Aluminiumschaum: Nachhaltige Herstellung und Verwertung/Aluminum foam: sustainable manufacture and recycling – Recyclable material for aluminum foam and recycling: an experiential report

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Volume 116 (2026), Issue 04

Aluminiumschaum: Nachhaltige Herstellung und Verwertung/Aluminum foam: sustainable manufacture and recycling – Recyclable material for aluminum foam and recycling: an experiential report

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1436-4980
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1436-4980
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Aluminum foam is a young lightweight structural material associated with energy-intensive production processes. To successfully establish the material and make its production future-proof, it is necessary to reduce energy consumption and improve sustainability. This is possible by using circular materials for aluminum foam production and enabling the reuse/recycling of aluminum foam. An experience report from Fraunhofer IWU outlines initial approaches to solve the problem.

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