High-Entropy Alloys: Advancing Chemistry, Characterization and Computational Insights
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Materials Science and Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 July 2025 | Viewed by 103
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
High-entropy alloys (HEAs) are transforming materials science through their unique multi-element compositions and exceptional properties. This Special Issue aims to highlight cutting-edge research in HEAs, encompassing alloy chemistry, experimental measurements, theoretical modeling, and advanced characterization techniques. We welcome contributions that explore the fundamental mechanisms underlying the atomic-scale structures, phase transformations, and mechanical behaviors of HEAs, as well as studies demonstrating their diverse applications. More specifically, the Special Issue encompasses, but is not limited to, the following areas:
- Alloy chemistry and design.
- Atomic-scale structure and short-range ordering.
- Phase transformation kinetics in HEAs.
- Mechanical properties and deformation mechanisms.
- High-temperature behavior and thermal stability.
- Grain size effects and Hall–Petch relationships.
- Advanced characterization techniques for HEAs.
- Computational and theoretical modelling.
- Functional properties and emerging applications.
- Sustainability and alloy design for green applications.
By bringing together insights from chemistry, physics, and engineering, this Special Issue seeks to advance our understanding of HEAs and inspire innovations in their design and utilization across various fields. Contributions that explore the interplay between alloy composition, structure, and properties through experimental and computational approaches are especially encouraged.
Dr. Jiajia Shen
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- high-entropy alloys
- multi-principal element alloys
- phase stability and transformation
- properties
- advanced characterization techniques
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