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Chapter 676 We're rich now, we can do whatever we want.

"Qingzhou, we have currently identified three materials: graphene composite, g-CN/TiO quantum dot composite, and g-CN/TiO quantum dot composite."

In the seminar room.

Xu Qingzhou looked down at the plan, and after a moment, he got up and wrote down the reaction pathways and properties of the three materials on the whiteboard.

"Theoretically speaking, all three precursor materials currently available have the effect of suppressing lithium dendrites. And all of them involve titanium (Ti) and nitrogen (N), but none of them achieve lattice-level synergy."

“That’s right, it’s a big problem. For now, we can only test these three materials and adjust the coordination effect between the crystal lattices based on the test results.”

Zhao Shengwen nodded, saying with some helplessness, "We are doing something that no one has done before, so we can only proceed step by step, feeling our way across the river."

"But this method is too slow."

Xu Qingzhou stared at the whiteboard in front of him, intending to re-run the reaction process of the three materials.

"Our current technology has two characteristics, one of which is nitrogen doping."

"The most crucial aspect of nitrogen doping is its ability to form Ti-NO ternary bonds (TiON), creating a stable ion transport interface."

Xu Qingzhou wrote "TiON" on the whiteboard.

"The second is titanium-based quantum dots, specifically the electronic structure of its quantum dot clusters and their CO reduction properties."

Xu Qingzhou spoke slowly and deliberately.

"Yes, and through data analysis, we found that it can also be combined with carbon quantum dots, such as TiO/CQDs, which can significantly improve photocatalytic activity."

Wang Wei added from the side.

In the seminar room, everyone shared their ideas, occasionally adding a formula to the whiteboard.

Two hours flew by.

The five people sat down to drink tea and rest.

"If we can really crack lithium dendrites, charging speeds might be faster than refueling, and the 'electric vehicle battery replacement every 5 years' problem will become a thing of the past," exclaimed Zhou Ninghai, the group leader of the dendrite team.

Wang Wei said, "Even if we really solve the lithium dendrite problem, it will take time to apply it to electric vehicles."

"Didn't you want to buy a car? An electric car or a gasoline car?"

"A gas-powered car, it's more convenient for going out."

Wang Wei said regretfully, "I was originally planning to wait and see, but it seems like we won't be able to wait for a high-energy-density tram."

"It's much better now, with charging stations becoming widely available. Before, it would take half an hour to find a charging station."

Zhao Shengwen joined the conversation, sipping his tea and sighing.

"Even if lithium dendrites and the shuttle effect are completely resolved, gasoline-powered cars still have their own unique advantages, such as the sound of the engine and the aesthetic beauty of the machinery."

Xu Qingzhou said, sipping his tea.

"That's true."

Several men showed expressions of agreement.

Wang Wei asked Xu Qingzhou, "Junior brother, you're driving a Jeep Wrangler, right?"

"Correct."

How was the driving experience?

“That’s right. I used to drive this car when I was in the US. I might as well buy one and bring it with me when I come back.”

"I also want to buy an off-road vehicle."

The conversation shifted from the vehicles to the food they were going to eat at the cafeteria later.

Xu Qingzhou leaned back in his chair, looked out the window, and after two hours of brainstorming, he finally felt a little better after resting for a while.

His gaze swept across the four whiteboards filled with writing, then he suddenly paused, staring blankly at a few formulas.

"Anything discovered?"

Zhao Shengwen noticed that Xu Qingzhou's expression was off.

"I have an idea."

Xu Qingzhou put down his teacup, stood up, and stood in front of the whiteboard, lost in thought.

After a while, he outlined "TiON" and "CO" on the whiteboard and wrote "TiON-TiO" next to them. This was the name of a material that suddenly popped into his head.

Zhao Shengwen and his group walked over, looking puzzled, as it was the first time they had ever seen this thing.

Xu Qingzhou explained: "TiO2 quantum dot composite material is made by combining two types of titanium: titanium tetrabutyl titanate (Ti(OCH)) or titanium tetrachloride (TiCl).

Nitrogen-doped titanium dioxide is a material he experimented with when he was involved in satellite research. It can be used in sensors, but this technology has not yet been clearly proposed.

I vaguely remember that the earliest paper he read was from 2024.

"I have read a few papers on TiO composite materials, but this is the first time I have seen this material."

Zhao Shengwen said in a deep voice.

"It was just a sudden idea of ​​mine." Xu Qingzhou casually made up an excuse and wrote down lines of complex formulas on the whiteboard.

"This looks a bit complicated."

Wang Wei pushed up his glasses.

"The process involves nitrogen doping mechanisms, so we have to use nitrogen doping mechanisms."

Zhao Shengwen noticed something.

"Yes, this is a combination of nitrogen doping modification (TiON) and quantum dot composite technology."

Xu Qingzhou nodded, staring at the formula. After a pause, he said, "This may be what we've been searching for."

Zhao Shengwen and the others were stunned.

Although it seems promising, Professor Xu is being too confident. Just because he wrote such a brilliant piece of material, does that mean he's ready to dive headfirst into it?

"So, shall we settle on these four options?"

Zhao Shengwen sought Xu Qingzhou's opinion.

"Need not."

Xu Qingzhou shook his head: "While there are other options to choose from, our top priority right now is to tackle the challenge of nitrogen-doped titanium dioxide quantum dot materials."

"it is good."

"Then let's take action."

Despite their skepticism, everyone nodded in agreement. They were surprised to see someone suddenly write down something they had never seen before, claiming it could solve the problem of lithium dendrites. If it were someone else, they might have scoffed at it, but Xu Qingzhou's suggestion was worth a try.

Next, everyone's focus shifted to the preparation of TiON-TiO, and they planned to construct a nanoscale functional layer on the membrane surface through a three-step process: plasma pretreatment → magnetron sputtering/sol-gel coating → high-temperature crystallization.

A week has passed.

office.

Xu Qingzhou brewed tea for Academician Ren Nan.

"I overestimated Zhang Zhigao's character."

Academician Ren Nan said helplessly, "The budget allocated by the higher authorities is only 5000 million yuan for national-level special funds."

This is a drop in the ocean for a nuclear fusion experiment.

"Don't worry about funding. Just ask Lao Ji for whatever amount you need."

Xu Qingzhou said generously that money is really not a problem for the research institute at present.

Xia Guo Nuclear Power, Zhejiang Energy Power, Xia You Capital, and others have all expressed their willingness to invest, but Xu Qingzhou rejected them all and plans to wait a while longer.

Although expenses exceed income, the institute can still afford to support a nuclear fusion project.

Bringing in capital can solve the money problem, but it also means having a sugar daddy.

With limited funds, we need to prioritize mature fusion projects.

It was also said that although Zhang Zhigao was an academician, he was well-versed in the ways of officialdom, and he would openly obstruct you, but you just couldn't find any loopholes.

What can we do? Go to the relevant ministries and appeal our case?
Useless.

Most likely they'll just try to smooth things over. They might give you a little more money, but there's no need to be so subservient for that.

(End of this chapter)