Thermal Barrier Coatings Technology: Heat Transfer Optimization, Progress, Challenges, and Future Prospects
A special issue of Coatings (ISSN 2079-6412). This special issue belongs to the section "Corrosion, Wear and Erosion".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 December 2025 | Viewed by 62
Special Issue Editors
Interests: composite materials; eco-friendly fillers; fly ash; microspheres; rigid polyurethane foams; fly ash recycling; silanization; polyurethane composites; thermal insulation materials; polyurethane composite; rigid polyurethane foam; circular economy
Interests: use of coal fly ash in polyurethane technology; waste management; circular economy in materials engineering; pollutant emission; flammability testing of polymer materials
Interests: thermal analysis of equipment and process operation; numerical modelling of heat transfer; identification of heat transfer boundary conditions based on inverse heat conduction problem analysis; application of thermography in heat transfer studies; investigation of heat exchangers
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
You are invited to contribute to this Special Issue focused on thermal barrier coatings (TBCs), which are essential for various applications across various industries, including aerospace, energy, and manufacturing. The demand for advanced coatings that provide superior thermal insulation, protection against oxidation, and enhanced durability is growing rapidly. Despite significant progress, challenges in optimizing thermal conductivity, resistance to environmental degradation, and long-term stability remain key research areas.
This Special Issue aims to showcase the latest advancements in TBC technology, including novel materials, innovative deposition techniques, and strategies for improving coating performance. We welcome your contributions on, but not limited to, the following topics:
- Development of advanced thermal protective coatings;
- Ceramic and composite materials for coatings;
- Innovative deposition and fabrication techniques;
- Oxidation, corrosion, and wear resistance;
- Optimization of thermal conductivity;
- Durability, failure mechanisms, and coating longevity;
- Coating performance in diverse environments;
- Applications in aerospace, energy, and manufacturing;
- Surface engineering and adhesion of coatings;
- Computational modelling and simulation of coating behaviour.
By combining cutting-edge research, this Special Issue will address the current challenges in coating technology and explore prospects for improving thermal protection across various applications. We look forward to your contributions and hope to foster engaging discussions on advancing TBC technology and its applications.
Dr. Beata Zygmunt-Kowalska
Dr. Monika E. Kuźnia
Dr. Artur Szajding
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- high-temperature coatings
- thermal insulation layers
- heat-resistant materials
- energy efficiency improvements
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