Nanoparticles Enhance Thermal Engine Coating
Credit: University West
Researchers at University West in Sweden are testing a heat-resistant surface layer for aircraft engine components that reportedly lasts 300% longer than current thermal barrier coatings. The key to the material’s performance is adding a layer of nanoparticles to a ceramic powder base. Ceramic...
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