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Superconducting Materials (SUMAN)

High-temperature superconducting materials, low-cost scalable processing and advanced characterization for competitive power applications.

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Scalable superconducting materials for power technologies

The Superconducting Materials (SUMAN) group focuses on the synthesis, preparation and characterization of high-temperature superconducting materials.

The group aims to identify and develop low-cost processes that can scale up the production of superconducting materials and make them competitive for power applications.

SUMAN connects materials chemistry, processing, structural and functional characterization, and application-oriented superconductivity research within the ICMAB advanced materials ecosystem.

Research challenges

SUMAN addresses the materials and processing challenges needed to bring high-temperature superconductors closer to efficient, scalable and reliable power applications.

High-temperature superconductors

Synthesis, preparation and characterization of superconducting materials with advanced functional performance.

Low-cost processing

Development of cost-effective routes designed to support scalable production of superconducting materials.

Power applications

Materials research oriented towards competitive superconducting solutions for energy and power technologies.

Scale-up strategy

Connecting materials choice, preparation and characterization with application-oriented production requirements.

Materials, processing and characterization

SUMAN works at the intersection of superconducting materials synthesis, preparation methods and advanced characterization. Its research supports the development of materials that can be manufactured through scalable, economically viable processes.

The group’s scientific approach is aligned with the development of advanced materials for energy technologies and future electrical power systems.

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Synthesis

Preparation of high-temperature superconducting materials through chemistry and materials processing routes.

Characterization

Structural and functional assessment of superconducting properties and materials performance.

Processing routes

Design of low-cost processes with potential for larger-scale production.

Application readiness

Research decisions guided by the requirements of real power applications and competitiveness.

Superconducting materials for efficient power systems

High-temperature superconductors offer opportunities for more efficient electrical technologies, high-performance power devices and advanced energy systems.

SUMAN contributes to this field by focusing on materials routes that can move beyond laboratory-scale demonstrations and become more competitive for power-oriented applications.

From materials synthesis to scalable superconducting technologies

Low-cost preparation, advanced characterization and application-driven materials research for future power technologies.

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Connected to the ICMAB research ecosystem

SUMAN contributes to ICMAB’s advanced materials research through superconducting materials, energy-oriented materials design and scalable processing expertise.

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For detailed information about SUMAN research activity, current projects, publications and opportunities, visit the external group website or contact the group through the corresponding ICMAB channels.

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