Researchers at the Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech) in Shenzhen have created a new superconducting material based on nickel. This breakthrough makes nickel the third material to achieve superconductivity above 233 degrees Celsius, or minus 387 degrees Fahrenheit, under normal pressure.
The discovery could pave the way for further research into the mechanisms behind superconductivity and its applications. Superconductors have the potential to be used in power transmission, magnet production for fusion reactors, and even levitating trains.
This new material has the potential to expand our understanding of superconductivity and unlock new possibilities for innovation.
Source: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3299254/chinese-scientists-create-new-superconducting-material-based-nickel