What if bacteria could produce cheaper, sustainable, and safer color filters for LEDs? LED lamps consist of a blue-emitting chip and an optical filter made of inorganic phosphors, rare earth minerals that transforms blue light into the white light we all use in our homes. This filter does not
Simulation of the Hall-Petch effect in FCC polycrystals by means of strain gradient crystal plasticity and FFT homogenization
The OptiQPAP project celebrates its final consortium meeting
The IMDEA Materials Institute has hosted the final face-to-face OptiQPAP project meeting. Partners have presented the latest results of their research within frame of the project. Preparation of the remaining deliverables, final project report and further dissemination of the OptiQPAP outcomes were
High rate hybrid MnO2@CNT fabric anodes for Li-ion batteries: properties and a lithium storage mechanism study by in situ synchrotron X-ray scattering
Directed energy deposition and characterization of high-carbon high speed steels
Ply and interlaminar behaviours of 3D printed continuous carbon fibre-reinforced thermoplastic laminates; effects of processing conditions and microstructure
Open PhD day
Do you want to pursue a career in science and innovation? Are you interested in doing a PhD in an applied, close to market topic? Come and get to know the projects where you could work on!
Understanding capacitive deionization performance by comparing its electrical response with an electrochemical supercapacitor: Strategies to boost round-trip efficiency
Wear resistance of nanostructured Cr-based WC hardmetals sintered by spark plasma sintering
Madrid regional government, proud of the IMDEA Institutes
Ignacio Aguado, Deputy presisent of the Madrid region, has shown his satisfaction about the results achieved by the 7 IMDEA Institutes since their creation about ten years ago. The Madrid regional government funds around 50% of the budget of all IMDEA Institutes.
Word experts on 3D printing of metals meet at our Institute
Our Institute hosted past January 14th and 15th a workshop devoted to 3D printing of metals. The first day focused on the fundamentals, while the second day covered the many applications of this technology. World-renowned experts on the field participated in the event, such as Iain Todd (Director
First Year Assessment of Thomas Isensee , entitled “Three-dimensional needle network model for dendritic growth with fluid flow” – 17th of January, in the Seminar Room at 12:00 pm
Abstract: In metals and alloys, complex solidification microstructures, such as dendrites, arise from a subtle interplay between phenomena occurring at much different scales: from atom attachment kinetics to macroscopic transport of heat and species in the different phases. As such, solidification
Seminar of Dr. Jennifer Patterson from BIOFABICS in Portugal, entitled “Next Generation Biomaterials for Health Care” – January 16th at 12:00 pm, in the Seminar room
Biomaterials are traditionally defined as materials that are intended to interact with biological systems, and a number of metals, ceramics, and polymers have been developed over the years as biomaterials for use in medical devices or implants. However, new challenges in application areas such as
Anisotropic meta-models for computationally expensive simulations in nonlinear mechanics
Flame-retardant wood polymer composites (WPCs) as potential fire safe bio-based materials for building products: Preparation, flammability and mechanical properties
Seminar of Dr. Monica Echeverry from the University of Shaghai Jiao Tong, entitle “Development of Biodegradable Magnesium-Based Supports for Stem Cell Therapy of Vascular Disease” – January 9th at 12:00 pm, in the Seminar room
Abstract: Magnesium (Mg) is a widely used material in industrial applications due its low weight, ductility and good mechanical properties. For clinical applications such as non-permanent implants Mg is considered as a good option because it is biodegradable and its degradation products are not
IMDEA Materials’ Rubén Costa: What the future holds and our grandchildren’s LEDs (TEDx)
Discover how our grandchildren's LEDs will be in this TEDx talk by our colleague Dr. Rubén Costa.
Influence of eco-friendly calcium gluconate on the intumescent flame-retardant epoxy resin: Flame retardancy, smoke suppression and mechanical properties
Kick-off of the María de Maeztu programme
The recognition of our Institute as a ‘María de Maeztu’ unit of excellence started past December 16th and will run for an initial period of 4 years. The Spanish Excellence Programmes of ‘Severo Ochoa’ Centres and ‘María de Maeztu’ Units identify and promote excellence in scientific research.
Rubén Costa among the top 100 Spanish Economic Leaders for Tomorrow on the Choiseul Institute ranking 2019
Rubén Costa, head of our research group on Hybrid Optoelectronic Materials and Devices, ranked among the top 100 Spanish Economic Leaders on the Choiseul Institute ranking 2019. Ranking reflects leading Spanish professionals aged under 42. More information in this article by "Expansión" journal.
Gas atomization of gamma-TiAl Alloy Powder for Additive Manufacturing
Anisotropy of Tensile and Fracture Behavior of Pure Titanium after Hydrostatic Extrusion
First Year Assessment of Alvaro Doñoro, entitle “Stable lithium-sulfur batteries through electrode and interface engineering” – 20th of December, in the Seminar Room at 12:00 pm
Abstract: Rechargeable lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries have become one of the most convenient options for advanced energy storage technologies, getting to dominate the battery market. Nevertheless, they cannot satisfy the ever increasing demand of energy density that is needed for both nowadays and
PhD Defense of Na Li entitle “High throughput screening of strength and creep properties in Mg-Zn alloys” – December 19, 2019.
The PhD Defense will take place, at 11:00, on next Thuersday, 19 of December, in the Seminar Room of the Department of Materials in the Escuela de Ingenieros de Caminos, UPM. The dissertation is entitled "High throughput screening of strength and creep properties in Mg-Zn alloys" . Here is
PhD Defense of Jifeng Li entitle “Crystal Plasticity Simulation of the Thermo-mechanical Coupled Behavior in Polycrystalline Metals” – December 17, 2019.
