Functional High Entropy Alloys and Compounds
1. Edition October 2025
320 Pages, Hardcover
Monograph
Short Description
provides a structured and in-depth understanding of high entropy materials.
ISBN:
978-3-527-35437-5
Wiley-VCH, Weinheim
Preface
Foreword
CHAPTER 1 HIGH ENTROPY ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS: FUNDAMENTALS
1.1 Introduction (Historical background and development)
1.2 Definition of High Entropy Alloys and Compounds
1.3 Characteristics, Structures, Phase Transformations, and Microstructures
1.4 Diverse Applications of Functional High Entropy Alloys and Compounds
CHAPTER 2 EXTREME CONDITIONS AND NOVEL STRUCTURE DESIGN
2.1 Introduction to extreme conditions and harsh requirements
2.2 HEMs for extreme temperatures
2.3 HEMs sustain under strong irradiations
2.4 Fiber and single crystal HEMs
CHAPTER 3 CORROSION AND ANTI-OXIDATION
3.1 Introduction to corrosion and anti-oxidation scenario
3.2 Anti-corrosion design in high entropy materials
3.3 High-temperature oxidation resistance
CHAPTER 4 ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING AND PHASE CONTROL
4.1 Introduction to additive manufacturing technologies
4.2 3D printing of high entropy materials
4.3 Shape design and phase control in HEM by 3D printin
4.4 Applications of 3D printed HEM
CHAPTER 5 FUNCTIONAL PROPERTIES: THERMAL, ELECTRIC, MAGNETIC AND OPTICS
5.1 Introduction to functional properties and applications
5.2 Thermal and electronic properties in HEMs
5.3 Magnetic and Optical Properties in HEMs
5.4 Materials design for functional applications
CHAPTER 6 NANOSCALE HIGH ENTROPY MATERIALS
6.1 Introduction to evolution from bulk to nanoscale HEMs
6.2 Synthesis and advanced characterization
6.3 Diverse applications of nanoscale HEMs
6.4 Emergying Nano HEAs
CHAPTER7 HIGH ENTROPY MATERIALS FOR THERMAL-CATALYTIC APPLICATIONS
7.1 Introduction to thermal catalysis and important concepts
7.2 Catalysts evolution to high entropy materials
7.3 Typical reactions and their high entropy catalysts
7.4 Understanding of high entropy catalysts
CHAPTER 8 CLEAN ENERGY AND ELECTROCATALYSIS
8.1 Introduction to electro-catalysis and its importance
8.2 Application of HEA in key reactions of electrocatalysis
8.3 Advanced ex/in situ characterization techniques
8.4 High-Throughput and Data-Driven Techniques in High-Entropy Catalyst Development
CHAPTER 9 HIGH ENTROPY MATERIALS FOR ENERGY STORAGE APPLICATIONS
9.1 Introduction to high-entropy materials for battery applications
9.2 High-entropy anode materials
9.3 High-entropy cathode materials
9.4 High-entropy solid-state electrolytes
9.5 High-entropy liquid electrolytes
9.6 Perspectives on high-entropy battery materials
CHAPTER 10 FUTURE TRENDS AND CONCLUDING REGARDS
10.1 Key challenges presented in functional high entropy alloy and compounds
10.2 Future development of functional high entropy alloy and compounds
10.3 Concluding regards: Materials evolution from simple to a complex yet fruitful future
Foreword
CHAPTER 1 HIGH ENTROPY ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS: FUNDAMENTALS
1.1 Introduction (Historical background and development)
1.2 Definition of High Entropy Alloys and Compounds
1.3 Characteristics, Structures, Phase Transformations, and Microstructures
1.4 Diverse Applications of Functional High Entropy Alloys and Compounds
CHAPTER 2 EXTREME CONDITIONS AND NOVEL STRUCTURE DESIGN
2.1 Introduction to extreme conditions and harsh requirements
2.2 HEMs for extreme temperatures
2.3 HEMs sustain under strong irradiations
2.4 Fiber and single crystal HEMs
CHAPTER 3 CORROSION AND ANTI-OXIDATION
3.1 Introduction to corrosion and anti-oxidation scenario
3.2 Anti-corrosion design in high entropy materials
