Project description
Integrated production and deposition of high-entropy-oxide thermal barrier coatings
High entropy oxides (HEOs) are multi-principal oxides (typically comprising five or more cations in near-equiatomic ratios) that can exhibit enhanced high-temperature stability and tuneable mechanical and chemical properties. They are promising candidates for thermal barrier coatings, particularly in gas turbine applications, but challenges remain in their scalable processing and compositional control. With support from the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions programme, the RISE project aims to develop a simplified, single-step production and deposition route using solution precursor plasma spray technology. This approach enables direct conversion of liquid precursor solutions into coatings, avoiding complex intermediate steps. RISE seeks to address current limitations in purity, compositional fidelity and process scalability through collaborative research across institutions in Sweden, Czechia and Austria.
Objective
This project aims to develop a streamlined, one-step method for producing and applying high entropy oxide (HEO) coatings using solution precursor plasma spray (SPPS) technology. This approach will bridge the gap between HEOs' remarkable laboratory properties and their practical applications, such as thermal barrier coatings (TBCs) for gas turbine engines. HEOs are a new class of ceramics where multiple metals, in equiatomic proportions, are randomly arranged on cationic sites within an oxygen anion lattice. The high configurational entropy of these multi-cation systems ensures excellent phase stability and advantageous thermo-physical properties.
Research on processing HEOs via thermal spray for TBCs is currently limited due to difficulties in synthesizing high-quality HEO particles in sufficient quantities. Traditional methods produce nanoparticles that require further processing, which can be labor-intensive and may introduce impurities that affect the HEO properties. The SPPS method overcomes these challenges by using metal salt solutions as feedstock, which react in situ within the plasma to form and subsequently deposit metal oxides directly onto the substrate. This method simplifies the process and allows for greater control over the coating's microstructure, enhancing its properties.
The project will take place at University West, Sweden, where SPPS expertise and infrastructure are available. A secondment at the Institute of Plasma Physics, Czech Republic, will provide advanced deposition and characterization facilities. Additionally, a non-academic placement at Treibacher Industries, Austria, will offer industry experience and resources for commercializing the project. The researcher will gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge equipment, engage in interdisciplinary collaboration, and acquire insights into both academic and industrial applications, significantly benefiting their future career prospects.
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HORIZON.1.2 - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA)
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