Abstract: Sodium ion batteries (SIBs) are a potential alternative to diversify the energy landscape, beyond Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), due to their similar storage mechanism and easy technology transfer. Currently, the benchmark anodes for SIBs are hard carbons (HCs), since sodium ions do not
Methods for fabricating high-performance and lightweight lithium-ion batteries based on silicon and CNTs
Patent details Status US patent application filed, PCT extension. Inventors (IMDEA Materials Institute): Afshin Pendashteh and Juan José Vilatela García. Application number 63/625,641, PCT/US25/13097 Applicant William Marsh Rice University and
Bio-based inorganic-organic materials
Patent details Status Spanish patent filed. Inventors De-Yi Wang, Wei Tang, José Agustín Hobson and Yunhuan Liu. Application number P202430817 Applicant IMDEA Materials Institute Priority date 10/10/2024 Transfer
Seminar by Dr. Sven Vogel from Los Alamos National Laboratory, entitled “Metallurgical Studies with the HIPPO Diffractometer at Los Alamos Neutron Science Center” – on June 27th, at 12:00, in the Seminar Room.
Abstract: Advantages of neutron diffraction for metallurgical studies are highlighted with research examples performed on the High Pressure – Preferred Orientation (HIPPO) diffractometer at the Los Alamos Neutron Science Center (LANSCE). We give a brief introduction of neutron diffraction and an
IMDEA Materials Institute and Shanghai Jiao Tong University forge strategic research partnership
A new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between IMDEA Materials Institute and China’s National Engineering Research Centre of Light Alloy Net Forming (NERC-LAF), will serve to promote academic and research collaboration between the two institutions. NERC-LAF is a research centre of China’s
Seminar by Natividad Gomez Cerezo from Universidad Complutense de Madrid, entitled “Nanostructured materials: applications in energy and biomedicine” – on June 20th, 2025, at 11:30, in the Seminar Room (SS floor).
Abstract: Energy: H2 production The development of TiO₂-based photocatalysts modified with palladium for efficient hydrogen (H₂) production under UV-visible and visible light irradiation has been explored. By combining high-surface-area mesoporous TiO₂ with small amounts of Pd, the researchers
Living Materials: Exploring the Frontier Between the Living and the Non-Living – Yahoo Noticias!
Yahoo Noticias! has highlighted the latest article from IMDEA Materials Institute Principal Investigator, Prof. Andrés Díaz Lantada, on exploring the frontier between living and non-living materials. You can read the article in Yahoo Noticias!, here (original content in Spanish).
Living Materials: Exploring the Frontier Between the Living and the Non-Living
Concept of a knee prosthesis created with AI from a lattice inspired by living organisms. IMDEA Materials, CC BY. Andrés Díaz Lantada, IMDEA MATERIALS Talking about a living material might sound a bit strange. We’re used to concrete, steel, plastics, marble, or aluminium, which are clearly not
Advances in reticular materials for flame retardant polymers
High-vacuum laser treatments enhance strength, ductility and fatigue limit of additively manufactured stainless steel
Kuldeep Shivaji Parade Patil
Seminar by Prof. Subodh Kumar. from Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, entitled “Improving Formability of Mg Alloys, and Improving Mechanical Properties, Self-Healing and Recycling of Polymer Composites.” – on June 16th, at 12:00, in the SS Seminar Room.
Abstract: Cast Mg alloys have found many applications and current focus of research is on wrought Mg alloys. One major challenge in this effort is poor formability of Mg alloys. In this talk, I will present the results of current research work in my group to improve formability of AM30 Mg alloy
Preferential grain boundary migration during annealing of cold-rolled pure Ni investigated by in-situ EBSD
Smart electrolyte offers dual protection against thermal runaway in lithium-ion batteries
IMDEA Materials researchers have made an important breakthrough in improving the safety of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), powering everything from smartphones to electric vehicles. In a bid to address the risks posed by thermal runaway, a dangerous failure mode that can lead to battery fires or
The scientific revolution that could end Europe’s critical rare earth shortage – RETEMA
One of the most prominent publications in Spain focused on the environment and environmental engineering, RETEMA (Revista Técnica de Medio Ambiente), has republished an article by our Director, Prof. José Manuel Torralba, on how high-entropy materials could help reduce our dependence on rare earth
The scientific revolution that could end Europe’s critical shortage of rare earths
High-entropy materials are being developed in laboratories. megaflopp/Shutterstock José Manuel Torralba, IMDEA MATERIALS Europe is increasingly in a fragile position when it comes to sustaining our future prosperity. We’ve taken on numerous goals to save the planet, but lack the business
The awakening of perovskite: the revolutionary new material seeks its springboard to the market – ABC Economía
The publication ABC España has featured IMDEA Materials and the Institute's Principal Investigator, Prof. Harun Tüysüz, in its recent article on promising applications for Perovksite materials. You can read the full article (original content in Spanish), here:
On the fabrication of a FeCrAlMoTiNi multi-principal element alloy by material extrusion additive manufacturing
An Al-Zn-Cr alloy with outstanding processability by laser powder bed fusion
Single-Walled Carbon Nanohorns Functionalization of PVA/PDMS for Flexible Triboelectric Nanogenerators: IoT Remote Gait Sensor
Data-driven design and green preparation of bio-based flame retardant polyamide composites
A particle-based approach for the prediction of grain microstructures in solidification processes
An optimal-transport finite-particle method for driven diffusion
Regulation of interfacial intermetallic compounds growth and void defect formation in Sn-9Zn-0.02Al/Cu solder joint by balancing interfacial elemental diffusion: An effect of Pt alloying
Effect of elastic strains on the electrocatalytic activity of Au thin films for the hydrogen evolution reaction
IMDEA Materials hosts 7th IAB meeting to tackle R&D&I challenges in a changing global landscape
Confronting the challenges and opportunities for R&D&I in the current geopolitical landscape was one of the key topics up for discussion as IMDEA Materials Institute hosted its 7th Industrial Advisory Board (IAB) meeting. The annual gathering featured high-level representatives from
Polyrotaxane based phase change materials-A critical review
(FIREDESIGN) NEW GENERATION ADVANCED PHOSPHORUS-CONTAINING FLAME RETARDANTS DESIGNED VIA MACHINE LEARNING AND GENETIC ALGORITHM
Project details Funding: MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2023. HORIZON-MSCA-2024-PF-01Project coordinator: IMDEA Materials Project period: 01/05/2025– 17/05/2027 IMDEA Materials' researchers Supervisor: Prof. De-Yi WangFellow: Dr. Qiong Tan Abstract Polymeric materials
Seminar by Prof. Mohamad Moosavi from University of Toronto, entitled “Connecting Materials Synthesis to Applications Using Machine Learning on X-ray Diffraction Data” – on May 23rd, 2025, at 12:15, in the Seminar Room.
