Research Progress in High-Entropy Ceramics in Material Corrosion Resistance

Area of Science:

• Materials Science
• Corrosion Science

Background:

• High-entropy ceramics (HECs) possess unique properties for advanced applications.
• Their complex compositions offer excellent corrosion resistance in diverse media.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review the current research on HECs, focusing on their corrosion behavior.
• To analyze the factors influencing HEC corrosion performance and mechanisms.
• To identify future research directions for HEC applications in corrosion protection.

Main Methods:

• Literature review of HEC preparation, classification, and corrosion studies.
• Analysis of corrosion mechanisms, performance data, and influencing factors.
• Discussion of corrosion film formation and stability in various environments.

Main Results:

• HECs demonstrate remarkable corrosion resistance attributed to synergistic effects.
• Corrosion behavior varies with composition, structure, and preparation methods.
• Understanding corrosion mechanisms is crucial for optimizing HEC performance.

Conclusions:

• HECs offer significant potential for corrosion protection applications.
• Further research is needed to fully exploit their capabilities.
• This review provides a theoretical basis for future HEC development.