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  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Materials Science
  • Surface Science

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  • Superconducting materials offer enhanced performance, particularly high transition temperatures (TC).
  • Material interfaces present unique phenomena, including inducing or augmenting superconductivity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review interfacial superconductivity and interface-enhanced superconductivity.
  • To identify key factors and mechanisms driving enhanced superconducting performance at interfaces.
  • To explore material systems and technical innovations for high TC superconductivity.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on interfacial superconductivity.
  • Analysis of material systems exhibiting interfacial superconductivity.
  • Discussion of historical developments and recent progress.

Main Results:

  • Two distinct types of interfaces (interfacial and interface-enhanced superconductivity) are characterized.
  • Crucial factors and mechanisms for enhanced superconducting performance at interfaces are highlighted.
  • Various material systems and technical innovations are presented.

Conclusions:

  • Interfacial engineering is a promising route to achieve high TC superconductivity.
  • Understanding interface mechanisms can expand superconducting parameters.
  • This research propels superconductivity toward practical, high-temperature applications.