Synthesis and characterization of nanoparticles of Bi2Ba2Tb0.5Cu2Oy

Abstract

The industrial utilization of superconducting cables for power grid system and transmission lines is novel and efficient. The bismuth cuprates superconductors are known candidates for this application. Till date, the industrial manufacturing technique for fabricating bismuth cuprates superconducting cables is using grain alignment and texturing. This method is not the best as the operational life span of the superconductor is definitely altered if grain boundaries anomaly sets-in. In this research, new approach was investigated by synthesizing a chemically pressurized material using the solid-state reaction technique. It was observed that the preparation technique, as well as the stoichiometry of the material makes it operate on the principles of electron–phonon interaction. The new quality of the material (i.e., grain size of 154.165 nm and mean surface roughness of 116.688 nm) ensures its longevity as superconducting cable.