Effects of europium doping on thermal property and failure behaviour of Gd2Zr2O7 thermal barrier coatings

Abstract This work concentrates on the phase, composition, thermo-physical properties, microstructure, service lifetime, and failure behaviour of GdEuZrO/YSZ thermal barrier coatings fabricated via electron beam-physical vapor deposition. The thermo-physical property of the GdEuZrO ceramics are supe...

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Main Authors: Zaoyu Shen, Yuqing Luo, Guanxi Liu, Jianwei Dai, Limin He, Rende Mu
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Published: Nature Portfolio 2025-05-01
Series:npj Materials Degradation
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41529-025-00598-3
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Jianwei Dai
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Rende Mu
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description Abstract This work concentrates on the phase, composition, thermo-physical properties, microstructure, service lifetime, and failure behaviour of GdEuZrO/YSZ thermal barrier coatings fabricated via electron beam-physical vapor deposition. The thermo-physical property of the GdEuZrO ceramics are superior to Gd2Zr2O7 and YSZ due to the substitution of Eu. A feathery structure characterized by inner-gaps and linear pores is observable at the column tips. The GdEuZrO/YSZ TBCs have demonstrated the most extended service lifetime compared to YSZ or GdEuZrO TBCs. The high thermal expansion coefficient, the feathery microstructure, the low thermal conductivity, and the substitution effect of Eu are key contributors to the enhanced thermal durability of the TBCs. After the thermal cycling test, the outward migration of Ni, Cr, Co, Al, and Hf elements results in the emergence of Ni-Cr-Co-Al-Hf oxides. The migration of elements and the progression of cracks are identified as the primary causes of failure in the GdEuZrO/YSZ TBCs.
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spelling doaj-art-e9ad2751b0234e008809daf00443b6a22025-08-20T03:52:55ZengNature Portfolionpj Materials Degradation2397-21062025-05-01911910.1038/s41529-025-00598-3Effects of europium doping on thermal property and failure behaviour of Gd2Zr2O7 thermal barrier coatingsZaoyu Shen0Yuqing Luo1Guanxi Liu2Jianwei Dai3Limin He4Rende Mu5Key Laboratory of Advanced Corrosion and Protection for Aviation Materials, Beijing Institute of Aeronautical Materials, Aero Engine Corporation of ChinaKey Laboratory of Advanced Corrosion and Protection for Aviation Materials, Beijing Institute of Aeronautical Materials, Aero Engine Corporation of ChinaKey Laboratory of Advanced Corrosion and Protection for Aviation Materials, Beijing Institute of Aeronautical Materials, Aero Engine Corporation of ChinaKey Laboratory of Advanced Corrosion and Protection for Aviation Materials, Beijing Institute of Aeronautical Materials, Aero Engine Corporation of ChinaKey Laboratory of Advanced Corrosion and Protection for Aviation Materials, Beijing Institute of Aeronautical Materials, Aero Engine Corporation of ChinaKey Laboratory of Advanced Corrosion and Protection for Aviation Materials, Beijing Institute of Aeronautical Materials, Aero Engine Corporation of ChinaAbstract This work concentrates on the phase, composition, thermo-physical properties, microstructure, service lifetime, and failure behaviour of GdEuZrO/YSZ thermal barrier coatings fabricated via electron beam-physical vapor deposition. The thermo-physical property of the GdEuZrO ceramics are superior to Gd2Zr2O7 and YSZ due to the substitution of Eu. A feathery structure characterized by inner-gaps and linear pores is observable at the column tips. The GdEuZrO/YSZ TBCs have demonstrated the most extended service lifetime compared to YSZ or GdEuZrO TBCs. The high thermal expansion coefficient, the feathery microstructure, the low thermal conductivity, and the substitution effect of Eu are key contributors to the enhanced thermal durability of the TBCs. After the thermal cycling test, the outward migration of Ni, Cr, Co, Al, and Hf elements results in the emergence of Ni-Cr-Co-Al-Hf oxides. The migration of elements and the progression of cracks are identified as the primary causes of failure in the GdEuZrO/YSZ TBCs.https://doi.org/10.1038/s41529-025-00598-3
spellingShingle Zaoyu Shen
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Guanxi Liu
Jianwei Dai
Limin He
Rende Mu
Effects of europium doping on thermal property and failure behaviour of Gd2Zr2O7 thermal barrier coatings
npj Materials Degradation
title Effects of europium doping on thermal property and failure behaviour of Gd2Zr2O7 thermal barrier coatings
title_full Effects of europium doping on thermal property and failure behaviour of Gd2Zr2O7 thermal barrier coatings
title_fullStr Effects of europium doping on thermal property and failure behaviour of Gd2Zr2O7 thermal barrier coatings
title_full_unstemmed Effects of europium doping on thermal property and failure behaviour of Gd2Zr2O7 thermal barrier coatings
title_short Effects of europium doping on thermal property and failure behaviour of Gd2Zr2O7 thermal barrier coatings
title_sort effects of europium doping on thermal property and failure behaviour of gd2zr2o7 thermal barrier coatings
url https://doi.org/10.1038/s41529-025-00598-3
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