 11:00 am in the Auditorium.
Abstract: Wide band gap (WBG) oxides are currently attracting a lot of attention due to both their versatility in achieving a nanostructured architecture as well as from their capability of interacting with the ultraviolet radiation. In this talk, I will present our latest results concerning the
Advanced High-Strength Steels by Quenching and Partitioning
Rod-sphere cluster irradiation with femtosecond laser pulses: cut and paste at the nanoscale
Dr. David Tilve Martínez
First Year Assessment of Mohib Mustafa, entitled “Nonlinear full-field simulation of lattice materials”– 24th of November, 2021 – 12:00 pm
Abstract: This report identifies key ingredients necessary for developing a robust numerical framework capable of performing full-field simulations of polymer base lattice materials. Direct simulation of components manufactured out of lattice materials is not deemed suitable on account of high
Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Spark Plasma Sintered and Severely Deformed AA7075 Alloy
Self-cleaning cotton fabrics with good flame retardancy via one-pot approach
Mónica Echeverry Rendón, winner of the Ada Byron award for women in technology, Colombia chapter.
Our colleague Monica Echeverry Rendon has won the Ada Byron award for women in technology, Colombia chapter, CONGRATULATIONS! The Ada Byron Award for Women in Technology is an award promoted by the University of Deusto that is awarded annually to women technologists to reward and make visible
Carmen Martínez Alonso and José Manuel Guevara-Vela winners of most popular poster
The poster entitled “The effect of mechanical strains on the catalytic activity of transition metals for the hydrogen evolution and the oxygen reduction reactions”, by our colleagues Carmen Martínez Alonso and José Manuel Guevara-Vela, awarded as the most popular in the 2021 Society of Engineering
Sepiolite-Hydrogels: Synthesis by Ultrasound Irradiation and Their Use for the Preparation of Functional Clay-Based Nanoarchitectured Materials
Effect of TiO2 nanotubes size, heat treatment, and UV irradiation on osteoblast behavior
Two projects awarded to IMDEA Materials in the last cut-off of the EIC Pathfinder Open
We have been awarded two projects in the last cut-off of the EIC pathfinder open to work on the following breakthrough technologies! That’s a phenomenal 50% success rate! Congrats to our Principal Investigators, María Teresa Pérez and Jennifer Patterson!
Integrating In Situ x-Ray Imaging, Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy, and Calculated Phase Diagram Analysis of Solute Segregation During Solidification of an Al-Ag Alloy
Spin-offs
The Technology Transfer and Innovation Office of the Institute works towards channeling the most innovative ideas of our researchers into marketable solutions through the creation of spin-offs, licensing agreements and industrial partnerships. Success cases: Floatech Floatech has developed
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
The effect of elastic strains on the adsorption energy of H, O, and OH in transition metals
An FFT framework for simulating non-local ductile failure in heterogeneous materials
IMDEA Materials creates first spin-off to manufacture revolutionary battery electrodes for electric vehicles.
With the centre’s support, researchers from our group on Multifunctional Nanocomposites have launched a company to produce silicon electrodes for batteries for electric vehicles and portable electronic devices. It all started more than three years ago when the group, led by Juan José Vilatela,
Madrid Science and Innovation Week at IMDEA Materials 2021
One more year, IMDEA Materials will be present at the Madrid Science and Innovation Week, which will be held from November 1 to 14, 2021. This year we will make the activities in person! The activities will have the following subjects (November 4 and 11): • Trees! An extraordinary source of
In situ local imaging and analysis of impregnation during liquid moulding of composite materials using synchrotron radiation computed laminography