Abstract: In this talk, I will present our work on developing machine learning methods to accelerate the design and discovery of nanoporous materials, with a focus on metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). Over the past decades, the synthesis of over 100,000 MOFs has marked significant progress in this
Deciphering a New Electrolyte Formulation for Intelligent Modulation of Thermal Runaway to Improve the Safety of Lithium-Ion Batteries
FYA of Juan León Ramos entitled “3D Printed Hydrogel with High Fire Resistance and Mechanical Properties” – May 13, 2025, at 12:00 PM in the Seminar Room.
Abstract: Hydrogels are used in daily life to make our lives easier; they can be used for medicine, architecture, security fields, and others. In the case of this thesis, we focus on the polymer polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) for the matrix of the Hydrogel. Hydrogels with other copolymers in the matrix
Bi-Layered, Ultrathin Coating Initiated Relay Response to Impart Superior Fire Resistance for Polymeric and Metallic Substrates
3D-printed biodegradable polymer scaffolds for tissue engineering: An overview, current stage and future perspectives
IMDEA Materials and Yanshan University to establish joint laboratory to study metallic materials processing
IMDEA Materials Institute and Yanshan University have signed an agreement to establish the International Joint Laboratory on Intelligent Computing Integrated Metallic Materials Innovative Processing. The agreement, accompanied by a Memorandum of Understanding, marks a major milestone in
Tailorable Piezoelectric Chain Morphology in Biocompatible Poly-l -lactide Induced by Melt-Based 3D Printing
The return of silicon: from chips to Lithium-Ion batteries: La Región Ourense
Silicon changed the world once. Is it about to do so again? Find out in the latest article by our Director, Prof. José Manuel Torralba, The Return of Silicon: From Chips to Lithium-Ion Batteries, published in La Región Ourense (original content in Spanish).
A Phosphorus and Nitrogen Containing Halloysite Derivative as Multifunctional Flame Retardant for Biobased Polyamide 56
Alpha-cyclodextrin-based polyrotaxane combining phytate lithium salt as a novel bio-based flame-retardant solid polymer electrolyte for all-solid-state lithium metal batteries
Giant elastic-wave asymmetry in a linear passive circulator
BIOCOMAT Project to Improve the Bioavailability of Polyphenolic Compounds in Food – Revista Alimentaria
Spanish publication Revista Alimentaria has highlighted the MSCA BIOCOMAT project currently underway at IMDEA Materials Institute that seeks to improve capsule-based delivery systems for polyphenolic compounds. You can read the full article (original content in Spanish, here.
Fast chats, big impact: IMDEA Materials hosts inaugural researcher ‘Speed Dating’ event
As IMDEA Materials continues to grow, particularly with the increasing number of predoctoral researchers, it has become more important than ever to find effective ways of sharing knowledge and identifying in-house expertise. In a bid to address this challenge, the Institute last week held its
Evaluation of laser-induced graphene for skeletal muscle tissue engineering applications
Influence of trace scandium addition on mechanical properties and biocompatibility of metastable β Ti-39Nb alloy for biomedical applications
Topological control of buckling and barrel-like deformations in mechanical metamaterials
A new study by researchers at IMDEA Materials Institute, in association with the University of Cambridge, demonstrates how mechanical instabilities in architected lattices can be precisely controlled to enable complex, functional deformations. By exploring the topological characteristics of
Can sustainable policies drive TOD effectively? Insights from multi-scenario simulations
Why are the bronze medals from the Paris 2024 Olympic Games deteriorating? – La Región, Ourense
Our Director, Prof. José Manuel Torralba, has published a new article in La Región in which he explains why many bronze medals awarded in Paris are losing their original shine and developing a tarnished, oxidised appearance. You can read the full article (original content in Spanish) here.
PhD Defense of Biaobiao Yang, entitled “Influence of the microstructure on the deformation mechanisms of wrought Mg alloys” – On April 25th, 2025 at 11:00 AM.
The PhD defence will take place in Leonardo Torres Quevedo Room, Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingenieros de Caminos, Canales y Puertos (UPM).How to get there: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jNz7Pmv3mbCRbKMx5 The dissertation is titled "Influence of the microstructure on the deformation mechanisms of
Microstructure, mechanical properties, and tribological behavior of diamond-reinforced CuSnTi matrix composites by hot press sintering
The fertile two-way journey between the startup ecosystems of Spain and Latin America – ABC.es
Alberto Valázquez from ABC.es has highlighted IMDEA Materials Institute's first startup, Floatech, as a successful example of a public R&D spin-off created from universities and research centres. You can read the original article (content in Spanish), here.
