The Institute of Materials Science and Technology (IMRE) of The University of Havana: 40<sup>th</sup> Anniversary
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Keywords

History of science
national and international laboratory facilities
materials science
nano-science
nanotechnology

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The Institute of Materials Science and Technology (IMRE) of The University of Havana: 40th Anniversary. Rev. Cubana Fis. 2025, 42 (2), 138-144.

Abstract

This article presents a short review of the scientific history of the Institute of Materials Science and Technology (IMRE) of the University of Havana, from its creation in 1985 to its 40th anniversary. We analyze the main research results achieved during these 40 years, as well as an study of its historical performance.

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