all of which rely on ceramic coatings to protect them from harsh environments. Thermal barrier coatings (TBCs) are designed to provide thermal insulation to the superalloy parts or polymer matrix ...
Skoltech researchers have identified promising ceramic materials for metal ... The study is published in Physical Review Materials. Thermal barrier coatings are used to protect turbine blades ...
Other applications for the material could include coating furnaces and other thermal equipment—possibly replacing ceramic insulation and polished stainless-steel casings—insulating ovens ...