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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

Latest news

Next Deadline to apply to the JECS Trust for Mobility projects is 28th February 2026!

Please note that the decisions of the JECS Trust board will not be known before mid-April 2026. Activities submitted for the deadline of 28th February 2026 for support from the JECS Trust should then not begin before Mid-May 2026.

Dec 1, 2025
Obituary - Professor Athena Tsetsekou

The Greek Scientific Community mourns the loss of our dear colleague Professor Athena Tsetsekou (64), Professor at the National Technical University of Athens, at the School of Mining and Metallurgical Engineering, and President of the Hellenic Ceramic Society.

Oct 28, 2025

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