Defect-Immune Sound Radiation in a Topologically Nontrivial Hyperbolic Metamaterial
Young talent joins the research team at IMDEA Materials
Accelerated materials discovery, optimisation of composite materials inspection, and characterisation of the next generation of bioabsorbable implants. These are just three of the research lines being developed by the new cohort of the Young Researchers Programme (Programa de Jóvenes
The power of emptiness: nanoporous materials to build the future – Yahoo! Noticias
Yahoo! Noticias has highlighted the latest article published by IMDEA Materials' Dr. Phuong Vo in The Conversation Spain on nanoporous materials and their engineering applications. You can read the full article (original content in Spanish), here.
The power of emptiness: nanoporous materials to build the future
Representation of a porous MOF structure capturing carbon dioxide molecules. Love Employee/Shutterstock Phuong Thúy Vo, IMDEA MATERIALES From CO₂ capture to drug delivery, porous materials are becoming essential in a wide range of applications. Among them are the so-called metal-organic
IMDEA Materials inspires scientific vocations through the 4ESO+Empresa programme
From April 8 to 10, IMDEA Materials welcomed 18 students from five schools across the Madrid region as part of the 4ESO+Empresa programme. An initiative of the Community of Madrid, this programme offers students the opportunity to get to know the working world, make informed decisions about their
The future of space goes through Getafe: FITEA 2025 reaffirms talent as a pillar of the aerospace sector – Aviación Digital
The online publication Aviación Digital is one of a number of outlets to have highlighted IMDEA Materials' role in hosting this year's Forum on Innovation, Talent and Aerospace Education, FITEA 2025. The event will be held at IMDEA Materials from October 29-31. You can read the original article
Bilayer sol-gel system for local prevention in prosthetic joint infections and osteointegration improvement
Scandium modified near-β Ti-based implants with ultra-low elastic modulus and superior biocompatibility
Seminar of Dr. Gabriele Greco from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, entitled “Spider-inspired sustainable materials and structures” – on April 29th, 2025, at 10:00 am, in the Seminar Room.
Abstract: Spiders often evoke fear and disgust, yet their silks and webs inspire awe and fascination, capturing human curiosity throughout history. From sparking the interest of ancient philosophers to influencing practical innovations, spider silk has long been intertwined with our cultural and
Meeting between CSIC, the Community of Madrid, and IMDEA Institutes to Promote scientific excellence
Our director, Prof. Jose Manuel Torralba, has participated in a meeting with the President of the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), Dr. Eloisa del Pino, the Deputy Minister of Universities, Research, and Science of the Community of Madrid, Dr. Ana Ramírez de Molina, and the Directors of the
IMDEA Materials Institute and the Technical University of Madrid (UPM) strengthen ties
Last Monday, IMDEA Materials Institute had the pleasure of welcoming the Rector of the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM), Prof. Óscar García Suárez, along with a university delegation, to discuss ways to strengthen and expand the existing ties between our two institutions. IMDEA Materials
Why is it worthwhile to study a doctorate? – La Región, Ourense
It’s a question that many master’s students ask themselves at this time of year. And, as our Director Prof. José Manuel Torralba points out, they don’t always find clear, realistic… let alone encouraging answers. In his recent article published in La Región, Prof. Torralba explores the social,
IMDEA Materials shines at the ‘Madrid Es Ciencia 2025’ Fair: a meeting of innovation and scientific outreach
IMDEA Materials participated once again in the 'Madrid Es Ciencia' 2025 Science Fair, held at IFEMA Madrid from March 27th to 29th. This edition, which gathered over 26,000 visitors, has established itself as one of the largest scientific outreach events in the Community of Madrid, and for the fifth
A gateway to the world of materials research: IMDEA Materials launches its 2025 Research Initiation Fellowships
IMDEA Materials Institute has announced a new call for applications for its 2025 Research Initiation Scholarships. This programme offers a unique opportunity for young researchers and technologists, allowing them to explore the field of materials science and engineering through a three-month
Effect of surface modification methods on 3D-printed NiTi alloys for cardiovascular applications
Low-Velocity Penetration Impact Behavior of Triply Periodic Minimal Surface Strut-Based Lattices
A novel P-N structure modified halloysite nanotube for simultaneously enhancing flame retardancy and mechanical properties of unsaturated polyester resin
New members of the IMDEA Materials Institute team – March 2025
Every month, we welcome new members of the IMDEA Materials team. Here, you can find a short profile of our most recent additions, including their upcoming role with IMDEA Materials and their educational and professional background. Hello, my name is Berta Valbuena. I have a degree in Clinical
FYA of Yunhuan Liu entitled “Fire Protection Coatings for Enhanced Fire Safety of Battery Enclosures in Extreme Conditions” – March 28, 2025, at 2:00 PM in the Seminar Room.
Abstract: The demand for lightweight battery enclosures in new energy vehicles has led to the increased use of aluminum alloys and polymer composites. However, the potential hazards associated with thermal runaway events in high-energy-density batteries necessitate advanced fire mitigation
IMDEA Materials to showcase groundbreaking research at the ‘Feria Madrid es Ciencia’ 2025
IMDEA Materials will join the seven other IMDEA Institutes at the upcoming Feria Madrid es Ciencia 2025, held from March 27 to 29 at IFEMA MADRID, to present an exciting series of interactive demonstrations and experiments. The event, which attracts thousands of visitors each year, aims to foster
Adsorption behavior analysis of CNCl on transition metal-doped fluorinated diamanes: A first-principles study
The future of endovascular medical devices takes centre stage at BIOMEND Doctoral Network meeting
IMDEA Materials Institute has hosted the semi-annual meeting of the BIOMEND Doctoral Network, a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Industrial Doctorate Network programme dedicated to training the next generation of researchers in bioabsorbable metallic endovascular medical devices. The meeting
IMDEA Materials to host annual virtual ‘Open PhD Day’ on April 3
IMDEA Materials Institute is set to welcome prospective PhD candidates to our annual Open PhD Day, which will take place online for the first time on Thursday, April 3. This event provides students from Spain and beyond with the opportunity to learn about PhD opportunities at one of Europe’s
FYA of Giovanni Ortiz Pérez entitled “Development of Monitoring and Control Strategies for Laser-Assisted Metal Material Deposition Processes” – April 4, 2025, at 12:00 PM in the Seminar Room.
