Morphology of metallic foams and their application in the wastewater treatment process

Abstract

Metal foam is a cellular structure composed of solid metal with a high proportion of gas-filled pores. The main division of metal foams is into foams with the open and closed cells, on which the area of their application mostly depends. The open-cell foams are suitable for the wastewater treatment process, as they allow the water flow through the pores trapping the toxic substances in the pores. This study provides a summary of literature data on morphology and application the copper metal foams in the wastewater treatment.