Media mentions

The Director of IMDEA Materials, Prof. José Manuel Torralba has talked to A Hombros de Gigantes about the fact that, despite all the advances in new materials, we are still immersed in the age of iron, or rather steel, the most used material.

Dr. Jesús Ordoño, researcher at IMDEA Materials Institute, talked this weekend with Explora from Radio Televisión Canaria about new materials in biomedicine, and much more!

The portal for Aeronautics and Space professionals, Actualidad Aeroespacial, has highlighted HipPEEK, the new research project of the IMDEA Materials Institute, led by Dr. Lucía Doyle.

IMDEA Materials Institute researcher, Dr. Jesús Ordoño, has been interviewed on the nature of scientific experiments being carried out in space, marking the 25th anniversary of the International Space Station (ISS).

The Conversation España has published an article by our researcher, Dr. Jesús Ordoño, about the incredible science that takes place on the International Space Station. But why do we study science in space? Read on to find out.

The website 3Printr.com has reported on the development of a new experimental technique for fragmentation testing to assess the energy absorption capacity against impact of metal structures manufactured through 3D printing.

CadenaSER has highlighted the awarding of a National Prize in Engineering and Architecture to IMDEA Materials’ Scientific Director, Prof. Javier LLorca on behalf of the Spanish Ministry for Science and Innovation.

A number of media outlets, including trade publication Acermetal, have highlighted IMDEA Materials’ role in the European AID4GREENEST project.

Spanish newspaper El Mundo has highlighted IMDEA Materials Insitute’s role in the CARDIOBOOST-CM project to find new ways to generate heart tissue and assist in the recovery of heart attack sufferers.

Spanish newspaper La Vanguardia has cast a spotlight on the efforts of IMDEA Materials researcher Dr. Adrián Boccardo to develop new computational tools to assist in the design and development of improved bone implants.

Trade publication SURFAS has highlighted the work of IMDEA Materials Institute and Meotec researchers in developing the world’s first scalable and continuous surface modification process for magnesium alloy wires.

La Vanguardia has highlighted how IMDEA Materials and Meotec have created the world’s first continuous and industrially scalable process for the surface modification of bioabsorbable magnesium alloy wires.

Spanish news outlet ABC.es has featured an article on Floatech, a startup and spin off of IMDEA Materials which is set to open its first pilot plant for the industrial-scale production of its 100% silicon anodes.

This article from The Conversation Spain, written by IMDEA Materials Institute researchers, Prof. José Manuel Torralba and Dr. Ilchat Sabirov, explores the ancient manufacturing techniques of Damascus swords, known for their sharpness and beauty.

La Vanguardia has featured Project RETOVEN, a collaboration between the Spanish medical technology company ZoeTech and IMDEA Materials Institute to create a device which improves blood circulation.

Phys.org showcases research from IMDEA Materials and German medical equipment manufacturer Meotec outlining the development of the world’s first industrially scalable surface modification process for bioabsorbable Mg alloy wires.

Batteries News has covered IMDEA Materials’ spin off Floatech’s plans to open its first pilot plant for the industrial-scale manufacturing of its patented 100% silicon anodes for the next generation of lithium-ion batteries.

TeleMadrid has featured IMDEA Materials researcher, Dr. Mónica Echeverry in its coverage of the “Madrid es Ciencia” science fair held at IFEMA and featuring the participation of all seven IMDEA Institutes.