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Comparing study of electrical transport properties of bulk Y-123 synthesized by modified wet and dry synthesis methods


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Yap, Siew Hong and Awang Kechik, Mohd Mustafa and Alhadei Mohamed, Arebat Ryad and Baqiah, Hussien and Chen, Soo Kien and Lim, Kean Pah and Zailani, Thareiz Hakim and Shabdin, Muhammad Kashfi and Mohd Shariff, Khairul Khaizi and Yaakob, Yazid and Mohd Zaid, Mohd Hafiz and Abdul Karim, Mohd Khalis and Hisamuddin, Nurul Farizah and Humaidi, Syahrul and Tan, Kar Ban and Shaari, Abdul Halim and Miryala, Muralidhar (2025) Comparing study of electrical transport properties of bulk Y-123 synthesized by modified wet and dry synthesis methods. Solid State Sciences, 164. art. no. 107921. pp. 1-10. ISSN 1293-2558

Abstract

This qualitative comparative study discusses the fabrication of bulk YBa2Cu3O7-δ (Y-123) using various modified synthesis methods, including thermal treatment, solid-state, and thermal decomposition methods in ambient conditions. The comparison analysis yielded the following findings for all synthesis methods: i) good orthorhombicity value of crystal structure (∼0.008) (ii) oxygen content close to theoretical value (∼6.8) (iii) presence of non-superconducting phases such as Y2BaCuO5 (Y-211), BaCuO2 and CuO (iv) slightly varying of Tc-onset value, ∼92 K and (v) Thermal treatment produced a sharp transition width of temperatures, ΔTc (3.2 K), while the decomposition method resulted in sharp transition widths of mean field temperatures, such as ΔTconset−MF (1.5 K), with the highest composition of the Y-123 phase (98.3 %). Additionally, the surface morphology for all synthesis methods showed different trends in compactness. The ratio of the elements contained Y:Ba:Cu in all specimens was close to the ratio of 1:2:3. The significance of promptly grinding and subjecting to a brief heat treatment process for producing high-quality Y-123 materials is emphasized in this relative analysis. The thermal decomposition method targets a novel and advanced modified dry synthesis method to prepare superior high-temperature superconductors, especially Y-123, with cost-effectiveness and time-saving benefits, while also preserving environmentally friendly practices.


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Item Type: Article
Divisions: Faculty of Science
DOI Number: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.solidstatesciences.2025.107921
Publisher: Elsevier
Keywords: Grain boundaries; Non-superconducting phases; Transition width; Thermal decomposition method;
Depositing User: Scopus
Date Deposited: 09 Jul 2025 03:48
Last Modified: 09 Jul 2025 03:50
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URI: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/118394
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