Thermal Barrier Coatings 2nd Edition

Capture the cutting edge of high-temperature protection with Thermal Barrier Coatings 2nd Edition by Hongbo Guo. This authoritative update delivers clear, practical insight into the design, processing, performance, and life-prediction of thermal barrier coatings (TBCs) used across aerospace, gas turbines, and power-generation industries worldwide.

Building on the latest research and industrial practice, the book examines advanced ceramic materials, bond-coat technologies, and deposition methods such as EB-PVD and APS, while explaining failure mechanisms like oxidation, sintering, and spallation. Detailed chapters cover thermal conductivity, phase stability, thermal cycling behavior, and modern characterization and modelling techniques—making complex science accessible to engineers and researchers alike.

Whether you work in aerospace engineering in North America, power-generation maintenance in Europe, or manufacturing hubs across Asia, this edition equips you with actionable knowledge to extend component life, improve fuel efficiency, and reduce downtime. Case studies and real-world examples link theory to practice, helping materials scientists, maintenance engineers, and graduate students apply solutions directly to turbine blades, combustors, and hot-section components.

Concise, richly illustrated, and technically rigorous, Thermal Barrier Coatings 2nd Edition is an essential reference for professionals seeking a competitive edge in thermal protection technologies. Stay ahead in a rapidly evolving field—add Hongbo Guo’s definitive guide to your library and advance your projects with proven, global best practices.

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