Entropy plays a pivotal role in catalysis, and extensive research efforts have been directed to
understanding the enthalpy-entropy relationship that defines the reaction pathways of …

High-entropy alloys (HEAs) have attracted extensive interest due to their exceptional
mechanical properties and the vast compositional space for new HEAs. However …

In human-made malleable materials, microdamage such as cracking usually limits material
lifetime. Some biological composites, such as bone, have hierarchical microstructures that …

Uniform tensile ductility (UTD) is crucial for the forming/machining capabilities of structural
materials. Normally, planar-slip induced narrow deformation bands localize the plastic …

Refractory high-entropy alloys (RHEAs) are designed for high elevated-temperature
strength, with both edge and screw dislocations playing an important role for plastic …

In recent years, high-entropy alloys (HEAs) have become prominent metallic materials due
to their unique design strategies and excellent mechanical properties. The HEAs-inherent …

Simultaneously enhancing strength and ductility of metals and alloys has been a
tremendous challenge. Here, we investigate a CoCuFeNiPd high-entropy alloy (HEA), using …

TiZrHfNbTa refractory high-entropy alloys (RHEAs) are now at the research frontier of
advanced metallic materials due to their exceptional mechanical performance, particularly at …

Wear and friction are two unavoidable failures in mechanical systems with moving
components. Hence, the invention of new materials to curtail material losses and frictional …

High-performance refractory alloys with ultrahigh strength and ductility are in demand for a
wide range of critical applications, such as plasma-facing components. However, it remains …