Abstract: This study investigates defect formation during continuous-laser additive manufacturing of Inconel-718 through real-time monitoring integrating photodiodes and XCT tomography. Advanced machine learning techniques were applied to analyse and correlate thermal emission patterns with
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“Materials Science is crucial for the development of new technology” – La Opinión, El Correo de Zamora
La Opinion, El Correo de Zamora has featured an opinion piece from IMDEA Materials Director, Prof. José Manuel Torralba, highlighting the importance of Materials Science in developing new technologies. You can read the full article (original content in Spanish), here.
Developing softening-resistant Cu-Cr alloys and understanding their mechanisms via mechanism-informed interpretable machine learning
Nanocomposites of sequential dual curing of thiol-epoxy systems with Fe3O4 nanoparticles for remote/in situ applications: thermomechanical, shape memory, and induction heating properties
IRIDISCENTE advances in sustainable steel manufacturing through AI, scrap recycling, and additive manufacturing
The automation of defect detection processes in the microstructure of 3D printed components is just one of the advances in sustainable steel manufacturing that the European project IRIDISCENTE is working on. With a budget of nearly €10 million and coordinated by IMDEA Materials Institute and
Prof. Dr. De-Yi Wang elected to the European Academy of Sciences and Arts
Prof. Dr. De-Yi Wang, Principal Researcher at IMDEA Materials Institute and Professor at the Universidad Francisco de Vitoria (UFV) has been elected as a member of the European Academy of Sciences and Arts (EASA), one of Europe’s most prestigious scientific societies. Prof. Wang, who leads IMDEA
Electromagnetic Interference Shielding of a Sequential Dual-Curing Thiol-Epoxy System Reinforced with GNPs with High Shape Memory
Understanding the processing, microstructure, and deformation behavior of AZ31B Mg alloy fabricated by additive friction stir deposition
Madrid will open the world’s first AI-driven robotics laboratory to discover new polymer-based materials – El Economista
El Economista has highlighted the role of IMDEA Materials in the opening of the world's first robotics laboratory that will enable the discovery of new polymer-based materials using artificial intelligence (AI) to accelerate data collection and analysis. You can read the full article (original
Efficiently fire-safe asphalt achieved via synergistic effect of ferrocene and halloysite nanotube
Buckle-Barrel Correspondence Based on Topological Polarization Conversion in Mechanical Metamaterials
A company in Getafe is researching to enable electric cars to have a range of one thousand kilometers – Cadena SER
IMDEA Materials Senior Researcher and Floatech CTO, Dr. Juan José Vilatela, has been interviewed by David Sañudo on Hoy Por Hoy, Cadena SER Madrid Sur, about the recent inauguration of the company's new pilot plant in Getafe. You can listen to the full interview (original content in Spanish),
Laser-based additive manufacturing device and method for crystallisation control of metallic glasses
Patent details Status European patent filed Inventors Marcos Rodríguez Sánchez, María Teresa Pérez Prado, Damien Tourret, Adrián Dante Boccardo Application number EP24383248.2 Applicant IMDEA Materials Institute Priority
IMDEA Materials launches innovative project to enhance bioavailability of polyphenolic compounds in food
A new research project at IMDEA Materials Institute is tackling a significant challenge in food science with the aid of materials engineering: designing effective delivery systems for polyphenolic compounds (PCs). Found abundantly in plant-based foods, these compounds are known for their powerful
New members of the IMDEA Materials Institute team
Every month, we welcome new members of the IMDEA Materials team. Here, you can find a short profile of our most recent additions, including their upcoming role with IMDEA Materials and their educational and professional background. Hi, my name is Francesca Sepúlveda Espinoza, and I'm from
Lucía Puertas
IMDEA Materials: leader in MSCA PF fellowships in Spain for third consecutive year
For the third consecutive year, IMDEA Materials Institute ranks among the leading recipients of Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions Postdoctoral Fellowships (MSCA PF) projects in Spain, with 8 projects awarded in the 2024 call. This places the institute as the third Spanish institution in terms of the
Strategic Alliance in advanced manufacturing process simulation between IMDEA Materials and CIMNE
Last Thursday, February 21, IMDEA Materials hosted a delegation from the International Center for Numerical Methods in Engineering (CIMNE), a leading international research centre in its field. The purpose of the visit, in addition to allowing the CIMNE delegation to experience firsthand IMDEA
Chemically degrading plastics to reuse in other products – Más de Uno Madrid
IMDEA Materials Institute researcher, Dr. Juan Carlos Babon, has spoken with Pepa Gea from Más de Uno Madrid about the work of our Catalysis and Energy Materials research group on how to chemically degrade plastics so that the resulting compounds can be reused in other products. You can listen to
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FYA of Radouan Bouallala entitled “Surrogate modelling of the mechanical behaviour of structural composites” – May 14, 2025 at 12:00 PM in the Seminar Room.
Abstract: Coupon testing plays an important role in aeronautical design, providing a great understanding of material behaviour under different stress conditions. Integrating simulation at this stage could significantly reduce the need for extensive physical tests. This approach could reduce costs
On March 4th (Tuesday) will take place the Workshop on Materials for acoustic applications, organized by Lucia Doyle.
