Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Zining Liu, Baomin Fan, Jingmao Zhao, Biao Yang, Xingwen Zheng
Summary: Host-guest assemblies of beta-cyclodextrin (beta-CD) loaded with 2-mercaptobenzothiazole (MBT) or 2-aminobenzothiazole (ABT) were used to distinguish their anticorrosive mechanisms for copper in aqueous phase. The protective efficacies were evaluated and MBT and ABT showed optimal inhibition efficiencies of 95.6% and 89.2% respectively using cathodic-dominated mixed-type inhibition mechanism at a dosage of 0.5 g/L. The differentiated inhibition behaviors were attributed to varied guest release mechanisms and different bonding strengths of Cu-S and Cu-N, as supported by theoretical simulations.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
A. Sotniczuk, J. L. Gilbert, Y. Liu, M. Matczuk, W. Chrominski, D. Kalita, M. Pisarek, H. Garbacz
Summary: In this study, the corrosion behavior of two alloys, Ti-29Nb-13Ta-4.6Zr and Ti-45Nb, with similar amounts of β-phase stabilizers, was compared. The corrosion resistance was analyzed in a PBS+H2O2 solution, simulating post-operative inflammation conditions. The results showed that the Ti-29Nb-13Ta-4.6Zr alloy had significantly higher corrosion resistance compared to Ti-45Nb, as evidenced by electrochemical impedance spectroscopy and ion-release measurements. Microscopic analysis also revealed that a thinner layer of oxidation products was formed on the Ti-29Nb-13Ta-4.6Zr alloy surface. These findings suggest that Nb does not play a beneficial role in tailoring the corrosion resistance of Ti-29Nb-13Ta-4.6Zr under simulated inflammatory conditions.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Juan Qiu, Xiang Gao, Kanglu Feng, Houyi Ma
Summary: Films with micron thickness were prepared on copper through thiol-based click reaction without metal catalyst or light irradiation. The protection efficiencies of the epoxy silane and vinyl ester-silane participated click-assembly films were 99.6% and 99.4%, respectively. The film formation was driven by the strong interaction between thiol and copper, leading to the formation of new C-S bonds via thiol-ene or thiol-epoxy reaction. Molecular dynamics simulation provided theoretical support for the experimental conclusion by revealing the most stable adsorption configurations and adsorption energy of the building blocks on the copper substrate.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Margarita Diaz-Ramos, Virginie Roche, Ran Song, Hongtao Fan, Christophe Bureau, Jean Claude Lepretre
Summary: Layers on stents of Mg-Nd-Zn-Zr alloy were studied after different treatments using electrochemical techniques in an organic electrolyte. The electrochemical impedance results showed constant-phase-element behavior attributed to the layers on the stent surface and Mg2+ ion diffusion impedance. A power law model was suggested to characterize the electrical properties of the layers. Additionally, samples with oxide layers exhibited a high-frequency distribution well described by complex ohmic impedance. Parylene coatings showed lower capacitance values compared with bare and plasma pre-treated stents, likely due to the thicker layer maintained after crimping and expansion.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Harshal Mehta, Gurpreet Kaur, Ganga Ram Chaudhary
Summary: Biofouling is a major problem for marine infrastructure, and the growth of biofilms can lead to corrosion. In this study, non-toxic metallosurfactant coatings were developed to mitigate biofilm growth and corrosive reactions on carbon steel. The coatings showed slow release of metal ions, making them a greener alternative to traditional metallic coatings. Extensive testing and characterization revealed that the coatings exhibited corrosion inhibition efficiency and antibacterial properties, making them a promising option for long-term and eco-friendly anti-fouling coatings.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Negin Madelat, Benny Wouters, Ehsan Jalilian, Guy Van Assche, Annick Hubin, Herman Terryn, Tom Hauffman
Summary: This study characterized the separate diffusion of water and ions in a polyethylene glycol diacrylate (PEGDA) coating using an integrated spectro-electrochemical technique. The ingress front position profile of ions in the coating was determined by fitting odd random phase electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (ORP-EIS) data with a physically relevant electrochemical equivalent circuit (EEC). The arrival time of ions at the coating/metal oxide interface was obtained from the EEC and verified through in situ attenuated total reflection Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (ATR-FTIR) measurements in the Kretschmann geometry integrated in the ORP-EIS set-up.
