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We will develop the first solar window made of organic materials thanks to the BBVA Foundation
Rubén Costa and his team (below) will develop the first solar window made of organic materials thanks to a grant awarded by the BBVA Foundation. You can read here a related article published by "El Confidencial" journal (Spanish)
New nanostructured material for capacitive deionization
Researchers from our institute have developed in collaboration with IMDEA Energy a new current collector-free capacitive deionization architecture based on electrodes consisting of a porous metal oxide network interpenetrated into porous fibres of carbon nanotube. The full device has a large salt
OptiQPAP participation at THERMEC 2018
The OptiQPAP consortium members have participated at the THERMEC 2018 Conference, which was held on July 8-13 in Paris. THERMEC Conference is the main international event in the area of thermo-mechanical processing of steels. The recent outcomes of the OptiQPAP project were presented in oral talks
First Year Assessment of Mario Rueda entitle “Nanoindentation impact testing methodologies for the high strain rate characterization of materials at the microscale” – In the Seminar Room at 09:30 am
Abstract: In view of the future application of polymer matrix composites for structural components subjected to impact loads, there is a need for development of experimentally calibrated constitutive models for polymers that include their inherent viscoelastic and viscoplastic behavior. These
Last June, IMDEA Materials hosted the First International Workshop on Multi-functional Nanocarbon Fibres
Last June, IMDEA Materials hosted the First International Workshop on Multi-functional Nanocarbon Fibres. The meeting gathered leading international researchers working on nanocarbons developing the next generation of functional carbon fibres and fabrics based on nanobuilding blocks. There were
PhD Defense – Zhi Li ”Ignition Delaying and Smoke Suppression Study of Fire-Retardant Polymer Composites”, under the supervision of Dr. De-Yi Wang
Time, Place, PhD thesis Title The Ph.D work is entitled as “Ignition Delaying and Smoke Suppression Study of Fire-Retardant Polymer Composites” under the supervision of Dr. De-Yi Wang. This event will be taking place at 12:00am (16th, July) in “Seminar Room” of ETS de Ingenieros de Caminos, Canales
Seminar of Dr. Lukas Helfen, from Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, entitle “Synchrotron Laminography: A Technique for In situ Observation of Damage and its Evolution Inside Engineering Materials ” – At 1:00 pm in the Seminar Room
Synchrotron Laminography: A Technique for In situObservation of Damage and its Evolution Inside Engineering Materials Lukas Helfen,1,2Mark N. Mavrogordato,3Thilo F. Morgeneyer,4T. Baumbach1 1 Institute for Photon Science and Synchrotron Radiation, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, PO Box 3640,
Seminar of Dr. Mariana Hamer, from the University of Buenos Aires (UBA), entitle “Porphyrin-based nanomaterials: design, synthesis and applications” – At 11:30 am in the Seminar Room
Porphyrin-based nanomaterials: design, synthesis and applications Abstract The development of new nanomaterials and nanotechnology currently have a huge impact on modern science. Within this trend, a field that has taken relevance is the construction of nanometric supramolecular systems through
PhD Defense – Miguel Herraez “Computational Micromechanics Models for Damage and Fracture of Fiber-Reinforced Polymers”, under the supervision of Prof. Carlos González and Dr. Cláudio Lopes.
The PhD Defense will take place, at 12 noon, on next Friday (13th, July) in the seminar room of the Department of Materials Science at the School of Civil Engineering of UPM (ETSI Caminos, Ciudad Universitaria). The dissertation is entitled "Computational Micromechanics Models for Damage and
First Year Assessment of Verónica Fernández – Luna, entitle “Towards the understanding of FP-coating stability in Bio-LEDs” – In the Seminar Room at 12:00 pm
ABSTRACT Solid-state lighting (SSL) is one of the biggest achievements of the 20th century. It has completely changed our modern life with respect to general illumination (light-emitting diodes), flat devices and displays (organic light-emitting diodes), and small labelling systems (light-emitting
Paulo Silva Freire
Effect of solutes on the rate sensitivity in Ti-xAl-yMo-zV and Ti-xAl-yMo-zCr β-Ti alloys
High throughput analysis of solute effects on the mechanical behavior and slip activity of beta titanium alloys.
Understanding the high temperature reversed yield asymmetry in a Mg-rare earth alloy by slip trace analysis.
Effect of layer thickness on the mechanical behavior of oxidation-strengthened Zr/Nb nanoscale multilayers
Ballistic performance of hybrid nonwoven/woven polyethyelene fabric shield
Prof. Javier Llorca awarded by SOCIEMAT
Prof. Javier Llorca, Scientific Director of IMDEA Materials Institute, has received the award to the best scientific career by SOCIEMAT Javier Llorca receiving the SOCIEMAT award to the best scientific career during the CNMAT 2018 conference
PhD Defense – Mohammad Marvi-Mashhadi “Multiscale Characterization and Modelling of Polyurethane Foams”, supervised by Dr. Claudio Lopes and Prof. Dr. Javier LLorca.
The PhD Defense will take place on next Wednesday (11th, July), at 12 noon, at the "Seminar room" in the ‘’ Departamento de ciencia de Materiales, E.T.S.I. Caminos(Campus de Ciudad Universitaria,
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Seminar of Dr. Vilas G. Pol, from Purdue University, entitle “Engineered Electrodes for Efficient Energy Storage and Battery Safety” – At 12:00 pm in the Seminar Room
Abstract ViPER (Vilas Pol’s Energy Research) laboratory at Purdue University focuses their research activities on the development of high capacity electrode materials, their engineering for longer cycle life and improved safety. Considering the advantages and limitations of known synthesis
The 4th review meeting
The 4th OptiQPAP progress meeting was hosted by the University of Gent (Gent, Belgium) on 15th of June, 2018. Project partners presented and discussed their research activities in frame of the OptiQPAP project within last 6 months. The future research plans and dissemination activities were updated.
Rubén Costa, awarded one of the 2018 Leonardo Grants to Researchers and Cultural Creators
Dr. Rubén Costa has been awarded one of the 2018 Leonardo Grants to Researchers and Cultural Creators by the BBVA Foundation. Leonardo Grants are intended to directly support personnal projects of researchers and cultural creators in intermediate stages of their professional careers, between 30 and
Dr. Javier García
First Year Assessment of Ismael Gómez entitle “”Algorithms and tools for detection and characterization of molecular porosity and applications thereof”” – In the Seminar Room at 12:00 pm
IMDEA Materials will host the First International Workshop on Multi-functional Nanocarbon Fibres
The First International Workshop on Multi-functional Nanocarbon Fibres, which will take place at the IMDEA Materials Institute between 27-29 June, 2018, will gather leading researchers around the globe working on nanocarbons, with a view to developing the next generation of functional carbon fibres
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Clean Sky 2 visit
Past tuesday 5th of June, representatives of the Clean Sky 2 visit our Institute as part of the Engine Integrated Technology Demonstrator (ITD) annual meeting, organized by ITP Aero. Our Instutute is currently participating in 3 Clean Sky 2 projects: REDISH, (CROR Engine Debris Impact SHielding.
