What are the applications of Nickel Foam?

Metal foams are a relatively newer class of material that has been developed for use in lightweight structures. Nickel Foam works exceptionally well in a variety of applications due to its low density, inherent strength, and good conductivity.
Battery electrodes –Nickel Foam is primarily used in NiMH batteries, which are rechargeable batteries found in laptop computers, mobile phones, and hybrid electric vehicles.
Catalyst materials - Nickel Foam's open cell structure, strength, and thermal shock resistance make it a viable catalyst support material in catalytic converters, combustion, and filters.
Fuel cells - Nickel Foam is a potential material for electrocatalyst in molten carbonate fuel cells due to its porous structure and heat resistant qualities such as thermal stability.
Filters - Because of its 3D porous structure, nickel foam is an excellent choice for filter material in applications such as hydrogen storage media and heat exchanger medium. Furthermore, its magnetic properties make Nickel Foam suitable for use as a magnetic flux conductor.