It will take place in the Seminar Room from 3:30 pm to 4:45 pm. Session: • Transcending Nature’s Boundaries: Metamaterials. Jingyi Zhang, IMDEA Materials• Acoustic metamaterials for aerodynamic noise reduction in high-speed trains. Eduardo Latorre, Polytechnic University of Madrid•
Influence of protrusion geometry on the microstructure and mechanical properties of AA2219 fabricated by additive friction stir deposition
Finite Element Discretization of the Thermo-Diffusive-Mechanical Problem with Large Deformations
Review of Performance of Advanced High Strength Steels under Impact
Visualizing the topological pentagon states of a giant C540 metamaterial
Micro-arranged ZnO particles and conductive fillers in PCL composites for enhanced piezoelectric and dielectric properties in bone tissue engineering applications
On the Rigidity and Mechanical Behavior of Triply Periodic Minimal Surfaces-Based Lattices: Insights from Extensive Experiments and Simulations
(COMPSTLAR) BOOSTING THE DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION OF AVIATION SUPPLY CHAINS FOR ADVANCED COMPOSITE AEROSTRUCTURES
Project details Funding: HORIZON-RIA - HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions Project coordinator: ASOCIACION DE INVESTIGACION METALURGICA DEL NOROESTE Project period: 01/02/2025 – 31/07/2028 IMDEA Materials' researchers Dr. Carlos Daniel González Dr. Federico Sket Abstract CompSTLar
IMDEA Materials’ annual Winter Metals Meeting fosters innovation and collaboration in metallurgy research
IMDEA Materials has celebrated its annual Winter Metals Meeting (WMM) with the institute’s researchers presenting a range of topics related to additive and sustainable manufacturing, heat treatment optimisation, biomedical applications and more. In total, 21 researchers took to the
A company born from IMDEA Materials unveils a plant for battery manufacturing – el Periódico de la Energía
The online publication El Periódico de la Energía is one of a number of publications to have highlighted the launch of IMDEA Materials' spin-off Floatech's new Pilot Plant for the production of silicon anodes in Getafe. You can read the article (original content in Spanish), here.
Floatech, a leading next-generation battery company, inaugurates its new facilities in Getafe
The Minister of Education, Science, and Universities of the Community of Madrid, Emilio Viciana, highlighted Floatech as "the best example of how the high-quality research conducted by the IMDEA Institutes leads to real results that reach companies and the economy." Viciana made the remarks after
The design of multi flame-retarding elements towards the enhance the flame retardancy and mechanical property of rigid polyurethane foam
How to achieve custom-made implants and prostheses
Mónica Echeverry Rendon, IMDEA MATERIALS Shoulder joints, knee prostheses, cardiovascular stents, not to mention dental prostheses, facial implants, breast implants in cosmetic surgery, discs to replace vertebrae, damaged or non-functional tissues replaced by new ones. The list of possible
How to achieve implants and prosthetics made to order – Yahoo! Noticias
Yahoo! News has republished the latest article by Dr. Mónica Echeverry Rendón on The Conversation Spain about custom-made implants and prosthetics. You can read the full article (original content in Spanish) here.
Fractal Scaling in the Gas-Phase Agglomeration of Nanowires
PhD Defense of Elaheh Kazemi, entitled “Predicting Properties of Polymer Materials Using Machine Learning Methods” – February 18th, 2025
The PhD Defense will take place at noon in the “Sala Echegaray (sala verde)” of the UPM Camino Campus (E.T.S.I de Ingenieros de Caminos, Canales y Puertos, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Ciudad Universitaria, Madrid). The dissertation is entitled “Predicting Properties of Polymer Materials
PhD Defense of Junchen Xiao, entitled “Predicting the fire performance of flame retardant polymer composites with data-driven approach” – February 26th, 2025
The PhD Defense will take place at 11:30 am in the “Sala Verde” of the UPM Camino Campus (E.T.S.I de Ingenieros de Caminos, Canales y Puertos, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Ciudad Universitaria, Madrid) The dissertation is entitled “Predicting the fire performance of flame retardant polymer
Floatech set to unveil pilot plant to produce silicon anodes for next-generation batteries in Madrid
Floatech, the Madrid-based startup and the first spin-off of the IMDEA Materials Institute, is celebrating the inauguration of its new facilities at the Tecnogetafe Technology Park in Getafe (Madrid) on Monday, February 17. Founded in 2021, Floatech specialises in manufacturing silicon anodes for
BIOMET4D marks International Women and Girls in Science Day 2025
BIOMET4D marks the International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2025 by speaking with four of our talented female researchers from IMDEA Materials Institute, the University of Galway, the Health Research Institute at Gregorio Marañón Hospital, and the University Hospital Aachen. They share their
Animal Product-derived Flame Retardants
Corrosion and mechanical behavior of novel alumina forming steels in molten lead
BIOMET4D Partner in Focus – Tomasz Choma talks AMAZEMET
Tomasz Choma is an Application Engineer at AMAZEMET, one of two new partners to join the BIOMET4D consortium in 2024 alongside RWTH Aachen University Hospital. Read more about these new additions at the BIOMET4D website. In this interview, we speak with him about AMAZEMET’s role in BIOMET4D as well
The world copper crises. Do we have alternatives? – Vozpópuli
Spanish publication Vozpópuli has highlighted the latest article in The Conversation Spain by IMDEA Materials' Dr. Juan José Vilatela and Miguel Ángel Rodiel on the world copper crises, while exploring an alternative in the form of Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs). You can read the full article (original
IMDEA Materials’ automated laboratory to pioneer advanced polymer nanocomposites discovery
IMDEA Materials is set to host a unique robotics laboratory in Spain dedicated to the discovery of new polymer-based materials. The lab, which will be led by the institute’s Accelerated Materials Discovery (AMD) research team, is being developed through the DIGIMATER-CM project, funded by the
Global Copper Crisis: Do We Have Alternatives?
