Discovery Early Career Researcher Award - Grant ID: DE140101333

Funded Activity Summary

Microstructure design of second generation MgB2 superconducting wires for enhancement of critical current density. Magnesium diboride (MgB2) superconducting wires have outstanding potential for a diverse range of commercial applications. However, the critical current density in MgB2 wires is still comparatively low, which represents the biggest obstacle in terms of their practical applications. This project will further enhance the critical current density in second generation MgB2 wires prepared by an optimised internal magnesium diffusion process through addressing fundamental issues and designing appropriate microstructure. The research outcomes will be extremely beneficial to fundamental research and to the potential application of MgB2 superconductors. High-performing, low-cost second generation MgB2 wires are also expected to be developed in this project.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 31-03-2014

End Date: 31-12-2017

Funding Scheme: Discovery Early Career Researcher Award

Funding Amount: $377,050.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Materials Engineering not elsewhere classified | Electronic and Magnetic Properties of Condensed Matter; Superconductivity | Materials Engineering | Metals and Alloy Materials

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Expanding Knowledge in the Physical Sciences | Expanding Knowledge in Engineering | Energy not elsewhere classified |

Other Keywords

Electronic and Magnetic Properties of Condensed Matter; Superconductivity | Energy not elsewhere classified | Expanding Knowledge in Engineering | Expanding Knowledge in the Physical Sciences | Materials Engineering | Materials Engineering not elsewhere classified | Metals and Alloy Materials

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