Current Research Highlights
The “Dense” Potential of Nanostructured Superconductors
Scientists use unconventional spark plasma sintering method to prepare highly dense superconducting bulk magnesium diboride with a high current density. Spark plasma sintering (SPS) is a process that uses high-pressure
Keeping Bulk Magnesium Diboride Superconducting at Higher Current Densities
Researchers develop an optimized recipe for retaining superconductivity in bulk MgB2 by enhancing its critical current density. Magnesium diboride (MgB2) superconductors show great promise for large-scale applications. However, its critical
The Sound of Water: New Refining Technique Makes Cheaper Superconductors A Reality
Researchers improve the performance of superconductors while reducing the cost using a novel refining technique for boron. Magnesium diboride (or MgB2) ceramic superconductors have garnered interest owing to their ease
Thin Mica Shows Semiconducting Behavior, say Scientists in New Study
Mica, a well-known insulator, has been found to behave as a semiconductor when thinned down to a few molecular layers. Muscovite mica (MuM) is a highly stable mineral that is