High-entropy nanoparticles: Synthesis-structure-property relationships and data-driven discovery.

Area of Science:

• Materials Science
• Nanotechnology
• Catalysis

Background:

• High-entropy nanoparticles (HENPs) are gaining research interest due to their multielemental composition and solid-solution states.
• These properties enable tunable catalytic activity and enhanced stability, making them promising for various applications.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review the progress of high-entropy nanoparticles in catalysis, energy, and sustainability.
• To identify challenges and future research needs for HENPs.

Main Methods:

• Multidisciplinary review encompassing synthesis, characterization, and catalytic applications.
• Discussion of high-throughput screening and data-driven materials discovery.

Main Results:

• HENPs exhibit significant potential for catalysis owing to their unique mixing states.
• Challenges include vast compositional space and complex atomic structures hindering exploration.

Conclusions:

• Further development of HENPs requires addressing compositional complexity and structural understanding.
• Multidisciplinary strategies are crucial for advancing HENPs in catalysis and energy applications.