DFT-assisting experimental insights into the thermally grown oxide of thermal barrier coatings with Cr2AlC as the bond coat

Key Points

• Thermally grown oxide enhances the durability of thermal barrier coatings, particularly with Cr2AlC as the bond coat.
• The analysis demonstrated that the bond coat significantly influences the oxide growth behavior at high temperatures.
• Observational analysis focused on the thermal barrier coatings incorporating Cr2AlC, highlighting key interactions within the coating system.
• Potential advances can be made in high-temperature coatings, emphasizing the role of specific bond coats in their thermal properties.