| Scope |
The purpose of MetFoam conference series is to provide a state-of-the-art review on lightweight porous metals and metallic foams and a forum for discussions and networking opportunities for scientists working in this field. Topics planned for MetFoam 2019 include:
- Fabrication by conventional and novel methods including additive manufacturing
- Characterization
- Properties of compressed and un-compressed foam
- Design of porous metals, metallic foams, and lattice structures
- Fluid, heat, and mass transfer
- Porous biomaterials
- Nanoporous metals
- Industrial applications of porous metals and metallic foams
A metal foam is a cellular structure consisting of a solid metal with pores making up a large portion of the volume. A defining characteristic of metal foams is their high porosity typically 75 to 95%, making these materials ultralight with applications including energy (e.g., catalysis, fuel cells), biomaterials (e.g., bone implants), and transportation (e.g., sound dampening, energy absorption). |