El pasado 15 de noviembre se celebró en nuestras instalaciones una de las Jornadas de Conocimiento Tecnológico de la empresa ITP Aero. En estas jornadas, que organiza el fabricante de componentes y motores aeronáuticos junto con sus centros de I+D estratégicos, se dan cita expertos de ambas partes
La Defensa Doctoral tendrá lugar, a las 12:00 hr, el próximo martes 12 de noviembre en el edificio Betancourt de la sala Adoración de Miguel 1.2.C16 de la Universidad Carlos III de Leganes. La disertación se titula “Design, Manufacture and Evaluation of Partially-Cured Composite Materials”.
Meeting climate targets with both eyes open: How can we meet the growing demand for materials without destroying the environment? Presenter: Dr Ana González Hernández (Emerson) – Sustainability and Decarbonisation Manager. Collaborator and Author: Dr Jonathan M. Cullen (Resource Efficiency
Outstanding Radiation Resistance of Tungsten-based High Entropy Alloys O. El-Atwani1, N. Li1, M. Li2, A. Devaraj3, J. K. S. Baldwin1, M. M. Schneider1, D. Sobieraj4, J. S. Wrobel4, D. D. Nguyen-Manh5, S. A. Maloy1, and E. Martinez6 1 Materials Science and Technology Division, Los Alamos
La Defensa Doctoral tendrá lugar, a las 11:00 hr, el próximo miercoles 6 de septiembre en "Sala Blanca" (primera planta) de la ETSI Caminos Canales y Puertos. La disertación se titula “Atomistic modeling of the strengthening mechanisms in FCC and HCP metals”. Ha sido supervisada por el Prof.
Los próximos 14 y 15 de enero de 2020, se llevará a cabo una escuela de invierno sobre impresión 3D de metales y fabricación aditiva en las instalaciones de IMDEA Materiales. El programa se divide en dos partes: una centrada en los fundamentos y otra en las aplicaciones. Descarga el programa, toda
Resumen The talk will concentrate on various approaches being used to engineer materials at the nanoscale for various applications in future technologies. In particular, the case of clay, carbon nanostructures (e.g. nanotubes, graphene), metal oxides, bionanomaterials (cellulose,
Resumen: Physics-based models for fatigue damage. Fatigue failure prognosis requires understanding the mechanical response of materials under myriads of service conditions. Most approaches that predict the response of metals rely on correlations between phenomenological formulations
Abstract: The project topic is gas phase intercalation of carbon nanotube fibers (CNTFs), with the intention of enhancing their conductivity without introducing defects in the carbon lattice. Furthermore, the main structural parameters of bundles of carbon nanotubes required for an homogeneous
The aeronautical structures manufactured by composite laminates experience damage as a result of the severe thermal and chemical conditions to which they are subjected during flight. Microcracks are one of the most common manifestations in terms of damage. Therefore, the study of its generation and
El próximo 24 de Octubre acogeremos la siguiente reunión de “Women in 3 Printing”,a las 17:45. Algunos de nuestros investigadores presentarán los proyectos en los que están trabajando, y posteriormente se realizará una visita a las instalaciones del instituto. Muchas gracias a María Teresa Pérez
Abstract The commercial aviation industry is a field of innovation and vanguard technology application, in which competitiveness is a critical need. As a consequence, new materials and techniques take place continuously with the purpose of creating a significant advantage in relation to other
Resumen: Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells (DSSCs) are a promising alternative to Si solar cells, with efficiencies of 14% under sunlight and 28.9% under ambient light. DSSCs’ components can separately be optimized. One of the major challenges is replacing Pt-counter-electrode (CE), due to its
La Defensa Doctoral tendrá lugar, a las 11:00 hr, el próximo lunes 16 de septiembre en el aula adoración de Miguel 1.2.c.16 de la Universidad Carlos III de Leganes. La disertación se titula “Wettability and infiltración of liquid Silicon on serveral substrates”. Ha sido supervisada por el
Abstract: Carbon nanotubes, graphene and graphene oxides have been under development due to their suitable properties to be applied in electrochemical energy devices such as supercapacitors, batteries and fuel cells. Recently, carbon nanostructures doped with heteroatoms have demonstrated to play
