Advances in Superconducting Properties Derived from Nanomaterials
A special issue of Nanomaterials (ISSN 2079-4991). This special issue belongs to the section "Physical Chemistry at Nanoscale".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 October 2026 | Viewed by 160
Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Advances in superconducting properties derived from nanomaterials represent a rapidly evolving frontier in condensed matter physics and materials science. At the nanoscale, phenomena such as reduced dimensionality, an increased surface-to-volume ratio and quantum confinement effects significantly alter electronic structures and vortex dynamics, thereby enabling enhanced control over critical superconducting parameters, including critical temperature (Tc), critical current density (Jc) and upper critical field (Hc2).
This issue showcases recent advances in superconductivity driven by nanostructured materials, highlighting how nanoscale engineering—like thin films, nanowires, heterostructures and interfaces—alters properties and unveils new phenomena. It covers experimental and theoretical research on fundamental mechanisms and applications.
Recent progress includes enhancing flux pinning through engineered defects, inducing superconductivity at interfaces and exploring new quantum states in low-dimensional systems. Improvements in fabrication methods and characterization tools have allowed for precise microstructure control, resulting in the better performance of superconducting devices. Moreover, hybrid nanostructures and proximity effects are creating new opportunities in quantum technologies and nanoelectronics.
In the present Special Issue, we invite high-quality submissions from leading groups in the field. We welcome original research articles on the synthesis, characterization and superconducting properties of nanomaterials, as well as theoretical and computational studies on nanoscale superconductivity.
Dr. Rajveer Jha
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- nanostructured superconductors
- interface superconductivity
- proximity effect
- quantum phase slips
- heterostructures
- quantum confinement
- flux pinning
- vortex dynamics
- Josephson junction
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