From Synthesis to Microstructure: Engineering the High-entropy Ceramic Materials of the Future

Sintering and microstructural development in ceramics has long been studied a two-dimensional grain size-density space, with only texture (i.e. deviation of orientation from random) used to gain first insights into additional parametric spaces. Following an increased interest for boundary engineering deeper understanding dopant effects on sintering boundaries, the theory complexion transitions introduced over last decade, providing new base advanced microstructure ceramics. With emergence high entropy 5 years, combination both yields grounds exploration functional ceramic materials future.