La Defensa Doctoral tendrá lugar, a las 12:00 hr, el próximo miercoles 11 de septiembre en la Sala de Seminarios de la Universidad Caminos, Puertos y Canales de la UPM. La disertación se titula “High throughput investigation of diffusion and solid solution hardening of HCP Mg alloys”. Ha
Nuestros investigadores ayudarán a la Policía Científica con un nuevo caso en la tercera temporada de IMDEA-CSI. El próximo 27 de Septiembre a las 18:00 horas. ¿Te animas? Esta actividad es parte de La Noche Europea de los Investigadores Madrid 2019
La Defensa Doctoral tendrá lugar, a las 12:00 hr, el próximo lunes 29 de julio en la Sala Verde de Caminos, Puertos y Canales de la UPM. La disertación se titula “A study of the factors influencing air removal in Out-of-Autoclave processing of composites”. Ha sido supervisada por el Prof. Carlos
Abstract: Titanium and its alloys are important engineering materials due to their low density, high strength, and good bio-compatibility. The study of critical resolved shear stress (CRSS) values of basal, prismatic, and pyramidal ⟨c + a⟩ slip systems has been a hot topic in the community as
Abstract: Synchrotron x-ray–based imaging techniques, such as radiography and tomography, have reached sufficient spatio-temporal resolution that they are now used almost routinely to investigate solidification in technologically important systems such as steel, Ni, Al, and other alloy systems.
La Defensa PhD tendrá lugar, a las 12:00, el próximo martes 18 de junio en la Universidad Carlos III (Leganes), en el Aula de Grados Padre Soler. La disertación se titula "Effect of Graphene Nanoplatelets and Carbon Nanotubes in PEEK and PEEK/Carbon Fibre Composites" Este es el link de
Abstract Magnesium batteries are superior to all the known battery systems owing to its substantially larger volumetric capacity, environmental benignity, electrochemical stability and lower cost. This study is focused on the improving the electrochemical characteristics of Magnesium based
Micromechanical response during biaxial load path changes of stainless steel: insitu neutron diffraction and multi-scale modeling Manas V. Upadhyay1,*, J. Capek2, Anirban Patra3, Wei Wen4, Tobias Panzner2, Steven van Petegem5, Carlos N. Tomé4, Ricardo A. Lebensohn6, Helena van
Abstract: Virtual testing by means of progressive damage and failure analysis (PDFA) of composite structures holds the promise of reducing the timeline for certification of composite structures by complementing experimental testing. The focus of this talk is on recent investigations conducted at
La Defensa Doctoral tendrá lugar, a las 12:00 hr, el próximo martes 28 de marzo en la Sala de Seminarios de la Escuela de Caminos, Puertos y Canales de la UPM. La disertación se titula "Fast Mapping of Microstructure and Mechanical Properties in Titanium Alloys by Kinetic Diffusion Multiple
La Defensa PhD tendrá lugar, a las 11:30, el próximo lunes 25 de marzo en la Universidad Carlos III (Leganes), en el aula 3.S1.08. La disertación se titula “Development of new Cr-based hardmetals by liquid phase sintering and spark plasma sintering" Este es el link de cómo llegar por
Abstract: Metastable β titanium alloys constitute a promising family of alloys due to their high specific strength, high damage tolerance, workability, hardenability as well as corrosion resistance that has attracted great attention worldwide. However, their deformation mechanisms still remain
Abstract: Grain boundaries (GB) are generally considered as static obstacles to dislocations and sinks for point defects and their clusters. But, in fact, the processes that take place at GBs is more complex and can reveal properties directly related to plasticity phenomena that go beyond the
ABSTRACT The Thermodynamics of Irreversible Processes (TPI) applied to the mechanics of materials boomed significantly in France in the 60s and 70s, under the impulse of Paul Germain. The formalization of the Generalized Standard Materials, proposed in 1975 by Bernard Halphen and Quoc-Son Nguyen,
Abstract: Cells respond not only to biochemical but also to physical cues, such as stiffness, geometry and matrix degradability. In-vitro studies showed that hydrogel elasticity or degradation properties alone can direct cell differentiation, while scaffold geometry can control tissue growth rate.
