The Structural Integrity and Materials Reliability group (CIEFMA) focuses its research on microstructural design and innovative processing of structural materials. CIEFMA’s core competences are: (1) Capability for successful assessment and understanding of mechanical integrity and reliability of ceramics, metals and corresponding composites at different length scales; (2) Potential for implementing advanced processing technologies – such as additive manufacturing and surface modification - towards optimizing microstructural design and mechanical, energy- or biomedical- related functionality; and (3) Track-record expertise in forensic engineering to investigate and understand failure of components in a wide range of industrial sectors.

Main research lines, within the multidisciplinary framework of CCEM, are:

•  3D printing of ceramic-based composites for SOFC, SOEC, catalysis applications: processing and performance assessment
• Development of sustainable no-CRM cemented carbides on the basis of microstructural design and life cycle analysis
• Surface modification of zirconia dental implants for cell instructive and antibacterial surfaces
• Experimental evaluation and modelling of the mechanical integrity of metallic alloys, ceramics and ceramic-metal composites subjected to extreme and severe service conditions
• Biocompatible shape memory alloys produced by ink writing.

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Group leaders

Emilio Jiménez Piqué, Luis Miguel Llanes

Contact

emilio.jimenez@upc.edu luis.miguel.llanes@upc.edu