The oblique angle configuration has emerged as an invaluable tool for the deposition of
nanostructured thin films. This review develops an up to date description of its principles …

A comprehensive and integrated review of thermal barrier coatings (TBCs) applied to turbine
components is provided. Materials systems, processes, applications, durability issues …

Thin films have a great impact on the modern era of technology. Thin films are considered as
backbone for advanced applications in the various fields such as optical devices …

Composite ceramics thermal barrier coatings (TBCs) are widely used in the aero-engines
field due to their excellent thermal insulation, which improves the service life and durability …

Thermal barrier systems have been the subject of vigorous research and development
activities over the past few years, driven by the demands for enhanced reliability and …

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

The semiconducting thin film materials are the main key elements in the fields of photonic,
electronic and magnetic devices. The preparation of materials in the form of thin films allows …

This article investigates the toughness of yttria-stabilized zirconia (YSZ) with the tetragonal-
prime (t′) structure. Such materials are used as durable thermal barriers in gas turbines …

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 …

Plasma spray-physical vapor deposition (PS-PVD) is a low pressure plasma spray
technology recently developed by Sulzer Metco AG (Switzerland). Even though it is a …