Research & Development of Open-cell Metal Foams

Our R&D team has achieved cutting-edge technical expertise in producing open-cell metal foams made from nickel and copper, delivering innovative solutions for advanced industrial applications.

Thermal Management
Filtration Systems
Lightweight Structures
Electrochemical Applications
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Open-cell Metal Foams Research

What Are Open-cell Metal Foams?

Open-cell metal foams are highly porous metallic structures with interconnected pores that create a three-dimensional network of struts and voids. These unique materials combine the properties of metals (thermal conductivity, electrical conductivity, mechanical strength) with the advantages of porous structures (high surface area, low density, fluid permeability).

Our research focuses primarily on nickel and copper-based foams, which offer exceptional performance for various industrial applications.

Foam Structure

Our Manufacturing Technologies

Our team has developed proprietary manufacturing processes that allow us to produce high-quality metal foams with precisely controlled properties. Our key manufacturing technologies include:

Electrodeposition

Creating metal foams by electrochemically depositing metal onto sacrificial polymer templates

Powder Metallurgy

Producing foams through sintering of metal powders around space-holder materials

Direct Foaming

Creating foams by introducing gas bubbles into molten metal with stabilizing agents

Additive Manufacturing

Developing advanced metal foam structures using 3D printing technologies

Applications of Our Metal Foams

Thermal Management

Thermal Management Systems

Our metal foams excel in heat transfer applications due to their high thermal conductivity and enormous surface area. They are used in advanced heat exchangers, electronics cooling, and phase change heat sinks.

Filtration Systems

Filtration and Separation

The controllable pore structure of our metal foams makes them ideal for high-temperature gas filtration, liquid metal filtration, and as catalytic substrates for chemical processing.

Case Studies

Heat Exchanger Case Study

High-Performance Heat Exchanger

A manufacturer of industrial cooling systems needed to significantly improve the efficiency of their heat exchangers while maintaining compact dimensions. We developed a copper-based metal foam with optimized pore structure that increased heat transfer rates by 38%.

Result: 25% size reduction with equal cooling capacity

Our Research Approach

We believe in a collaborative, solution-oriented approach to metal foam development. Our process includes:

  1. 1
    Needs Assessment

    Understanding your specific requirements and performance criteria

  2. 2
    Material Selection

    Identifying optimal metal compositions and foam structures

  3. 3
    Prototype Development

    Creating and iteratively improving foam samples

  4. 4
    Performance Testing

    Comprehensive evaluation against application requirements

  5. 5
    Scale-up Support

    Assistance with transitioning to commercial production

Interested in our Metal Foam Solutions?

Whether you have a specific application challenge or are exploring the potential of metal foams for your industry, our team is ready to collaborate with you. Contact us to discuss your requirements and discover how our metal foam expertise can benefit your products.

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