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Chencheng Li, Zhengbin Xia, Huan Yan, Qingze Shi, Jun Weng
Summary: This study developed a novel bio-based waterborne epoxy coating with superior water repellency and anti-corrosion performance by embedding functionalized polydimethylsiloxane. The coating containing 5% functionalized polydimethylsiloxane showed optimum anticorrosive performance, attributed to the water-repellent property of the enriched polydimethylsiloxane and the passivation protection of benzotriazole.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Eugene B. Caldona, David O. Wipf, Dennis W. Smith Jr
Summary: Epoxy resins are widely used thermosetting materials due to their excellent mechanical, thermal, and dielectric performance. A tetra-functional epoxy-amine resin was used as a coating for mild steel, showing high impedance modulus and corrosion resistance in a 3.5 wt% NaCl solution. This resin has potential as a high performance and corrosion resistant coating for semiconductor, aerospace, and marine applications.
PROGRESS IN ORGANIC COATINGS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Veronica Veloso, Fernando Cotting, Diego Silva, Adelina Santos
Summary: This study evaluated the performance of epoxy coatings containing polyaniline, graphene, and modified graphene in corrosion protection of carbon steel. The results showed that the modified graphene coating provided excellent corrosion protection with minimal damage to its structure.
PROGRESS IN ORGANIC COATINGS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Sarah B. Ulaeto, Gincy Marina Mathew, Jerin K. Pancrecious, P. R. Rajimol, Akhil S. Karun, T. P. D. Rajan
Summary: This study investigated the active anticorrosion performance of epoxy coatings containing encapsulated crude vegetal extracts of Azadirachta indica leaves to protect aluminum alloy 6061 in seawater. The hybrid coatings exhibited better anticorrosion via extrinsic self-healing in alkaline chloride solution.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Negin Madelat, Benny Wouters, Peter Visser, Zahra Jiryaeisharahi, Kristof Marcoen, Shoshan T. Abrahami, Annick Hubin, Herman Terryn, Tom Hauffman
Summary: This work explores the correlation between electrolyte transport properties and the variation of pigment volume concentration (PVC) in organic coatings. An odd random phase electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (ORP-EIS) approach is used to analyze the diffusion of ions independent from water uptake. The results show that a higher PVC leads to a more homogeneous coating structure, resulting in faster diffusion of ions and enhanced water uptake.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
A. Trentin, S. Harb, M. C. Uvida, K. Marcoen, S. H. Pulcinelli, C. Santilli, H. Terryn, T. Hauffman, P. Hammer
Summary: The Ce(IV) additives create a dense hybrid network in the PMMA-silica coating, extending the service time of AA7075 aluminum alloy and providing self-healing ability, making it suitable for chromium-free protection technologies.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ingrid Milosev, Damir Hamulic, Peter Rodic, Charly Carriere, Sandrine Zanna, Hanna Budasheva, Dorota Korte, Mladen Franko, Dimitri Mercier, Antoine Seyeux, Philippe Marcus
Summary: Siloxane-polyacrylic coatings were synthesized from different acrylate derivatives and tetraethyl orthosilicate. By using various analytical techniques, the coatings were characterized in terms of their composition, structure, wettability, thermal properties, and porosity. The study found that the chemical structure of the coatings significantly influenced their performance, especially in terms of corrosion resistance and porosity.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Fandi Meng, Li Liu, Yu Cui, Fuhui Wang
Summary: Different physical models for fitting EIS data were developed for epoxy coatings with and without pigments, in order to realize a rapid evaluation of coating degradation under AHP. The resistivity profile was calculated as a critical parameter to describe the anti-permeability of coatings at different immersion times. The interpretation of water diffusion dynamics based on different coating structures was also given, which influenced the choice of distribution models.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Rahul, Sunil K. Arora, S. N. Jha, Yogesh Kumar
Summary: In this work, the band alignment of few-layer thick WSe2/SiO2 heterointerface was studied using various experimental techniques, and the specific valence band and conduction band offset values were calculated.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Morteza Motahari Rad, Nahid Bijeh, Seyyed Reza Attarzadeh Hosseini, Aliakbar Raouf Saeb
Summary: This study investigated the effects of different sequences of concurrent training on adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. The results showed that regardless of the sequence, concurrent training increased irisin and FST concentrations while decreasing MSTN concentrations. Additionally, concurrent training improved body composition, strength, and peak oxygen uptake.
