The Minister of Education, Science, and Universities of the Community of Madrid, Emilio Viciana, has 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."
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
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
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.
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
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, 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 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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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 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,
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 Author/s: Venkatesh Kumaran Sivagnana DesikanDirector/s: José Manuel TorralbaDefence Date: 13/9/24Ph.D. Awarding Institution: Carlos III University of
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
A digital repository of the doctoral theses completed by researchers at IMDEA Materials Institute. 2025
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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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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 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.
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).
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 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
• 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
Project details Funding: MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2023. HORIZON-MSCA-2023-PF-01Project coordinator: IMDEA Materials Project period: 01/12/2024 – 30/11/2026 IMDEA Materials' researchers Supervisor: Dr. Juan José VilatelaFellow: Zahid Ali
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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 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.
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
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).
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
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
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
• 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,
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
The online science publication Phys.org has highlighted the work of researchers, including those from IMDEA Materials Institute, who have taken a novel approach to studying the interaction between certain topological metamaterials and sound wave propagation. The technique, described by Dr. Johan
Researchers from IMDEA Materials and IMDEA Nanoscience, in collaboration with the Materials Science Institute of Madrid (ICMM-CSIC) and Nanjing University, have taken a novel approach to studying the interaction between certain topological metamaterials and sound wave propagation. The technique,
3D Printing publication METAL AM has highlighted the work of researchers from IMDEA Materials Institute, Madrid, Spain and ITP Aero that looks at the use of contour scanning to improve thin wall sections when Additive Manufacturing with Inconel 938. The research, 'Precontouring as a Tool to
JEC Composites has highlighted the role of the IMDEA Materials Institute as the host of the latest AEMAC Meeting, which brought together industry leaders and researchers to address key challenges in the field of composite materials. You can read the original article, here.
Project details Funding: MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2023. HORIZON-MSCA-2023-PF-01 Project coordinator: IMDEA Materials Project period: 01/11/2024 – 31/10/2026 IMDEA Materials' researchers Supervisor: Prof. De-Yi Wang Fellow: Dr. Wei Cai Abstract At present, temperature regulation of
Abstract: Accurate prediction of continuous casting defects is key for cost-efficient processing of new steel grades that meet the needs of modern transportation and energy applications. This presentation will review recent efforts at McMaster University to develop a suite of fundamental models
Project details Funding: Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovación y Universidades - Agencia Estatal de Investigación (AEI)Project coordinator: TolsaProject period: 01/09/2024 – 31/08/2027 IMDEA Materials' researchers Dr. Maciej HaranczykDr. De-Yi Wang Abstract Currently, the market of
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 Valerio Lampitella, I am from Naples, Italy. I
Professor Eugenio Oñate, President of the IMDEA Materials Board of Trustees, has witnessed remarkable advancements and challenges in computational mechanics over nearly 50 years. But more than an observer, the researcher at the Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC) and founder of the
Prof. Eugenio Oñate, President of the IMDEA Materials Board of Trustees, has witnessed remarkable advancements and challenges in computational mechanics over nearly 50 years. But more than an observer, the Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC) researcher and founder of the International
ABC Empresa has highlighted the work of IMDEA Materials in the field of carbon nanotubes (CNTs), with journalist Alberto Velázquez speaking with Dr. Juan José Vilatela, leader of the Institute's Multifunctional Nanocomposites research group. You can read the original article in ABC Empresa, here
Abstract: Thermal gradients during metals additive manufacturing (AM) generate non-equilibrium and complex microstructures, particularly in multi-phase materials. Hence, most current adoptions of AM by various industry sectors continue to rely on alloys with a single dominating matrix phase only.
In the context of scientific development in Spain, a new initiative has emerged aimed at advancing the field of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine (TERM). The Spanish Society for Regenerative Medicine and Tissue Engineering, or SEMIT, was founded with the objective of promoting
The excitement and adrenaline of the racetrack may seem worlds away from studying for a PhD in the labs of a scientific institute like IMDEA Materials. However, research engineer Adrián Cotobal has managed to bridge these two seemingly different worlds through his participation in Formula Student
The Spanish Universities publication, Crue, has highlighted the recognition of the President of the Board of IMDEA Materials, Prof. Eugenio Oñate, as the winner of the National Leonardo Torres Quevedo Award in Engineering and Architecture 2024. You can read the full article, here (original
Project details Funding: Comunidad de Madrid Project coordinator: IMDEA MATERIALES Project period: 01/02/2024 – 31/01/2029 IMDEA Materials' researchers Mónica Echeverry Abstract The strategy in Zinchronous will consist of different stages in which Zn-alloys will be selected based on
The program System Failure on Radio 3, RNE, has interviewed our director, Prof. José Manuel Torralba, about how artificial intelligence can be used to develop more efficient and sustainable alloys, thereby revolutionizing the world of materials. You can listen to the complete interview, here.
