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Poster (2006)

Characterisation of the magnetic shielding properties of YBaCuO thick films prepared by electrophoretic deposition on silver substrates

in Journal of Physics: Conference Series [=JPCS] (2006), 43

This communication reports experimental results on the superconducting properties of YBaCuO thick films prepared by electrophoretic deposition on silver substrates. The magnetic shielding properties of ... [more ▼]

This communication reports experimental results on the superconducting properties of YBaCuO thick films prepared by electrophoretic deposition on silver substrates. The magnetic shielding properties of the coatings were characterised by various methods. First, the electrical resistance and the transport critical current density, Jc, were determined. Our coatings exhibit a superconducting transition at a temperature of 90 K. Next, shielding characterisations were carried out at 77 K for samples having either a slab or a cylindrical geometry. In both cases, the frequency of the applied magnetic field was 103 Hz; the field behind the shielding wall was measured by a pick-up coil connected to a lock-in amplifier. In the case of cylindrical samples and for an applied induction lower than 1 G, the field inside the shielding enclosure is reduced by a factor greater than 106 (i.e. 120 dB) with respect to the applied field. [less ▲]

Use of a High-Temperature Superconducting Coil for Magnetic Energy Storage

in Institute of Physics Conference Series (2006), 43

A high temperature superconducting magnetic energy storage device (SMES) has been realised using a 350 m-long BSCCO tape wound as a ''pancake'' coil. The coil is mounted on a cryocooler allowing ... [more ▼]

A high temperature superconducting magnetic energy storage device (SMES) has been realised using a 350 m-long BSCCO tape wound as a ''pancake'' coil. The coil is mounted on a cryocooler allowing temperatures down to 17.2 K to be achieved. The temperature dependence of coil electrical resistance R(T) shows a superconducting transition at T = 102.5 K. Measurements of the V(I) characteristics were performed at several temperatures between 17.2 K and 101.5 K to obtain the temperature dependence of the critical current (using a 1 uV/cm criterion). Critical currents were found to exceed 100 A for T < 30 K. An electronic DC-DC converter was built in order to control the energy flow in and out of the superconducting coil. The converter consists of a MOS transistor bridge switching at a 80 kHz frequency and controlled with standard Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) techniques. The system was tested using a 30 V squared wave power supply as bridge input voltage. The coil current, the bridge input and output voltages were recorded simultaneously. Using a 10 A setpoint current in the superconducting coil, the whole system (coil + DC-DC converter) can provide a stable output voltage showing uninterruptible power supply (UPS) capabilities over 1 s. [less ▲]

Texturation of YBa2Cu3O7-delta thick films by electrophoretic deposition under magnetic field

in Key Engineering Materials [=KEM] (2006), 314

YBa2Cu3O7-delta coatings were deposited by electrophoretic deposition (EPD) onto Ni substrates. Particles of different sizes and shapes were used in order to study the influence of the powder ... [more ▼]

YBa2Cu3O7-delta coatings were deposited by electrophoretic deposition (EPD) onto Ni substrates. Particles of different sizes and shapes were used in order to study the influence of the powder microstructure on the film density. Texturation of the thick films was induced by application of a magnetic field during the electrophoretic deposition. X-ray diffraction analysis has clearly shown preferred c-axis alignment of the YBa2Cu3O7-delta films along the direction normal to the substrate surface. Scanning electron microscopy and optical polarised light microscopy were used to characterise the microstructure of the coatings, revealing a nonrandom platelets organisation. [less ▲]

Slip casting of barium zirconate aqueous concentrated suspensions

in Journal of the European Ceramic Society (2006), 26(9), 1591-1598

The rheological behaviour of aqueous suspensions of barium zirconate was studied focusing on the effect of the Volume fraction of particles, leading to the determination of the maximum packing fraction ... [more ▼]

The rheological behaviour of aqueous suspensions of barium zirconate was studied focusing on the effect of the Volume fraction of particles, leading to the determination of the maximum packing fraction. Optimised suspensions dispersed with both polymethacrylic acid and tetramethylammonium hydroxide were slip cast on plaster Moulds to produce discs and crucibles, leading to relative green densities greater than 62% of theoretical ones. Densification was studied at temperatures ranging from 1450 to 1700 degrees C by static and dynamic sintering experiments. Scanning electron microscopy studies demonstrate that slip cast parts are dense and very homogeneous, without any significant processing-related defects or abnormal grain growth. (c) 2005 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. [less ▲]

Optimization of BaZrO3 sintering by control of the initial powder size distribution; a factorial design statistical analysis

in Journal of the European Ceramic Society (2005), 25(16), 3593-3604

A factorial design statistical analysis has been conducted in order to obtain the optimum conditions in the solid state sintering process of barium zirconate bulk materials, optimum with respect to ... [more ▼]

A factorial design statistical analysis has been conducted in order to obtain the optimum conditions in the solid state sintering process of barium zirconate bulk materials, optimum with respect to density, closed and open porosities. The optimized heat treatment permits to sinter a 99% dense barium zirconate sample at 1650 degrees C during only 2 h. When the temperature is higher than 1650 degrees C or when the heating time is longer than 2 h, a decrease in density is observed. (c) 2004 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. [less ▲]