ARCHIVES OF PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
(2023)
Letter
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
H. Vahabi, M. Z. Naser, M. R. Saeb
Review
Chemistry, Applied
Vahid Vatanpour, Bahar Yavuzturk Gul, Bihter Zeytuncu, Sevde Korkut, Gulmire Ilyasoglu, Turker Turken, Michael Badawi, Ismail Koyuncu, Mohammad Reza Saeb
Summary: This article summarizes the latest techniques for the fabrication of carbohydrate polymer membranes and discusses the strategies used in their successful development. It reviews the applications of polysaccharides in liquid filtration, gas separation, adsorption, pervaporation, and proton exchange membrane fabrication, as well as computational evaluations. Finally, it discusses the challenging aspects of future applications of polysaccharide membranes.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2022)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Negin Jalilinejad, Mohammad Rabiee, Nafiseh Baheiraei, Ramin Ghahremanzadeh, Reza Salarian, Navid Rabiee, Omid Akhavan, Payam Zarrintaj, Aleksander Hejna, Mohammad Reza Saeb, Ali Zarrabi, Esmaeel Sharifi, Satar Yousefiasl, Ehsan Nazarzadeh Zare
Summary: Human cardiac tissue lacks proper self-regenerating capability, making tissue engineering critical for addressing the growing rate of deaths associated with cardiovascular disorders. Carbon-based nanomaterials, specifically their conductivity, have revolutionized tissue engineering by providing an appropriate microenvironment for cell protection against attacking mechanisms. The use of conductive biomaterials in cardiac tissue engineering, including graphene, graphene oxide, carbon nanotubes, and carbon nanofibers, has been studied extensively.
BIOENGINEERING & TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Editorial Material
Chemistry, Physical
Paulina Wisniewska, Aleksander Hejna, Mohammad Reza Saeb
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Fouad Laoutid, Maryam Jouyandeh, Oltea Murariu, Henri Vahabi, Mohammad Reza Saeb, Loic Brison, Marius Murariu, Philippe Dubois
Summary: This study investigated the flame-retardant effect of transparent epoxy coating with aluminum hypophosphite nanoparticles on polylactic acid sheets. The addition of these nanoparticles into the epoxy resin accelerated the degradation of the coating, resulting in increased char residue. The presence of the nanoparticles reduced the peak heat release rate significantly, leading to the formation of a homogeneous char layer with a 15 wt.% nanoparticle content. However, further increase in content did not enhance the flame-retardant properties due to the formation of structural cracks in the coating.
Article
Polymer Science
Seyed Mohamad Reza Paran, Ghasem Naderi, Moslem Mirzaee, Mir Hamid Reza Ghoreishy, Marcin Wloch, Amin Esmaeili, Otman Abida, Mohammad Reza Saeb
Summary: The addition of halloysite nanotubes (HNTs) to EPDM/NBR rubber blends leads to improvements in crosslinking rate, tensile strength, thermal stability, and solvent uptake. The microstructure analysis reveals proper dispersion of HNTs within EPDM/NBR. The theoretical estimation of the modulus shows good agreement with experimental results.
