Mechanical anisotropy in electrodeposited nanocrystalline metal/metal composite foams

► Composite metal/metal nanocrystalline foams created by electrodeposition. ► Nanocrystalline tube network creates large strength and stiffness increases. ► Nanocrystalline thickness gradients result in significant mechanical anisotropy. ► Analytical models developed to predict in-plane and out-of-plane performance.