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Reversible superconductor-insulator transition in LiTi2O4 induced by Li-ion electrochemical reaction.


ABSTRACT: Transition metal oxides display various electronic and magnetic phases such as high-temperature superconductivity. Controlling such exotic properties by applying an external field is one of the biggest continuous challenges in condensed matter physics. Here, we demonstrate clear superconductor-insulator transition of LiTi2O4 films induced by Li-ion electrochemical reaction. A compact electrochemical cell of pseudo-Li-ion battery structure is formed with a superconducting LiTi2O4 film as an anode. Li content in the film is controlled by applying a constant redox voltage. An insulating state is achieved by Li-ion intercalation to the superconducting film by applying reduction potential. In contrast, the superconducting state is reproduced by applying oxidation potential to the Li-ion intercalated film. Moreover, superconducting transition temperature is also recovered after a number of cycles of Li-ion electrochemical reactions. This complete reversible transition originates in difference in potentials required for deintercalation of initially contained and electrochemically intercalated Li(+) ions.

SUBMITTER: Yoshimatsu K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4635382 | biostudies-literature | 2015

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Reversible superconductor-insulator transition in LiTi2O4 induced by Li-ion electrochemical reaction.

Yoshimatsu K K   Niwa M M   Mashiko H H   Oshima T T   Oshima T T   Ohtomo A A  

Scientific reports 20151106


Transition metal oxides display various electronic and magnetic phases such as high-temperature superconductivity. Controlling such exotic properties by applying an external field is one of the biggest continuous challenges in condensed matter physics. Here, we demonstrate clear superconductor-insulator transition of LiTi2O4 films induced by Li-ion electrochemical reaction. A compact electrochemical cell of pseudo-Li-ion battery structure is formed with a superconducting LiTi2O4 film as an anode  ...[more]

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