Applied Superconductivity: Material, Design, and Application
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 July 2025 | Viewed by 143
Special Issue Editors
Interests: applied superconductivity; high-temperature superconductors; cryogenic engineering; HTS cables; MgB2 cables; fault-current limiters; superconducting magnets; no-insulation coils; AC losses; techno-economic analyses
Interests: ferromagnetic materials; super-lattice films; pulsed laser deposition; film deposition; thin films; super-lattice; RHEED; XRD characterization; superconductivity; manganites; materials for green energy; solid oxide fuel cells; ferromagnetic materials; water splitting; hydrogen production; piezoelectric materials
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Recent advancements in superconducting materials and technologies have opened new pathways for innovation across a variety of applications. Breakthroughs in the fabrication of coated conductors, including enhanced production techniques and performance optimization, are driving progress in high-efficiency power devices and advanced electromagnetic systems. At the same time, the development of superconducting devices—ranging from power transmission cables to cutting-edge magnet systems—demands robust approaches to material characterization and design. Emerging cooling solutions, such as hydrogen-based cryogenics, further expand the possibilities for implementing superconductors in practical, large-scale applications.
This Special Issue aims to showcase the latest research in applied superconductivity, with a broad focus on materials, device design, and engineering solutions. We invite original contributions that address key challenges and opportunities in this expansive field, offering insights into both theoretical advancements and real-world applications.
In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Coated conductor manufacturing techniques;
- Conductor characterization techniques;
- Design methods and approaches;
- Superconducting power devices;
- Superconducting transmission systems;
- MgB2 applications;
- Magnetic applications of superconductors;
- Cooling systems based on liquid hydrogen;
- Numerical approaches;
- Experimental research.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Andrea Musso
Dr. Antonello Tebano
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- superconductivity
- high-temperature superconductors
- superconducting magnets
- ferromagnetic materials
- piezoelectric materials
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