Miguel Ángel Rodiel, IMDEA MATERIALS y Juan José Vilatela, IMDEA MATERIALS Did you know that a modern electric vehicle contains, on average, 80kg of copper? Or that an airplane can have up to 7.5 tons of this metal, and an offshore wind turbine as much as 24 tons? In the energy transition
Influence of architecture and temperature on the critical strain for serrated flow in additively manufactured Inconel 718 lattices
(DIGIMATER-CM) Digital strategies for autonomous discovery of materials for engineering applications
The project Funding: Regional Government of Madrid, Technologies 2024 callRegion: MadridProject period: 2025 – 2028Principal Investigators at IMDEA: Prof. Javier LLorca (Coordinator), Maciej Haranczyk and Mónica Echeverry.Coordinator: Universidad Politécnica de MadridPartners: Fundación IMDEA
Grain size dependence of microscopic strain distribution in a high entropy alloy at the onset of plastic deformation
Design, preparation, and double-mechanism strengthening effect analysis of Sn-Zn-Al-Pt solder alloy with high service performance
Seminar of Prof. Raúl Arenal, entitled “From Atomic Structural and Compositional Studies to Optoelectronic Properties Investigations via TEM” – on February 19th, 2025, at 11:00 AM, in the Seminar room.
Abstract: In the last two decades, transmission electron microscopes (TEM) have undergone a large number of improvements allowing few meV energy resolutions for a sub-angstrom electron beam. These performances offer new possibilities for probing the optical, dielectric and electronic properties
Prof. José Manuel Torralba appointed full member of the Spanish Royal Academy of Engineering
The Director of IMDEA Materials Institute and Professor at the Carlos III University of Madrid (UC3M), Prof. José Manuel Torralba, has been elected as a new full member of the Royal Academy of Engineering (RAI). This appointment recognises his career and contributions in the field of metallurgy
IMDEA Materials launches new initiative to bridge the “Valley of Death” in research commercialisation
IMDEA Materials Institute has unveiled its inaugural internal Proof-of-Concept (PoC) call, Materialise 2025, an ambitious initiative designed to address one of the most significant challenges in the journey from research to market: the so-called "valley of death." Backed by €50,000 in funding,
PhD Defense of Lucía Cobián, entitled “Analysis of the Mechanical Behavior of PA12 Lattice Materials Fabricated by Additive Manufacturing” – February 6th, 2025
The PhD Defense will take place at 11:00 am in Sala Verde, E.T.S. de Ingenieros de Caminos, Canales y Puertos, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Ciudad Universitaria, Madrid. The dissertation is entitled “Analysis of the Mechanical Behavior of PA12 Lattice Materials Fabricated by Additive
Developing new high entropy alloys for high temperature applications using advanced powder metallurgy routes and additive manufacturing
Developing new high entropy alloys for high temperature applications using advanced powder metallurgy routes and additive manufacturing Author/s: Venkatesh Kumaran Sivagnana DesikanDirector/s: José Manuel TorralbaDefence Date: 13/9/24Ph.D. Awarding Institution: Carlos III University of
IMDEA Materials Institute PhD Archive
A digital repository of the doctoral theses completed by researchers at IMDEA Materials Institute. 2025 Xiang Ao. Flame-retardant fiber-reinforced thermoset composites: preparation, characterization, and fire behavior. School of Civil Engineering, Technical University of Madrid. January
IMDEA Materials Institute PhD Archive
A digital repository of the doctoral theses completed by researchers at IMDEA Materials Institute. 2025
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BIOMET4D welcomes RWTH Aachen University Hospital and AMAZEMET to enhance additive manufacturing and clinical research capabilities
The ability to produce key additive manufacturing powders more efficiently and increased expertise in the field of animal testing are just two of BIOMET4D’s new capabilities following the expansion of its consortium over the past 12 months. 2024 saw two new partners join the project team: RWTH
A Crack-Length Control Technique for Phase-Field Fracture in FFT Homogenization
PhD Defense of Isabel Gomez, entitled “Expanding the floating catalyst synthesis of inorganic 1D nanomaterials and their assembly into macroscopic networks” – On 27 January 2025 at 10:30 AM.
It has been advised by Dr. Juan José Vilatela and Dr. Álvaro Ridruejo. The PhD defence will take place in the "Sala Verde en la E.T.S. de Ingenieros de Caminos, Canales y Puertos (UPM).” How to get there: Campus, Calle del Prof. Aranguren, 3, 28040 Madrid
FYA of Felipe Lozano entitled “Mechanics of nanowire network” – 7 February 2025 at 12:00 PM in the Seminar Room.
Abstract: A study of the mechanics of nanowire network materials will be carried out in this doctoral thesis, materials that have been sparsely studied due to the vast amount of existing material. For this, experimental methods will be combined with analytical models to describe the tensile
Comparative analysis of machining and electropolishing for surface quality improvement of shape memory nitinol samples additively manufactured by laser powder bed fusion
Carbon Nanotubes: Surprising Properties and Applications – OK Diario
The Spanish publication OK Diario has highlighted IMDEA Materials' breakthrough research into the possibilities to recycle Carbon Nanotube (CNT) materials. You can read the original article (content in Spanish), here.