Editorial Material
Polymer Science
Mohammad Reza Saeb, Henri Vahabi
Article
Polymer Science
Henri Vahabi, Elnaz Movahedifar, Baljinder K. Kandola, Mohammad Reza Saeb
Summary: In 2019, Flame Retardancy Index (FRI) was introduced as a universal index for classifying flame-retardant polymer materials. FRI quantifies the flame retardancy performance on a logarithmic scale based on peak Heat Release Rate (pHRR), Total Heat Release (THR), and Time-To-Ignition (t(i)) from cone calorimetry data. It has proved to be reliable for ranking polymer materials in terms of flame retardancy performance over the past four years. Additionally, new variants and the Flammability Index (FI) based on Pyrolysis Combustion Flow Calorimetry (PCFC) data were defined to further analyze the relationship between FRI and FI.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Mohamed S. Hasanin, Mona Nassar, Youssef R. Hassan, Lukasz Piszczyk, Mohammad Reza Saeb, Agata Kot-Wasik
Summary: Fluorescence is an efficient anti-counterfeiting technique, and zinc oxide quantum dots (ZnOQds) possess strong fluorescence under ultraviolet (UV) light, making them suitable for anti-counterfeiting printing. In this study, ZnOQds were prepared using a green method and characterized by various techniques. The resulting ZnOQds nanocrystals showed stability and resistance against organic dyes. Furthermore, hybrid sheets made with ZnOQds demonstrated greater mechanical stability, long-term stability, and antimicrobial activity.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Hussein E. Al-Hazmi, Ali Mohammadi, Aleksander Hejna, Joanna Majtacz, Amin Esmaeili, Sajjad Habibzadeh, Mohammad Reza Saeb, Michael Badawi, Eder C. Lima, Jacek Makinia
Summary: Considering water scarcity and increased water consumption, sustainable water recycling and wastewater reuse are urgent. A comprehensive literature review reveals that poor treatment of wastewater leads to increased pathogen and microbial threats, plant and soil contamination, as well as potential long-term health risks from emerging pollutants. Standardized analytical techniques should be developed to assess the effects of hazardous chemicals and heavy metals on human health.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Paulina Wisniewska, Natalia A. Wojcik, Jacek Ryl, Robert Bogdanowicz, Henri Vahabi, Krzysztof Formela, Mohammad Reza Saeb
Summary: Recycling and management of rubber wastes have reached an early-stage maturity in the pursuit of sustainable and circular materials. However, the solutions for sustainable development of rubber wastes are limited, resulting in inadequate properties and performance features of recycled products. In this study, a experimental protocol is introduced for manufacturing semi-sustainable polymer composites using ground tire rubber (GTR) and ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer (EVA). The resulting composites are analyzed for their processing, properties, and performance features. The study shows promising properties and performance for highly-loaded 50/50 GTR/EVA systems, with good flexibility for additive manufacturing. The tensile strength is independent of carbon black (CB) type and blend composition, while the elongation at break changes depending on the CB type and content. The thermal stability, flame retardancy, and electrical conductivity of the composites are also examined.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Applied
Henri Vahabi, Fatemeh Gholami, Martin Tomas, Elnaz Movahedifar, Mohsen Khodadadi Yazdi, Mohammad Reza Saeb
Summary: Hydrogels and aerogels are multifunctional engineering materials with promising characteristics such as toughness, flexibility, water absorption capacity, and porosity. They have been extensively researched and used as flame-retardant materials, and their latest advancements and future developments in flame retardancy are reviewed in this work.
JOURNAL OF VINYL & ADDITIVE TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Hanieh Shokrani, Amirhossein Shokrani, Farzad Seidi, Justyna Kucinska-Lipka, Balbina Makurat-Kasprolewicz, Mohammad Reza Saeb, Seeram Ramakrishna
Summary: The concept of 'making computers think like people' is supported by computer-aided concepts, cognitive algorithms, fuzzy sets, and fuzzy logic thoughts. This idea enables the development of biomaterials and biosystems with the aid of Artificial Intelligence (AI). In the field of PSA-based biomedical engineering, AI-based algorithms play an important role in improving performance and optimizing scenarios.
