Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMCs) for Turbines
Ultra-high-temperature materials enabling hotter, more efficient engines.
CMCs withstand higher temperatures than superalloys, allowing turbines to run hotter, reduce cooling air, and boost efficiency. GE and Safran already use CMCs in military and commercial engines; the next frontier is scaling to larger hot-section components and managing long-term durability, inspection, and repair.
TRL
8/9Deployed
Impact
4/5
Investment
4/5
Category
Hardware