Recent Advances in Research and Development of MgB₂ Superconducting Bulks

Abstract

MgB₂ superconducting bulk materials have excellent potential for various applications. In this review, the characteristics and challenges of MgB₂ as a bulk material, and the recent research trends, such as the synthesis of dense MgB₂ bulks using high pressure process, atmospheric pressure synthesis process using liquid and gas diffusion, are introduced.