CURRENT OPINION IN BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Review
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Hanieh Shokrani, Amirhossein Shokrani, Maryam Jouyandeh, Farzad Seidi, Fatemeh Gholami, Saptarshi Kar, Muhammad Tajammal Munir, Daria Kowalkowska-Zedler, Payam Zarrintaj, Navid Rabiee, Mohammad Reza Saeb
Summary: This review article presents the properties of green nanocomposites used in skin tissue engineering and wound dressing, emphasizing the importance of mechanical and biological properties for skin cells. It discusses recent advancements in the fabrication of skin tissue and bionanocomposites, as well as highlights unspoken complexities and challenges for future developments.
ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Zhichao Shang, Xiaoping Cai, Farshid Pahlevani, Yan Zheng, Akbar Hojjati-Najafabadi, Xinran Gao, Baojing Zhang, Peizhong Feng
Summary: High porosity Co-Al-Fe intermetallics with 3D-microstructures were successfully synthesized in one step via a thermal explosion reaction. The link between pore structure and permeability was investigated using 3D-XRM technology. The corrosion resistance of the samples with different Fe contents was studied at 900 degrees C under an oxygen/sulphur atmosphere for up to 120 h. The results showed that the samples maintained stable pore structure and intact internal matrices, attributed to the formation of a thin protective layer on the surface. In addition, inward diffusion of S resulted in the formation of FeS nodules.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Lian Ma, Hain Yang, Daquan Zhang, Wei Wu
Summary: In this study, an environmentally friendly volatile corrosion inhibitor, lysine salts (LA), was prepared between graphene oxide (GO) layers using an in situ intercalation technique. The corrosion inhibition effect of LA was evaluated, and it was found that LA-GO2 achieved a 99.3% corrosion inhibition efficiency after composition optimization. The inhibition of the electrochemical anodic process on the surface of mild steel was the main reason for the high corrosion inhibition efficiency of LA-GO2. The properties of the surface film on the corroded steel were also characterized in detail to understand the corrosion inhibition mechanism of LA-GO2.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Running Wang, Jiaping Zhang, Bing Liu, Jie Fei, Qiangang Fu
Summary: By introducing a tailored SiC-C interphase, the carbon fiber can be effectively protected, improving the mechanical and ablation properties of leading edge shaped C/C-ZrC-SiC composites.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Zihua Wang, Chijia Wang, Ruitao Wang, Jiapeng Deng, Kun Zhang, Yanji Zhu, Huaiyuan Wang
Summary: A robust anti-corrosive coating has been developed using functional fly ash, which demonstrates excellent corrosion resistance and improved mechanical properties. The coating achieves these enhancements through molecular cross-linking design and surface augmentation techniques, resulting in a significantly improved impedance modulus compared to pure polyurea coatings.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Haofei Sun, Meifeng Li, Hao Zhang, Jing Liu
Summary: The oxidation behavior of FeCrNi medium entropy alloy was investigated through experimental observations and density functional theory (DFT) calculations. The study found that at 900 degrees C, the alloy forms a desirable and continuous oxide layer, while at 1000 degrees C, the oxide layer becomes discontinuous with penetration of oxide. These observations highlight the significant role of phase structure in promoting the formation of protective oxide scales and influencing oxidation resistance.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yang Li, Ke Ma, Jingjun Xu, Jingjing Li, Yueming Li, Yi Zhang, Jun Zuo, Meishuan Li
Summary: Cr2AlC diffusion barrier effectively blocks the diffusion of Ti, enhancing the stability and spalling resistance of the Al2O3 scales between NiCrAlY coating and TiAl alloy.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Weiyi Wang, Qinglin Pan, Xiangdong Wang, Bing Liu
