 High-temperature superconductors

High-temperature superconductors (HTS) are materials that exhibit superconductivity at temperatures significantly higher than traditional superconductors, which require cooling to near absolute zero (around -273.15°C or 0 Kelvin). Superconductivity is the phenomenon where a material can conduct electricity without resistance, allowing for the lossless transport of electric current. HTS materials typically become superconducting at temperatures above 77 Kelvin (-196°C), which is the boiling point of liquid nitrogen.