IMDEA Materials Institute has been well represented once again on Stanford University’s list of the world’s top 2% Scientist Rankings. Notably, IMDEA Materials’ Scientific Director, Prof. Javier LLorca, becomes one of the top 200 ranked scientists worldwide in the Materials Science field. "Two
Abstract: The growth of nanowires (NWs) has become a well-established method, with numerous techniques used to synthesise hundreds of different NWs, the most common being chemical vapour deposition (CVD) via the vapour-liquid-solid (VLS) mechanism. In contrast, floating catalyst chemical vapour
Abstract: This work focuses on the synthesis of silicon and tin sulfide nanowires using floating catalyst chemical vapor deposition (FCCVD). Suspended in the gas phase, one-dimensional inorganic nanoparticles, such as nanotubes and nanowires, rapidly grow to hundreds of microns within seconds,
The Argentine newspaper La Nación has republished the article by our Director, Prof. José Manuel Torralba, on the reasons why Elon Musk uses stainless steel for his Starship spacecraft instead of more modern and lighter materials. You can read the original article, here (content in Spanish).
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 Eduardo Roque. I am from Cáceres (Spain). I did my
José Manuel Torralba, IMDEA MATERIALES In a recent recorded conversation between Adam Burrows, an astrophysics professor at Princeton, and Elon Musk, Burrows expressed surprise at SpaceX's choice to use stainless steel for the Starship spacecraft. Instead of opting for more “aerospace”
Abstract: Covalent Organic Frameworks (COFs) represent a unique class of crystalline, porous materials with highly tunable structures. In recent years, COFs have gained significant attention due to their potential in environmental remediation and clean energy production, particularly in
Project details Funding: MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2023. HORIZON-MSCA-2023-PF-01Project coordinator: IMDEA Materials Project period: 01/10/2024 – 30/09/2026 IMDEA Materials' researchers Supervisor: Dr. Maciej HaranczykFellow: Sabina Lachowicz-Wiśniewska Abstract A
Project details Funding: HORIZON-WIDERA-2023-ACCESSProject coordinator: University of Cyprus Project period: 01/10/2024 – 30/09/2027 IMDEA Materials' researchers Dra. María Teresa Pérez-Prado Abstract Advancing capabilities and elevating the profile of the University of Cyprus
THE IMDEA Materials-coordinated DELIGHTED project has been praised for delivering “exceptional results” in its successful efforts to develop Advanced High-Strength Steels (AHSS) for lightweight vehicle applications. The comments were contained within the European Commission’s (EC) final report on
BIOMET4D was heavily featured as part of the recent Workshop on Additive Biofabrication (WAB2024) held at IMDEA Materials Institute, Madrid. WAB2024 was the inaugural workshop of its kind, and was organised by researchers at the host institute, IMDEA Materials (also coordinators of the BIOMET4D
Abstract: Elevated mortality in liver transplantation-waiting list, clinical complications and scarcity of paediatric liver-donors warrant alternatives to liver transplant for treating paediatric-chronic liver diseases (CLD). Liver’s unique intrinsic capacity to regenerate damaged tissue
IMDEA Materials has solidified its position as a leading center in composite material development by hosting the upcoming Business-Academia Collaboration Meeting The event, organised by the Spanish Association of Composite Materials (AEMAC), will take place on October 17, aims to foster
The defense of the Doctoral Thesis will take place in the “Salón de Grados” from the Faculty of Chemical Sciences of the Complutense University of Madrid. The dissertation is titled «High-throughput computational strategies to discover new catalysts for the Hydrogen Economy including elastic
IMDEA Materials Institute is set to host the first-ever Workshop on Additive Biofabrication (WAB2024), a pioneering event in Spain that will bring together international experts in the field in Madrid. Organised by five of the institute’s researchers, the workshop, which will take place over the
IMDEA Materials researchers have led a groundbreaking study into the development of novel carbon nanotube (CNT) yarn-based strain sensors for the structural health monitoring (SMH) of airframe components. SHM provides a critical assessment of component in-service performance and integrity and is
Senior IMDEA Materials Researcher, Prof. Dr. De-Yi Wang, believes his election as a European Academy of Sciences (EurASc) Fellow reflects the growing importance of flame-retardant and fire-safe materials in the engineering community. Prof. Wang is the first IMDEA Materials researcher to be
Project details Funding: Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovación y Universidades. Agencia Estatal de Investigación. Project coordinator: IMDEA MATERIALESProject period: 01/01/2024 – 31/12/2025 IMDEA Materials' researchers Rosa Bazán Abstract The Research Personnel Recruitment Office
Project details Funding: Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovación y Universidades. Agencia Estatal de Investigación. Unión Europea. PRTRProject coordinator: IMDEA MATERIALESProject period: 01/07/2023 – 30/06/2025 IMDEA Materials' researchers Dr. Johan Christensen Abstract Sound waves
Project details Funding: Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación. Agencia Estatal de InvestigaciónProject coordinator: IMDEA MATERIALESProject period: 01/09/2024 – 31/08/2027 IMDEA Materials' researchers Dr. Harun Tüysüz Abstract Continued development of active, selective, energy
The PhD defense will take place in the José Echegaray Room, School of Civil Engineering (E.T.S. de Ingenieros de Caminos), Polytechnic University. How to get there: Campus, Calle del Prof. Aranguren, 3, 28040 Madrid The dissertation is titled “Accurate Prediction of Phase Diagrams of Binary