Summary: By adding Ce, Sc, Y and Zr elements to Al-Mg-Si alloy, the microstructure of the alloy can be regulated, and the corrosion and heat resistance of the materials can be improved.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Andrea Cristoforetti, Javier Izquierdo, Ricardo M. Souto, Flavio Deflorian, Michele Fedel, Stefano Rossi
Summary: This study presents a new approach to studying the mechanism of filiform corrosion in organic coated steel using the scanning vibrating electrode technique (SVET) and micropotentiometry (potentiometric SECM). The electrochemical activity under the coating was evaluated by mapping the ionic current densities coming from artificial defects made in specific locations of the filament. Antimony tips were also used to investigate the pH changes associated with different corrosion reactions at the metal-paint interface. Local pH levels along the filament in the anodic and cathodic regions were determined.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yang Gao, Dayun Sun, Zhu Liu, Shuo Cong, Rui Tang, Yanping Huang, Lefu Zhang, Xianglong Guo
Summary: The corrosion characteristics of a novel alumina-forming austenitic steel in high-pressure high-temperature water environment were studied. The addition of aluminum has a negative effect on the continuity of the alumina scale.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Negin Madelat, Benny Wouters, Peter Visser, Zahra Jiryaeisharahi, Kristof Marcoen, Shoshan T. Abrahami, Annick Hubin, Herman Terryn, Tom Hauffman
Summary: This work explores the correlation between electrolyte transport properties and the variation of pigment volume concentration (PVC) in organic coatings. An odd random phase electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (ORP-EIS) approach is used to analyze the diffusion of ions independent from water uptake. The results show that a higher PVC leads to a more homogeneous coating structure, resulting in faster diffusion of ions and enhanced water uptake.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Eloa Lopes Maia, Serguei Gavrilov, Valentyn Tsisar, Kitty Baert, Iris De Graeve
Summary: The effect of pre-oxidation in air at 300-500°C on the initiation and development of liquid metal corrosion attack on 316L austenitic steel in static lead-bismuth eutectic (LBE) has been investigated. It was found that pre-formed oxide films can protect the surface against dissolution, while high temperature pre-oxidation leads to localized corrosion.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Baozhuang Sun, Qiuyu Wang, Yue Pan, Zhiyong Liu, Cuiwei Du, Xiaogang Li
Summary: In this study, a non-steady electrochemical model was established to investigate stress corrosion cracking (SCC). The model was verified using 304 SS with various microstructures, confirming its effectiveness in assessing SCC susceptibility.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Xingyu Xiao, Xinhua Liu, Zhilei Wang, Xuexu Xu, Mingying Chen, Jianxin Xie
Summary: The corrosion behavior and mechanisms of Cu-10Ni-X (Al, Fe, Mn, Cr, Sn, Ti, Zn) alloys in a 3.5% NaCl solution were systematically investigated. Both computational and experimental results revealed that except Ti, other elements could enhance the corrosion resistance of Cu2O passivation film.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Gen Zhang, Yan-Ping Huang, E. Jiang, Wei -Wei Liu, Hong Yang, Jing Xiong, Yong-Fu Zhao
Summary: The addition of aluminum has a significant influence on the intermetallic compounds in AFA alloys, particularly increasing the content of B2-NiAl phase. In the SCO2 environment, the oxide scales formed on AFA alloys with aluminum were thinner than on ASS without aluminum, and the structure of the oxide scales changed to a double-layer structure.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yuxuan He, Guozheng Xiao, Chao Wang, Xuefeng Lu, Liuyuan Li, Shiying Liu, Yusheng Wu, Zhanjie Wang
Summary: The relationship between configurational entropy and lattice distortion in novel rare earth monosilicates was investigated, and the effect of configurational entropy on their properties was studied. The results showed that lattice distortion increased with the increase of configurational entropy, but a highly symmetrical crystal structure was formed when the configurational entropy was large enough, inhibiting the lattice distortion.
