Metal Foams
- Improved strength (over 5 to 6 times higher strength to density ratio than that of currently available foams)
- Greater energy absorption (at 50% strain over 65 MJ/m3, which is at least 7 times greater than that of other foams made from the same materials through different techniques)
- Greater uniformity of cell structure, leading to controlled, predictable product deformation under loading
- Potential for further strengthening the foam through adding reinforcements into the matrix
- Higher capability for manufacturing through machining, welding, and joining without the need for adding sandwich panels.
- Vehicle crumple zones/collision absorbers
- Lightweight aerospace vehicle structures
- Fire retardant structures
- Boat hulls
- Military vehicle/structure armor
- Oil-well drilling platforms
- Sound absorptive material
- Volumetric thermal or electric conductive material applications
- Electromagnetic shielding material
- Implantable biomedical devices
- Structural shock absorbers to protect against earthquake vibration
