Carbon Nanofiber – A Potential Superconductor

Summary

This chapter discusses the theory of superconductors, the techniques of superconductivity; and studies the different aspects of the reported superconducting metal and alloys including mixed oxides and chalcogenides. Superconductivity identified in some organic compounds like fullerene is also a point of discussion in this chapter. Superconductivity in organic compounds built of carbon and hydrogen, which are among the most common elements on earth compared to copper or osmium, have been of great interest not only for scientists who are looking for room‐temperature superconductivity but also for daily life issues as organic compounds. The chapter establishes evidence on how the existing properties of carbon nanofiber (CNF) exhibit the possibility of CNFs being a superconductor too. It is evident that CNFs are the potential superconductor; if not in pure form then at least after due doping with some inorganic elements and optimized synthesis techniques.