Nanotubes to equip ceramic coatings with heat radiation control

Nov 19, 2019 (Nanowerk News) The gas turbines powering aircraft engines rely on ceramic coatings that ensure structural stability at high temperatures. But these coatings don’t control heat radiation, limiting the performance of the engine. Researchers at Purdue University have engineered ceramic “nanotubes” that behave as thermal antennas, offering control...