High entropy metal chalcogenides: synthesis, properties, applications and future directions
Mark A Buckingham1, Brendan Ward-O'Brien1, Weichen Xiao1
1Department of Materials, The University of Manchester, Oxford Raod, M13 9PL, UK. David.lewis-4@manchester.ac.uk.
Chemical Communications (Cambridge, England)
|June 30, 2022
Summary
High entropy metal chalcogenides offer unique properties for energy and catalysis applications. This review defines entropic stabilization and explores synthesis methods, properties, and future directions for these advanced materials.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Solid-State Chemistry
Background:
- Metal oxides, sulphides, selenides, and tellurides are vital for energy and catalysis.
- High entropy materials, inspired by alloys, feature multiple cations/anions for unique properties.
- High entropy metal chalcogenides are emerging for energy storage and electrocatalysis.
Purpose of the Study:
- Define entropic stabilization in high entropy materials.
- Review synthesis techniques for high entropy metal chalcogenides (sulfides, selenides, tellurides).
- Discuss advantageous properties and applications of these materials.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of high entropy inorganic materials.
- Focus on synthesis routes for high entropy metal chalcogenides.
- Analysis of material properties and applications.
Main Results:
- High entropy materials achieve stability through high configurational entropy.
- Various synthetic methods exist for sulfides, selenides, and tellurides.
- Multi-element nature leads to advantageous properties for energy and catalysis.
Conclusions:
- High entropy metal chalcogenides show significant promise.
- Further research into synthesis and applications is warranted.
- Future directions include optimizing properties and exploring new applications.
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