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. Furthermore, clarifying the links between the processing parameters, the obtained microstructures and the resulting properties (mechanical and functional) is required to foster engineering applications.

This meeting is the fifth 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.

Topical focus for the 2025 meeting will include: study of various dealloying processes (electro-chemical, vapor phase, liquid metal, etc.), their similarities and differences; topological and morphological evolution during the formation and coarsening of nanoporous microstructures; characterization of the resulting mechanical and functional properties.

Format

The symposium will be structured with no parallel session, ample time for discussion and an emphasis on critical debate. The number of participants is limited to 100.

 

Type of contribution

• Oral Presentation

Talks are by invitation or selected from outstanding submitted contributions from emerging young scientists.

Keynote talk	40 min*
Invited talk	30 min*
Contributed talk	20 min*

                                                                           * including discussion time 

• Poster Presentation

All poster presenters will give a flash talk during the poster slam session. They present a preview of their poster to all participants in 2~3 minutes using only 1~2 slides.