Unveiling the mechanism of texture evolution in AZ31B Mg alloy during additive friction stir deposition
ZnO nanowire-decorated 3D printed pyrolytic carbon for solar light-driven photocatalytic degradation of wastewater contaminants
Call 2025
IMDEA MATERIALS PROOF-OF-CONCEPT CALL 2025 - MATERIALISE GOAL AND DESCRIPTION There is a gap between the progress made through research funding and what industry and investors view as an interesting commercial opportunity. While researchers usually
Proof of concept call
Towards less invasive cardiovascular surgeries through next-generation personalised implants
The medical field has shown a clear trend toward less invasive surgeries in recent decades. The advantages of this approach are numerous: faster recovery, less postoperative pain, and lower risk of complications, among others, which have driven its growing adoption. This trend is also highly
PhD Defense of Xiang Ao, entitled “Flame-retardant fiber-reinforced thermoset composites: preparation, characterization, and fire behavior” – On January 17th, 2025 at noon.
The PhD defence will take place in “Sala José Echegaray" at the Politechic University of Madrid: Caminos, Canales y Puertos (UPM) How to get there: Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingenieros de Caminos, Canales y Puertos: Edificio Ciudad Universitaria The dissertation is titled “Flame-retardant
The development of new materials for the manufacture of personalised implants – Onda Cero
Journalist Jorge Granullaque from the Más de uno Madrid program on Onda Cero interviewed the Director of the IMDEA Materials Institute, Prof. José Manuel Torralba, about the development of new materials for personalized medicine. You can listen to the full interview here (original content in
Interfacial corrosion behavior of aluminum/steel joints prepared by solid-state additive manufacturing
Seminar by Prof. Ferdinando Auricchio from Pavia University, entitled “Additive Manufacturing: Design, Production, Modeling, Computations” – on January 16th, 2025, at noon, in the Seminar room.
Abstract: Additive Manufacturing (AM), commonly known as 3D printing, has revolutionized the production of complex geometries across various materials, including metals, composites, and biomedical products. This seminar will delve into the intricacies of AM, covering the entire process from
FYA of Blanca Limones entitled “Development of a Functional Tissue-Engineered Graft for Myocardial Repair” – Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at 12:00 PM in the seminar room.
Abstract: Heart failure is a global health challenge that significantly contributes to mortality, comorbidities, and economic burdens. Acute myocardial infarction often leads to chronic heart failure due to the limited regenerative capacity of the human heart. Similarly, non-ischemic heart
The supermaterials that will transform our lives in 2025 and beyond – BBC.com
The BBC has highlighted IMDEA Materials' Director, Prof. José Manuel Torralba's most recent article for The Conversation Spain, The supermaterials that will transform our lives in 2025 and beyond. You can read the article on the BBC Mundo webpage, here.
José Manuel Torralba
RESEARCH INTERESTS ACADEMIC CAREER HONORS AND AWARDS His main scientific-technical field of interest is Powder Metallurgy (PM), specially powder development and characterization and advanced consolidation methods (field assisted sintering, metal injection moulding, additive manufacturing…).
Advanced New Materials for Hydrogen Production and Chemical Recycling of Plastics – RETEMA
The Technical Environmental Magazine RETEMA has highlighted the efforts of the IMDEA Materials Institute to develop advanced new materials for sustainable hydrogen production and chemical recycling of plastics. You can read the original article here (original content in Spanish).
Fused Filament Fabrication of Slow-Crystallizing Polyaryletherketones: Crystallinity and Mechanical Properties Linked to Processing and Post-Treatment Parameters
Aluminum/steel dissimilar material with high interfacial strength manufactured by additive friction stir deposition
Influence and mechanism of ultrafast laser-textured Cu substrate on wetting behavior of SAC305 solder
Variant selection and macrozone in Ti-6Al-4V walls during laser hot wire direct energy deposition
Understanding the effect of pre-sintering scanning strategy on the relative density of Zr-modified Al7075 processed by laser powder bed fusion
Phase-field modeling and computational design of structurally stable NMC materials
The effects of CNT type, alignment and dopants on piezoresistance in CNT fibres
Slip transfer and crack initiation at grain and twin boundaries during strain-controlled fatigue of solution-hardened Ni-based alloys
Bi-metallic electrochemical deposition on 3D pyrolytic carbon architectures for potential application in hydrogen evolution reaction
Prof. Dr. De Yi Wang Receives Honorary Professorship from Xi’an Jiaotong University
IMDEA Materials’ Principal Researcher, Prof. Dr. De Yi Wang, has been awarded an Honorary Professorship by China’s Xi'an Jiaotong University during a special ceremony held at the Institute. In presenting the honour, the university’s President, Prof. Zhang Liqun, highlighted Prof. Wang’s
IMDEA Materials Institute and ArcelorMittal strengthen collaboration with new strategic agreement
IMDEA Materials Institute and ArcelorMittal have signed a strategic agreement aimed at advancing the development of sustainable solutions and technologies based on materials science and engineering for the steel industry. This agreement, which consolidates a preexisting relationship spanning more
Innovation in Structural Health Monitoring in the aerospace sector: IMDEA Materials and new advances after the DOMMINIO project
• The European DOMMINIO project has concluded with significant advances in the development of cutting-edge sensors and digital twins.• Now, IMDEA Materials is preparing for the launch of the COMPSTLAR project: the next step in the use of advanced composite materials in the aerospace
Schiff base approach to introduce chitosan-phytic acid complex for flame-retardant cotton fabrics
IMDEA Materials seeks to strengthen scientific and technological collaboration with China to drive innovation
The Director of IMDEA Materials Institute, Prof. José Manuel Torralba, has highlighted the opportunities to expand collaboration between Spanish research centres and Chinese organisations with the aim of boosting both countries’ R&D&I sectors. His remarks followed China's Education
Seminar by Dr. Beata M. Szydlowska from IMDEA Nanoscience, entitled “Liquid Phase Exfoliation” – on Monday, December 9th, 2024, at 10:15 AM, in the Auditorium.
