Speakers

The rapid pace of development of new energy storage chemistries, and the imminent electrification of transport present new challenges in terms of materials fabrication, integration into multifunctional structures, and operation under harsh mechanical conditions. A key enabling technology to address some of these challenges are fabrics of nanocarbons. They combine the conductivity and toughness of steel, superior electrochemical stability than metals, the density of plastic and are already produced industrially. This presentation discusses progress in using this technology for advanced multifunctional energy systems and perspectives for industrial implementation.

IMDEA Materials is a non-profit independent research institute founded in 2008 to perform research excellence in Materials Science and Engineering research and to carry out technology transfer to industry to increase competitiveness and maintain technological leadership of the Madrid region. Its main areas of R&D are Advanced Materials for Multifunctional Applications, The Next Generation of Composite Materials, Novel Alloy Design, Processing and Development, Integrated Computational Materials Engineering, and Multiscale Characterization of Materials and Processes