Effect of SWCNT dilution on the resistivity of MgB2

Danhao Ma, Ruwantha Jayasingha, Dustin Hess, Kofi W. Adu, Gamini U. Sumanasekera

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Abstract

We report an increase in superconducting temperature of magnesium diboride (MgB2) by minute single-wall carbon nanotubes (SWCNT) inclusions. The SWCNTs concentration was varied from 0.1 wt% to 1.0wt%. The temperature dependence resistivity of sintered MgB2- SWCNTs composites containing 0.1 wt%, 0.5wt% and 1.0wt% were measured and compared with that of the pure MgB2. The superconducting critical temperature (Tc) of the MgB2 increased from 40 K to as high as 42.4 K for the MgB 2 containing 0.5wt% of SWCNTs. The room temperature resistivity ratio (RRR) shows dependence on the sample composition. The temperature width (ΔT) decreases with increasing SWCNT content from 0.1 wt% to 1.0wt%. The normal state resistivity data were fitted with the generalized Block-Griineisen function obtaining a Debye temperature of ∼ 900K.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationCarbon Nanomaterials
PublisherMaterials Research Society
Pages199-204
Number of pages6
ISBN (Print)9781632660985
DOIs
StatePublished - 2013
Event2012 MRS Fall Meeting - Boston, MA, United States
Duration: Nov 25 2012Nov 30 2012

Publication series

NameMaterials Research Society Symposium Proceedings
Volume1505
ISSN (Print)0272-9172

Other

Other2012 MRS Fall Meeting
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityBoston, MA
Period11/25/1211/30/12

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • General Materials Science
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Mechanical Engineering

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