Seminar of Carlos M. Atienza, from the Biomechanics Institute of Valencia, entitle “3D printing technologies, new possibilities for customized products and services for TOC” – At 12:00 pm in the Seminar Room
3D printing technologies, new possibilities for customized products and services for TOC There will be first an introduction to the activities of the IBV (Valencia Biomechanics Institute), to then explain the biomechanical bases of additive manufacturing through EBV that led the IBV to work on this
CO2 Induced Synthesis of Zn-Al Layered Double Hydroxide Nanostructures towards Efficiently Reducing Fire Hazards of Polymeric Materials
Summer School & Industry Day: Additive Manufacturing
On July 23rd and 24th IMDEA Materials Institute organizes a Summer School on Additive Manufacturing and an Industry Day where prominent companies (Siemens, ITP, Renishaw, HP, LPW Technologies, Mizar Additive) will discuss the progress of the field as well as the challenges ahead. This event is
First Year Assessment of André Rittner Pires Correa entitle “A numerical approach on thermoforming simulation of UD prepregs” – In the Seminar Room at 12:00 pm
Abstract Composite materials are a serious competitor for lightweight metals used in the aerospace and automotive industry. Fast production methods like thermo-folding, diaphragm forming or stamping can produce large numbers of CFRP components in a cost efficient way. The weight saving benefits of
Success in call 2018 of Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Innovative Training Networks
One Marie Skłodowska-Curie Action Innovative Training Networks (ITN) has recently been awarded to our Institute, representing a 17% success rate. This new project (BioImplant ITN) will train 12 young researchers in the area of development of bioresorbable materials for orthopaedic and vascular
Mid-term report
The OptiQPAP project has successfully undergone mid-term review by the Research Fund for Coal Steel. The mid-term report of the OptiQPAP project was approved by the Committee after the evaluation that took place on April 27 at the CSM headquarters (Rome).
MINIMAL project
MINIMAL is a research endeavour which will contribute significantly towards improving analysis/predictive tools for dislocation-interface interactions in metallic nanolaminates, which have attracted application as mechanical parts in Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS). It is funded by the
Seminar of Dr. Indrat Aria, from Cranfield University, entitle “Synergistic CVD graphene and ALD alumina for permeation barrier applications” – At 1:00 pm in the Seminar Room
Abstract Permeation barrier films are critical to a wide range of applications ranging from food and medical packaging to organic electronics and photovoltaics. For some of these applications, not only low permeation values are required but also flexible and transparent. Here, I will present
Seminar of Dr. Eric Jägle, from the Max Planck Institute of Metals Research in Düsseldorf (Germany), entitle “Alloys for Additive Manufacturing, Alloys by Additive Manufacturing” – At 11:00 am in the Seminar Room
Abstract As Additive Manufacturing technologies are being adopted in more and more industries, the focus of research and development is shifting to the materials in use. On the one hand, limited processability of high-performance materials restrict the robustness of the process in some cases, while
OptiQPAP consortium will organize a Special Issue on ‘Advanced high strength steels by quenching and partitioning‘ in the open-access journal Metals
The OptiQPAP consortium members have been invited to organize a Special Issue ‘Advanced high strength steels by quenching and partitioning‘ in the open-access journal Metals, which belongs to the Q1 journals in the area of Metallurgy. The main objectives of this Special Issue are to disseminate
Annual report 2017 is out
The outcome of the research activities performed during year 2017 is summarized in this document. Information about the centre Principal Investigators, current research projects, research infrastructures as well as dissemination activities can be found in this annual report, together with scientific
Jon Molina awarded best young researcher by UC3M
Dr. Jon Molina has been awarded as one of the best young researchers by Carlos III University of Madrid (UC3M). The full information of this award can be found in this link (in Spanish only)
Large surface area lends superpowers to ultra-porous materials
Some materials are special not for what they contain, but for what they don’t contain. Such is the case with metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) – ultra-porous structures that are being developed for a variety of future applications from fire-proofing to drug-delivery. Read the whole article in HORIZON
Seminar of Prof. Marisol – Martín González, from the Instituto de Micro y Nanotecnología, entitle “Nanoengineering thermoelectrics to improve their efficiency: some examples” – At 12:00 am in the Seminar Room
Short summary of her group Functional Nanoscale Devices for Energy Recovery Group (FINDER) (Instituto de Micro y Nanotecnología) Their research is focused on the optimization of thermoelectric devices via nanostructuration. A thermoelectric device is able to transform temperature differences into
Optoelectronics special issue
A special issue organized by our colleague Rubén Costa on new materials and approaches for optoelectronics is free to read in ChemPlusChem through May! Check it out under this link: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/21926506/83/4
Seminar of Dr. Thomas Bieler, from the department of Physical Metallurgy, Grain Boundaries, Crystal Plasticity from IMDEA Materials, entitle “The challenge of finding critical resolved shear stress values for meso-scale modeling of titanium alloys” – At 12:00 am in the Seminar Room
Short bio: Professor Thomas R. Bieler earned a B.A. in Applied Mechanics at University of California at San Diego in 1978 followed by a M.S. In Ceramic Engineering at University of Washington (Seattle) in 1980. He worked for five years at Sandia National Laboratory in Livermore on high rate
IMDEA Materials Institute opens its doors to the future of scientific research in “4ºESO+Empresa”
Last week we participated in the program "4ºESO + empresa", through which high school students of the Lourdes School made an approach to an adult work environment and thus better understand the world of work.
Bio-inspired engineering of boron nitride with iron-derived nanocatalyst toward enhanced fire retardancy of epoxy resin
Studies on intumescent flame retardant polypropylene composites based on biodegradable wheat straw
7th Edition of the IMDEA Materials Imaging Contest
On March1 16th, the Director and Deputy Director of the Institute gave the awards to the winners of the 2017 edition of the IMDEA Materials Imaging Contest.
CIMNE – IMDEA Materials Workshop
On April 13, a bilateral technical meeting was held between the International Centre for Numerical Methods in Engineering (CIMNE) and the IMDEA Materials Institute. Twelve researchers from both institutions attended the workshop, which took place at IMDEA Materials’ facilities in Tecnogetafe, with
Role of lignin nanoparticles in UV resistance, thermal and mechanical performance of PMMA nanocomposites prepared by a combined free-radical graft polymerization/masterbatch procedure
VIII Conference with Science in the School – Circulo de Bellas Artes
On March 6 and 7 we will participate in the VIII Conference with Science in the School, organized by Circulo de Bellas Artes and FUHUMER. Our colleagues Juan Pedro Fernandez, Maria Azurra, Jose Sanchez and Jaime Castro will do their best to bring science closer to citizens!