The PhD Defense will take place, at 12:30, on next Tuesday, 12 of December, in the Seminar Room of the Department of Materials in the Escuela de Ingenieros de Caminos, UPM. The dissertation is entitled “Crystal Plasticity Simulation of the Thermo-mechanical Coupled Behavior in Polycrystalline
Seminar of Dr. Michalis Agoras from University of Thessaly (Greece), entitle “Homogenization Methods For Elasto-Viscoplastic Composites” – December 18th at 12:00 pm, in the Seminar room
ABSTRACT In this work, following Agoras et al. [1], we develop a homogenization procedure for particulate composites with elasto-viscoplastic constituents. By employing a standard time-discretization scheme for the local stress rate, we show that the associated
Ultrathin iron phenyl phosphonate nanosheets with appropriate thermal stability for improving fire safety in epoxy
EXCELLENCE UNIT MARÍA DE MAEZTU 2018
The objective is twofold. Firstly, to promote the quality of Spanish scientific research by recognising the best centres and units that stand out for the relevance and impact, at international level, of the research results obtained during the previous reference period. In addition to the
Bio-based layered double hydroxide nanocarrier toward fire-retardant epoxy resin with efficiently improved smoke suppression
Making plastics less flammable
Our research group on High Performance Polymers and Fire Retardants, headed by De-Yi Wang, has found that a polystyrene that incorporates ultrafine particles of iron in a mesoporous silica matrix is much less likely to burst into flames or emit smoke when heated. This technique, which also slightly
Dynamic characterisation of interlaminar fracture toughness in carbon fibre epoxy composite laminates
Computational discovery of a large-imine-cage-based porous molecular material and its application in water desalination
Strengthening of Al-Cu alloys by Guinier-Preston zones: Predictions from atomistic simulations
1st Annual Meeting of the Spain-China Joint Research Center on Advanced Materials
Past November 14th we hosted the 1st Annual Meeting of the Spain-China Joint Research Center on Advanced Materials. The goal of this initiative is to search solutions to industry problems related to advanced polymeric materials. During the meeting, the action plan for upcoming years was
The effect of soaking time after ultrafast heating on the microstructure and mechanical behavior of a low carbon steel
DBFFT: A displacement based FFT approach for non-linear homogenization of the mechanical behavior
First Year Assessment of Yanyan Duan , entitle “Perovskites for hybrid light emitting devices” – 29th of November, in the Seminar Room at 12:00 pm
Perovskites for hybrid light emitting devices Abstract: Nowadays, light-emitting diodes (LEDs) have been used in various areas, such as illumination, signals, automotive, mobile appliances, decoration, and so on. Many materials have been used for the LEDs. Perovskites, as a new type
First Year Assessment of Anna Espasa , entitle “Polymer-protein phosphors for optoelectronic applications” – 29th of November, in the Seminar Room at 10:00 pm
Polymer-protein phosphors for optoelectronic applications Abstract: Bio-hybrid light-emitting diodes (Bio-LEDs) are lighting devices merging inorganic light-emitting diodes with fluorescent proteins (FP) acting as both color down-conversion and encapsulation systems. This new lighting concept
The evolution of polycrystalline solidification in the entire weld: A phase-field investigation
Dr. Manuel Avella
Multiscale modelling of thermoplastic woven fabric composites: From micromechanics to mesomechanics
Relations between intralaminar micromechanisms and translaminar fracture behavior of unidirectional FRP supported by experimental micromechanics
White Light-Emitting Electrochemical Cells Based on Deep-Red Cu(I) Complexes
Experimentation Conference of ITP Aero
Last Friday 15th of November we hosted one of the Technological Knowledge Conferences of ITP aero. These events are organized by the engines and turbines manufacturer in collaboration with its network of research and development centres. The day focused on experimentation and testing technologies
The Effect of Ultra-Fast Heating on the Microstructure, Grain Size and Texture Evolution of a Commercial Low-C, Medium-Mn DP Steel
Chasing new water treatment technologies
Cleis Santos explains in this article for RETEMA magazine the prototype of water purification based on carbon nanotube fibers we have developed in collaboration with IMDEA Energy (page 26 onwards).
Bimetallic metal-organic frameworks and graphene oxide nano-hybrids for enhanced fire retardant epoxy composites: A novel carbonization mechanism
Phase-field investigation of dendrite growth in the molten pool with the deflection of solid/liquid interface
A Route to High-Toughness Battery Electrodes
The effect of heating rate and soaking time on microstructure of an advanced high strength steel
PhD Defense of Vanesa Martínez entitle “Design, Manufacture and Evaluation of Partially-Cured Composite Materials” – November 12, 2019
The PhD Defense will take place, at 12:00, on next Tuesday, 12 of November, in the building Betancourt in the room "Adoración de Miguel 1.2.C16" of the University Carlos III of Leganes. The dissertation is entitled “Design, Manufacture and Evaluation of Partially-Cured Composite Materials”. It
Seminar of Dr. Ana González from Cambridge University – Emerson Inc , entitle “Meeting climate targets with both eyes open: How can we meet the growing demand for materials without destroying the environment?” – November 22nd at 11:00 pm, in the Seminar room
Meeting climate targets with both eyes open: How can we meet the growing demand for materials without destroying the environment? Presenter: Dr Ana González Hernández (Emerson) – Sustainability and Decarbonisation Manager. Collaborator and Author: Dr Jonathan M. Cullen (Resource Efficiency
Tailored materials thanks to nanotechnology
Our colleague Juan José Vilatela explains in this article for "El Mundo" journal his research on nanocarbon fibers, an option for creating a sustainable materials future.