3.3 High-temperature oxidation resistance
CHAPTER 4 ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING AND PHASE CONTROL
4.1 Introduction to additive manufacturing technologies
4.2 3D printing of high entropy materials
4.3 Shape design and phase control in HEM by 3D printin
4.4 Applications of 3D printed HEM
CHAPTER 5 FUNCTIONAL PROPERTIES: THERMAL, ELECTRIC, MAGNETIC AND OPTICS
5.1 Introduction to functional properties and applications
5.2 Thermal and electronic properties in HEMs
5.3 Magnetic and Optical Properties in HEMs
5.4 Materials design for functional applications
CHAPTER 6 NANOSCALE HIGH ENTROPY MATERIALS
6.1 Introduction to evolution from bulk to nanoscale HEMs
6.2 Synthesis and advanced characterization
6.3 Diverse applications of nanoscale HEMs
6.4 Emergying Nano HEAs
CHAPTER7 HIGH ENTROPY MATERIALS FOR THERMAL-CATALYTIC APPLICATIONS
7.1 Introduction to thermal catalysis and important concepts
7.2 Catalysts evolution to high entropy materials
7.3 Typical reactions and their high entropy catalysts
7.4 Understanding of high entropy catalysts
CHAPTER 8 CLEAN ENERGY AND ELECTROCATALYSIS
8.1 Introduction to electro-catalysis and its importance
8.2 Application of HEA in key reactions of electrocatalysis
8.3 Advanced ex/in situ characterization techniques
8.4 High-Throughput and Data-Driven Techniques in High-Entropy Catalyst Development
CHAPTER 9 HIGH ENTROPY MATERIALS FOR ENERGY STORAGE APPLICATIONS
9.1 Introduction to high-entropy materials for battery applications
9.2 High-entropy anode materials
9.3 High-entropy cathode materials
9.4 High-entropy solid-state electrolytes
9.5 High-entropy liquid electrolytes
9.6 Perspectives on high-entropy battery materials
CHAPTER 10 FUTURE TRENDS AND CONCLUDING REGARDS
10.1 Key challenges presented in functional high entropy alloy and compounds
10.2 Future development of functional high entropy alloy and compounds
10.3 Concluding regards: Materials evolution from simple to a complex yet fruitful future
Yong Zhang is a professor and doctoral supervisor at Beijing University of Science and Technology in the State Key Laboratory for Advanced Metals and Materials. He has been engaged in long-term research on high-entropy alloy flexible materials, body-centered cubic structure high-entropy alloys, nanostructured high-entropy alloys, and related areas. He has previously been honored with Natural Science Award from the Ministry of Education (first class), National Natural Science Award (second class), and the second prize of the Science and Technology Award in Shanxi Province.
Yonggang Yao is a professor and doctoral supervisor at Huazhong University of Science and Technology. His long-term research focuses on transient high-temperature synthesis and manufacturing technologies, with a particular emphasis on the design and development of novel energy materials and low-carbon rapid manufacturing. He has been recognized as one of the "Top 2% Scientists Worldwide" by Stanford University and a "Highly Cited Scientist" by Clarivate Analytics. Additionally, he received the title of "Innovator under 35" in the China region by MIT Technology Review in 2022.
Yonggang Yao is a professor and doctoral supervisor at Huazhong University of Science and Technology. His long-term research focuses on transient high-temperature synthesis and manufacturing technologies, with a particular emphasis on the design and development of novel energy materials and low-carbon rapid manufacturing. He has been recognized as one of the "Top 2% Scientists Worldwide" by Stanford University and a "Highly Cited Scientist" by Clarivate Analytics. Additionally, he received the title of "Innovator under 35" in the China region by MIT Technology Review in 2022.