Processing of fine-grained aluminum foam by spark plasma sintering
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journal contribution
posted on 2003-10-01, 00:00authored byCui'E Wen, M Mabuchi, Y Yamada, K Shimojima, Y Chino, H Hosokawa, T Asahina
Porous materials are now becoming attractive to researchers interested in both scientific and industrial applications due to their unique combinations of physical, mechanical, thermal, electrical and acoustic properties in conjunction with excellent energy absorption characteristics. Metallic foams allow efficient conversion of impact energy into deformation work, which has led to increasing applications in energy absorption devices. In particular, foams made of aluminum and its alloys are of special interest because they can be used as lightweight panels, for energy absorption in crash situations and sound or heat absorbing functions in the automotive industry with the aim to reduce weight to improve crashworthiness, safety and comfort.