Cu(0) and Cu(II) decorated graphene hybrid on improving fireproof efficiency of intumescent flame-retardant epoxy resins
Special issue on Multifunctional Nanocarbon Fibres
High-throughput extraction of the anisotropic interdiffusion coefficients in hcp Mg-Al alloys
Blocking Polysulfides in Graphene-Sulfur Cathodes of Lithium-Sulfur Batteries through Atomic Layer Deposition of Alumina
Seminar of Dr. Enrique Martínez from Los Alamos National Laboratory, USA , entitle “Outstanding Radiation Resistance of Tungsten-based High Entropy Alloys” – November 5th at 12:00 pm, in the Seminar room
Outstanding Radiation Resistance of Tungsten-based High Entropy Alloys O. El-Atwani1, N. Li1, M. Li2, A. Devaraj3, J. K. S. Baldwin1, M. M. Schneider1, D. Sobieraj4, J. S. Wrobel4, D. D. Nguyen-Manh5, S. A. Maloy1, and E. Martinez6 1 Materials Science and Technology Division, Los Alamos
PhD Defense of Gustavo Esteban entitle “Atomistic modeling of the strengthening mechanisms in FCC and HCP metals” – November 6th, 2019
The PhD Defense will take place, at 11:00, on next Wednesday, 6th of November, in the "Sala blanca" (first floor) of the "ETSI Caminos Canales y Puertos". The dissertation is entitled “Atomistic modeling of the strengthening mechanisms in FCC and HCP metals”. It was advised by Prof. Javier
FFTMAD (Fast Fourier Transform based homogenization code, MADrid)
Software details Software authors Javier Segurado, Sergio Lucarini Intellectual Property Rights Copyright © 2012-2021 Fundación IMDEA Materiales and Universidad Politécnica de Madrid. All rights reserved Transfer opportunity Software license Reference S. Lucarini
MULTIFUNCTIONAL SENSOR FOR COMPOSITE MATERIALS
Patent details Status Patent application in Spain Publication number ES2567527B2 Priority date 22 September 2015 Inventors Juan José Vilatela, Carlos Daniel González Martínez Applicant IMDEA Materials Institute, Polytechnic University of
RESISTIVE CURING OF POLYMERS AND COMPOSITE MATERIALS
Patent details Status Patent protected in Spain Publication number ES2554402B1 Priority date 19 March 2013 Inventors Juan José Vilatela, Bartolomé Mas Monserrat, Juan Pedro Fernández Blázquez, Humphrey Bunyan, Jonathan Duval Applicant IMDEA Materials
VIPER (VIrtual Ply propERty)
Software details Software authors Carlos Daniel González Martínez, Claudio Faria Lopes, Miguel Herraez Intellectual Property Rights Copyright © 2012-2021 Fundación IMDEA Materiales and Universidad Politécnica de Madrid. All rights reserved Transfer opportunity Software
Deciphering Limitations to Meet Highly Stable Bio-Hybrid Light-Emitting Diodes
Winter School 3D Printing of Metals
Next 14th and 15th of January 2020, a Winter School on 3D Printing of Metals and Additive Manufacturing will be held at IMDEA Materials’ facilities. The program is divided in two parts: one focused on the Fundamentals and other on Applications. Get the program, all the information about the
An efficient numerical approach to the prediction of laminate tolerance to Barely Visible Impact Damage
Interlaminar toughening in structural carbon fiber/epoxy composites interleaved with carbon nanotube veils
Deciphering the Electroluminescence Behavior of Silver(I)-Complexes in Light-Emitting Electrochemical Cells: Limitations and Solutions toward Highly Stable Devices
In situ small-scale mechanical testing under extreme environments
Seminar of Prof. Sabu Thomas from Mahatma Gandhi University (India) , entitle “Interfacial Modification in Nanocomposites to Tailor Functionalities” – October 21st at 12:00 pm, in the Seminar Room
Abstract: Interfacial Modification in Nanocomposites to Tailor FunctionalitiesSAbstract The talk will concentrate on various approaches being used to engineer materials at the nanoscale for various applications in future technologies. In particular, the case of clay, carbon
REDISH project: results highlighted by the European Commission and used to evaluate how european research contributes to ACARE’s Flightpath 2050 roadmap
The results of the REDISH project have been highlighted by the European Commission in the 'Results in Brief' section at the CORDIS website. The project consortium, composed by IMDEA Materials and FIDAMC, applied a coupled experimental-numerical development approach to a number of possible
Supramolecular Assembly of Oriented Spherulitic Crystals of Conjugated Polymers Surrounding Carbon Nanotube Fibers
Seminar of Dr. Gustavo M. Castelluccio from Cranfield University (UK) , entitle “Physics-based models for fatigue damage” – October 17th at 1:00 pm, in the Seminar Room
Abstract: Physics-based models for fatigue damage. Fatigue failure prognosis requires understanding the mechanical response of materials under myriads of service conditions. Most approaches that predict the response of metals rely on correlations between phenomenological formulations
An Excellent Intrinsic Transparent Epoxy Resin with High Flame Retardancy: Synthesis, Characterization, and Properties
High-throughput assessment of hypothetical zeolite materials for their synthesizeability and industrial deployability
María de Maeztu excellence award
Our Institute has been recognized as a ‘María de Maeztu’ unit of excellence. The Spanish Excellence Programmes of ‘Severo Ochoa’ Centres and ‘María de Maeztu’ Units identify and promote excellence in scientific research. They seek to boost Spanish science by recognising existing cutting-edge
Andrea Fernández, National Youth Award 2019 – Environment
Our colleague Andrea Fernández explains in this video her research in the sector of the recycling of composite materials, for which she has obtained the National Youth Award 2019 by the INJUVE of the Ministry of Health, Social Services and Equality
First Year Assessment of Cristina Madrona , entitle “Intercalation of Carbon Nanotube Fibers: Exploiting Low-Dimensional Properties of Carbon Nanotubes in Macroscopic Yarns for Charge Transfer and Storage” – 8th of October, in the Seminar Room at 12:00 pm
Abstract: The project topic is gas phase intercalation of carbon nanotube fibers (CNTFs), with the intention of enhancing their conductivity without introducing defects in the carbon lattice. Furthermore, the main structural parameters of bundles of carbon nanotubes required for an homogeneous
Basal dislocation/precipitate interactions in Mg-Al alloys: an atomistic investigation
Mechanical Behavior of InP Twinning Superlattice Nanowires
An algorithm for stress and mixed control in Galerkin-based FFT homogenization
Code of ethics
