Medical
Metallic foams. Industrial applications

Metal foams have the advantage over the base material of providing adjustable and controllable porosity in terms of cell size and shape. This makes it possible to predict and adjust the insert's mechanical resistance, and to choose cell parameters that encourage colonization by natural bone.

The advantage of the implant over natural organ transplantation techniques is that it does not require immunosuppressive treatment. On the other hand, the implant generally integrates less well, hence the importance of the biocompatibility of the material used to manufacture the foam. The porosity of the foam...