The porous (Ta0.2Nb0.2Ti0.2Zr0.2Hf0.2)C high-entropy ceramic possesses interconnected microspheres, abundant interface in the microspheres, and the severe lattice distortion of the high-entropy ...

A new generation of refractory alloys with excellent high-temperature performance is urgently demanded for aero-engines, gas turbines, and nuclear power plants. As the service temperature of their hot ...

Thermodynamic spontaneity—whether a reaction can go—can be measured by changes in either of two parameters: entropy or free energy.

Thermodynamics was built to describe steam engines and stars, yet the same equations now sit at the heart of quantum computers and nanoscale devices. As physicists push into regimes where individual ...

Entropy is one of the most useful concepts in science but also one of the most confusing. This article serves as a brief introduction to the various types of entropy that can be used to quantify the ...

In this interview, industry expert Chulyong Sim explores groundbreaking advancements in high entropy alloy development, highlighting new methods that can drastically reduce production time and enhance ...