Observation of Meisser effect in Kapton Tapes

TL;DR

This paper reports the discovery of the Meisser effect at specific transition temperatures in Kapton tapes, suggesting potential for new organic superconducting materials.

Contribution

First observation of the Meisser effect in Kapton tapes, indicating possible superconductivity in organic materials used in cryogenic applications.

Findings

Meisser effect observed at ~3.8 K and ~8.0 K

Kapton tapes exhibit signs of superconductivity

Potential for discovering new organic superconductors

Abstract

Composed of organic compounds, Kapton tape is regularly used as a non-conducting and non-magnetic material in cryogenic experiments. Here we report the discovery of Meisser effect at transition temperature (Tc) of ~ 3.8 K and ~ 8.0 K in Kapton tapes. New organic superconducting materials may be further explored in the tapes.