Understanding the enhanced catalytic activity of high entropy alloys: from theory to experiment
Bing Wang, Yingfang Yao, Xiwen Yu, Cheng Wang, Congping Wu, Zhigang Zou
Abstract
This review highlights the impacts of four core effects ( i.e. high entropy, cocktail effect, lattice distortion and sluggish diffusion) and the microstructures of HEAs on their catalytic properties.
Topics & Concepts
High entropy alloysMaterials scienceMicrostructureCatalysisEntropy (arrow of time)Lattice (music)Statistical physicsThermodynamicsNanotechnologyChemical physicsChemistryMetallurgyPhysicsOrganic chemistryAcousticsHigh Entropy Alloys StudiesHigh-Temperature Coating BehaviorsChalcogenide Semiconductor Thin Films