Active commitment and oversight by IMDEA Materials’ governing body and management is key to achieve the Institute’s goal of implementing and managing an effective regulatory compliance system.The Code of Ethics shall serve as a guide for conducting internal and external relations. The objectives of
A robust asymmetrical contact algorithm for explicit solid dynamics
First Year Assessment of Iker Lizarralde , entitle “Dimensional Stability of CFRP Prepared by Infusion Processes” – 4th of October, in the Seminar Room at 12:00 pm
The aeronautical structures manufactured by composite laminates experience damage as a result of the severe thermal and chemical conditions to which they are subjected during flight. Microcracks are one of the most common manifestations in terms of damage. Therefore, the study of its generation and
Women in 3D Printing in Madrid
The next meeting of “Women in 3 Printing” will take place at IMDEA Materials, on October 24th, at 5:45 p.m. Some of our researchers will present the projects they are working on, and then will be a tour of the facilities of the Institute. Thanks to María Teresa Pérez Prado for the
Effect of grain orientation and local strains on void growth and coalescence in titanium
First Year Assessment of Juan Luis de Pablos , entitled “Formulation, implementation and statistical analysis of material models for metals subjected to high strain rates and high temperature” – 26th of September, in the Auditorium at 12:00 pm
Abstract The commercial aviation industry is a field of innovation and vanguard technology application, in which competitiveness is a critical need. As a consequence, new materials and techniques take place continuously with the purpose of creating a significant advantage in relation to other
Dielectric and flash DSC investigations on an epoxy based nanocomposite system with MgAl layered double hydroxide as nanofiller
Photoluminescent Cu(i) vs. Ag(i) complexes: slowing down emission in Cu(i) complexes by pentacoordinate low-lying excited states
First Year Assessment of Alba Martínez , entitle “Integration and properties of carbon nanotube fiber electrodes and new electrolytes in dye-sensitized solar cells” – In the Seminar Room at 12:00 pm
Abstract: Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells (DSSCs) are a promising alternative to Si solar cells, with efficiencies of 14% under sunlight and 28.9% under ambient light. DSSCs’ components can separately be optimized. One of the major challenges is replacing Pt-counter-electrode (CE), due to its
MUVITCAPCOM project starts
The project MUVITCAPCOM (Multiscale Virtual Testing Capability for Composites) has started. The project is funded by de the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR), through the U.S. Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program. This program seek to foster revolutionary scientific
Carbon nanotube synthesis and spinning as macroscopic fibers assisted by the ceramic reactor tube
Thermal oxidation of PEPA-terminated polyimide
(FOTOART-CM) NUEVA GENERACIÓN DE MATERIALES MULTIFUNCIONALES PARA FOTOSÍNTESIS ARTIFICIAL
Funding: Regional Government of MadridPartners: IMDEA Energy Institute (Coordinador), Materials Science Institute of Madrid (CSIC), IMDEA Nanoscience Institute, IMDEA Materials Institute, Autonomous University of Madrid and Institute of Catalysis and Petrochemicals (CSIC)Region: MadridProject
(INOUTBIOLIGHT) ADVANCED BIORUBBERS FOR BIOHYBRID LIGHTING AND PHOTOVOLTAIC TECHNOLOGIES
Funding: Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovación y Universidades. Proyectos: Europa ExcelenciaRegion: NationalProject period: 2018 – 2019Principal Investigators: Rubén Costa Riquelme (ruben.costa@imdea.org)This project aims to design multifunctional rubbers with enhanced mechanical, thermal,
PhD Defense of Almudena Casado entitle “Wettability and infiltración of liquid Silicon on serveral substrates” – September 16th, 2019
The PhD Defense will take place, at 11:00, on next Monday,16th of September, in the "Sala adoración de Miguel 1.2.c.16" of the Carlos III University of Leganes. The dissertation is entitled “Wettability and infiltración of liquid Silicon on serveral substrates”. It was advised by Prof. José
(MOAMMM) MULTI-SCALE OPTIMIZATION FOR ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING OF FATIGUE RESISTANT SHOCK-ABSORBING METAMATERIALS
Funding: H2020. FET-OPEN Region: European Project period: 2020 – 2023 Partners: University of Liege (Project Coordinator), IMDEA Materials Institute, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, University of Linz, CIRP GmbH Principal Investigator: Dr. Javier Segurado (javier.segurado@imdea.org) The
(SYMMETRY) SHAPE MEMORY METAMATERIALS FOR ENERGY ABSORPTION
Funding: Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovación y Universidades. Proyectos: Explora Ciencia/Explora TecnologíaRegion: NationalProject period: 2018 – 2020Principal Investigators: Ignacio Romero Olleros(ignacio.romero@imdea.org)Artificially engineered lattice structrures, also known as metamaterials, are
(MUVITCAPCOM) MULTISCALE VIRTUAL TESTING CAPABILITY FOR COMPOSITES
Funding: Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR). U.S. Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program.Region: InternationalProject period: 2019 – 2022Principal Investigator: Claudio Faria Lopes (claudiosaul.lopes@imdea.org)The AFRL (Air Force Research Laboratory) and IMDEA Materials are at the
Seminar of Dr. Ysmael Verde from “TECNM México”, entitle “Doped carbon nanostructures for electrochemical energy devices” – September 13th at 11:00 am, in the Seminar Room
Abstract: Carbon nanotubes, graphene and graphene oxides have been under development due to their suitable properties to be applied in electrochemical energy devices such as supercapacitors, batteries and fuel cells. Recently, carbon nanostructures doped with heteroatoms have demonstrated to play
(ADDICOMP) ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING OF FIBRE REINFORCED THERMOPLASTIC COMPOSITES FOR TRANSPORTS, HEALTHCARE AND SPORTS
Funding: Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación. Retos investigación: Proyectos I+D+iRegion: NationalProject period: 2019 – 2021Partners: Polytechnic School of Mondragon Unibertsitatea (Project Coordinator), University of Gerona, IMDEA Materials InstitutePrincipal Investigator: Claudio Faria Lopes
The OptiQPAP results are presented at the EUROMAT 2019 Congress
