Chemical synthesis of nanoparticles for artificial pinning centers in YBCO coated conductors

Srivatsan Sathyamurthy, Keith J. Leonard, M. Parans Paranthaman

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Abstract

Ceria nanoparticles were prepared using a solution based approach using cerium (III) acetate as n starting material and cetyltrimethylammonium hydroxide (CTAOH) as a precipitating agent and surfactant. The presence of the surfactant CTAOH helps prevent agglomeration of the nanoparticles. Using X-ray diffraction (XRD) and high resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM), the particle size was determined to be 3.5 - 4 nm. The structure and properties of these CeO2 nanoparticles have been analyzed.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationRecent Advances in Superconductivity
Subtitle of host publicationMaterials Synthesis, Multiscale Characterization, and Functionally Layered Composite Conductors
PublisherMaterials Research Society
Pages79-83
Number of pages5
ISBN (Print)1558998225, 9781558998223
DOIs
StatePublished - 2005
Event2005 MRS Spring Meeting - San Francisco, CA, United States
Duration: Mar 28 2005Apr 1 2005

Publication series

NameMaterials Research Society Symposium Proceedings
Volume868
ISSN (Print)0272-9172

Conference

Conference2005 MRS Spring Meeting
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Francisco, CA
Period03/28/0504/1/05

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