Prospective Life Cycle Assessment of High-Temperature Superconductors for Future Grid Applications

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This study explores the environmental impacts of high-temperature superconductors, highlighting their advantages over conventional conductors, such as minimal ohmic losses below critical temperatures. It emphasizes the necessity of constant cooling to maintain the superconducting state and examines the implications of integrating superconductors into future grid technologies, particularly superconducting power cables. The research aims to provide insights into how these advanced materials can affect the environment as they become more prevalent in energy systems.