Entropy Special Issue "Exploring Complexity: Short-Range Order in Medium and High-Entropy Materials"

Guest Editor: Dr. Shunda Chen (George Washington University)

Submission deadline: 31 August 2024

Special Issue Information:

This Special Issue is devoted to unraveling the intricate interplay between short-range order and the foundational principles of complexity, entropy, thermodynamics, and statistical mechanics in the realm of medium- and high-entropy materials. Our overarching goal is to navigate the intricate structures inherent in these materials, establishing a vital connection between microscopic local atomic interactions/arrangements and the resulting macroscopic properties. Encompassing theoretical models, computational studies, and experimental investigations, the meticulously designed scope of this Special Issue aims to foster a comprehensive understanding of how short-range order emerges and shapes the entropy-driven behaviors observed in these materials. Through this collaborative exploration, our aim is to make substantial contributions to the ongoing discourse on the thermodynamic and statistical mechanics foundations that underpin the diverse atomic structures found in medium- and high-entropy materials.

This Special Issue serves as a nexus for researchers exploring the intersection of complexity, entropy, thermodynamics, and statistical mechanics in the context of medium- and high-entropy materials. From examining thermodynamic stability to understanding the statistical mechanics governing short-range order in medium- and high-entropy materials, this Special Issue endeavors to provide a multidimensional perspective on the interplay between structural complexity and fundamental physical principles. The insights gathered are anticipated to significantly contribute to advancing our understanding of the thermodynamic and statistical mechanics foundations shaping materials with diverse atomic arrangements.