Sm2O3-induced superconductivity enhancements in bulk Y-123 ceramics synthesized via a novel modified thermal decomposition method

Key Points

• Superconductivity enhancements in Y-123 ceramics were observed with Sm2O3 doping, indicating a significant structural improvement.
• The measured superconducting transition temperature exceeded 93 K, reinforcing the effectiveness of the method employed.
• Utilizing a novel thermal decomposition method, the synthesis produced high-quality bulk ceramics with notable superconducting properties.
• These findings support developing advanced materials for electronic applications, though further exploration in practical applications is needed.