Seminar of Prof. Efstathios I. Melts, from the Department of Materials Science and Engineering of the University of Texas at Arlington, entitle “The Quest for New Materials: Interface-engineered Materials” – At 12:00 am in the Seminar Room
ABSTRACT Atomic interface structures provide a unique opportunity to design new materials that can provide promising solutions to future technological demands. This talk presents an overview of two diverse areas of activity at the Surface and Nano Engineering Laboratory at the University of Texas,
Energy storage in structural composites by introducing CNT fiber/polymer electrolyte interleaves
The paper entitled "Energy storage in structural composites by introducing CNT fiber/polymer electrolyte interleaves" is available for download at Scientific Reports journal. This is a recent work by the multifunctional nanocomposites group, headed by Dr. Juan José Vilatela. This work presents a
Nearly 30% success rate in call 2017 of Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Individual Fellowships
3 Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Individual Fellowships have recently been awarded to our Institute, and 2 more are on the reserve list. That represents nearly a 30% success rate. Our new fellows will work in top-notch areas such as nanostructured yarn composites for structural energy storage, new
International Women and Children in Science Day at IMDEA Materials Institute
Last Tuesday, February 8, IMDEA Materials opened the doors to children of the Community of Madrid to have the opportunity to know the great work done by women scientists and transmit them the enthusiasm they have in science. In the following link you can see a brief explanation of the activities
Seminar of Prof. Jiacheng Wang, from the Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), entitle “Emerging Materials for Electrocatalysis” – At 11:30 am in the Seminar Room
Abstract Platinum-based materials are highly active as the electrocatalysts both in hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) and oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) in fuel cells, but high cost limits its wide applications. In this talk, the reporter summarized the recent research progress of designing and
Is ultra-fast processing the next revolution for steel production?
Researchers of our Institute collaborate with an international consortia to develop an ultra-fast processing process for steels. This approach is energetically more efficient than current methods. You can learn more about this technique in this article (Spanish only)
3rd review meeting
The 3rd OptiQPAP progress meeting was held on 24th of January, 2018, at the CTM headquarters (Manresa, Spain). The meeting was organized by Toni Lara. Project partners presented and discussed their research activities in frame of the OptiQPAP project within last 6 months, as well as
PhD Defense – Yetan Pan “Synthesis of nano-flame retardant and its use as a promising substitute of antimony trioxide in flame retardant flexible poly(vinyl chloride)”, supervised by Dr. De-Yi Wang.
The PhD Defense will take place on next Tuesday (23rd, January), at 12 noon, in the Sala Verde (first floor) in the Escuela de Ingenieros de Caminos, UPM The link below shows the address of the
ALFORAMA 1st consortium meeting in Ordizia
The First ALFORAMA Technical Committee Meeting took place on the 18th of January 2018 and was hosted by the Coordinator of the Consortium IK4-LORTEK in Ordizia, Spain The ALFORAMA partners reviewed the progress made across the different work packages addressing topics such as definition of
New project supported by the Center for Nanoscale Materials at Argonne National Laboratory
The Center for Nanoscale Materials at Argonne National Laboratory will support the research project entitled "Atomistic simulations of precipitate-strengthening for optimum design of light alloys for green transport", who will be carried out by Prof. J. LLorca, Dr. I. Papadimitrou and Mr. Gustavo
First Year Assessment of Can Fu entitle “Design and study of multifunctional flame retardant polyester fabric” – In the Seminar Room at 12:00 pm
ABSTRACT Poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) is extensively used in the production of fibers and films and now increasingly used as container material for soft drink due to its outstanding characteristics of high strength, good flexibility, and thermal stability, but their uses are limited by their
2nd IMDEA Materials Innovation Awards
On 28th of November took place the 2nd IMDEA Materials Innovation Award. The Director of the Institute, Prof. Ignacio Romero, gave the award to Miguel Angel Valdes on his winner project entitle ““Ultra-rapid processing of advanced high strength steels”. The 2nd edition started with the last year´s
First Year Assessment of Jing Zhang entitle “Metal organic frameworks (MOFs) derived hierarchically nanomaterials as multifunctional fire retardant for polymer nanocomposites” – In the Seminar Room at 12:00 pm
Abstract Fire hazards including the generation of heat, smoke and toxic vapor, cost a great number of lives and damage properties. Compared with natural polymers, the high flammability and the widespread use of synthetic polymers lead to serious safety and environmental problems. Therefore, methods
Gas Natural Fenosa bestows a special mention on Rubén Costa for his pioneering contributions to the energy sector
Rubén Costa, head of the research group on hybrid optoelectronic materials and devices at IMDEA Materials, has been awarded with a special mention by Gas Natural Fenosa. This Spanish company is one of the biggest promotors of innovation, research, and development of technologies devoted to
PhD – Alberto Palomares: “Micromechanics of fully lamellar TiAl alloys: effect of lamellar orientation and width”
The defense of the PhD thesis of Mr. Alberto Palomares, entitled "Micromechanics of fully lamellar TiAl alloys: effect of lamellar orientation and width", supervised by Dr. Jon Molina Aldareguia and Dr. Teresa Pérez Prado, will take place tomorrow Thursday, December 21st at 11am in the "Sala 3" of
Seminar of Prof. Gastón A. Crespo entitle “Decentralized Chemical Sensing: From materials to real world applications” – At 12:00 pm in the Seminar Room
Decentralized Chemical Sensing: From materials to real world applications My group works at the interface of fundamental and applied chemical science and our aim is to solve real problems that human society is facing or will be facing soon. There is an urgent need of decentralized chemical
First Year Assessment of Andrea Fernández entitle “Recycling of composites by recovering carbon fibres of cured prepregs, and their re-use in hybrid laminates” – In the Seminar Room at 12:00 pm
Abstract: Recycling of composites by recovering carbon fibres of cured prepregs, and their re-use in hybrid laminates by Andrea Fernández Gorgojo The applications of composite materials are rapidly growing in several sectors. For example, in the aeronautical sector, composites can account for up
Seminar of Prof. John Allison entitle “The PRISMS Framework: An Integrated Predictive Multi-Scale ICME Capability for the Global Materials Community” – At 1:00 pm in the Seminar Room
The PRISMS Framework: An Integrated Predictive Multi-Scale ICME Capability for the Global Materials Community John Allison University of Michigan, Ann Arbor MI The Center for PRedictive Integrated Structural Materials Science (PRISMS) is a major Materials Genome Initiative effort creating a unique
Research Initiation Fellowships of Juan Manuel Moreno entitle “Optimization of electrolyte conductivities containing flame retardant. A computational experimentally-guided approach based on Genetic Algorithms combined with Machine Learning techniques (GAML)” – At 4:00 pm in the Seminar Room
Abstract Flame retardants are going to be such an important component in future Lithium-based batteries. However, these flame retardants have a major problem: they decrease the conductivity values of electrolytes. During this project we have been trying to use some new optimization techniques
First Year Assessment of Pablo García entitle “The fatigue behavior of advanced high-strength steels processed via quenching and partitioning” – In the Seminar Room at 12:00 pm
ABSTRACT The increasingly demanding environmental and safety goals imposed to the automotive industry have fostered fierce competition to develop new multi-phase steel types that are stronger, tougher, more formable, and fatigue-resistant. Among the various approaches in study, steels processed via
Francisca Martínez-Hergueta receives the award to the best PhD thesis
Francisca Martínez-Hergueta has received the award to the best doctoral thesis in the academic year 2015-2016 from the Technical University of Madrid (UPM). The thesis was entitled "Multiscale analysis of the mechanical behaviour of needle-punched nonwoven fabrics " and was carried out at IMDEA
2nd edition of the IMDEA Materials´ Innovation Award – In the Seminar Room at 1:00 pm
The winner is Miguel Ángel Valdés on his winner project entitled “Ultra-rapid processing of advanced high strength steels”.
