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 included in this volume include the following:
- Fabrication by conventional and novel methods including additive manufacturing - Characterization - Properties of compressed and uncompressed 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