Citation
Yy. Wu et al., Superconducting MgB2 nanowires, ADVAN MATER, 13(19), 2001, pp. 1487
Citations number
12
Categorie Soggetti
Multidisciplinary,"Material Science & Engineering
Journal title
ADVANCED MATERIALS
ISSN journal
09359648
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Volume
13
Issue
19
Year of publication
2001
Database
ISI
SICI code
0935-9648(20011002)13:19<1487:SMN>2.0.ZU;2-U
Abstract
The novel superconductor MgB2 (T-C = 39 K) is available as nanowires! Their
synthesis has been achieved by a two-step protocol: Slightly Si-doped boro
n nanowires were generated by transport reaction, and treated with Mg vapor
to form polycrystalline nanowires of MgB2 with diameters of 50-400 nm and
lengths of several tens of micrometers (see Figure). Superconductivity was
proven by a strong Meissner effect at 33 K.