Abstract: Evolution has provided us with the most abundant and versatile source of materials. In my talk, I will show how proteins can be used as labels and as building blocks. We will explore how an enzyme can be mutated and genetically conjugated to provide a tool for nanoparticle tracking and
La Defensa PhD tendrá lugar, a las 11:30, el próximo jueves 21 de febrero en la Universidad Carlos III (Leganes) en el aula 7.01.H01. La disertación se titula “Development and optimization of the properties of gamma/gamma´ co-based superalloys for high temperature applications". Este es el link de
El presidente de la Comunidad de Madrid, Ángel Garrido, ha participado en la ceremonia de entrega de los Premios Talento Joven-Carné Joven, en la que se ha reconocido la trayectoria de cinco jóvenes de entre 14 y 30 años que han destacado el último año en cinco categorías: voluntariado,
Abstract: We shall present a ‘smart’ framework, developed to create surrogate models of complex phenomena in an automated way, based on a minimum amount of computer simulations. To do so, the framework combines Design of Experiments, Computational Modeling, and Neural Networks. While such a
Abstract: During the last couple years, laser-based additive manufacturing (AM) technologies such as laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) and directed energy deposition (DED) have evolved from a mere prototyping technology to a real production technology that allow building parts with intricate 3D
Abstract: Predicting the changes in macroscopic properties of steels subjected to irradiation is key for the improved and long term safety of nuclear power plants. Because of the Inherent complexity of the processes involved, this is a long-lasting challenge for nuclear materials science.
Resumen: Efforts were paid to obtain nanocarbon/epoxy composites with advanced flame retardancy and mechanical performance, and try to understand the mechanisms. In the first part of the work, when 20 wt% ammonium polyphosphate (APP) in the chosen flame-retardant APP/epoxy composite was replaced by
Absract: Magnetorheological elastomers (MREs) are ferromagnetic particle impregnated rubbers whose mechanical properties are altered by the application of external magnetic fields. In addition, these composite materials can deform at very large strains due to the presence of the soft polymeric
Abstract: SiNWs, which are rod-like structures with diameters between 1-100nm and lengths of up to several tenths of micrometers, are an auspicious approach to enhance solar cells, thermoelectric devices and energy storage devices. Their extremely high aspect ratio (classifi ed as 1D material)
El Instituto IMDEA Materiales ha recibido un nuevo premio. Esta vez, un artículo firmado por algunos de sus científicos ha sido elegido como el mejor de los publicados en la revista internacional JOM. La revista JOM es el órgano de comunicación de la TMS, The Minerals, Metals & Materials
RESUMEN: Today, almost every portable device is powered by a lithium ion battery. Despite the wide use of lithium ion batteries, they suffer from serious safety issues. Gel polymer electrolytes (GPEs) are one of the most promising candidates to solve safety issues such as fire and liquid
La Defensa PhD tendrá lugar, a las 12 del mediodía, el próximo jueves (10 de enero) en la sala Verde de la Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingenieros de Caminos, Canales y Puertos de la UPM. Este es el link de como llegar por google
Abstract Magnesium is an attractive metal for various technological applications due to its low density (23% of steel and 66% of aluminum) and availability. Applications of magnesium in the automotive and aerospace industries aim for weight reduction and enhanced fuel efficiency. However,
La 3ª edición de los Premios a la Innovación de IMDEA Materiales se celebró el 28 de noviembre en el Auditorio de sus instalaciones. Cada una de las 5 candidaturas tuvo la oportunidad de dar una presentación de 10 minutos para explicar / defender, frente al panel de evaluación y al resto de los
Nuestro centro ha comenzado una nueva línea de investigación para el desarrollo de nuevos materiales biocompatibles en prótesis médicas, con el objetivo de acabar con los dos problemas más graves de estas ortopedias: la metalosis que provoca infecciones y la necesidad de nuevas operaciones para
La Defensa PhD tendrá lugar, a las 11:30 am, el próximo jueves (22 de noviembre) en Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingenieros Industriales, en la sala D. La disertación se titula “Numerical Methods for the simulation of high velocity impact" Este es el link de como llegar por google
