Production and characterization of YBCO nanoparticles

In this study, nanoscale YBCO-123 was synthesized using the microemulsion method. The microemulsion system was characterized by measuring the conductivity and interfacial tension. The effect of microemulsion composition on the particle size was investigated. The particles were characterized using the X-ray diffraction, transmission electron microscope and dynamic light scattering devices. The average diameter of the synthesized YBCO-123 particles was 117 nm. These results showed that the microemulsion method could be used to produce 123 nanoparticles for YBCO applications.