3d-Printed Superconductor Achieves Record Performance with Soft Matter Approach
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Researchers have achieved record performance in a 3D-printed superconductor using a soft matter approach, but commenters are scrutinizing the details of the achievement, particularly the material used.
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The technique is the unsung star here: table-top 3d-printing crystals at what seems to be (mostly) ambient condition
(Also failed at the PR 10 years ago, so maybe they shouldn't be blamed?)
They won't be able to easily extend this tech to silicon/GAN. And I can't think of other "crystalline" materials that are porous only in the minds of insiders (ATM)
3d-printing molecular sieves/catalysts as a consolation prize?