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High-entropy rare earth materials: synthesis, application and outlook
Hao Fu1,2, Yong Jiang1, Mengzhen Zhang1,2
1Tianjin Key Lab for Rare Earth Materials and Applications, Center for Rare Earth and Inorganic Functional Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering & National Institute for Advanced Materials, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, China. ypdu@nankai.edu.cn.
High-entropy rare earth (HE-RE) materials combine unique properties from rare earth elements with high-entropy characteristics. This review summarizes their development, structure, synthesis, properties, and applications, offering insights for future research.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Solid State Chemistry
- Condensed Matter Physics
Background:
- High-entropy (HE) materials exhibit unique characteristics and are of increasing interest.
- Rare earth (RE) elements possess abundant optical, electric, and magnetic properties due to their 4f orbitals.
- HE-RE materials integrate these properties, showing good structural and thermal stability.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a comprehensive review of high-entropy rare earth (HE-RE) materials.
- To summarize the current development and research status of HE-RE alloys and ceramics.
- To discuss unique issues related to the electronic structure of RE in HE-RE materials.
Main Methods:
- Literature review and synthesis of existing research on HE-RE materials.
- Analysis of structural, synthesis, property, and application data.
- Discussion of challenges and future directions in the field.
Main Results:
- HE-RE materials are an emerging class with significant potential.
- The review covers structure, synthesis, properties (optical, electric, magnetic), and applications.
- Distinctive issues arising from RE electronic structures are discussed.
Conclusions:
- HE-RE materials offer a promising platform for advanced functional materials.
- Further research is needed to address current challenges and explore future development directions.
- This review serves as a valuable reference for the emerging field of HE-RE materials.
