Products Description
Aperture | 0.1mm-10mm (can customized) |
Porosity | 60%-98% |
Through porosity | ≥98% |
Bulk density | 0.1-0.8g/cm3 |
PPI | 5-130 |
size | Customized |
Tensile Strength | 5-18KPa |
compressive strength | ≥250KPa |
mechanical strength | ≥2-5KPa |
High temperature resistance | ≥900℃ |
Heat transfer coefficient | >6W/(m2k) |
Material Architecture
Structural Characteristics
Macroporous Framework: 85-90% porosity with 200-500 μm main channels
Nanostructured Walls: 50-100 nm surface features (nanowires/nanoparticles)
Composition: Cu/Cu₂O/CuO tunable surface chemistry
Mechanical Strength: 2-4 MPa compressive strength
Thermal Stability: Maintains structure to 600°C in oxidizing environments
Performance Advantages
✔ 10X Surface Area vs. conventional foam filters
✔ Tunable Redox Properties for specific reactions
✔ Low Pressure Drop (<50 Pa/cm at 1 L/min·cm²)
✔ Bifunctional Capability (Filtration + Catalysis)
✔ Anti-Fouling Properties from nanostructured surface
Core Applications
1. Hydrogen Energy Systems
PEM Fuel Cell Gas Diffusion Layers:
Enhanges oxygen reduction reaction (ORR)
30% better water management than carbon papers
Water Electrolyzer Anodes:
Superior HER activity (overpotential <100 mV)
Withstands acidic/alkaline conditions
2. Industrial Catalysis
Exhaust Aftertreatment:
Converts NOx/CO at 200°C lower temperatures
Replaces precious-metal catalysts in some applications
Chemical Reactor Internals:
Structured catalyst beds for flow chemistry
Distributes reactants more evenly than pellets
3. Gas Purification
CO₂ Capture Systems:
Amine-functionalized nano-surfaces
90% absorption efficiency with 1/3 pressure drop
Natural Gas Processing:
Removes H₂S through catalytic conversion
Handles high particulate loads without clogging
4. Specialty Chemical Production
Methanol Synthesis:
ZnO/Cu nanojunctions enhance selectivity
15% higher yield than packed beds
Electrochemical Reactors:
3D electrode for organic synthesis
Enables continuous flow processes
Technical Comparison
| Parameter | Nanostructured Cu Foam | Sintered Metal Filters | Ceramic Monoliths |
|---|
| Surface Area (m²/g) | 15-25 | 0.5-2 | 5-15 |
| Permeability (Darcy) | 50-100 | 10-30 | 5-20 |
| Catalytic Activity | ★★★★★ | ★★☆☆☆ | ★★★☆☆ |
| Thermal Shock Resistance | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Conductivity (S/m) | 5×10⁶ | 1×10⁶ | <1×10⁻⁶ |
