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Physicochemical Properties of High-Entropy Oxides
Yue Ma1, Yichuan Chen2, Mengtao Sun2
1Institute of Physics and Optoelectronics Technology, Baoji University of Arts and Sciences, Baoji, 721016, Shaanxi, P. R. China.
Chemical Record (New York, N.Y.)
|November 3, 2022
Summary
High-entropy oxides (HEOs) are advanced functional materials with unique properties due to elemental synergy and lattice distortion. This review covers HEOs
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Solid State Chemistry
Background:
- Industrial development drives demand for novel functional materials.
- High-entropy oxides (HEOs) are gaining attention for their unique properties.
- HEOs exhibit elemental synergistic effects and lattice distortion, offering significant potential.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a comprehensive overview of high-entropy oxides (HEOs).
- To highlight the concept, structure, and synthesis of HEOs.
- To summarize the properties and applications of HEOs.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of high-entropy oxides research.
- Analysis of HEOs' structural characteristics.
- Compilation of HEOs' properties and applications.
Main Results:
- HEOs possess unique properties stemming from their composition and structure.
- HEOs demonstrate potential in mechanics, electrics, thermotics, optics, and magnetics.
- The review details the fundamental aspects and diverse applications of HEOs.
Conclusions:
- HEOs represent a promising class of advanced functional materials.
- Understanding HEOs facilitates the development of modern material functionalities.
- This review serves as a guide for future HEO research and development.
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