The OptiQPAP members continue to actively disseminate the outcomes of the project. The researchers from TU DELFT have participated at the EUROMAT 2019 Congress in Stockholm on September 1-5, 2019. The EUROMAT is the premier international congress in the field of materials science and technology in
(HYNANOSC) ENGINEERING NANOPARTICLE ELECTRON TRANSFER IN HYBRID DYE-METAL OXIDE SEMICONDUCTING MATERIALS FOR LOW TEMPERATURE SOLAR CELLS
Funding: Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación. Retos investigación: Proyectos I+D+iRegion: NationalProject period: 2019 – 2021Partners: Technical University of Alicante (Project Coordinator), IMDEA Materials InstitutePrincipal Investigator: Dr. Rubén Costa Riquelme (ruben.costa@imdea.org)HyNanoSC
Computational Homogenization of Polycrystals
Seminar of Dr. Ricardo Lebensohn from Los Alamos National Laboratory (USA), entitle “FFT-based polycrystal mechanics models combined with data analytics and experimental integration” – September 10th at 12:00 pm, in the Seminar Room
Abstract: Crystal mechanics (CM) models, are increasingly used in engineering applications to obtain microstructure-sensitive mechanical response of polycrystalline materials. Full‐field CM formulations based on Fast Fourier Transforms (FFT) are an efficient alternative to CM
PhD Defense of Jingya Wang entitle “High throughput investigation of diffusion and solid solution hardening of HCP Mg alloys” – September 11th, 2019
The PhD Defense will take place, at 12:00, on next Wednesday 11th of September, in the seminar room of the Escuela de Ingenieros de Caminos, UPM. The dissertation is entitled “High throughput investigation of diffusion and solid solution hardening of HCP Mg alloys”. It was advised by Prof. Javier
A perspective on high-performance CNT fibres for structural composites
Molecular characterization of macroscopic aerogels of single-walled carbon nanotubes
IMDEA- Crime Scene Investigation (season 3)
Our researchers will help the National Police solving a case in a new season of IMDEA-CSI. Next September 27 at 18:00 hours. Fancy joining us? This activity is part of the Researchers' Night Madrid 2019
Effect of polysulfone brush functionalization on thermo-mechanical properties of melt extruded graphene/polysulfone nanocomposites
The OptiQPAP consotium members have participated at the Seventh Conference on Recrystallization and Grain Growth
The OptiQPAP consotium members have participated at the Seventh Conference on Recrystallization and Grain Growth (http://www.rexgg2019.org), which took place in Ghent (Belgium) on 4-9th of August, 2019. Prof. Roumen Petrov from University of Ghent and Prof. Jilt Sietsma from TU Delft were among the
Synthesis, characterization and applications of low temperature melting glasses belonging to P2O5-CaO-Na2O system
Rubén costa receives the FEMS Materials Science & Technology prize 2019
Rubén Costa has been honored with the FEMS Materials Science & Technology prize 2019, which will be delivered during the EUROMAT2019 conference. The FEMS Materials Science and Technology prize is awarded to young European materials scientists or engineers in recognition of a significant
Broad-band high-resolution rotational spectroscopy for laboratory astrophysics
Synthesis and Characterization of Phosphorusand Carborane-Containing Polyoxanorbornene Block Copolymers
High-entropy alloys fabricated via powder metallurgy. A critical review
Nickel Metal–Organic Framework Derived Hierarchically Mesoporous Nickel Phosphate toward Smoke Suppression and Mechanical Enhancement of Intumescent Flame Retardant Wood Fiber/Poly(lactic acid) Composites
Simultaneous Improvement of Mechanical and Fire-Safety Properties of Polymer Composites with Phosphonate-Loaded MOF Additives
(MATERPLAT 2019-2020) ADVANCED MATERIALS AND NANOMATERIALS SPANISH TECHNOLOGICAL PLATFORM
Funding: Agencia Estatal de Investigación (Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovación y Universidades). Technological Platforms callRegion: SpainProject period: 2019 – 2020Project IP: Miguel Ángel Rodiel (miguel.angel.rodiel@imdea.org)The main purpose of the Advanced Materials and Nanomaterials Spanish
Development of a thermo-mechanically coupled crystal plasticity modeling framework: Application to polycrystalline homogenization
PhD Defense of Juan José Torres entitle “A study of the factors influencing air removal in Out-of-Autoclave processing of composites” – July 29th, 2019
The PhD Defense will take place, at 12:00, on next Monday 29th of July, in the Civil Engineering School of the UPM (Sala Verde Caminos). The dissertation is entitled “A study of the factors influencing air removal in Out-of-Autoclave processing of composites”. It was advised by Prof. Carlos D.
High-entropy alloys fabricated via powder metallurgy: A critical review
The Regional Minister of Education visits our facilities
The Regional Minister of Education, Rafael van Grieken, visited our facilities past July 22. During his visit, he made balance of the current regional plan for research and innovation.
Superior electrochemical performance of TiO2 sodium-ion battery anodes in diglyme-based electrolyte solution
Miguel Herráez receives the AEMAC best PhD Thesis award
Our alumny Miguel Herráez has received the best PhD Thesis award by the Spanish Association of Composite Materials (AEMAC). His work was supervised by Carlos González and Claudio Lopes. Miguel is now working at the Laboratory of Applied Mechanics and Reliability Analysis (LMAF-EPFL) in Switzerland,
HexaGB project starts
The project HexaGB (Grain Boundaries in Hexagonal microstructures: Linking processing and properties in lightweight structural alloys) has started. The project is funded by the Spanish Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities within the call Retos Investigación 2018. The project is a
(HEXAGB) GRAIN BOUNDARIES IN HEXAGONAL MICROSTRUCTURES: LINKING PROCESSING AND PROPERTIES IN LIGHTWEIGHT STRUCTURAL ALLOYS
Funding: Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovación y Universidades. Retos investigación: Proyectos I+D+i Region: National Project period: 2019 – 2021 Partners: Technical University of Madrid (Project Coordinator), IMDEA Materials Institute Principal Investigator: Dr. Damien Tourret
A new physical simulation tool to predict the interface of dissimilar aluminum to steel welds performed by friction melt bonding
New materials that will revolutionize the future
This article in "El Mundo" journal (in Spanish only) explains how research on new materials keeps revolutionizing the world we live in.
