Abstract:
High-entropy and compositionally complex oxides are novel materials with promising functional properties and a wider range of possible compositions compared to traditional synthesis and processing methods. As a consequence, they might eschew expensive or toxic materials while yielding equivalent or superior functional properties. However, many challenges remain when developing these materials, notably concerning the complex relationships between structure, properties, and composition, and the difficulty in predicting and understanding their behavior due to their compositional complexity. This symposium aims to bring together researchers from various fields to address synthetic, modelling and characterization challenges in order to accelerate progress in this exciting area. The symposium will cover topics ranging from applications in catalysis, energy storage, and dielectric properties, specialized techniques to synthesize and analyze these materials, and computational methods for predicting their stability and behavior.
Lead Organizers:
Raphael Hermann, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, hermannrp@ornl.gov
Zac Ward, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, wardtz@ornl.gov
Megan Butala, University of Florida
Proposed Sessions/Topics:
– Experimental and theoretical phase stability
– Functional properties, from magnetism and dielectric constants to catalysis
– Structure, elasticity, and dynamics of atoms and spins
– Other
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