Miguel Grande Ráez, one of the IMDEA Materials researchers involved in the European BIOMET4D project, has turned to the public for support as he aims to further his expertise in advanced materials science at Imperial College London. As part of BIOMET4D, Grande is working to develop artificial
Abstract: The use of computational modeling has been gaining relevance as a way to reduce cost, time and resources in the innovation process of the battery industry. There are many types of models with varying complexity and scale. However, what they all have in common is that their accuracy
Abstract: Silicon solar cells have dominated the science and market for solar cells. Their efficiency was boosted after the passivation of their surface and minimised charge losses at the interface, allowing better contacts to extract the photoelectrical current. In molecular solar cells,
The PhD defence will take place in the "Padre Soler" Building (Leganés Campus) of the Carlos III University of Leganes (UC3M) The dissertation is titled «Developing new high entropy alloys for high temperature applications using advanced powder metallurgy routes and additive manufacturing». It
IMDEA Materials Institute has been recognised for its research excellence in the latest edition of the Severo Ochoa and María de Maeztu accreditations. The event, held at CaixaForum Madrid, was presided over by the Minister of Science and Innovation, Diana Morant, who highlighted "the profound
The Horizon Europe BIOMET4D project has marked the halfway point in its mission to develop the next generation of shape-shifting implants with its second consortium meeting in Dublin, Ireland.Aside from representing the significant milestone of the project's second anniversary, the meeting also
IMDEA Materials Institute researcher, Miguel Grande Ráez, has appeared on the program 'A golpe de bit Radio Exterior' on Spanish national radio to discuss his plans to study a Master's Degree in Imperial College London and to discuss the scientific brain drain confronting Spain. You can listen
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 Pablo Varela, and I am from Chile. I have a
Project details Funding: MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2023. HORIZON-MSCA-2023-PF-01 Project coordinator: IMDEA Materials Project period: 01/09/2024 – 31/08/2026 IMDEA Materials' researchers Supervisor: Dr. Federico Sket Fellow: Dr. JoAnn Ballor Abstract UTIFE aims at further
Project details Funding: Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovación y Universidades - Agencia Estatal de Investigación (AEI)Project coordinator: Fundación IMDEA MaterialesProject period: 01/09/2024 – 31/08/2027 IMDEA Materials' researchers Dr. Maciej HaranczykDr. De-Yi
Spanish newspaper La Vanguardia has highlighted IMDEA Materials' efforts in researching the development of 4D printing for its application in biomedical implants. You can read the original article (content in Spanish), here:
Spanish newspaper El Mundo has highlighted IMDEA Materials' researcher Miguel Grande and his efforts to raise the funding required to study a Master's Degree at Imperial College in London. To read the original article see (content in Spanish):
José Ignacio Delgado Castaño, IMDEA MATERIALS Transparent aligners have been the leading demand in orthodontics over the past decades. They do not compromise aesthetics, are more comfortable than traditional dental braces, and allow for better oral hygiene. Moreover, they are much less
IMDEA Materials is delighted to announce the launch of our 2023 Annual report, available now on our website, here. This annual report is designed to give you an overview of the Institute and main achievements in 2023. You will also find a description of the current Research Programmes,
Abstract: Next-generation energy and sustainability technologies, such as solid-state batteries, fuel cells and thermoelectrics, require a fundamental understanding of thermal, electronic and ionic transport of the constituent materials to realize successful devices. Although the transport of
Living machines for smart surgical devices, improved drug delivery systems, and fire-safe energy storage materials are among the potential scientific breakthroughs that could become reality in the not-so-distant future. That’s following the success of researchers Monsur Islam and Guang-Zhong Yin in
Abstract: The cement industry accounts for around 8% of anthropogenic carbon dioxide emissions today, while industries like copper and aluminum produce slags (residues) in the range of 100 million tons (approx.) annually. Do we have a possible synergy? Our group at KU Leuven tries to develop
Abstract: Resin Transfer Moulding (RTM) is a cost-competitive manufacturing process for carbon fibre-reinforced polymer (CFRP) composites, used for structural applications that require lightweight design because of their enhanced properties. However, internal cavities and porosities appear at the
Please be aware that the regular L7 bus service from Getafe Central to IMDEA Materials Institute and the Tecnogetafe Technology Park will run on a reduced frequency from August 1 - August 31. The August timetable can be found below: Please note, the daily Atocha service provided by
IMDEA Materials Institute has taken a significant step in its commitment to innovation and the scientific development of young researchers by launching its new Junior Principal Investigator (Junior PI) program. This program enables postdoctoral researchers who have obtained competitive talent
Yahoo! News has republished IMDEA Materials Institute researcher Ignacio Delgado's article from The Conversation España on dental aligners and the development of the next generation of materials for these important orthodontic devices. You can read the original article (content in Spanish), here.