Abstract: This study aims to increase the understanding of the tensile failure of unidirectional hybrid and non-hybrid composite when subjected to tensile loadings. To achieve this goal several models with increasing complexity have been developed and implemented and the effects of tensile loading
ABSTRACT Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) have been a focus of nanomaterial research over the past two decades, due to their wide range of potential applications. In recent years, studies have shown a high degree of molecular control of CNTs in terms of number of layer, morphology and alignment, as well
Abstract Additive manufacturing (AM) is a layer by layer process that has the potential to disrupt traditional fabrication methods. It allows fast manufacturing of three dimensional pieces from metallic powders, with great exibility of design, potential for weight reduction, fast production speed
Rubén Costa explica su línea de investigación en bio-LEDs en el Telediario de Radiotelevisión Española (a partir del minuto 31)
Abstract: Ni-based superalloys play an extremely important role in the aerospace industry due to their outstanding strength and chemical stability at high temperature. Most demanded components employed in jet engines are manufactured with these novel materials. Several statistical studies confirm
ABSTRACT The previous design of engines used for commercial aircrafts fan and turbine were driven with same shaft; new geared engines decouple fan and the low pressure turbine increasing angular velocity, and also centrifugal forces, so a change from conventional superalloy blades to lighter ones
Abstract Additive manufacturing (AM) is a layer by layer process that has the potential to disrupt traditional fabrication methods. It allows fast manufacturing of three dimensional pieces from metallic powders, with great exibility of design, potential for weight reduction, fast production speed
La Defensa PhD tendrá lugar, a las 12 del mediodía, el próximo viernes (26 de octubre) en la sala verde, en la primera planta, de la Escuela de Ingenieros de Caminos, UPM (ETSI Caminos, Ciudad Universitaria) La disertación se titula "Energy Harvesting Materials Based on Carbon Nanotube Fibre for
Abstract: It is presented a rigorous framework developed for formulation of constitutive models. Based on representation theory for tensor functions and scale-bridging theorems, this framework enables the development of constitutive models that account for the influence of crystallographic
Nuestro cento organiza el 55 Congreso de la Sociedad de Ciencias de la Ingeniería (SES 2018), el primero que se celebra fuera de Estados Unidos, que tiene lugar en Madrid entre los próximos días 10 y 12 de octubre. Este Congreso es un foro interdisciplinar en el que ingenieros y científicos de todo
Abstract Over the past few years, graphitic carbon nitride (g-CN) has attracted widespread attention due to its outstanding electronic properties, which have been exploited in various applications, including in photo- and electro-catalysis, heterogeneous catalysis, CO2 reduction, water splitting,
Discrete slip crystal plasticity modeling of deformation in nanolayered materials Irene J. Beyerlein1, Tianju Chen2, Rui Yuan2, Caizhi Zhou2,3 1 Mechanical Engineering Department, Materials Department, University of California at Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara 93106, USA 2 Department of Materials
Abstract Herein, highly ordered mesoporous pseudocapacitive electrodes for superior Li-ion storage are discussed. Hierarchical 1-D Co3O4nanorods of size ~20 nm with interfaces between the crystallites were synthesized using hydrothermal method followed by calcination. This 1D nanorods exhibited
Abstract Additive manufacturing (AM) is a layer by layer process that has the potential to disrupt traditional fabrication methods. It allows fast manufacturing of three dimensional pieces from metallic powders, with great exibility of design, potential for weight reduction, fast production speed
En la segunda temporada de IMDEA-CSI, los investigadores de los Institutos IMDEA resolvieron un nuevo misterio, contando con la ayuda de algunos miembros del Cuerpo Nacional de Policía. Analizaron las pruebas recogidas en la escena del crimen para descubrir al asesino en esta actividad de La Noche