Synthesis and Characterization of Phosphorus- and Carborane-Containing Polyoxanorbornene Block Copolymers
Seminar of Zhouwen Zhao from Michigan State University, entitle “Critical Resolved Shear Stresses (CRSS) of Hexagonal Titanium from Nanoindentation Optimization” – July 18th at 1:00 pm, in the Seminar Room
Abstract: Titanium and its alloys are important engineering materials due to their low density, high strength, and good bio-compatibility. The study of critical resolved shear stress (CRSS) values of basal, prismatic, and pyramidal ⟨c + a⟩ slip systems has been a hot topic in the community as
Encompassing academic quality and economic sustainability
This article in madridiario (in Spanish only) explains how we achieve economic sustainability while preserving academic quality
Influence of the cold working induced martensite on the electrochemical behavior of AISI 304 stainless steel surfaces
Andrea Fernández receives the INJUVE Innovation Prize 2019
Andrea Fernández, research assistant in the Composite Materials group, has been awarded the Youth Prize 2019 for environment category by the Spanish Youth Institute (INJUVE). Andrea explains her research work in this article for "Diario 16" journal
Determination of cross-sectional area of natural plant fibres and fibre failure analysis by in situ SEM observation during microtensile tests
Alloy design for mechanical properties: Conquering the length scales
Cleis Santos: facing the water scarcity challenge
Our colleague Cleis Santos explains in this interview for Mujeres a Seguir the water purification technology she is developing.
A three-dimensional misorientation axis- and inclination-dependent Kobayashi-Warren-Carter grain boundary model
Investigation on heterogeneous nucleation substrate of Y2O3 as NbC in hypereutectic Fe–Cr–C hardfacing coating by experiment and first-principles calculation
Seminar of Dr. Enzo Liotti from the University of Oxford, entitle “In-situ x-ray imaging studies of solidification” – July 2nd at 12:30 pm, in the Seminar Room
I Abstract Synchrotron x-ray–based imaging techniques, such as radiography and tomography, have reached sufficient spatio-temporal resolution that they are now used almost routinely to investigate solidification in technologically important systems such as steel, Ni, Al, and other alloy
QPINOX project starts
QPINOX is our third project within the European RFCS programme. The project will develop new martensitic stainless steels for lightweight structural applications in the automotive sector. More details about the QPINOX project here.
(QPINOX) DEVELOPMENT OF NEW MARTENSITIC STAINLESS STEELS FOR AUTOMOTIVE LIGHTWEIGHT STRUCTURAL APPLICATIONS
Funding: European Union, Research Fund for Coal and Steel (Grant Agreement: 847195)Partners: RINA CONSULTING - Centro Sviluppo Materiali SPA (Project Coordinator), IMDEA Materials Institute, Technische Universiteit Delft, ACERINOX EUROPA SAProject period: 2019 – 2022Principal Investigator: Dr.
TATA Steel has hosted the 6th OptiQPAP progress meeting on 19th of June, 2019, at the company headquarters (IJmuiden, The Netherlands)
The meeting was organized by Dr. Carola Celada and Dr. Piet Kok. Project partners presented and discussed their OptiQPAP-related research activities within last 6 months. The research plans for the final 6 months of the project were updated.
Nickel Metal-Organic Framework Derived Hierarchically Mesoporous Nickel Phosphate toward Smoke Suppression and Mechanical Enhancement of Intumescent Flame Retardant Wood Fiber/Poly(lactic acid) Composites
Great success in the last call of FET open!
