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    Ying, T. P.; Chen, X. L.; Wang, G.; Jin, S. F.; Zhou, T. T.; Lai, X. F.; Zhang, H.; Wang, W. Y.

    Scientific reports, 05/2012, Letnik: 2, Številka: 1
    Journal Article

    New iron selenide superconductors by intercalating smaller-sized alkali metals (Li, Na) and alkaline earths using high-temperature routes have been pursued ever since the discovery of superconductivity at about 30 K in KFe2 Se2 , but all have failed so far. Here we demonstrate that a series of superconductors with enhanced Tc = 30∼46 K can be obtained by intercalating metals, Li, Na, Ba, Sr, Ca, Yb, and Eu in between FeSe layers by the ammonothermal method at room temperature. Analysis on their powder X-ray diffraction patterns reveals that all the main phases can be indexed based on body-centered tetragonal lattices with a∼3.755-3.831 Å while c∼15.99-20.54 Å. Resistivities show the corresponding sharp transitions at 45 K and 39 K for NaFe2 Se2 and Ba0.8 Fe2 Se2 , respectively, confirming their bulk superconductivity. These findings provide a new starting point for studying the properties of these superconductors and an effective synthetic route for the exploration of new superconductors as well.