Presentación de la revolución tecnológica: BioLED
En esta ocasión, smartLIGHITNG y el Instituto IMDEA Materiales, tiene el placer de invitarle a la presentación en absoluta primicia del BioLED, una tecnología que va acaparando premios y reconocimientos por todo el mundo de distintas organizaciones, como la del prestigioso y solvente,
Seminar of Prof. Javier García Martínez entitle “Design, Fabrication and Commercialization of new catalysts engineered at the nanoscale” – At 10:00 am in the Seminar Room
DESIGN, FABRICATION AND COMMERCIALISATION OF NEW CATALYSTS ENGINEERED AT THE NANOSCALE J. García-Martínez Laboratorio de Nanotecnología Molecular, Dpto. Química Inorgánica, Universidad de Alicante, Ap. 99, E-03690 Alicante, Spain. www.nanomol.es; Rive Technology, Inc., 1 Deer Park Drive, Monmouth
ALFORAMA at Strategic Workshop on Additive Manufacturing
ALFORAMA participated in the European Strategic Approach on Additive Manufacturing that took place on 15th November 2017 in Oeiras, Portugal. The workshop was organised by the European Federation for Welding, Joining and Cutting and AM-motion project. The event
First Year Assessment of Rudi Maça entitle “Nanoengineered Pseudocapacitive Anodes for Rechargeable Sodium-Ion Batteries” – In the Seminar Room at 12:00 pm
Abstract: In this study, nanoengineered pseudocapacitive electrodes are developed for superior Na-ion storage. Main aim is to induce defect-driven pseudocapacitive Na-ion storage in insertion and conversion type anodes. Hybrid anatase-bronze TiO2 nanosheets composed of Nanocrystallites of
New efficiency record in TiO2 solar cells
Researchers from IMDEA Materials, University of La Rioja and University of Alicante have set a new record in the energy efficiency of TiO2 solar cells (8.75 %). TiO2 is an affordable compound that makes these solar cells less expensive than traditional silicon solar cells. The research at IMDEA
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First Year Assessment of Yunfu Ou entitle “Understanding interlaminar toughening mechamisms in structural carbon fiber/epoxy composites interleaved with CNT veils” – In the Seminar Room at 12:00 pm
ABSTRACT: The susceptibility to delamination is one of the main concerns in fiber reinforced polymer composites (FRPs), while carbon nanotubes (CNT) carry the promise of enhancing this poor out-of-plane mechanical performance. This work reviews the progress to date towards methods of
Seminar of Dr. Martin Sjödin entitle “Rational Design of Conducting Redox Polymers for Electrical Energy Storage” – At 12:30 pm in the Seminar Room
Abstract Conducting redox polymers (CRPs) are composed of a conducting polymer (CP) backbone and redox active functional groups (RGs) and they provide an attractive option as organic matter based electrical energy storage materials. The CP backbone renders the material conductive and, due to the
Celebrate Madrid Science Week, 2017 with a visit to IMDEA Materials Institute
Are you interested in learning how we contribute to improve 3D printing of metals?, do you want to manufacture composite materials or learn how to improve the fire behabiour of plastics?. You can visit us next November 14th as part of Madrid Science Week!
Seminar of Dr. Juan Manuel Ortiz entitle “Microbial Electrochemical Technologies and waste water treatment: concepts and main applications” – At 11:00 am in the Seminar Room
ABSTRACT Microbial Electrochemical Tehnologies (MET) are a recent research field related to environmental biotechnology. The main concept for its development is related to the ability of the microorganisms of producing electricity from organic matter degradation, using an insoluble electron
Seminar of Mauricio Terrones entitle “Low-Dimensional Nano-Carbons: Form Doped Carbon Nanotubes and Doped Graphene to 3-D Hybrids and Biological Applications” – Seminar Room, 1:00 pm
Low-Dimensional Nano-Carbons: Form Doped Carbon Nanotubes and Doped Graphene to 3-D Hybrids and Biological Applications Mauricio Terrones1 E-mail: mut11@psu.edu 1Department of Physics, Department of Chemistry, Department of Materials Science and Engineering and Center for 2-Dimensional & Layered
First Year Assessment of Miguel Angel Valdés entitle “Study of Mechanical Properties on Macro- and Microscopes in AHSS by Ultra-Fast Heating” – In the Seminar Room at 11:00 am
Abstract Ultrafast heating (UFH) has recently attracted significant attention of steel research community due to its advantages over conventional heat treatment of advanced high-strength steel (AHSS) including very short processing time, reduced energy consumption and low carbon footprint. The UFH
Research Initiation Fellowships of Dieter Plessers entitle “Towards High Efficiency Devices: Avoiding Electron Recombination in Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells” – In the Seminar Room at 3:00 pm
ABSTRACT: Towards High Efficiency Devices- Avoiding Electron Recombination in Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells
First Year Assessment of Xia Peikang entitle “High strain rate mechanical behavior of advanced high strength steels” – In the Seminar Room at 4:00 pm
Abstract The main objective of this work is to gain a fundamental understanding of the behavior characteristics of a quenched and partitioned (Q&P) steel at high strain rates by employing Split Hopkinson bar testing, drop weight impact testing, electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD),
Modelling superalloy behaviour to improve aircraft engine design
The MICROMECH project, part of the Sustainable and Green Engines (SAGE) Integrated Technology Demonstrators (ITD) of Clean Sky, has successfully developed a multi-scale computational tool to predict the mechanical behaviour of the Ni-based superalloys used in the hottest parts of aircraft engines.
