Preface: emergent coatings and thin films for high‑temperature energy applications

Increasing the temperature capability of mechanical devices and components is a major requirement of the energy sector. The development of new coating and thin film compositions is of strategic importance for a wide range of energy applications, which can directly influence the transport, aerospace, and manufacturing industries. This special issue covers the design and development of innovative materials related to high-temperature energy conversion, conservation, harvesting, and storage