Thermal and Environmental Barrier Coatings: Innovations for Enhanced Durability in Extreme Conditions
A special issue of Coatings (ISSN 2079-6412). This special issue belongs to the section "Ceramic Coatings and Engineering Technology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2026 | Viewed by 37
Special Issue Editor
Interests: research in composite materials science involves powder synthesis; the physical chemistry of glass; thermal structure design; the protection of composite materials
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Thermal barrier coatings (TBCs) and environmental barrier coatings (EBCs) are advanced surface protection technologies designed for extreme environments. Their performance depends heavily on the composition of ceramic topcoats and bond coats, as well as the deposition methods used. TBCs, such as yttria-stabilized zirconia and rare-earth zirconates, provide excellent thermal insulation, while EBCs, like rare-earth silicates or BSAS, offer strong chemical resistance. These coatings are typically applied using EB-PVD, APS, or CVD techniques. During fabrication and service, complex phenomena such as sintering, phase transformations, and thermal mismatch can occur. The coatings’ mechanical integrity, microstructural stability, and resistance to thermal shock and corrosion are essential for ensuring durability and safety in aerospace and energy applications.
We invite researchers to contribute to this Special Issue on “Thermal and Environmental Barrier Coatings: Innovations for Enhanced Durability in Extreme Conditions”. This Special Issue aims to provide a unique multidisciplinary forum for the discussion of recent advances in the fabrication, characterization, and application of composite coatings and candidate materials, with a strong emphasis on corrosion resistance, thermal stability, and mechanical and chemical stability in harsh service environments. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Design and synthesis of thermal/environmental barrier coatings (TBCs/EBCs);
- Composite coatings with ceramic or metallic reinforcements;
- High-temperature oxidation and corrosion resistance;
- Functional coatings for aerospace, energy, and industrial applications;
- Processing techniques such as plasma spraying, CVD, PVD, sol–gel, and laser cladding;
- Microstructural analysis and performance evaluation under simulated service conditions;
- Multiscale modelling and life prediction of coatings;
- Coating/substrate interface behaviour and failure mechanisms.
We look forward to your valuable contributions to this Special Issue.
Dr. Shengyue Gu
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- thermal barrier coating
- environmental barrier coating
- corrosion
- oxidation ablation
- failure mechanism
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