Seminar of Anxin Ma entitle “Microstructure informed constitutive models and SPH crystal plasticity modelling approaches” – Seminar Room, 12:00 pm
Microstructure informed constitutive models and SPH crystal plasticity modelling approaches Anxin Ma Group of mechanics of materials of IMDEA materials anxin.ma@imdea.org During the deformation of polycrystals, pronounced strain gradients may occur due to mis-orientations and eigen strains of phase
(CRASHING II) FRONT FUSELAGE CRASHWORTHINESS MODELLING
Funding: AIRBUS DEFENSE & SPACE Region: Spain Project period: 2016 – 2017 Principal Investigator: Dr. Cláudio Sául Lopes (claudiosaul.lopes@imdea.org) The CRASHING II project is the follow up of the Clean Sky CRASHING project and is focused on the modelling and simulation of the
Rubén Costa awarded as European young innovator by the MIT
Rubén Costa, head of the research group on hybrid optoelectronic materials and devices at IMDEA Materials, has been awarded talented young innovator by the MIT Technology Review. Rubén Costa is leveraging his educational background to guide his work developing a lower-cost, more
First Year Assessment of Eva M. Andrés López entitle “Coupled thermomechanical damage model in small strain elastoplasticity: A thermodynamic approach”- Seminar Room at 1:00 pm
Abstract The objective of the present project is the development and numerical implemen- tation of constitutive equations for the coupled thermomechanical damage problem in the speci c context of the in nitesimal strain approximation, within the framework of the thermodynamics of irreversible
Porphyrins as Multifunctional Interconnects in Networks of ZnO Nanoparticles and their Application in Dye‐Sensitized Solar Cells
PhD Defense – Yang Lingwei “Deformation, strengthening and fracture mechanisms of nanoscale Al/SiC multilayers”
The PhD Defense will take place next Monday, 4th of September, at 12:00 pm, in the Seminar Room (next to the Green room) in the Escuela de Ingenieros de Caminos, UPM The link below shows the address of the
Future bulbs will be made of proteins
LED lights are the true heir to Edison’s electric bulb. They are a major breakthrough in lightning, but still require advances related to their manufacture using cheaper sustainable materials. In this interview (in Spanish), Rubén Costa (senior researher at IMDEA Materials) explains his vision of
Air Force Research Laboratory’s Office of Scientific Research visits IMDEA Materials
A delegation from the US Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) and the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) recently visited IMDEA Materials Institute´s facilities with the objective of exploring possible future lines of collaboration in the field of materials science and engineering.
Quantum Dots, Fluorescent Proteins Vie for Supremacy
Since the mid-50s the full-color display technology began its rise to success. The origins of this technology was the old-fashioned cathode ray tubes, which were displaced from the top about a decade ago by liquid crystal displays (LCDs) using a back-lighting system based on white inorganic
Seminar of Prof. Maurice Collins – “An Overview of Naturally derived polymers for Medical and Fibre applications” – Seminar Room at 1:00 pm
Maurice N Collins Stokes Laboratories, Bernal Institute, University of Limerick Abstract The first part of the talk deals with the hyaluronic acid biopolymer. Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a glycosaminoglycan that is found in extracellular tissue in many parts of the body. It is a material of increasing
Seminar of Prof. Luis Cueto-Felgueroso – “Stick–slip dynamics of flow-induced seismicity on rate and state faults”, 12:00 pm at the Seminar Room.
Stick–slip dynamics of flow-induced seismicity on rate and state faults Luis Cueto-Felgueroso Departamento de Ingeniería Civil: Hidráulica, Energía y Medio Ambiente Universidad Politécnica de Madrid luis.cueto@upm.es ABSTRACT Changes in pore pressure due to the injection or extraction of fluids from
Seminar of Prof. R. C. Reed – “Alloys-by-Design: Optimisation of Compositions of Nickel-Based Superalloys” – Seminar Room, 12:30 pm
Alloys-by-Design: Optimisation of Compositions of Nickel-Based Superalloys Roger C. Reed, Daniel Barba and Enrique Alabort University of Oxford, Departments of Materials and Engineering Science, UK Ni-based superalloys are a class of materials widely used in the aerospace sector due to their
Seminar of Dr. Michael Titus – “Accelerated discovery and development of high temperature structural alloys” – Seminar Room, 12:00 pm
Accelerated discovery and development of high temperature structural alloys Michael S. Titus Assistant Professor of Materials Engineering Purdue University Researchers and engineers constantly seek out new materials systems that increase the operating temperatures of critical components in
Rubén Costa selected top Spanish talent by the MIT
Rubén Costa, head of the research group on hybrid optoelectronic materials and devices at IMDEA Materials, has been selected as one of the Top Spanish Talents by the MIT Technology Review. He will be competing for a spot among the final list of Innovators Under 35 Europe 2017. Rubén
Carlos González appointed Full Professor at UPM
Prof. Carlos González, head of the research program on the "Next Generation of Composite Materials" at IMDEA Materials Institute, has been appointed Full Professor at the Department of Materials Science of Polytechnic University Madrid (UPM), in which he was an Associate Professor. Our
Winners of the 2016 Imaging Contest
Last Friday, June 30th, the Director and Deputy Director of the Institute gave the awards to the winners of the 2016 edition of the IMDEA Materials Imaging Contest. From left to right: Jose Luis Jimenez, Miguel Ángel Valdés, Daniel del Pozo and Miguel Monclús. The winners of this year in the
First Year Assessment of Rodrigo Santos entitle “Study of dislocation-precipitate interaction using discrete dislocation dynamics” – 12:00 am at the Seminar Room
Abstract Metallic alloys are widely used in engineering and are in constant development to optimize their properties. Computational strategies to perform virtual design and testing of these materials would reduce the high time and costs associated nowadays to the development of new alloys with
ALFORAMA Kick-off Meeting
The ALFORAMA Kick of Meeting took place on the 4rd of July 2017 in Naples (Italy). The event was host by LEONARDO S.p.A. (Topic Manager Company). Leonardo is a founding member of the Clean Sky JTI (Joint Technology Initiative) started in 2008 to develop breakthrough technologies
Poster Awarded at the conference CALPHAD 2017
Jingya Wang, Research Assistant at IMDEA Materials Institute, received the award to the best poster entitled “Computational Study of Atomic Mobility in HCP Mg-Al-Zn Ternary Alloys and Anisotropic diffusion in hcp Mg-Al alloys” at the International CALPHAD Conference. This Conference was first held
Seminar of Dr. Markus Stricker – “Glissile junctions: Insights from discrete dislocation dynamics and development of a continuum model” -Seminar Room, 12:00 am
Glissile junctions: Insights from discrete dislocation dynamics and development of a continuum model Markus Stricker Karlsruhe Institute of Technology The understanding of the mechanisms governing plastic deformation of metals is the understanding of dislocation motion from single dislocations to
2nd review meeting
TU Delft (Delft, The Netherlands) has hosted the 2nd OptiQPAP progress meeting on 26th of June, 2017, at the headquarters (Manresa, Spain). The meeting was organized by Dr. Carola Celada. Project partners presented and discussed their research activities in frame of the OptiQPAP project within last
MICROMECH II project
The MICROMECH II project is the follow up of the Clean Sky MICROMECH project and is focused on the development of more elaborated micromechanical models for Inconel 718 alloy (casted and forged). Check the whole description of the project.
Call for expression of interest for Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions (Individual Fellowships)
Are you a researcher interested in carrying out your research with us?, do you want to apply for a Marie Sklodowska-Curie Individual Fedllowship?. We have a selection of projects for your consideration!
