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MoSi 2 -based oxidation-resistant coatings: current advances and future outlook

Guang-dong Gong, Guo-zheng Ma, Zhong-yu Piao, Xian-yong Zhu, Hong-lin Mou, Ming Liu, Hao-cheng Wen, Bing Wang, Hai-dou Wang

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Abstract

Molybdenum disilicide (MoSi2)-based oxidation-resistant coatings have emerged as a promising solution for protecting refractory alloys and carbon-based composites in extreme environments. This review summarizes the inherent challenges of MoSi2 coatings and highlights recent progress in compositional modulation, structural design, and process optimization. Finally, future directions are outlined, focusing on precise composition-structure design, scalable fabrication for complex components, and lifetime prediction under coupled extreme environments.
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Metals & alloysCeramics & glassesComposites

OpenAlex topics: High-Temperature Coating Behaviors · Intermetallics and Advanced Alloy Properties · Metal and Thin Film Mechanics

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School of Mechanical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology

National Key Laboratory for Remanufacturing, Army Arms University of PLA

National Engineering Research Center for Remanufacturing, Army Arms University of PLA

School of Aerospace Engineering, Tsinghua University

Funding

Beijing Natural Science Foundation · National Natural Science Foundation of China

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