Vivianite formation and distribution in Lake Baikal sediments

in Global and Planetary Change (2005), 46(1-4), 315-336

In an effort to better understand vivianite formation processes, four Lake Baikal sediment cores spanning two to four interglacial stages in the northern, central and southern basins and under various ... [more ▼]

In an effort to better understand vivianite formation processes, four Lake Baikal sediment cores spanning two to four interglacial stages in the northern, central and southern basins and under various biogeochemical environments are scrutinized. The vivianite-rich layers were detected by anomalous P-enrichments in bulk geochemistry and visually by observations on X-radiographs. The millimetric concretions of vivianite were isolated by sieving and analysed by X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscope (SEM), microprobe, infrared spectroscopy, inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectrometry and mass spectrometry (ICP-AES, ICP-MS). All the vivianites display similar morphological, mineralogical and geochemical signature, suggesting a common diagenetic origin. Their geochemical signature is sensitive to secondary alteration where vivianite concretions are gradually transformed from the rim to the center into an amorphous santabarbaraite phase with a decreasing Mn content. We analysed the spatial and temporal distribution of the concretions in order to determine the primary parameters controlling the vivianite formation, e.g., lithology, sedimentation rates, and porewater chemistry. We conclude that vivianite formation in Lake Baikal is mainly controlled by porewater chemistry and sedimentation rates, and it is not a proxy for lacustrine paleoproductivity. Vivianite accumulation is not restricted to areas of slow sedimentation rates (e.g., Academician and Continent ridges). At the site of relatively fast sedimentation rate, i.e., the Posolsky Bank near the Selenga Delta, vivianite production may be more or less related to the Selenga River inputs. It could be also indirectly related to the past intensive methane escapes from the sediments. While reflecting an early diagenetic signal, the source of P and Fe porewater for vivianites genesis is still unclear. (C) 2004 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved. [less ▲]

From RE-211 to RE-123. How to control the final microstructure of superconducting single-domains

in Superconductor Science and Technology (2005), 18(3), 9-23

This paper reviews the usual techniques for producing YBCO-type single-domains and the microstructure of the as-obtained samples. The problems of seed dissolution and parasite nucleations are discussed in ... [more ▼]

This paper reviews the usual techniques for producing YBCO-type single-domains and the microstructure of the as-obtained samples. The problems of seed dissolution and parasite nucleations are discussed in detail. The formation of microstructural defects, such as pores and cracks, is examined. An important part of this review is devoted to the study of the influence of RE-211 particles (RE2BaCuO5 where RE denotes Y, Yb, Nd, Sm, Dy, Gd, Eu or a mixture of them. Generally Nd4Ba2Cu 2O10 is preferred to Nd2BaCuO5) for the microstructure and properties of RE-Ba-Cu-O single-domains. Pushing/trapping theory is described in order to explain the spatial distribution of RE-211 particles in the RE-123 ((RE)Ba2Cu3O7-δ) monoliths. The formation of RE-211-free regions is discussed. Different ways to limit the RE-211 coarsening are reviewed. Microstructural defects in the RE-123 matrix caused by the RE-211 particles are presented. It is also shown that RE-211 particles play a significant role in the mechanical properties of single-domain samples. We finish this review by discussing the infiltration and growth process as a good technique to control the microstructure. © 2005 IOP Publishing Ltd. [less ▲]

Surface modification of as-synthesized lamellar mesostructured silica obtained by liquid crystal templating

in New Journal of Chemistry (2005), 29(8), 1017-1021

We report a study of lamellar silica phase silylation, starting from as-synthesized silica, without the usual heat treatment step. Characterizations of the modified silica include X-ray diffraction ... [more ▼]

We report a study of lamellar silica phase silylation, starting from as-synthesized silica, without the usual heat treatment step. Characterizations of the modified silica include X-ray diffraction, thermal analysis, electron microscopy and solid state NMR. Special attention is given to the possibility of keeping the lamellar organisation along with the elimination of the organic template. [less ▲]

Magneto-transport characterization of Dy123 monodomain superconductors

in Applied Physics A : Materials Science & Processing (2005), 81(5), 1001-1007

We consider textured materials of the DyBa2Cu3O7 type seeded with a Nd123 seed as initiator. They are grown with an excess 20% Dy211 phase on a Dy2O3 substrate. We report chemical characterization ... [more ▼]

We consider textured materials of the DyBa2Cu3O7 type seeded with a Nd123 seed as initiator. They are grown with an excess 20% Dy211 phase on a Dy2O3 substrate. We report chemical characterization, electrical resistivity, thermoelectric power and thermal conductivity over a broad temperature range as a function of an applied magnetic field up to 6 T. We show that specific features appear in the magneto-thermal transport properties, different in these materials from those found in single crystals and polycrystalline samples. We propose that two vortex regimes can be distinguished in the mixed phase, due to the intrinsic microstructure. We calculate the viscosity, entropy and figure of merit of the samples. [less ▲]