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RESEARCH UNIT

Superconducting Materials and Functional Nanoengineered Structures

Advanced research in superconducting materials, high-temperature superconductors, quantum materials and nanoengineered functional systems for future technologies.

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A research unit for superconductivity, quantum materials and nanoengineered structures

The Superconducting Materials and Functional Nanoengineered Structures Research Unit brings together the SUMAN and SuperQMat research groups around the synthesis, preparation, nanoengineering and characterization of high-temperature superconducting materials.

The unit connects materials growth, advanced characterization, cryogenic and magnetic studies, vortex matter, quantum materials and functional nanostructures to address scientific challenges in energy, quantum technologies and emerging electronic systems.

Research focus

The unit combines superconducting materials science, functional nanoengineering and quantum-materials research to enable future technologies.

Materials synthesis

High-temperature superconductors

Synthesis, processing and characterization of superconducting materials with emphasis on high performance and scalable preparation.
Functional properties

Quantum materials

Exploration of emergent electronic, magnetic and quantum phenomena in advanced materials and engineered structures.
Materials design

Nanoengineered structures

Nanoengineering strategies to control microstructure, interfaces and functional response in superconducting and related materials.
Advanced characterization

Vortex matter and magnetism

Study of vortex physics, magnetic response and superconducting performance under relevant operating conditions.

Research groups within the unit

SMFNS is structured around complementary research groups working on superconducting materials and quantum nanoengineered systems.

Research group

Superconducting Materials (SUMAN)

Research on the synthesis, preparation and characterization of high-temperature superconducting materials, with emphasis on scalable processes and power applications.
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Research group

Nanoengineered Superconductors and Quantum Materials (SuperQMat)

Research on superconducting and quantum materials, nanoengineered structures and advanced functional systems for emerging technologies.
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Scientific expertise

The unit provides a multidisciplinary ecosystem for superconducting materials, nanoengineered structures and advanced functional characterization.

Preparation

Materials synthesis

Growth, processing and optimization of superconducting and functional materials.
Structure control

Nanoengineering

Microstructure, interfaces and nanoscale design for enhanced performance.
Low-temperature science

Cryogenic studies

Functional measurements and characterization under cryogenic conditions.
Magnetic response

Magnetometry

Magnetic characterization of superconducting and related materials.
Applications

Functional nanostructures

Materials architectures for energy, electronics and emerging technologies.
Scientific infrastructure

Advanced characterization

Multiscale characterization linking synthesis, structure and properties.

Head of Department

Permanent Scientific Researchers

Postdoctoral & Project Researchers

Technicians and Project Managers

Infrastructure and experimental capabilities

The unit benefits from ICMAB scientific infrastructure and advanced characterization services for superconducting and functional materials research.

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Cryogenic systems

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Magnetic characterization

Replace with magnetometry, transport and superconducting-property measurement capabilities.
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Thin films and nanostructures

Replace with fabrication, growth or nanoengineering infrastructure related to the unit.
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Microscopy and structural analysis

Replace with electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction or related characterization links.

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