Two new collaborative European projects have just been awarded to our Institute in the last call of FET open. FET open is a funding instrument for breakthrough ideas requiring multidisciplinary research that can enable new technologies in the long run. Ruben Costa will coordinate a € 2.7 million
Optimizing metal powders for 3D printing
Our Deputy Director, Teresa Pérez Prado, works in optimization of metallic powders. This interview in "El Mundo" journal explains the ultimate goals of her research activity. Source | El Mundo
8th edition of the scientific imaging contest
We already know the winners of the 8th edition of the IMDEA Materials´ scientific imaging contest. This year the best images were: Category of charaterization Joule Heated Baobab, Anastasiia Mikhalchan and María Vélez Category of simulation:Dislocation going through a distribution of theta'
PhD Defense of Angel Alvaredo entitle “Effect of Graphene Nanoplatelets and Carbon Nanotubes in PEEK and PEEK/Carbon Fibre Composites”
The PhD Defense will take place, at 12:00, on next Tuesday 18th of June, in Carlos III University (Leganes) in the "Aula de Grados Padre Soler" The dissertation is entitled "Effect of Graphene Nanoplatelets and Carbon Nanotubes in PEEK and PEEK/Carbon Fibre Composites" Here is the link of the
An analysis of (the lack of) slip transfer between near-cube oriented grains in pure Al
First Year Assessment of Mewin Vincent , entitle “Quest for high performance Mg and Mg-Li/Na ion hybrid concepts” – In the Seminar Room at 12:00 pm
Abstract Magnesium batteries are superior to all the known battery systems owing to its substantially larger volumetric capacity, environmental benignity, electrochemical stability and lower cost. This study is focused on the improving the electrochemical characteristics of Magnesium based
Organophosphorus heteroaromatic compound towards mechanically reinforced and low-flammability epoxy resin
First Year Assessment of Akshya Kumar Pandey, entitle “Developing Ti- and Fe-based powders for laser additive manufacturing of ultrafine eutectics” – In the Seminar Room at 12:00 pm
Decades of academic research has gone into developing ultrafine eutectic and near-eutectic alloys of the systems Ti-Fe-Sn-Nb, Ti-Fe-Co, Fe-Ti-Si, Fe-Ti-Zr-B, etc., with remarkable mechanical properties. However, no conventional casting process exists that can provide high enough cooling rates
PROTEIN-POLYMER MATERIALS FOR ENERGY- AND MEDICAL-RELATED APPLICATIONS
Summary IMDEA Materials has developed both, a family of flexible and rigid polymer coatings, in which fluorescent proteins (FPs) and enzymes are easily introduced as well as a dehydration process further transform the coatings into a rubber/rigid material without chemical cross-linking. In all
ENERGY STORAGE IN MULTIFUNCTIONAL STRUCTURAL COMPOSITE MATERIAL
Patent details Status Patent granted Publication number ES20170030017, WO2018ES70015 Priority date 10 January 2017 Inventors Juan José Vilatela, Evgeny Senokos, Rebeca Marcilla, Jesús Palma Applicant IMDEA Materials Institute, IMDEA Energy
ELECTRODE FOR CAPACITIVE DEIONIZATION
Patent details Status Patent application in Spain Publication number P201730828 Priority date 22 June 2017 Inventors Juan José Vilatela, Cleis Santos Santos, Enrique García-Quismondo Hernáiz, Jesús Palma del Val Applicant IMDEA Materials Institute, IMDEA
Seminar of Dr. Manas Upadhyay from the “Ecole Polytechnique” (Paris), entitle “Micromechanical response during biaxial load path changes of stainless steel: insitu neutron diffraction and multi-scale modeling” – June 10th at 12:00 pm, in the Seminar Room
Micromechanical response during biaxial load path changes of stainless steel: insitu neutron diffraction and multi-scale modeling Manas V. Upadhyay1,*, J. Capek2, Anirban Patra3, Wei Wen4, Tobias Panzner2, Steven van Petegem5, Carlos N. Tomé4, Ricardo A. Lebensohn6, Helena van
Selectively localized nanosilica particles at the phase interface of PS/PA6/nanosilica composites with co-continuous structure via reactive extrusion
Alumni Newsletter Nº 3
Click in the image to access the full newsletter
IMDEA Materials in the annual meeting of ITP Aero´s research centres network
IMDEA Materials participated in the V Annual Meeting of ITP Aero´s research centres that was held on the 28th of May in Lerma. The participants in this meeting, besides ITP Aero as organiser, were Fundación CTA, Ceit-IK4, UPV/EHU, Mondragon Unibersitatea, UPM and IMDEA Materials Institute. During
Effect of oxidized wood flour as functional filler on the mechanical, thermal and flame-retardant properties of polylactide biocomposites
(CINEMA) CREATING AN INFRASTRUCTURE FOR THE NUMERICAL EXPLORATION OF METALLURGICAL ALLOYS
Funding: European Union, Marie Skłodowska-Curie Individual Fellowships, Horizon 2020 Programme (Grant Agreement 842795)Region: EuropeProject period: 2019 – 2021Principal Investigator: Supervisor: Dr. Javier Segurado (javier.segurado@imdea.org); Fellow: Dr. Damien TourretManufacturing has
Annual report 2018
Our latest annual report is availabe. Check here our outcomes and activities during the past year!
Microstructural Degradation and Creep Fracture Behavior of Conventionally and Thermomechanically Treated 9% Chromium Heat Resistant Steel
Microstructure-based modelling and Digital Image Correlation measurement of strain fields in austenitic stainless steel 316L during tension loading
«The next industrial revolution will be based on genetics and protein-based materials»
Our Scientific Director, Javier Llorca, expresses his views about the next industrial revolution in this article published by «El Pais» journal.
Beware of Doping: Ta2O5 Nanotube Photocatalyst Using CNTs as Hard Templates
Improved tensile strength and toughness of dense C/SiC-SiBC with tailored PyC interphase
Seminar of Andrew Cole Bergan, Research Engineer at NASA Langley Research Center, entitle “Establishing Predictive Capability for Progressive Damage and Failure in Composite Structures: A Perspective on Virtual Testing”- 21st of May, at 12:00 am in the Seminar Room
Abstract: Virtual testing by means of progressive damage and failure analysis (PDFA) of composite structures holds the promise of reducing the timeline for certification of composite structures by complementing experimental testing. The focus of this talk is on recent investigations conducted at
The Royal Spanish Society of Chemistry develops an Interactive Periodic
The United Nations General Assembly has proclaimed 2019 as the International Year of the Periodic Table. Among the many activities that are being developed in Spain, the Royal Spanish Society of Chemistry (RSEQ) has just published an interactive periodic table where we can enjoy a short and didactic
Doping of Self-Standing CNT Fibers: Promising Flexible Air-Cathodes for High-Energy-Density Structural Zn–Air Batteries
Effect of the heating rate on the microstructure of a ferritic ODS steel with four oxide formers (Y-Ti-Al-Zr) consolidated by spark plasma sintering (SPS)
Pore structure and electrochemical properties of CNT-based electrodes studied by in-situ small/wide angle X-ray scattering
Precipitation during high temperature aging of Al−Cu alloys: A multiscale analysis based on first principles calculations
Javier Llorca, first Spanish elected fellow by the world’s most important materials science association
Javier Llorca, scientific director of the IMDEA Materials Institute and leader of the research group on “Advanced structural materials and nanomaterialss” of the Technical University of Madrid has been elected Fellow of the Materials Research Society. The category of Fellow is awarded to members of
Simultaneously improving flame retardancy and dynamic mechanical properties of epoxy resin nanocomposites through synergistic effect of zirconium phenylphosphate and POSS
An atomistic investigation of the interaction of dislocations with Guinier-Preston zones in Al-Cu alloys
Rubén Costa in El Confidencial: “The researcher that works so that you can have a BIOLED light bulb at home”
The work of our colleague Rubén Costa has been highlighted in this article in the newspaper El Confidencial in the section named "Hacia un futuro mejor" and sponsored by Banco Santander, that has the goal of disseminating the projects of people that transform society and thrust progress. Click
Great work of our workers at the Madrid Fair for Science and Innovation 2019 last March.
