Thermal Barrier Coatings: Design, Characterization, Failure Analysis, and Applications

Dear Colleagues,

A new Special Issue, entitled “Thermal Barrier Coatings: Design, Characterization, Failure Analysis, and Applications”, has been launched. This Special Issue solicits contributions related to the latest experimental and theoretical developments in the design, characterization, failure analysis, and applications of thermal barrier coatings.

Thermal barrier coatings (TBCs) are often used as high-temperature-resistant protective coatings for the thermal protection and corrosion protection of aero engines. However, degradation occurs both in thermal and mechanical performances during service. Thus, understanding the degradation and failure mechanisms of TBCs is significant in the assessment and further enhancement of the durability and reliability of TBCs. This Special Issue aims to bring together original research articles and topical reviews with a focus on thermal barrier coatings for high-temperature applications.

In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:

• Mechanical properties of ceramic coatings;
• Corrosion behaviour of TBCs;
• Failure analysis;
• High-temperature corrosion and high-temperature protection;
• Theoretical and computational modelling;
•  The preparation and application of TBCs;
• Non-destructive testing technology.

Prof. Dr. Wang Zhu
Dr. Fan Zhang
Guest Editors

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