Let’s design together
the materials of the future
The Institut des Matériaux de Nantes Jean Rouxel (IMN) is one of France’s leading public research centers in the field of materials. It is a laboratory affiliated to CNRS and Nantes University (UMR 6502).
From concept to application, IMN explores, designs and develops innovative materials to meet the major challenges of energy transition, information technologies and the environment, today and tomorrow.

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The IMN, a participant in the 2026 Science Festival
True to form, the laboratory’s researchers, faculty members, and doctoral students were on hand from October 2 to 4 at the Dobrée Museum for the 2026 edition of the Fête de la Science. A particularly [...]