Abstract: Solidification is one of the major steps in producing parts from the molten material in casting, welding or additive manufacturing. On top of process optimization and simulation to obtain good mould filling and minimized defects, the quality of the cast parts depends strongly on the
Abstract In this study, dimension control and nanostructure design were applied in developing electrode materials for superior Na-ion storage. Firstly, hierarchical Co3O4nanorods with increased number of interfaces between individual nanocrystallites were prepared for enhancing pseudocapacitance
ABSTRACT: The main objective of this work is to create a physical platform for material characterization and parameter identification at macroscale as a function of applied strain rate, understanding how the strain rate affects the damage and mechanical response of three different composite material
La Defensa PhD tendrá lugar, a las 12 del mediodía, el próximo viernes (7 de septiembre) en la sala verde, en la primera planta, de la Escuela de Ingenieros de Caminos, UPM (ETSI Caminos, Ciudad Universitaria) La disertación se titula "Development of Multifunctional Flexible and Structural
Resumen: Advanced composite materials are now used in a wide range of industries, including aerospace, marine, construction, transport and recreational sport. The ever-increasing pressure on producing quality parts effectively and efficiently has led to many innovations over the years in
Elisa Fresta ha sido galardonada con el Premio a una de las mejores Tesis de Máster (año 2015/2016) de la Universidad de Turín. La tesis se desarrolló a cabo de forma conjunta en la Universidad de Turín y la Universidad de Erlangen-Nuremberg bajo la supervisión de la Profesora Claudia Barolo y el
Investigadores de nuestro centro y de IMDEA Energía han desarrollado una nueva tecnología de electrodos nanoestructurados capaz de desalinizar agua con un bajo consumo de energía, en determinadas condiciones claramente inferior al consumo requerido utilizando métodos convencionales, tales como la
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
El trabajo de Ph.D se titula "Estudio de retardo de ignición y supresión de humo de compuestos de polímero ignífugos" bajo la supervisión del Dr. De-Yi Wang. Tendrá lugar a las 12:00 p.m. (16 de julio) en la "Sala de seminarios" de ETS de Ingenieros de Caminos, Canales y Puertos (ETSI Caminos,
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,
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
La Defensa PhD tendrá lugar, a las 12 del mediodía, el próximo viernes (13 de julio) en la sala de seminarios del Departamento de Ciencia de los Materiales de la Escuela de Ingeniería Civil de la UPM (ETSI Caminos, Ciudad Universitaria). La disertación se titula "Modelos de Micromecánica
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
El evento tendrá lugar el próximo miércoles 11 de julio a las 12:00 pm en la Sala de Seminarios del Departamento de ciencia de Materiales, E.T.S.I. Caminos (Campus de Ciudad Universitaria,
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
Tecnologías de impresión 3D, nuevas posibilidades de productos a medida y servicios para COT Se realizará una introducción a las actividades del IBV (Instituto de Biomecánica de Valencia), para a continuación explicar las bases biomecánicas de la fabricación aditiva mediante EBV que llevaron al IBV
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
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
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
Los resultados de las actividades de investigación realizadas en nuestro centro durante el año 2017 están resumidas en este documento. En él se puede encontrar información sobre los Investigadores Principales del centro, proyectos en curso, nuestra infraestructura científica y las actividades de
Resumen de su grupo Nano-ingeniería de dispositivos termoeléctricos (FINDER) (Instituto de Micro y Nanotecnología) La línea de investigación se centra en la optimización de los dispositivos termoeléctricos mediante su nanoestructuración. Un dispositivo termoeléctrico es aquél capaz de convertir
Biografía corta El Professor Thomas R. Bieler se graduó en Mecánica Aplicada en la Universidad de California en San Diego en el año 1978 y posteriormente, realizó un Máster en Ingeniería Cerámica en la University de Washington (Seattle) en 1980. Tras cinco años en el Laboratorio Nacional Sandia en
El 16 de Marzo, el Director y la Subdirectora de IMDEA Materiales entregaron los premios a los ganadores de la 7ª edición del concurso de imágenes de IMDEA Materiales.
