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Chapter 671 Key Discovery: Titanium-based Quantum Dots Containing Ti
The research institute, sixth floor.

Xu Qingzhou sipped his coffee and flipped through the report in front of him.

Gong Yunfei was very efficient; he delivered the test results the following afternoon.

"Ti-based quantum dots containing Ti have a remarkable effect on suppressing lithium dendrites."

"Good, it seems the scope of material selection has been narrowed down again."

【Element/Bonding - Ti 2p/

The characteristic peak of the experimental group was 457.2 eV (accounting for 38%).

Function—Provides adsorption sites and lowers the nucleation barrier.

"Let the lithium dendrite group lock onto the titanium-based quantum dots, and focus on verifying materials containing these quantum dots."

Xu Qingzhou's eyes swept over the rows of data, and he quickly made a plan in his mind.

"Since it's effective, we can pull out two people separately to explore the catalytic activity of the Ti/Ti redox pair and be responsible for verifying the metal synergistic effect of each material."

As Xu Qingzhou gave the instructions, the lithium dendrite group became even busier than before, focusing on experiments such as TiO mesoporous spherical shells and TiO mesoporous spherical shells.

Under the leadership of Academician Ren Nan, the fusion group is conducting its first work on controlled nuclear fusion, using a self-built 1 MeV-level ion beam device to simulate the neutron flux (≥10 n/cm) of a fusion reactor and continuously irradiate superconducting thin film samples.

This task is expected to be completed within one month.

Meanwhile, thermal-magnetic coupling shock tests are being conducted to verify the stability of the thin film under the simultaneous action of transient thermal flow (≥10 MW/m) and strong magnetic field (≥20T).

However, Xu Qingzhou's current focus is still on lithium dendrite groups and shuttle effect groups.

Following the experiments of the two groups, we determined the data and developed a research plan.

Especially in verifying quantum dot composite materials containing Ti, Xu Qingzhou followed almost every experiment, working shifts with the team and staying up for two consecutive nights.

His subordinates are struggling, and he, as the leader, can't just wave his hand and issue orders every day.

Time seemed to be accelerated, and the work proceeded in an orderly manner. Xu Qingzhou was so busy that he was constantly on the go, and sometimes it really reminded him of the busy times he used to have.

Of course, things are different now.

Song Yao would occasionally bring him meals to the research institute, or she would urge him to go for a walk.

Saturday, April 5.

Xu Qingzhou, who had been busy for two consecutive weeks, did not go to the research institute early for once. This morning, Song Yao will be holding her doctoral dissertation defense.

After getting up at 7:30 in the morning, Song Yao was putting on makeup and getting dressed, while he leisurely prepared breakfast.

8:20.

Xu Qingzhou brought breakfast to the table, and Song Yao prepared to go downstairs.

"How about it?"

Song, the school beauty, twirled around in front of Xu Qingzhou.

"nice."

Xu Qingzhou gave it a thumbs up.

Song Yao's outfit was very well coordinated: a simple black knee-length dress, her long black hair neatly draped over her shoulders, and only light makeup, giving her a comfortable, scholarly air.

Song Yao raised an eyebrow: "Poor vocabulary."

"You'll feel even better if you put on those glasses."

Xu Qingzhou said.

Song Yao couldn't help but give this guy a shove.

For some reason, she has come to associate wearing glasses with something embarrassing.

The glasses are also an attack speed item.

"Wrong, wrong."

Xu Qingzhou begged for mercy, pinching the girl's cheek. "Teacher Song is the most beautiful in my eyes, no matter what she wears, without exception." "You have good taste."

"Alright, let's eat first."

Breakfast was simple.

Xu Qingzhou cooked some congee with preserved egg and lean pork, and also bought some dumplings from the supermarket.

After finishing her meal, Song Yao prepared her defense materials: a dissertation, a doctoral dissertation as thick as a book, 212 pages, 18 words, a summary of the report, and finally, a USB drive containing the defense presentation slides.

At 8:40 a.m., the two arrived at the School of Economics at Kyoto University on time.

Thesis defense room
Nine professors sat around a table, surrounded by students who were defending their dissertations and observing. They were all talking quietly, making the room quite lively.

In a corner, two young men were whispering to each other.

The crew-cut young man: "I heard that Song Yao is also defending her thesis with us?"

"Yes, it seems like we're the first ones to go. Look, it's Professor Yue Haochang, Professor Qiu Ruiting, and Professor Zhuo Lei from Tsinghua University. We're also defending our dissertations today. Meeting so many big names, I don't know whether to call it lucky or unlucky."

The young man with glasses sighed.

"Professor Yue Haochang, do you remember that senior student last year who was caught and scolded for half an hour?"

The young man who spoke first recalled the scene of his thesis defense last year and felt a little apprehensive.

The bespectacled young man looked helplessly in the direction of the professors and said in a low voice, "However, the reason why the defense committee is so strong this time is probably because of Song Yao. The professors are very interested in her research topic."

"Wow, this junior is amazing. She can get her doctorate in just three years," the crew-cut young man remarked.

"If you can get Tesla to offer you a $500 million salary to poach you, I can also get you out of school within three years."

At that moment, a slightly overweight professor next door said in an annoyed tone.

The crew-cut young man chuckled awkwardly, lowered his head to open his thesis, preparing for his defense later. He thought to himself, "Xu Qingzhou and Song Yao, these two are inhuman, they can't compare at all."

After a while, seeing the professor get up and greet the other professors, the crew-cut young man started talking again.

"Actually, we don't need to underestimate ourselves. This junior sister Song is smart, but we are not bad either. Besides, we have been studying for four or five years for our doctoral studies, not to mention our master's studies."

“You have a point. Those who study economics also need experience. We’ve spent eight or nine years in graduate school, so our knowledge base isn’t lacking.”

Xu Qingzhou and Song Yao went inside, greeted Li Daiyue at the door, and then Song Yao took the USB drive and went up to the stage to prepare.

Students were grouped according to their advisors for the defense. Li Daiyue's group consisted of Song Yao, so Song Yao was the first to defend.

"Professor Xu."

At this moment, Professors Yue Haochang and Zhuo Lei came over to say hello. Mathematics is a research tool for all disciplines, and it's always good to have a good relationship with this Fields Medal winner.

Li Daiyue then introduced the identities of several professors to Xu Qingzhou.

Xu Qingzhou responded politely.

After exchanging pleasantries,
Xu Qingzhou followed Li Daiyue to sit on the side. As a mentor, Li Daiyue naturally attended the meeting, but she did not serve as a judge or chairperson. Xu Qingzhou was even less likely to attend.

The defense officially began at 9:00 AM.

Everyone's eyes were on the girl on the stage.

"This junior sister Song is probably one of the most watched students in our School of Economics in recent years. She has both good looks and talent."

Some girls thought enviously.

"My boss said her thesis is very good; I'm curious to see just how good it is."

Similarly, some girls, unwilling to admit defeat, thought to themselves that as a student at Peking University, they had their own pride and wanted to compete with this junior student, Song.

She spent two whole years working on this research topic!

There may be a difference, but it can't be as big as the boss's expression suggests.

(End of this chapter)