Seminar of Dr. Pedro B. Coto – “Intramolecular Singlet Fission: Insights from Quantum Dynamical Simulations” – Seminar Room, 10:30 am
Intramolecular Singlet Fission: Insights from Quantum Dynamical Simulations Pedro B. Coto Friedrich-Alexander Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Institut für Theoretische Physik und Interdisziplinäres Zentrum für Molekulare Materialien (ICMM), Staudtstraße 7/B2, Erlangen, 91058, Germany Email:
Celebrating 10 years of the ERC
Back in 2007, the European Commission established the European Research Council (ERC) with the mission to encourage excellent frontier research in Europe through competitive funding, supporting top researchers across all fields and of any nationality. Since then, the ERC has had a considerable
(AROOA) A STUDY AND OPTIMIZATION OF OUT-OF-AUTOCLAVE PROCESSING OF COMPOSITES
Funding: Hexcel Composites LimitedRegion: IndustrialProject period: 2014 – 2017Principal Investigator: Dr. Federico Sket (federico.sket@imdea.org) and Dr. Carlos González (carlosdaniel.gonzalez@imdea.org)AROOA project aims to study and optimize a new family of prepregs designed for out-of-autoclave
Alumni Newsletter Nº 1
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Seminar of Dominik Eder – “Hybridization and mesotructuring as tools towards functional photocatalysis”
Institut für Materialchemie, Technische Universität Wien, Vienna, Austria dominik.eder@tuwien.ac.at In this lecture I will discuss the main challenges in heterogeneous photocatalysis and present two materials design strategies. What are nanocarbon-inorganic hybrids? Hybridising nanocarbon
PhD – Alicia Moya “Hybrid systems based on metal oxides and nanocarbons: electronic properties and applications for photocatalysis”
The PhD Defense will take place next Monday, 22nd of May, at 12:00 pm, in the “Sala Verde" in the E.T.S.I. Caminos (Campus de Ciudad Universitaria, UPM). The link below shows the address of the
PhD – Fernando Naya “Prediction of mechanical properties of unidirectional FRP plies at different environmental conditions by means of computational micromechanics”
The PhD Defense will take place next Thursday, May 18th, at 12:00 pm, in the “Sala Verde" in the E.T.S.I. Caminos (Campus de Ciudad Universitaria,
Prof. Ignacio Romero, appointed new Director
On April 28th, Javier LLorca stepped down as Director of IMDEA Materials Institute, after 10 years in this position. The newly appointed Director is Ignacio Romero, formerly Deputy Director of the Institute, and head of the Computational Solid Mechanics Group. Dr. Romero is Full Professor at the
Rubén Costa: talent that returns to Spain
Take a moment to read this interview (in Spanish) with Rubén Costa, who is heading a new research line in the field of lightning and energy generation technologies.
IMDEA Materials Institute takes part in “Graphene Market Place” organised by Airbus
The past 4th of May, IMDEA Materials Institute took part in the “Graphene Market Place” event, organised by Airbus in Getafe (Madrid), which counted with the participation of the 2010 Physics Nobel Prize, Konstantin Novoselov. Novoselov gave a talk in which besides explaining the simple exfoliation
Annual report 2016 is out
The outcome of the research activities performed during year 2016 is summarized in this document. The personnel, current research projects, research infrastructures as well as disseminations activities (publications, conferences and seminars, patents, theses, etc.) can be found in this annual report
First Year Assessment of Sergio Lucarini entittle “Developement of a FFT-based homogenization code in python” – 21st of April at 12:00 pm at the Seminar Room
Abstract: The mechanical behavior of heterogeneus materials such as composites, polycrystals or cellular materials, depends on their actual microstructure. Computational homogenization is a powerful tool that allows to link macroscopic behavior with microstructure by solving a boundary value
PhD Defense – Victor Reguero “Synthesis, structure and scalability of macroscopic carbon nanotube fibre”
The PhD Defense will take place next Friday, April 21st, at 11:30 am, in the "Aula de Grados" of the "Padre Soler" building, at the Carlos III University (Leganés Campus). Abstract Carbon nanotube fibre is an interesting new material due to its unusual combination of bulk
Seminar of Prof. José A. Rodríguez-Martínez – “A general overview on multiple necking and fragmentation problems in ductile solids subjected to high strain rates” – April 19th 2017, Seminar Room at 12:30 pm
Seminar: "A general overview on multiple necking and fragmentation problems in ductile solids subjected to high strain rates" Understanding the fragmentation of ductile solids and structures subjected to high velocity impacts or blast loadings has importance in aerospace industry, military
σ-Hammett parameter: a strategy to enhance both photo- and electro-luminescence features of heteroleptic copper(I) complexes
A virtual test lab for structural composite materials
You can read our view on advanced simulation tools for Fibre-Reinforced Polymers in JEC Magazine (Issue #111 - March 2017, pp. 110 - 111)
Fire protection of films, fabrics and foams achieved through surface nano-structuring
Schedule of Presentation: 11:30-12:30 on 4th April 2017 Jenny Alongi University of Milan, Department of Chemistry jenny.alongi@unimi.it Polymer flammability represents a major limitation to their employment and thus to the development of most polymer-based advanced materials. Environmental and
CRASHING II project
The CRASHING II project is the follow up of the Clean Sky CRASHING project and is focused on the modelling and simulation of the crashworthiness of and aircraft front fuselage using numerical composite material models developed in the initial project. The cabin model will be simulated in different
Seminar of Prof. Raúl Sánchez-Martín – “Introduction to Machine Learning with Python: Image Processing and Recognition” – April 4th 2017, Seminar Room at 5:00 pm
ABSTRACT: Machine learning, an important part of artificial intelligence, has made a huge impact on many different areas (baking, logistic, telecommunications, etc.) during the last years. Following this trend, there are clear indications that this data-driven technique will play a fundamental role
PhD Defense – Xiaomin Zhao “Halogen-Free Phosphorus-Containing Flame Retardant Epoxy Composites”
The PhD Defense will take place next Monday, April 3rd, at 11:00 am, in the room “Puig Adam” of the Industrial Engineering, School of UPM (c/José Gutiérrez Abascal, 2) ABSTRACT Epoxy resins are widely applied in transportation, aerospace, electrical and electronic (EE) industrial sectors
“A good scientist should be able to motivate and inspire the next generation of researchers”
An interview of Dr. Vinodkumar Etacheri, head of the Electrochemical Energy Storage group at IMDEA Materials Institute (Madri+d, in Spanish only)
Juan José Vilatela joins the Editorial Board of Scientific Reports
Dr. Juan José Vilatela, Senior Researcher at IMDEA Materials, joins the Editorial Board of Scientific Reports. Scientific Reports is an online, open access journal from the publishers of Nature. It publishes scientifically valid primary research from all areas of the natural and clinical sciences.
