Many factors influence the durability of thermal barrier coatings (TBCs), therefore, in order to
tailor these engineering materials for high-temperature applications, it is required to have a …

The ceramic top coat has a major influence on the performance of the thermal barrier
coating systems (TBCs). Yttria-partially-stabilized zirconia (YSZ) is the top coat material …

Materials with the desirable surface wettability are of key importance in diverse applications.
However, most of the existing chemical processes used for surface wettability control are …

Porosity in plasma-sprayed coatings is vital for most engineering applications. Porosity has
its merits and demerits depending on the functionality of the coating and the immediate …

For more than 6 decades, thermal barrier coatings have been used to protect structural parts
in both stationary and aviation gas turbines. These coatings allow the use of significant …

Thermal-barrier coatings (TBCs) are complex, defected, thick films made of zirconia-based
refractory ceramic oxides. Their widespread applicability has necessitated development of …

Thermal spraying is the most important coating technology for depositing advanced ceramic
coatings which have been widely applied to different industrial fields for materials protection …

The thermal barrier coatings (TBCs) provide insulation to the components of gas turbine by
providing higher amount of thermal energy and also reduce the cooling requirement of the …

A long lifespan is a basic support for the thermal protection of thermal barrier coatings
(TBCs). Plasma-sprayed TBCs provide high thermal insulation and cost-effective …

Thermal barrier coating is a crucial thermal insulation technology that enables the
underlying substrate to operate near or above its melting temperature. Such coatings bolster …