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Mastering Complexity toward High-Performance Multi-Principal Element Alloy-Based Films and Coatings: A Review on

Jiaming Cao¹, Jiayi Sun¹, Heqing Li¹

¹School of Aerospace, Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering, and Sydney Nano Institute (Sydney Nano), The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, 2006, Australia.

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Multi-principal element alloys (MPEAs) offer superior mechanical, thermal, and chemical properties for extreme environments. This review explores strategies for controlling MPEA film microstructures to optimize performance and expand applications.

Keywords:

microstructure regulation multi‐principal element alloy nanostructured coatings and thin films strength/hardness and plasticity thermal stability wear and corrosion resistance

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Area of Science:

Materials Science
Metallurgy
Nanotechnology

Background:

Multi-principal element alloys (MPEAs) exhibit unique properties due to complex chemical interactions.
These alloys form refined microstructures, ideal for demanding applications.
MPEA films and coatings offer enhanced mechanical robustness, thermal stability, and chemical resilience.

Purpose of the Study:

To comprehensively review microstructure regulation strategies for MPEA films and coatings.
To analyze the interplay between composition, architecture, heterostructures, and interfaces in tailoring MPEA properties.
To examine the fundamental mechanisms behind MPEA performance and explore future research directions.

Main Methods:

Systematic analysis of mechanical properties, corrosion, wear, erosion, and thermal stability.
In-depth examination of fundamental mechanisms governing MPEA performance.
Review of emerging applications and future integration of advanced design tools.

Main Results:

MPEA films and coatings demonstrate exceptional performance in extreme environments.
Microstructure control through elemental composition, nanoscale architecture, and interfacial engineering is key to property optimization.
Synergistic elemental interactions and high configurational entropy contribute to refined microstructures and enhanced properties.

Conclusions:

MPEA films and coatings are highly promising for aerospace, biomedical, and extreme-environment technologies.
Integration of multi-scale modeling, high-throughput synthesis, and machine learning will drive predictive design and optimization.
Continued research into MPEA microstructure regulation will push the boundaries of materials performance.