This year's Madrid Fair for Science and Innovation was a great opportunity to have been able to transmit the research of excellence in science and materials engineering to all those in attendance. Helping to awaken the interest to solve the challenges of society and promote sustainable
Scalable Ultrasound-Assisted Casting of Ultra-large 2219 Al Alloy Ingots
Liu, Z. L.; Li, R. Q.; Jiang, R. P.; Zhang, L. H.; Li, X. Q.
On the accuracy of spectral solvers for micromechanics based fatigue modeling
I Annual Membership Event 2019 # Madrid Aerospace Cluster_2019
Analysis of the interface and mechanical properties of field-assisted sintered duplex stainless steels
Multiscale dendritic needle network model of alloy solidification with fluid flow
IMDEA Materials leads a 3D printing project for the development of Industry 4.0
MAT4.0-CM is the name of the new project led by the IMDEA Materials Institute. The acronym comes from the union of the word materials and the term 4.0 that defines the current industrial revolution marked by the application of Artificial Intelligence to productive processes. MAT4.0-CM is financed by
CAPSUL
Software details Software authors Javier Segurado, Javier LLorca, Sergio Lucarini, Aitor Cruzado, Sarra Haouala, Vicente Herrera Intellectual Property Rights Copyright © 2012-2021 Fundación IMDEA Materiales and Universidad Politécnica de Madrid. All rights
Synchrotron Radiation Applied to Real-Time Studies of the Kinetics of Growth of Aluminum Nitride Thin Multilayers
Rubén Costa awarded the Young Researcher ChemPubSoc Prize by the RSEQ
Our colleague Rubén D. Costa, Senior Researcher of IMDEA Materials, has been awarded the Young Researcher ChemPubSoc Prize by the Real Spanish Society of Chemistry (RSEQ) for his advances in the field of thin-film electroluminescent devices based on sustainable materials such as copper complexes
PhD Defense of Chuanyun Wang entitle “Fast Mapping of Microstructure and Mechanical Properties in Titanium Alloys by Kinetic Diffusion Multiple Approach”
The PhD Defense will take place, at 12:00, on next Thursday 28th of March, in the Seminar Room of the "Escuela de Caminos, Canales y Puertos" of the UPM. The dissertation is entitled "Fast Mapping of Microstructure and Mechanical Properties in Titanium Alloys by Kinetic Diffusion Multiple
IMDEA Materials in the Fair Madrid for Science and Innovation.
From the 28th to the 31st of March, the Fair Madrid for Science and Innovation will be held at the Trade Fair Institution of Madrid (IFEMA) within the framework of the education week. IMDEA Materials participates actively in this important dissemination event for Madrid´s region, showing and
High strain rate tensile behavior of a quenching and partitioning (Q&P) Fe-0.25C-1.5Si-3.0Mn steel
PhD Defense of Deng Xiangxing entitle “Development of new Cr-based hardmetals by liquid phase sintering and spark plasma sintering”, under the supervision of Dr. Andrea García-Junceda.
The PhD Defense will take place, at 11:30, on next Monday 25th of March, in Carlos III University (Leganes) in the classroom 3.S1.08. The dissertation is entitled “Development of new Cr-based hardmetals by liquid phase sintering and spark plasma sintering". Here is the link of the
IRIS
IRIS is an object oriented, general purpose, parallel code for computational mechanics in solid, fluid, and structural applications. It has finite element and meshless capabilities, a wide range of material models, and solvers for linear and nonlinear, stationary
MUESLI
MUESLI, a Material UnivErSal LIbrary, is a collection of C++ classes and functions designed to model material behavior at the continuum level. Developed at IMDEA Materials, it is available to the material science and computational mechanics community as a suite of standard models and as a platform
Additive manufacturing at IMDEA Materials
Our new lab for alloy design for additive manufacturing is now in full operation. Including facilities for powder production, laser melting, post-processing and microstructure characterization at all length scales, and staffed with highly experienced metallurgy researchers.
Origin of the low precipitation hardening in magnesium alloys
First Year Assessment of Nana Chen, entitle “Microstructure evolution and deformation mechanisms in metastable beta titanium alloy” – In the Seminar Room at 12:00 pm
Abstract: Metastable β titanium alloys constitute a promising family of alloys due to their high specific strength, high damage tolerance, workability, hardenability as well as corrosion resistance that has attracted great attention worldwide. However, their deformation mechanisms still remain
A Geometry Effect of Carbon Nanomaterials on Flame Retardancy and Mechanical Properties of Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate/Magnesium Hydroxide Composites
Facile fabrication of biobased P-N-C-containing nano-layered hybrid: Preparation, growth mechanism and its efficient fire retardancy in epoxy
Modifying the Semiconductor/Electrolyte Interface in CuO p-Type Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells: Optimization of Iodide/Triiodide-Based Electrolytes
Langmar, O.; Ganivet, C. R.; Scharl, T.; de la Torre, G.; Torres, T.; Costa, R. D.; Guldi, D. M.
(TEMACOM) ADVANCED MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGIES FOR THE NEW GENERATION OF COMPOSITE MATERIALS
Funding: Regional Government of Madrid, Innovation Hubs call Region: Madrid Project period: 2019 – 2022 Principal Investigators: Carlos Daniel González (carlosdaniel.gonzalez@imdea.org) The goals of this project are the following: Development of advanced simulation toold to predict