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