Thermal barrier coatings (TBCs) have seen considerable advancement since the initial
testing and development of thermal spray coating. Thermal barrier coatings are currently …

The vibration phenomena which occur in rotary machines, such as power plants, can result
in catastrophic consequences. Any failure in any power plant section can result in extended …

Thermal barrier coating (TBC) system is an essential technology in many fields associated to
high temperatures. The main function of these TBCs is to protect the metallic parts against …

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 …

Hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN) is a kind of functional ceramic material with excellent
physical and chemical properties. This paper analyzes it from the aspects of mechanical …

Over the last few decades intermetallic compounds such as NiAl have been considered as
potential high temperature structural materials for aerospace industry. A large number of …

Gas turbines (GTEs) are often utilised in harsh environments where the GT components,
including compressor vanes and rotor blades, are subject to erosion damage by sand and …

This paper describes the manufacturing method and properties of a superalloy as a gas
turbine blade material and a thermal barrier coating to protect it. The development process …

The aerospace field is traditionally strategic for the development of novel materials needed
for the specific requirements of aircraft structures and propulsion systems. A large number of …

Thermal barrier coatings (TBCs) commonly expose to oxidation, hot corrosion, and CaO-
MgO-Al 2 O 3-SiO 2 (CMAS) attacks during the service condition. All of these attacks cause …