MOSAIC-SC: A Modular Oxide–Moiré– Hydrogen Platform for Testing Cooperative Pairing at Ambient Pressure
Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: The manuscript presents MOSAIC-SC, a conceptual research proposal for investigating superconductivity at ambient pressure through a modular heterostructure based on FeSe/SrTiO₃. It explores the potential interplay of interfacial phonons, hydrogen/deuterium incorporation, electrostatic gating, ferroelectric polarization, and moiré-induced electronic interactions to identify mechanisms that may enhance superconducting pairing. The proposal outlines a staged experimental programme with falsifiable hypotheses, complementary theoretical and experimental approaches, and rigorous criteria to distinguish enhanced pairing from macroscopic phase coherence. Rather than claiming room-temperature superconductivity, the work aims to establish a systematic framework for identifying cooperative or competing mechanisms and guiding the design of new superconducting materials.
Author: Travaglini, Giustino
Language: English
Field: Materials Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7221453364
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