Recent advances on high entropy alloys for electrocatalytic applications

In recent years, high entropy alloys (HEAs) have increasingly received attentions from researchers due to their unique microstructure, good stability and excellent catalytic properties. Much research has recently been carried out to develop synthesis methods and expand the applications of HEAs in various areas. HEAs exhibited excellences in electrocatalysis. This review begins with a brief introduction about the principles and properties of HEAs. The research progress of HEAs as electrocatalysts in the applications of alcohol oxidation reaction, oxygen evolution reaction, hydrogen evolution reaction, oxygen reduction reaction and nitrogen reduction reaction are highlighted. Finally, future research prospects for the application of HEAs are also proposed.