High-temperature materials are essential for applications in aerospace and energy sectors, where materials must withstand extreme thermal conditions while maintaining structural integrity, performance, and safety. These materials are critical in the development of advanced gas turbines, jet engines, power plants, and space exploration vehicles. The development of high-temperature materials focuses on enhancing properties such as thermal resistance, creep strength, oxidation resistance, and thermal shock resistance.

At the Global Conference on Materials Science and Advanced Manufacturing (MSAM – 2026), this session delves into the latest advancements in the development, design, and application of high-temperature materials for aerospace and energy industries. We will discuss the materials that are paving the way for next-generation technologies in propulsion systems, energy production, and space exploration.

We invite submissions and expert talks on:

• Advanced Superalloys for Aerospace Engines: Exploring the use of nickel-based, cobalt-based, and iron-based superalloys in the construction of gas turbines and jet engines. These alloys offer excellent resistance to high temperatures, oxidation, and thermal fatigue, making them vital for aerospace applications.

• Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMCs) for Extreme Thermal Environments: Discussing the potential of CMCs in high-temperature applications, where traditional metals and alloys fail. With their superior thermal stability, low thermal expansion, and light weight, CMCs are paving the way for high-performance components in jet engines, spacecraft, and power plants.

• High-Temperature Polymers and Composites for Energy Systems: Investigating the use of high-temperature-resistant polymers and polymer matrix composites in energy applications, including power generation and nuclear reactors. These materials must resist intense heat, radiation, and chemical degradation to ensure reliability and safety.

• Refractory Materials for Energy and Aerospace Applications: Understanding the role of refractory metals and ceramics in heat-resistant applications. These materials are used in furnace linings, space vehicle components, and other systems exposed to extreme temperatures. High thermal conductivity, corrosion resistance, and durability are essential features in these materials.

• Thermal Barrier Coatings (TBCs) for Gas Turbines and Jet Engines: Examining the latest advancements in TBCs that protect metallic components in gas turbines from thermal damage. These coatings are crucial for enhancing the efficiency and longevity of aerospace engines by preventing material degradation at high operating temperatures.

• Nanostructured High-Temperature Materials: The potential of nanotechnology in the design of high-temperature materials, such as nanocoatings and nanocomposites, to improve properties like thermal conductivity, strength, and oxidation resistance. This area is driving innovations in materials that can perform under extreme conditions.

• High-Temperature Superconductors for Energy Applications: Exploring the use of high-temperature superconductors in energy applications such as power transmission, fusion reactors, and magnetic propulsion systems. These materials can dramatically reduce energy loss in power systems and enable new technologies in energy storage and generation.

• Thermoelectric Materials for Waste Heat Recovery: The role of thermoelectric materials in converting waste heat into usable energy. These materials are gaining traction in power generation and energy-efficient systems by providing a sustainable method of recovering and reusing heat energy in high-temperature environments.

• Heat-Resistant Alloys for Power Plant Applications: Investigating the alloys and composite materials used in power plants, including fossil fuel, nuclear, and renewable energy plants. High-performance materials are required to withstand the high temperatures and aggressive environments found in combustion and turbine systems.

• Space Exploration Materials: Materials designed to withstand the extreme conditions of space, including high thermal gradients, radiation, and micrometeoroid impacts. Innovations in aerospace materials are critical for future missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond, ensuring that spacecraft and equipment can endure the harsh environment of space.

• High-Temperature Fuel Cells: The development of fuel cell technologies that operate efficiently at high temperatures, offering promising solutions for clean energy production in both space and terrestrial applications. These materials are essential for long-duration energy production in aerospace and energy sectors.

• Creep-Resistant Materials for Aerospace and Energy Components: The issue of creep deformation at high temperatures is one of the primary challenges in materials used in aerospace and energy applications. This session will cover new developments in creep-resistant alloys and composites designed to maintain structural integrity over time under extreme heat.

• Heat Shielding Materials for Reentry and Propulsion Systems: In aerospace applications, materials capable of protecting spacecraft during reentry or while in propulsion systems are crucial. Advanced heat shielding materials are required to absorb and dissipate heat efficiently during high-speed atmospheric entry.

• Additive Manufacturing of High-Temperature Materials: Exploring the role of 3D printing in producing complex high-temperature components for aerospace and energy applications. Additive manufacturing offers new opportunities for designing geometrically optimized parts with superior heat resistance and material properties.

• Environmental Resistance of High-Temperature Materials: Investigating the effects of oxidation, corrosion, and thermal fatigue on materials exposed to high-temperature environments. This includes developing coatings and treatments to protect components from environmental degradation in aerospace engines and power plants.

• Materials for Advanced Nuclear Power Systems: Addressing the materials required for the next generation of nuclear reactors, including those that will operate at high temperatures and under radiation. Advanced materials that can withstand intense heat and radiation are critical for the development of safe and efficient nuclear power systems.

• Future Trends in High-Temperature Materials for Aerospace and Energy: Discussing the cutting-edge research in high-temperature materials, including emerging alloys, composites, and coatings, and their potential to transform the aerospace and energy sectors. This includes a focus on sustainability and cost-effectiveness in the development of these materials.

This session will provide a platform for researchers, engineers, and industry experts to share the latest breakthroughs in high-temperature materials and discuss their applications in aerospace and energy sectors. Attendees will gain insight into the future of high-performance materials that enable technological advancements in aerospace exploration, energy production, and more.

Join us at MSAM – 2026 in Rome to explore how high-temperature materials are shaping the future of aerospace and energy applications, driving innovations for safer, more efficient, and sustainable technologies.