Green-Light GaN p-n Junction Luminescent Particles Enhance the Superconducting Properties of B(P)SCCO Smart Meta-Superconductors (SMSCs)

Superconducting materials exhibit unique physical properties and have great scientific value and vast industrial application prospects. However, due to limitations, such as the critical temperature (<i>T<sub>C</sub></i>) and critical current density (<i>J<sub>C<...

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Main Authors: Qingyu Hai, Honggang Chen, Chao Sun, Duo Chen, Yao Qi, Miao Shi, Xiaopeng Zhao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-11-01
Series:Nanomaterials
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/13/23/3029
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Summary:Superconducting materials exhibit unique physical properties and have great scientific value and vast industrial application prospects. However, due to limitations, such as the critical temperature (<i>T<sub>C</sub></i>) and critical current density (<i>J<sub>C</sub></i>), the large-scale application of superconducting materials remains challenging. Chemical doping has been a commonly used method to enhance the superconductivity of B(P)SCCO. However, satisfactory enhancement results have been difficult to achieve. In this study, we introduce green-light GaN p-n junction particles as inhomogeneous phases into B(P)SCCO polycrystalline particles to form a smart meta-superconductor (SMSC) structure. Based on the electroluminescence properties of the p-n junction, the Cooper pairs were stimulated and strengthened to enhance the superconductivity of B(P)SCCO. The experimental results demonstrate that the introduction of inhomogeneous phases can indeed enhance the critical temperature <i>T<sub>C</sub></i>, critical current density <i>J<sub>C</sub></i>, and complete diamagnetism (Meissner effect) of B(P)SCCO superconductors. Moreover, when the particle size of the raw material of B(P)SCCO is reduced from 30 to 5 μm, the grain size of the sintered samples also decreases, and the optimal doping concentration of the inhomogeneous phases increases from 0.15 wt.% to 0.2 wt.%, further improving the superconductivity.
ISSN:2079-4991