IMDEA Materials Institute is delighted to announce the launch of our 2021 Annual report, available now for download. It provides a snapshot of the important work done by the institute over the past 12 months.
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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,
- 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
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
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
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
IMDEA Materials Institute has played host to some of the country's leading research centres and industrial partners at a technical conference on additive manufacturing. The morning session of the conference, which was organized by MATERPLAT and the Network of Excellence in Additive Manufacturing
IMDEA Materials 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
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
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
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
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
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 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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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!
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
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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
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,
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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!
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
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
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
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
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!
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
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
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,
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
Abstract: Laser bioprinting is a very promising technique that has demonstrated an outstanding cell viability. With an appropriate process parameterization single cell printing is possible with high spatial accuracy. In this seminar, current developments at Laser center UPM in the field of
Next 19 de noviembre, Prof. Javier Segurado will present some of the work done in his research group, under the title of “FFT based simulations for capturing microstructure effect on the mechanical response of metals”. The webinar, which will run through the Zoom platform and will be streamed
Abstract: Functional polymer composites are applied in various fields in industry and daily lives. To overcome the main weakness of polymer materials, the high sensitivity to fire and other high temperature sources, flame retardancy is requested to the polymer composites. Generally, it is to
Abstract: The fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites are gaining increasing popularity due to their high strength to weight ratio, weight reduction properties. However, the heat/fire vulnerability of polymer-bsased tructural composites brings abrupt mechanical properties reduction with
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