Investigation of the physical and superconductivity properties of Ni3AC (A: Mg, Zn and Cd)

Journal article (2025)

Authors

T. Zafer University of Sakarya, Team Poulumi Dey - Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering
D.F. Kurtulus Sakarya Uygulamalı Bilimler Üniversitesi
R. Salimov University of Sakarya
Elisabeth Karaca University of York, University of Sakarya, Institute of Physics, Zagreb
Research Group
Team Poulumi Dey (Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering) (TU Delft)
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Published Date

2025

Language

English

Faculty

Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering

Department

Materials Science and Engineering

Research Group

Team Poulumi Dey

Abstract

This study investigates the electronic and superconducting properties of Ni3AC (A: Mg, Zn, and Cd) antiperovskites through first-principles computational methods. Importantly, Ni3MgC has been identified as a superconductor with a transition temperature (Tc) of 8.644 K, while Ni3ZnC and Ni3CdC exhibit Tc values of 2.172 K and 3.861 K, respectively, in remarkable agreement with experimental. The electron–phonon interaction strength in these materials suggests medium-coupling superconductivity. This study provides significant insights into the mechanisms driving superconductivity in metal-carbide antiperovskites, identifying opportunities for their use in advanced technologies.