Structural Particularities, Prediction, and Synthesis Methods in High-Entropy Alloys
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Abstract
High-Entropy Alloys (HEAs) represent a transformative class of materials characterized by multiple principal elements and high configurational entropy. This review article provides an in-depth examination of their structural particularities, prediction methodologies, and synthesis techniques. HEAs exhibit unique structural stability due to high-entropy effects, severe lattice distortions, and slow diffusion processes. Predictive models, including thermodynamic and kinetic approaches, are essential for understanding phase stability. Various synthesis methods impact HEA properties, and advanced characterization techniques are crucial for their study. The article highlights current applications and future research directions, emphasizing the potential of HEAs in diverse technological fields.
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OpenAlex topics: High Entropy Alloys Studies · High-Temperature Coating Behaviors · Additive Manufacturing Materials and Processes
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National R&D Institute for Non-Ferrous and Rare Metals, 102 Biruintei Blvd, 077145 Pantelimon, Romania
Biomedical Research Centre, Medical Institute, Sumy State University, Rymskogo-Korsakova St., 40007 Sumy, Ukraine
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European Union NextGenerationEU
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