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The superconductivity of MgB2, AlB2, NbB2+x and TaB2+x is inter-compared. The stretched c-lattice parameter (c = 3.52 A) of MgB2 in comparison to NbB2.4 (c = 3.32 A) and AlB2 (c = 3.25 A) decides empirically the population of their p and s bands and as a result their transition temperature, Tc values respectively at 39K and 9.5K for the first two and no superconductivity for the later. Besides the electron doping from substitution of Mg+2 by Al+3, the stretched c-parameter also affects the Boron plane constructed hole type Sigma-band population and the contribution from Mg or Al plane electron type Pi band. This turns the electron type (mainly Pi-band conduction) non-superconducting AlB2 to hole type (mainly s-band conduction) MgB2 superconductor (39 K) as indicated by the thermoelectric power study. Keeping this strategy in mind that stretching of c-parameter enhances superconductivity, the NbB2+x and TaB2+x samples are studied for existence of superconductivity. The non-stoichiometry induces an increase in c parameter with Boron excess in both borides. Magnetization (M-T) and Resistivity measurements (R-T) in case of niobium boride samples show the absence of superconductivity in stoichiometric NbB2 sample (c = 3.26 A) while a clear diamagnetic signal and a R = 0 transition for Boron excess NbB2+x samples. On the other hand, superconductivity is not achieved in TaB2+x case. The probable reason behind is the comparatively lesser or insufficient stretching of c-parameter.
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