Second International Symposium on Nanoporous Materials by
Alloy Corrosion
Topical Focus
Nanoporous metal microstructures prepared by dealloying of a solid solution or compound represent an emerging class of materials, characterized by their network of solid “ligaments” with a size adjustable between few nm and several µm. Dealloying generates macroscopic bodies containing extremely many (>1015/cm3) ligaments, incorporating the exciting properties of nanoscale objects into macroscopic materials from which engineering components can be formed.
Even though dealloying has a long history in materials research, its mechanisms are only partly understood. Their study touches upon the thermodynamics of driven systems, on the topology of bicontinuous microstructures and on its evolution during coarsening.
Nanoporous metal made by dealloying is of current interest for applications in such diverse fields as catalysis, sensing, actuation or energy storage and conversion. The material also provides an extraordinarily well-defined model system for studying the mechanical behavior of metal nanostructures.
This meeting is the second in a series aiming to establish a forum for promoting interaction and the exchange of scientific insight and opinion. Special emphasis will be on attracting young researchers.