Abstract: Aspects disclosed herein include a high-entropy metal/ceramic composite (“HEMCC”) material comprising: one or more high-entropy metallic alloy (HEMA) regions characterized by a HEMA composition, the HEMA composition comprising four or more metal elements; wherein an atomic percent of each of the four or more metal elements of the HEMA composition is within 10% (optionally, within 5%) of an atomic percent of each other of the four or more metal elements of the HEMA composition; one or more high-entropy ceramic (HEC) regions characterized by an HEC composition, the HEC composition comprising four or more metal elements and one or more nonmetal elements; wherein an atomic percent of each of the four or more metal elements of the HEC composition is within 10% (optionally, within 5%) of an atomic percent of each other of the four or more metal elements of the HEC composition.

Abstract: Systems for and methods for improving mechanical properties of ceramic material are provided. The system comprises a heat source for heating the ceramic material to a temperature greater than a brittle-to-ductile transition temperature of the ceramic material; a probe for mounting the ceramic material and configured to extend the ceramic material into the heat source; a plasma-confining medium and a sacrificial layer disposed between the ceramic material and the plasma-confining medium; and an energy pulse generator such as a laser pulse generator. The sacrificial layer is utilized to form plasma between the ceramic material and the plasma-confining medium.

Abstract: Systems and methods for additive manufacturing of ZrO2 ceramic objects, and in particular ZrO2-based ceramic dental crowns.

Abstract: Systems for and methods for improving mechanical properties of ceramic material are provided. The system comprises a heat source for heating the ceramic material to a temperature greater than a brittle-to-ductile transition temperature of the ceramic material; a probe for mounting the ceramic material and configured to extend the ceramic material into the heat source; a plasma-confining medium and a sacrificial layer disposed between the ceramic material and the plasma-confining medium; and an energy pulse generator such as a laser pulse generator. The sacrificial layer is utilized to form plasma between the ceramic material and the plasma-confining medium.

Abstract: Systems for and methods for improving mechanical properties of ceramic material are provided. The system comprises a heat source for heating the ceramic material to a temperature greater than a brittle-to-ductile transition temperature of the ceramic material; a probe for mounting the ceramic material and configured to extend the ceramic material into the heat source; a plasma-confining medium and a sacrificial layer disposed between the ceramic material and the plasma-confining medium; and an energy pulse generator such as a laser pulse generator. The sacrificial layer is utilized to form plasma between the ceramic material and the plasma-confining medium.