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Multifuncional Ceramic Matrix Composites
Research activity related to the development of composite materials with multiple functions.
Director : Dr. José F. Bartolomé
Email : jbartolo@icmm.csic.es
Phone : + 34 91 334 9000
Address : Instituto de Ciencia de Materiales de Madrid (ICMM) - Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Cientificas (CSIC), C/ Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz,3, Cantoblanco, 28049 MADRID, SPAIN
Website : site: http://www.icmm.csic.es
Research topics :
- Name: Development of a new biomaterials for medical implants: New generation of ceramic (Al2O3, ZrO2) -metal ( Nb, Ta) micro-nanocomposites with a biomultifunctional response (no toxicity, biointegration and mechanical reliability).
Contact information:
Contact name : Dr. José F. Bartolomé
Tel : + 34 91 334 9000
Email: jbartolo@icmm.csic.es - Name: Development of fire resistance materials: a) new sepiolite-based products for fire retardancy of polymers materials with ceramics forming systems to maintain the structural integrity of the material through to flame temperatures (> 1000ºC) and b) design of low melting point ceramic mixtures using sepiolite + low softening point temperature glassy frit (< 700 ºC).
Contact information:
Contact name : Dr. José F. Bartolomé
Tel : + 34 91 334 9000
Email: jbartolo@icmm.csic.es
Exceptional facilities :
Fatigue Testing machine: SHIMADZU electromagnetic testing machine (EMT-1kNV-30, Kyoto, Japan)
Financial support programmes :
European funding:
Regional fundings:
National fundings :
“Study of Sepiolite-Based Fire Retardant Systems (Sepifire)” RTC-2014-2033-4 Funded by MINECO Role: Project Leader: J. F. Bartolomé, 2014-2017
“Insights into the Development of Sepiolite-based Additives for Improving Properties of Polymer Nanocomposites”. Ref. CSIC:122277. Funded by TOLSA. Project Leader: J. F. Bartolomé, 2013-2018
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