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Researchers at the University of Houston report a new ambient-pressure superconductivity record of 151 K using a pressure-quench approach that first applies high pressure to raise Tc, then rapidly returns to normal pressure to lock in the enhanced superconducting state, potentially accelerating the path to practical, energy-saving technologies though room-temperature, ambient-pressure superconductivity remains distant.
South Korean scientists claim to have developed a room-temperature ambient-pressure superconductor called LK-99, which could revolutionize technological applications. Superconductors transmit electricity without resistance and typically require extremely low temperatures to function. If verified, LK-99 would be the first room-temperature superconductor that does not require high pressures to operate. The material exhibits properties such as lack of electrical resistance, critical current, critical magnetic field, and the ability to levitate, making it suitable for various applications. The researchers believe that LK-99 could open a new era for humankind.