journal article·2025-09

A robust criterion for designing superhard high-entropy transition metal diborides

Xinlei Gu, Yifan Shan, Wenyu Lu, Hao Pan, Shasha Huang, Xuepeng Xiang, Haijun Fu, Kan Zhang, Shijun Zhao

Acta Materialia· Volume 296
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