Synthesis and high-pressure properties of (Nd0.2Li0.2Ba0.2Sr0.2Ca0.2)TiO3 high-entropy perovskite

Abstract

The recent development of high-entropy perovskites has demonstrated their tremendous promise for various applications. To meet the expanding needs for extreme environment applications, however, the critical properties of high-entropy perovskite at high pressure remain to be disclosed. In the present work, an A-site high-entropy perovskite (NdLiBaSrCa)TiO was synthesized. High-pressure investment on the phase stability, dielectric properties, and bandgap was conducted using diamond anvil cell combined with comprehensive in-situ measurements. The results reveal that (NdLiBaSrCa)TiO remains the perovskite structure at the pressure up to ∼15 GPa. The grain resistance exhibits an exponential decrease with the increasing pressure, whilst an unusual change of the grain boundary resistance was observed at ∼7 GPa. Furthermore, (NdLiBaSrCa)TiO shows a slight increase of the bandgap upon compression. Our multifaceted approach provides a comprehensive understanding of the high-pressure behavior of high-entropy perovskite, offering valuable insights for the design and optimization of advanced functional materials for high-pressure environments.