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Fabrication of Superconducting Nanowires Using the Template Method.
Michael Rudolf Koblischka1,2, Anjela Koblischka-Veneva1,2
1Experimental Physics, Saarland University, P.O. Box 151150, D-66041 Saarbrücken, Germany.
Nanomaterials (Basel, Switzerland)
|August 27, 2021
Summary
Superconducting nanowires were fabricated using anodic aluminium oxide (AAO) templates, exploring various materials and deposition techniques for both conventional and high-temperature superconductors (HTSc). Challenges in fabrication and template removal were detailed, with a comparison to electrospinning methods.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Nanotechnology
Background:
- Superconducting nanowires offer unique electronic properties for advanced applications.
- Template-assisted fabrication is a key method for creating nanoscale superconducting structures.
- Anodic Aluminium Oxide (AAO) templates provide a versatile platform for nanowire synthesis.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the fabrication and characterization of superconducting nanowires using the AAO template technique.
- To discuss various superconducting materials and filling methods employed.
- To highlight fabrication challenges and compare different nanowire preparation strategies.
Main Methods:
- Review of literature on AAO templating for superconducting nanowire fabrication.
- Analysis of filling techniques including electrodeposition, sol-gel, sputtering, and melting.
- Comparison of AAO templated nanowires with those produced via electrospinning.
Main Results:
- Successful fabrication of superconducting nanowires using AAO templates for both conventional and high-temperature superconductors (HTSc).
- Identification of various deposition techniques and their suitability for different superconducting materials.
- Detailed discussion of challenges in the fabrication process and nanowire separation from templates.
Conclusions:
- The AAO template technique is a viable method for producing superconducting nanowires.
- Fabrication challenges and material-specific considerations are critical for successful synthesis.
- Further research is needed to optimize HTSc nanowire production and explore new applications.
