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| Research Progress on the Tribo- and Corrosion- Resistant High-entropy Alloy Coatings |
| LI Weihua1,2,3, ZHOU Wenjie1,2,3, SONG Baorui2,3,*, HUANG Junwei4
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1 Henan Key Laboratory of Infrastructure Corrosion and Protection, School of Civil Engineering and Transportation, North China University of Water Resources and Electric Power, Zhengzhou 450046, China
2 Institute of Chemistry, Henan Academy of Sciences, Zhengzhou 450046, China
3 Henan Academy of Sciences, Zhengzhou 450046, China
4 China Water Conservancy and Hydropower Engineering Bureau No.11 Co., Ltd., Zhengzhou 450001, China |
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Abstract In the past 20 years, as a research hotspot in high-entropy alloy materials, high-entropy alloy coatings have attracted widespread attention in the field of materials science due to their unique physical and chemical properties, such as excellent corrosion resistance, wear resistance, and good mechanical strength, compared to traditional coatings. This review aims to summarize the current research progress on the tribo-and corrosion-resistant high-entropy alloy coatings, introduce the basic concepts and commonly used definitions of high-entropy alloys, analyze the thermodynamic phase formation criteria, and explore the process characteristics of different preparation techniques (such as laser cladding, thermal spraying, magnetron sputtering, etc.) as well as their effects on the microstructure and properties of high-entropy alloy coatings. Compared to the preparation technology of high-entropy alloy bulk materials, the preparation method of high-entropy alloy coatings is easier to achieve rapid cooling, making the coating tend to form solid solutions or amorphous phases, which have better comprehensive performance. By adjusting the alloy composition and optimizing the preparation process parameters, the anti-corrosion and wear resistance of high-entropy alloy coatings can be significantly improved. Finally, the research status of high-entropy alloy coatings in terms of corrosion resistance, wear resistance, and abrasion resistance are summarized, and the opportunities and challenges currently faced are analyzed. The future research directions and application prospects are also discussed.
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Published: 25 January 2026
Online: 2026-01-27
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