Abstract: Since the graphene discovery and its introduction as a wonder material followed by the Nobel Prize awarded in 2010, graphene has attracted the excitement of the scientific community around the world. In last two decades, the interest was focused not only on exploring graphene’s
University of Cyprus leads EU-backed initiative to develop superior materials for aerospace applications – 3D Printing Industry
The online publication 3D Printing Industry has highlighted IMDEA Materials' role in the Additive Manufacturing and Advanced Materials Competence Centre, a European Union project coordinated by the University of Cyprus (UCY). You can read the full article here.
The Supermaterials That Will Transform Our Lives in 2025
Philipp Tur/Shuterstock José Manuel Torralba, IMDEA MATERIALS Silicon anode batteries made from nanomaterials; recyclable carbon nanotubes; lab-created living tissues and organs… The impact of supermaterials on our lives has already begun. Health is the field where the evolution of
Perspective on non-Hermitian elastodynamics
FYA of Ángela García de la Camacha Díaz entitled “Design and fabrication of multimaterial bioresorbable scaffolds by 3D printing for osteochondral tissue regeneration” – Friday, December 13, 2024, at 12:00 PM in the Auditorium
Abstract: Tissue engineering and regenerative medicine are being investigated as therapeutic options for diseases involving cartilage and bone damage in osteochondral tissue. In addition, it represents a significant challenge to develop scaffolds to deal with osteochondral lesions due to the
New members of the IMDEA Materials Institute team – November 2024
Every month, we welcome new members of the IMDEA Materials team. Here, you can find a short profile of our most recent additions, including their upcoming role with IMDEA Materials and their educational and professional background. My name is Juan Carlos Babón Molina. I am a chemist from
Laura Rosso
Aroa Mascaraque
Ruofan Yang
Mohammad Zarghami
IMDEA Materials joins forces in the establishment of an Additive Manufacturing and Advanced Materials Competence Centre
Additive manufacturing is revolutionising aerospace by enabling the decentralisation of production and the use of innovative material designs. In order to accelerate R&D and knowledge transfer in this sector, the University of Cyprus (UCY) will establish an Additive Manufacturing and Advanced
IMDEA Materials seeks to catalyse green energy production via catalysis and energy materials – Industria Química
The trade publication, Industria Química, has highlighted IMDEA Materials' research into catalytic processes through the Institute's new Catalysis and Energy Materials research group, led by Prof. Dr. habil. Harun Tüysüz. You can read the complete article (original content in Spanish), here.
IMDEA Materials aims to catalyse chemical transformation and green hydrogen production with its new Catalysis and Energy Materials research group
IMDEA Materials Institute can now count on a new tool in its arsenal for ever-more sustainable materials development, with the formation of a cutting-edge research group set to advance the field of photo- and electro-catalysis. The Catalysis and Energy Materials (CEM) research group, led by Dr.
Engineering Higher-Order Topological Confinement via Acoustic Non-Hermitian Textures
The PhD defense of Maral Sareban, titled “Grain Boundaries in Mg: Formation During Solidification and Their Influence on Deformation”, will take place on Wednesday, November 29th, at 11:00 AM in the Sala Verde at UPM
The dissertation, titled "Grain Boundaries in Mg: Formation During Solidification and Their Influence on Deformation", has been supervised by Prof. Javier LLorca and Dr. Alberto Orozco Caballero. The PhD defense will take place in the Sala Verde of ETSICCP (Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingenieros
This is how the fire resistance of electric vehicle batteries is tested – La Razón
The Spanish publication La Razón has highlighted the new capabilities of the IMDEA Materials Institute in the field of material testing for batteries intended for electric vehicles. You can read the article here (original content in Spanish).
Workshop on “Materials for Better Defense” – December 5th, 2024
On December 5th, IMDEA Materials will host the workshop “Materials for Better Defense”, an event designed for those interested in discovering how advanced materials are transforming the world of defense. Five experts from IMDEA Materials will lead the session: Dr. Juan José Vilatela, Dr. Johan
FYA of Ana Inés de Isidro entitled “Metamaterial Fibers of Intercalated Bundles”– Monday, December 9, 2024 at noon in the Auditorium.
Abstract: Continuous fibers of carbon nanotube intercalation compounds (CNTIC) feature aligned carbon nanotubes with intercalated species forming extended domains of periodic intercalation. Introducing intercalants into carbon nanotubes (CNTs) enhances bulk fiber conductivity to levels comparable
IMDEA Materials Institute to explore innovation for the future of defence technology
Experts from the fields of materials science and engineering are set to gather at IMDEA Materials Institute to discuss the innovative technologies and materials with the potential to transform the defence sector The 'Materials for a Better Defence' workshop will take place on December 5 and will
Alejandro Ortega
Bio-derived modified halloysite nanotubes as eco-friendly flame retardants to endow epoxy with high thermal stability, mechanical performance and flame retardancy
Prof. Javier LLorca and researcher Biaobiao Yang recognised in the Annual Awards of the International Magnesium Society
• Prof. LLorca received the ‘Annual Award’, the highest honour given by the society, for his advances in understanding microstructure deformation in wrought magnesium alloys. • This is the second consecutive year that researchers associated with IMDEA Materials have been honoured by the society,
Xuesong Liu
Qi Chen
Meihui Zhou
Yunhuan Liu
In Spanish first, IMDEA Materials Institute unveils advanced fire-safety testing capabilities for battery casings
IMDEA Materials Institute has taken a major step forward in advanced fire safety testing with the installation of cutting-edge equipment capable of testing battery casings under extreme conditions. The new capability, known as ‘torch and grit’ testing, allows IMDEA Materials to perform rigorous
Carbon nanofiber orientation influences bacterial adhesion under flow conditions
Precontouring as a Tool to Improve the Laser Powder Bed Fusion Printability of Inconel939 Thin Walls
Investigating non fluorescence nanoparticle transport in Matrigel-filled microfluidic devices using synchrotron X-ray scattering