A yarn like sensor for composites
J. Carlos Fernández-Toribio There is a clear evidence that composites are an increasing field of interest. Thus, the demand for composites end products has reached 22.2$ billion in 2015 . This is due to their low weight and high mechanical resistance. Therefore, lighter structural parts can be
Seminar Prof. Jorge Alcalá – “Multi-scale mechanistic interpretations to indentation experiments across the material length scales: from continuum to atomistic” – Seminar Room (12:00)
Abstract We provide a fundamental contact mechanics background to the interpretation of spherical indentation experiments performed in polycrystalline aggregates, single crystalline units, thin films, and minute material scales comprising an atomistic ensemble. A central issue under examination is
Metals Winter Meeting 2017 (Seminar Room – 9:45 am)
METALS WINTER MEETING 2017 PROGRAM 9:45 Arrival and welcome Session I Chairman: Carmen Cepeda 10:00 Marcos Jiménez “Fatigue behaviour of INCONEL 718 under cyclic conditions” 10:15 Deng Xiangxing “Development of innovative materials for the cutting sector" 10:30 Marta
First Year Assessment of Jaime Castro entitle “Dual Scale Flow during Vacuum Infusion of Composites Experiments” – 11:00 am at the Seminar Room
Abstract LCM techniques such as RTM and VARI still require to be enhanced in order to disseminate their use in the industry. In situ VARI experiments were carried out using synchrotron X-ray computed tomography (SXCT) to study the mechanisms of microfluid within a fibre tow. A bundle of two tows of
Teresa Pérez Prado elected Board Member of the Spanish Society for Materials (SOCIEMAT)
Dr. Teresa Pérez Prado, Senior Researcher at IMDEA Materials, has been elected Board Member of the Spanish Society for Materials (SOCIEMAT). The mission of the Spanish Society for Materials (SOCIEMAT) is to foster and disseminate the important research and development efforts carried out in Spain in
(ECOPVC) ECO-FRIENDLY FIRE RETARDANT PVC NANOCOMPOSITES
Funding: China Scholarship CouncilRegion: InternationalProject period: 2013 – 2017Principal Investigator: Dr. De-Yi Wang (deyiwang@imdea.org)The study of fire retardancy in PVC is a very important topic nowadays due to its huge industrial application. ECOPVC project aims to develop a series
IMDEA Materials coordinates the Advanced Materials and Nanomaterials Spanish Technological Platform
Driven by the Spanish Ministry of Economy, Industry and Competitiveness (MEIC), Technological Platforms are public-private team-work structures led by the industry, in which all the stakeholders of the Science-Technology-Innovation Spanish system interested in a given technological field, work
Training course DIMMAT: “Economic-business basic concepts”
The next training course “Economic bussines basic concepts” will be held at the Seminar Room, on March 2nd, 2017. The programme offered is suitable for pre-doctoral and post-doctoral researchers. · Place: IMDEA Materials Institute (Seminar room) Date: March 2nd, 2017 Time: 10:00 – 12:00 Attached
SORCERER project starts
Clean Sky Joint Undertaking 2 This project will develop revolutionary lightweight electrical energy storing composite materials for future electric and hybridelectric aircraft. Building on previous research in novel lightweight supercapacitor composites, structural battery and structural energy
PhD Defense – Raul Sanchez “Micromechanics of Magnesium and Its Alloys Studied by Nanoindentation”
The PhD Defense will take place next Monday, February 20, at 12:00 in the "Aula de Grados" building "Padre Soler", in Carlos III University (Campus Leganes).
Seminar of Dr. Elías Cueto – “A Manifold Learning Approach to Data-Driven Computational Elasticity and Inelasticity”
University of Zaragoza Abstract Standard simulation in classical mechanics is based on the use of two very different types of equations. The first one, of axiomatic character, is related to balance laws (momentum, mass, energy, ...), whereas the second one consists of models that scientists have
Miguel Castillón de Miguel
Seminar of Dr. Efim Borukhovich – “Incorporating elastoplastic models in phase field”
Royal Institute of Technology (KTH), Stockholm, Sweden Abstract: In material science modeling, phase field is the method of choice when morphology of the observed system is to be modeled. This full field approach is able to capture the microstructure of interest regardless of its complexity. The
Ángela Castro
Lucía Cobian
Óscar Roberto Contreras
First Year Assessment of José Antonio Santiago entittle “Enhanced Diamond-Like Carbon coatings and tribomechanical properties via innovative sputtering processes”
Abstract: Diamond-like Carbon (DLC) coatings have been recognized as one of the most valuable engineering materials for various industrial applications including manufacturing, transportation, biomedical and microelectronics. Among its many properties, DLC stands out for good frictional behaviour
Guillermo Domínguez
Ignacio Escobar
Review—Single-Walled Carbon Nanohorn-Based Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells
1st review meeting
The 1st OptiQPAP progress meeting was held on 24th of January at the CSM headquarters (Rome, Italy). The meeting was organized by Dr. Ali Smith. Project partners presented and discussed their research activities in frame of the OptiQPAP project within first 6 months. The research plans for the next
Recruitment process is closed
The recruitment process to cover 2 research assistants positions (Early Stage Researchers) within the DYNACOMP project is now closed. The selected candidates are Maria Azzurra (Master’s degree in Materials Engineering by the University of Salento in Italy) and Mario Rueda (Master of
ACERCOM project starts
Source(s): IMDEA Materials, Arcelor Mittal Within the framework of the coordinated project ACERCOM, coordinated by Arcelor Mittal, IMDEA Materials Institute will mainly carry out the modeling, fabrication and characterization of fiber metal laminates for application in marine wind energy. See the
Summer school on composite materials
Composite materials are nowadays extensively used in applications where outstanding mechanical properties are necessary in combination with weight savings.Their increased use has presented new challenges to engineers, largely due to the highly complex failure mechanisms of composite materials but
On the Role of Alloy Composition and Sintering Parameters in the Bimodal Grain Size Distribution and Mechanical Properties of ODS Ferritic Steels
A. García-Junceda, M. Campos, N. García-Rodríguez, J.M. Torralba. On the Role of Alloy Composition and Sintering Parameters in the Bimodal Grain Size Distribution and Mechanical Properties of ODS Ferritic Steels. Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A 47, 5325–5333,
Dr. Aude Simar – Friday, January 27th 2017 – Seminar: Improving the damage resistance of 6xxx series aluminum alloys by friction stir processing – towards an ERC project
Université Catholique de Louvain. UCL - iMMC - IMAP
Seminar of Dr. Marta Serrano (CIEMAT, Head of the Division of Materials of Energy Interest), January 23th at 12:00 pm
Abstract: The next evolution for commercial nuclear reactors include the design of fast nuclear reactors as a sustainable nuclear energy production system. The operating conditions for this Gen IV reactors are much more aggressive than the ones for operating light water reactors, in terms of neutron
Seminar of Prof. José Luis Tirado (University of Cordoba): “Recent advances and challenges in Li- and post-Li- ion batteries”, January 23th at 1:00 pm
