Combination of electrophoretic deposition and microwave-ignited combustion synthesis for the preparation of ceramic coated intermetallic-based materials

► Innovative combination between EPD and microwaves ignited combustion synthesis ► Combustion synthesis excess heat promoted the sintering of ceramic coating ► Ceramic-coated intermetallic-based materials were prepared in a single step ► Al2O3 thermally grown oxide was obtained with NiAl synthesis and ZrO2 sintering