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Island growth of Y2BaCuO5 nanoparticles in (211∼1.5 nm/123∼10 nm)×N composite multilayer structures to enhance flux pinning of YBa2Cu3O7−δ films

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A controlled introduction of second-phase Y2BaCuO5 (211) nanoparticles into YBa2Cu3O7−δ (123) thin films was achieved for the first time for the purpose of increasing flux pinning. The island-growth mode of 211 on 123 was utilized to obtain an area particle density >1011 cm-2 of 211 thick-disk-shaped nanoparticles in individual layers. Composite layered structures of (211y nanoparticles/123z)×N were deposited by pulsed laser deposition on LaAlO3 substrates, with N bilayers = 24 to 100, y thickness = 1 to 2 nm, and z thickness = 6 to 15 nm (assuming continuous layer coverage). With 211 addition, the critical current densities at 77 K were higher at magnetic fields as low as 0.1 T and increased as much as approximately 300% at 1.5 T. The superconducting transition temperature was reduced by approximately 2 to 4 K for 211 volume fraction <20%. Reinitiation of 123 growth after every 211 layer resulted in a smooth and flat surface finish on the films and also greatly reduced surface particulate formation especially in thicker films (∼ μm).

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    T. Haugan, P. N. Barnes, I. Maartense & C. B. Cobb

  2. Department of Materials Science and Engineering, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, 43210, USA

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Haugan, T., Barnes, P.N., Maartense, I. et al. Island growth of Y2BaCuO5 nanoparticles in (211∼1.5 nm/123∼10 nm)×N composite multilayer structures to enhance flux pinning of YBa2Cu3O7−δ films. Journal of Materials Research 18, 2618–2623 (2003). https://doi.org/10.1557/JMR.2003.0366

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