Multilayer and particle size-graded YSZ coatings obtained by plasma spraying of micro- and nanostructured feedstocks

This work was supported by the Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation (Project MAT2012-38364-C03) and the Research Promotion Plan of Universitat Jaume I, action 3.1 (Ref. PREDOC/2009/10), and it has been co-funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). The authors also thank the SCIC of Universitat Jaume I for the FEG-SEM observationsCarpio, P.; Bannier, E.; Salvador Moya, MD.; Benavente Martínez, R.; Sanchez Vilches, E. (2014). Multilayer and particle size-graded YSZ coatings obtained by plasma spraying of micro- and nanostructured feedstocks. Journal of Thermal Spray Technology. 23(8):1362-1372. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11666-014-0143-913621372238D.R. Clarke and S.R. Phillpot, Thermal Barrier Coatings Materials, Mater. Today, 2005, 8, p 22-29N.P. Patdure, M. Gell, and E.H. Jordan, Thermal Barrier Coatings for Gas-Turbine Engine Applications, Science, 2002, 296, p 280-284L. 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