El 6 y 7 de marzo participaremos en las VIII Jornadas con Ciencia en la Escuela organizada por Circulo de Bellas Artes y FUHUMER. Nuestros compañeros Juan Pedro Fernández, María Azurra, José Sanchez y Jaime Castro darán lo mejor para acercar la ciencia a los ciudadanos!!!
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,
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
El evento tendrá lugar el próximo martes 23, a las 12:00 pm, en la Sala verde (1ª planta) de la Escuela de Ingenieros de Caminos, UPM El link para ver donde está la Universidad es el
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
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
La Defensa de la Tesis Doctoral de Alberto Palomares, titulado: "Micromechanics of fully lamellar TiAl alloys: effect of lamellar orientation and width”, supervisado por el Dr. Jon Molina Aldareguia y la Dra. Teresa Pérez Prado, tendrá lugar mañana jueves 21 de diciembre a las 11:00 a.m. en la "Sala
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
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 to
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
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
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
The winner is Miguel Ángel Valdés on his winner project entitled “Ultra-rapid processing of advanced high strength steels”.
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,
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
ABSTRACT: Towards High Efficiency Devices- Avoiding Electron Recombination in Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells
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),
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
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
El evento tendrá lugar el próximo lunes 4 de septiembre, a las 12:00 pm, en la Sala de Seminarios (al lado de la “Sala Verde”) de la Escuela de Ingenieros de Caminos, UPM El link para ver donde está la Universidad es el
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
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
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
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
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
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
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:
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
El evento tendrá lugar el próximo lunes 22 de mayo, a las 12:00 pm, en la “Sala Verde” de la Universidad E.T.S.I. Caminos (Campus de Ciudad Universitaria, UPM). El link para ver donde está la Universidad es el
El evento tendrá lugar el próximo viernes 18 de mayo, a las 12:00 pm, en la “Sala Verde” de la Universidad E.T.S.I. Caminos (Campus de Ciudad Universitaria,
El evento tendrá lugar el próximo viernes 21 de abril, a las 11:30, en el “Aula de Grados” del edificio “Padre Soler”, en la Universidad Carlos III (Campus Leganés). Resumen Debido a la combinación de propiedades macroscópicas (mecánicas, eléctricas y térmicas) y su estructura
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
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
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
El evento tendrá lugar el próximo lunes 3 de abril, a las 11:00 am, en el aula "Puig Adam” de la Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingenieros Industriales , UPM (c/ José Gutiérrez Abascal, 2) ABSTRACT Epoxy resins are widely applied in transportation, aerospace, electrical and electronic (EE) industrial
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 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
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
El próximo curso de formación "Conceptos Básicos de Negocios Económicos" celebrará en la Sala de Seminarios del 2 de marzo de 2017. El programa ofrecido es adecuado para investigadores pre-doctorales y post-doctorales. Lugar: IMDEA Materials Institute (Sala de seminarios) Fecha: 2 de marzo de
El evento tendrá lugar el próximo lunes 20 de febrero, a las 12:00 en el "Aula de Grados" del edificio "Padre Soler", en la calle Carlos III Universidad (Campus Leganés).
Universidad de 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
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
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
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