Structure and Properties of High-Entropy Alloys

Dear Colleagues,

High-entropy alloys (HEAs) are emerging as an outstanding class of materials with excellent combinations of properties such as high thermal stability, superior mechanical performance, and unique magnetic properties that are not attainable in conventional alloys. The exceptional properties of HEAs stem from their unique chemical complexity, a result of having multiple elements in equal or near-equal concentrations that stabilize the alloy. Understanding the structure–property relationships in HEAs is critical in unlocking their full potential in a wide range of applications, from structural components to energy storage and functional devices.

This Special Issue will provide a comprehensive overview of recent advances in the study of the structure and properties of high-entropy alloys. We invite submissions that focus on experimental investigations, theoretical modeling, and computational simulations to enhance our understanding of HEA behavior. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Phase formation and stability in HEAs;
• Microstructure evolution and characterization;
• Mechanical and physical properties;
• Advanced processing techniques;
• Computational modeling across different length scales to investigate the structure and properties of HEAs;
• Machine learning and data-driven methods for discovering high-performance HEA compositions;
• Functional and magnetic properties.

We warmly invite researchers in both academia and industry to contribute original research articles, reviews, and short communications for consideration for this Special Issue. Your contributions will help advance this field and provide valuable insights into future directions for high-entropy alloy research

Dr. Pulkit Garg
Dr. Shreyas Balachandran
Guest Editors

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