High critical current densities of body-centered cubic high-entropy alloy superconductors: recent research progress

Jiro Kitagawa (), Yoshikazu Mizuguchi and Terukazu Nishizaki
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Jiro Kitagawa: Fukuoka Institute of Technology
Yoshikazu Mizuguchi: Tokyo Metropolitan University
Terukazu Nishizaki: Kyushu Sangyo University

The European Physical Journal B: Condensed Matter and Complex Systems, 2025, vol. 98, issue 4, 1-26

Abstract: Abstract High-entropy alloy (HEA) superconductors have garnered significant attention due to their unique characteristics, such as robust superconductivity under extremely high pressure and irradiation, the cocktail effect, and the enhancement of the upper critical field. A high critical current density is another noteworthy feature observed in HEAs. Several body-centered cubic (bcc) HEAs have exhibited critical current densities comparable to those of Nb–Ti superconducting alloys. Such HEAs hold potential for applications as multifunctional superconducting wires, a capability rarely achieved in conventional alloys. In this context, we review recent advancements in research on critical current densities in bcc HEA superconductors, including , , NbScTiZr, and others. Comparative analyses among these HEAs reveal that both eutectic microstructures, which accompany lattice strain, and nano-sized precipitates play pivotal roles in achieving elevated critical current densities across wide magnetic field ranges. Furthermore, we propose several future directions for research. These include elucidating the origin of lattice strain, exploring more fine eutectic microstructures, artificially introducing nanoscale pinning sites, improving the superconducting critical temperature, and investigating the mechanical properties of these materials. Graphical abstract

Date: 2025
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