Enhancing superconducting properties of YBa2Cu3O7- ẟ through Nd2O3 addition prepared using modified thermal decomposition method
Polycrystalline YBa2Cu3O7−δ (Y-123) samples with different varying weight percentages (x = 0.0, 0.1, 0.3, 0.5, 1.0, and 5.0 wt.%) of neodymium oxide (Nd2O3) addition have been successfully synthesized using a modified thermal decomposition method (DM) under ambient conditions. X-ray diffraction (XRD...
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| author | Mohamed, Arebat Ryad Alhadei Awang Kechik, Mohd Mustafa Kien, Chen Soo Pah, Lim Kean Baqiah, Hussien Mohd Shariff, Khairul Khaizi Hong, Yap Siew Peh, Hoo Keong Shaari, Abdul Halim Humaidi, Syahrul Miryala, Muralidhar |
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| description | Polycrystalline YBa2Cu3O7−δ (Y-123) samples with different varying weight percentages (x = 0.0, 0.1, 0.3, 0.5, 1.0, and 5.0 wt.%) of neodymium oxide (Nd2O3) addition have been successfully synthesized using a modified thermal decomposition method (DM) under ambient conditions. X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis revealed favorable orthorhombicity values (~ 0.008) for the Y-123 crystal structure, and an estimated oxygen content close to the theoretical value (~ 6.8), along with the presence of light secondary phases such as Y2BaCuO5 (Y-211) and BaCuO2. For FESEM analysis, it was found that 5.0 wt.% Nd2O3 increased porosity and reduced grain size, negatively impacting superconductivity. Conversely, 0.5 wt.% Nd2O3 promoted significant grain growth, leading to enhanced grain contact and a denser microstructure. Electrical resistivity measurements confirmed superconducting transitions in all samples. Notably, the 0.5 wt.% Nd2O3 sample exhibited an optimal Tc-onset of 94.14 K with a narrow transition width ΔTc of 4.04 K. In contrast, the higher 5.0 wt.% Nd2O3 concentration resulted in a broader ΔTc of 7.47 K, suggesting the lower doping provided more optimal superconducting performance. AC susceptibility measurements corroborated these findings. This DM method offers a cost-effective approach for Y-123 synthesis, with potential for further optimization through alkali metal doping to reduce costs and environmental impact. |
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| spelling | upm-1138132024-11-26T04:34:51Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/113813/ Enhancing superconducting properties of YBa2Cu3O7- ẟ through Nd2O3 addition prepared using modified thermal decomposition method Mohamed, Arebat Ryad Alhadei Awang Kechik, Mohd Mustafa Kien, Chen Soo Pah, Lim Kean Baqiah, Hussien Mohd Shariff, Khairul Khaizi Hong, Yap Siew Peh, Hoo Keong Shaari, Abdul Halim Humaidi, Syahrul Miryala, Muralidhar Polycrystalline YBa2Cu3O7−δ (Y-123) samples with different varying weight percentages (x = 0.0, 0.1, 0.3, 0.5, 1.0, and 5.0 wt.%) of neodymium oxide (Nd2O3) addition have been successfully synthesized using a modified thermal decomposition method (DM) under ambient conditions. X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis revealed favorable orthorhombicity values (~ 0.008) for the Y-123 crystal structure, and an estimated oxygen content close to the theoretical value (~ 6.8), along with the presence of light secondary phases such as Y2BaCuO5 (Y-211) and BaCuO2. For FESEM analysis, it was found that 5.0 wt.% Nd2O3 increased porosity and reduced grain size, negatively impacting superconductivity. Conversely, 0.5 wt.% Nd2O3 promoted significant grain growth, leading to enhanced grain contact and a denser microstructure. Electrical resistivity measurements confirmed superconducting transitions in all samples. Notably, the 0.5 wt.% Nd2O3 sample exhibited an optimal Tc-onset of 94.14 K with a narrow transition width ΔTc of 4.04 K. In contrast, the higher 5.0 wt.% Nd2O3 concentration resulted in a broader ΔTc of 7.47 K, suggesting the lower doping provided more optimal superconducting performance. AC susceptibility measurements corroborated these findings. This DM method offers a cost-effective approach for Y-123 synthesis, with potential for further optimization through alkali metal doping to reduce costs and environmental impact. Springer Science and Business Media 2024 Article PeerReviewed text en http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/113813/1/113813.pdf Mohamed, Arebat Ryad Alhadei and Awang Kechik, Mohd Mustafa and Kien, Chen Soo and Pah, Lim Kean and Baqiah, Hussien and Mohd Shariff, Khairul Khaizi and Hong, Yap Siew and Peh, Hoo Keong and Shaari, Abdul Halim and Humaidi, Syahrul and Miryala, Muralidhar (2024) Enhancing superconducting properties of YBa2Cu3O7- ẟ through Nd2O3 addition prepared using modified thermal decomposition method. Applied Physics A, 130. pp. 1-17. ISSN 0947-8396; eISSN: 1432-0630 https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00339-024-08035-z 10.1007/s00339-024-08035-z |
| spellingShingle | Mohamed, Arebat Ryad Alhadei Awang Kechik, Mohd Mustafa Kien, Chen Soo Pah, Lim Kean Baqiah, Hussien Mohd Shariff, Khairul Khaizi Hong, Yap Siew Peh, Hoo Keong Shaari, Abdul Halim Humaidi, Syahrul Miryala, Muralidhar Enhancing superconducting properties of YBa2Cu3O7- ẟ through Nd2O3 addition prepared using modified thermal decomposition method |
| title | Enhancing superconducting properties of YBa2Cu3O7- ẟ through Nd2O3 addition prepared using modified thermal decomposition method |
| title_full | Enhancing superconducting properties of YBa2Cu3O7- ẟ through Nd2O3 addition prepared using modified thermal decomposition method |
| title_fullStr | Enhancing superconducting properties of YBa2Cu3O7- ẟ through Nd2O3 addition prepared using modified thermal decomposition method |
| title_full_unstemmed | Enhancing superconducting properties of YBa2Cu3O7- ẟ through Nd2O3 addition prepared using modified thermal decomposition method |
| title_short | Enhancing superconducting properties of YBa2Cu3O7- ẟ through Nd2O3 addition prepared using modified thermal decomposition method |
| title_sort | enhancing superconducting properties of yba2cu3o7- ẟ through nd2o3 addition prepared using modified thermal decomposition method |
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