Abstract: Univalent Na- and multivalent (Ca, Mg, Al)- ion batteries have recently emerged as potential candidates to replace Li-ion batteries in some applications. Their elemental natural abundance, homogeneous geographic distribution and high volumetric capacities in some cases, could be useful
Seminario del Prof. José Manuel Baena “3D printing of medical devices and bioprinting of tissues”, 25 de enero a la 1:00 pm
Abstract: MSc. José Manuel Baena, research associate "Advanced therapies: differentiation, regeneration and cancer" IBIMER,CIBM, Universidad de Granada. Founder of BRECA Health Care, pioneer in 3D printed custom made implants for orthopedic surgery, and REGEMAT 3D, the first Spanish bioprinting
Seminar of Prof. José Manuel Baena: “3D printing of medical devices and bioprinting of tissues”, January 25th, 1:00 pm
Abstract: MSc. José Manuel Baena, research associate "Advanced therapies: differentiation, regeneration and cancer" IBIMER,CIBM, Universidad de Granada. Founder of BRECA Health Care, pioneer in 3D printed custom made implants for orthopedic surgery, and REGEMAT 3D, the first Spanish bioprinting
Seminar of Dr. Marta Serrano (CIEMAT, Head of the Division of Materials of Energy Interest), January 23th at 12:00 pm
Abstract: The next evolution for commercial nuclear reactors include the design of fast nuclear reactors as a sustainable nuclear energy production system. The operating conditions for this Gen IV reactors are much more aggressive than the ones for operating light water reactors, in terms of neutron
Javier García Pérez
José Agustín Hobson
Dr. Thomas Isensee
Seminario – Prof. Damien Tourret “Solidification of alloys across length and time scales” (16 de Enero 12:30)
The processing path of a structural material controls the development of its microstructure, and the formation of defects that ultimately dictate its properties and performance. From a fundamental standpoint, complex solidification microstructures, such as dendrites, arise from a subtle interplay
Mónica Echeverry-Rendón
Research Areas of Interest Projects Grants and Awards Publications at IMDEA Materials The Biometals, Coatings, and Devices Group – BCD Group is dedicated to the research, development, and evaluation of materials within the field of biomedical engineering, with a particular emphasis on
Yuyao Liu
Weak interface dominated high temperature fracture strength of carbon fiber reinforced mullite matrix composites
Towards stable porous crystalline phases of molecular belts
María Dolores Martín
Modelling and simulation of tow-drop effects arising from the manufacturing of steered-fibre composites
Manganese dioxide decoration of macroscopic carbon nanotube fibers: From high-performance liquid-based to all-solid-state supercapacitors
Bioinspired polydopamine-induced assembly of ultrafine Fe(OH)3 nanoparticles on halloysite toward highly efficient fire retardancy of epoxy resin via an action of interfacial catalysis
A Multi Material Shell Model for the Mechanical Analysis of Triaxial Braided Composites
Garcia-Carpintero, A.; Herraez, M; Xu, J; Lopes, CS; Gonzalez, C
Implementation of single-walled carbon nanohorns into solar cell schemes
Symposium on New steels for applications under extreme conditions
Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A A. García-Junceda, M.J. Santofimia. Symposium on New steels for applications under extreme conditions. Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A 47, 5271–5271, 2016. DOI: 10.1007/s11661-016-3766-2
Micro-macro mechanical relations in Palmetto wood by numerical homogenisation
Source(s): IMDEA Materials, Composite Structures E. I. Saavedra, S. Haldar. Micro-macro mechanical relations in Palmetto wood by numerical homogenisation. Composite Structures 154, 1-10, 2016. DOI: 10.1016/j.compstruct.2016.06.050
Ignacio Rodríguez
Jorge Valilla
First Year Assestment: Hugo Mora – Development and characterisation of advanced coatings on nanostructured titanium for biomedical applications
Ti-based materials are one of the most important materials used in biomedical engineering. Recently, commercially pure (CP) Ti has attracted significant attention of research community due to its full biocompatibility with human body, and there is an ongoing demand to improve its mechanical
ITN 2016 – Coordinators Info Day
IMDEA Materials, as coordinator of the DYNACOMP network, attended an information day for ITN actions organized by the Research Executive Agency (REA) past 12/12/2012 in Brussels (Belgium). During the event, the REA (funding agency of the DYNACOMP project) provided detailed
First Year Assessment – Xiangxing Deng: Development of Innovative Materials for the Cutting Sector
Traditional hard metals based on WC/Co system are currently the most important hard metals due to their high hardness, mechanical impact strength and wear resistance, which always take the largest share of the global cutting market. Interest in the field of alternative binders in hard metals has
Energy dissipation during delamination in composite materials – An experimental assessment of the cohesive law and the stress-strain field ahead of a crack tip
Source(s): IMDEA Materials, Composites Science and Technology M. Jalalvand, G. Czél, J. D. Fuller, M. R. Wisnom, L. P. Canal, C. D. González, J. LLorca. Energy dissipation during delamination in composite materials - An experimental assessment of the cohesive law and the stress-strain field ahead of
Strengthening mechanisms in nanostructured Al/SiCp composite manufactured by accumulative press bonding
Source(s): IMDEA Materials, Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A S. Amirkhanlou, M. Rahimian, M. Ketabchi, N. Parvin, P. Yaghinali, F. Carreño. Strengthening mechanisms in nanostructured Al/SiCp composite manufactured by accumulative press bonding. Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A
1ª Entrega de Premios de Innovación de IMDEA Materiales.
Lugar: Auditorio (13.00 hrs.) Organización: Instituto IMDEA Materiales. Fecha: Wednesday, 14 December, 2016
NANOFIRE project
NANOFIRE project deals with the development of new generation nanomaterials via host-guest interaction as multifunctional fire retardants to polymers. The aim is to not only improve the flame retardancy and mechanical properties of conventional polymers, also impart the function to the
Training the next generation of composite engineers in the era of virtual testing
The use of polymer based composite materials in aircraft structures has increased dramatically in the last decades and today they represent up to 50% in weight (Airbus A350 and Boeing B787 Dreamliner aircrafts) for wings, fuselage sections and tail surfaces. The driving force for the introduction of
Yunfu Ou
Predoctoral Researcher: Multi-functional Graphene Thermoplastic Composite Materials. Contact: yunfu.ou@imdea.org
Rudi Maça
Predoctoral Researcher: Electrochemical energy storage. Contact: rudi.maca@imdea.org
Designing advanced materials in a faster and more effective way
DIMMAT Project has published the new "Designing advanced materials in a faster and more effective way" (Diseñar materiales avanzados de manera más rápida y efectiva) in the industrial magazine "Metales y Metalurgia" This project is funded by the Comunity of
NABISCO project
NABISCO project, funded by the China Scholarship Council, deals with the development of strategies to integrate macroscopic fibres and films of CNTs into structural laminate composites. The aim is to improve the mechanical properties of traditional fibre-reinforced polymer composites, while