Simple stabilizing solution leads to seven new ceramic materials
Three of the seven newly synthesized high-entropy oxide ceramic pellets (Credit: David Kubarek/Penn State)
20 October 2025 – Scientists at Penn State have produced seven new ceramic materials by reducing oxygen during heating. This keeps metals such as manganese and iron in the correct chemical state, forming a stable structure. The ceramics could be useful for electronics, energy storage and protective coatings. Computer models helped identify the best compositions, which were then tested in the lab. Next, the team plans to study magnetic properties and use the same approach for other material types.
