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High-Entropy Materials for Application: Electricity, Magnetism, and Optics
Xuan Gu1,2, Xiao-Bin Guo1,2, Wen-Hua Li1,2
1School of Physics & Optoelectric Engineering, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, China.
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces
|September 26, 2024
Summary
High-entropy materials (HEMs), composed of multiple elements, exhibit unique properties due to high-entropy effects. This review covers their electrical, magnetic, and optical characteristics, applications, and development prospects.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Solid State Physics
- Chemistry
Background:
- High-entropy materials (HEMs) are a class of advanced materials characterized by complex compositions.
- They typically consist of five or more principal elements in near-equiatomic ratios.
- These materials exhibit unique properties stemming from high-entropy effects, lattice distortions, slow diffusion, and cocktail effects.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the electrical, magnetic, and optical properties of high-entropy materials.
- To explore the potential applications of HEMs across various fields.
- To discuss theoretical calculation methods and preparation techniques for HEMs.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of existing research on HEMs.
- Analysis of theoretical calculation approaches.
- Compilation of preparation techniques for HEMs.
Main Results:
- HEMs demonstrate exceptional electrical, magnetic, and optical properties.
- Significant potential applications identified in diverse technological areas.
- Established theoretical and experimental methodologies for HEM development.
Conclusions:
- High-entropy materials offer a promising avenue for novel material design.
- Further research into their properties and applications is warranted.
- Advancements in theoretical and preparation methods will drive future development of HEMs.
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