Biotemplated synthesis of an ordered macroporous superconductor with high critical current density using a cuttlebone template.
Periodic superconducting, porous self-supporting monoliths were synthesized using cuttlebone as a morphological template; this produced a lightweight, structurally stable superconductor with a greatly improved critical current density.
Culverwell
Emily
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School of Chemistry, University of Bristol, Cantocks Close, Bristol, Avon BS8 1TS, UK.
Wimbush
Stuart C
SC
Hall
Simon R
SR
D001464:Barium / Q000737:chemistry*; D032701:Biomimetics; D003300:Copper / Q000737:chemistry*; D003460:Crystallization; D004553:Electric Conductivity; D046911:Macromolecular Substances / Q000138:chemical synthesis* / Q000737:chemistry; D010100:Oxygen / Q000737:chemistry*; D010316:Particle Size; D016062:Porosity; D013499:Surface Properties; D015019:Yttrium / Q000737:chemistry*
D046911:Macromolecular Substances; D001464:Barium; D015019:Yttrium; D003300:Copper; D010100:Oxygen