“Honeycomb-Structured Alloys and Nylon Outperform Metallic Foams in Energy Absorption: A Study”

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38114664

The study found that honeycomb-structured aluminum alloy and mono-cast nylon with high cavity fractions demonstrate superior energy-absorbing capabilities compared to metallic foams, as determined by a modified split Hopkinson pressure bar.