Superconducting fiber with transition temperature up to 7.43 K in Nb2PdxS5-delta (0< x <0.6)

Abstract

Wiring systems powered by high-efficient superconductors have long been a dream of scientists, but researchers have faced practical challenges such as finding flexible materials. Here we report superconductivity in Nb2PdxS5-delta fibers with transition temperature up to 7.43 K, which have typical diameters of 0.3-3 micrometer. Superconductivity occurs in a wide range of Pd and S contents, suggesting that the superconductivity in this system is very robust. Long fibers with suitable size provide a new route to high-power transmission cables and electronic devices.