Seventh International Meeting for Researchers in Materials and Plasma Technology (7th IMRMPT)
Authors: V-Niño E D , Barba-Ortega J J , Endrino Armenteros J L , Restrepo E M , Pereyra M 
Published: March 2024

Abstract
These proceedings present the written contributions of the participants of the Seventh International Meeting for Researchers in Materials and Plasma Technology (7th IMRMPT), which was held from 7 to June 9, 2023, at the Cartagena de Indias City, Colombia, organized by the Foundation Of Researchers In Science and Technology Of Materials (FORISTOM); this was the 7th version of biennial meetings that began in 2011. The Journal of Physics: Conference Series (JPCS) proceedings volume consists of 10 contributions that were presented as talks at the conference; the abstracts of all participants’ contributions were published in the Abstract Book with ISSN 2422-3824. The conference website is available at https://foristom.org/7imrmpt/.
The scientific program of the 7th IMRMPT consisted of 8 Keynote Lectures and 121 Oral Presentations, with the participation of undergraduate and graduate students, professors, researchers, and entrepreneurs from Colombia, Spain, the United States of America, Mexico, Uruguay, Brazil, among others. Moreover, the objective of IMRMPT is to bring together national and international researchers to strengthen the Materials Science, Engineering, and Nanotechnology Researchers’ Network of scientific cooperation with a global impact to promote the exchange of creative ideas, and the effective transfer of scientific knowledge, from basic research to developing technology or innovation, applied to academic, industrial, energetic, environments, and social solutions to improve our different life forms.
All papers in these Proceedings refer to one of the following topics covered in the 7th IMRMPT: New Materials, Structural Integrity, Renewable Energy, Biomedical Coatings, Additive Manufacturing, Online Process Control, Non-Destructive Evaluation, Characterization of Materials, Thin Films and Nanomaterials, Wear and Corrosion/Oxidation, Plasma Applications and Technologies, Modeling, Simulation, and Diagnostics, Education in Materials Science, Engineering, and Technology, Science, Engineering, Technology, and Innovation for Social Inclusion, Surface Modification (Ion Implantation, Ion Nitriding, Magnetron Sputtering, Cathodic Arc, Sol-Gel, Thermal Spray).
On behalf of the organizing committee of the 7th IMRMPT, we are incredibly thankful to all authors and participants for providing their valuable contributions to these Proceedings and the reviewers for their constructive recommendations and criticism, aiding in improving the presented articles. Besides, we especially appreciate the excellent support provided by the sponsors and partners for making this new version of the international meeting of researchers possible, allowing us to continue with the dream of strengthening and contributing to research, technological development, and innovation in the present and future of Colombia.
On the other hand, it is essential to note that the event organized by the FORISTOM foundation significantly contributes to the national and international scientific community, achieving the universal interaction of the different research groups of Colombia’s academia and business sectors with other countries.
Finally, the editor hopes that those interested around Materials and Plasma for Science, Engineering, and Technology can enjoy this reading, of the volume of the JPCS, which reflects a wide variety of current issues.
List of Organizing Committee, National Scientific Committee, International Scientific Committee, Invited Speakers, Sponsor, Partners are available in this Pdf.