As time goes by, Xiao Yi's angry attack on "nature" is also in the process of fermentation, and it has become one of the topics that people in the entire academic community talk about after dinner.
It is conceivable that for a long time in the future, the number of submissions to "Nature" will most likely decrease a lot as a result, and a considerable part of them will be absorbed by "Science".
In particular, quite a few scholars have followed Xiao Yi in saying that they will no longer contribute to "Nature" in the future.
According to statistics, at least more than 100 scholars have expressed this.
Many of them are famous scholars in various fields. They have published countless articles in various top journals, and there are even top experts with an H-index of 100.
However, what makes Nature vomit blood is that there are some scholars who have never heard of it, and have never published papers in the three major journals of SNC before.
He just came here to cause trouble.
But there is no way, they can never respond by naming these people individually.
All in all, "nature" suffered serious losses in this incident.
Although there are still scholars who support "nature" and believe that "nature" is right. Xiao Yi should publish the preparation process of new FeSe superconductors to benefit all mankind.
However, these voices basically cannot bring much impact. On the contrary, the scholars who made these voices have also received "sympathies" from quite a few netizens, asking these scholars on the "nature" platform to selflessly contribute some of their own patented technologies and the like.
I finally couldn't bear the scolding of these scholars, so I deleted my comments on the Internet, or directly closed the comment area to restrict other people's comments.
However, despite the huge commotion in public opinion, Xiao Yi himself did not pay too much attention after that.
At this time, he was receiving people from the province, mainly talking about matters related to the mass production of new FeSe in the future.
"... Yes, it mainly requires a piece of land to build a factory first. Well, in order to avoid leakage of the production process, it is best to use a fully automated production factory."
"Method for mass production? I have already solved this problem. It won't be a big problem."
"How to automate the process? This is not a problem, I will solve it."
"Manpower is still needed. After all, the equipment also needs to be watched, and some production processes still need to be watched."
"And then there's..."
Xiao Yi explained various requirements to the other party.
"Well, that should be it."
After saying that, Xiao Yi nodded, and then said to them, "Do you have any questions?"
"No more, no more, it's detailed enough."
The leader was the director of State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission in Hui Province, named Chen Hua. After writing down what Xiao Yi said, he took one last look and asked, "By the way, Professor Xiao, this new superconductor... doesn't there have to be an exact name?"
"Name?" Xiao Yi touched his chin and said, "Well, if you want to ask for the full name, it is HCP-type silver-doped FeSe alloy."
Chen Hua shook his head helplessly and said, "What I mean is, it sounds um... a more awesome name. You can see what Ademan alloy is called in other movies."
Xiao Yi raised his eyebrows. "Hey, Director Chen is so fashionable? He even knows this."
Chen Hua pointed at his face and said, "Please, Professor Xiao, I am only 30 years old this year, I am not an old guy."
Xiao Yi laughed, then pondered for a moment, and then said, "Then let's call it... HTSC-1."
Chen Hua nodded slightly after hearing this. "It sounds good, but what do these four letters mean?"
"It's high-temperature superconductivity."
Xiao Yi shrugged and said.
Chen Hua: "... That's it? Isn't this too direct?"
Xiao Yi thought for a while and said, "Then let's call it SSC-1?"
Chen Hua: "You're not going to tell me this is called a super superconductor, are you?"
Xiao Yi smiled and gave a thumbs up, "That's right!"
Chen Hua was helpless and finally said, "Forget it, let's just call it HTSC-1."
He stood up and said, "We will soon start preparing for the subsequent factory construction and other related matters. By then, Professor Xiao will also need to complete the design plan so that we can start purchasing."
"Okay, then I'll trouble you guys."
Xiao Yi nodded.
According to what was originally discussed, Hui Province Superconductivity Technology Co., Ltd. was jointly established by Science Island Laboratory and Hui Province State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission. Science Island Laboratory provided the technology, and Hui Province State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission was responsible for operation, management and production.
Science Island Laboratory's part of the profit is naturally used to support the laboratory's infrastructure, pay wages, and support projects.
Xiao Yi Originally, you could invest in this company and hold a certain share of the company. This kind of thing is relatively common and is a way for scholars to make money.
However, Xiao Yi did not contribute any money in the end.
This new FeSe... well, it should be called HTSC-1 from now on, even if it is his reward for the country and the government for building such a laboratory specifically for him.
Since Science Island Laboratory is also completely considered a state-owned asset, HTSC-1 is also considered a 100% state-owned asset.
However, HTSC-1 is the first output of Science Island Laboratory, but it will definitely not be the last.
Especially the nature event that just ended.
Xiao Yi watched Chen Hua lead people out of the office, thinking about the next goal.
Those guys abroad want what he has researched, but if he doesn't give it to them, then they will kill him?
That's embarrassing, he can only study more things so that they can see but not touch.
"So, what should we study next?"
He has now thoroughly figured out how to use [Material Mastery]. Now, when he is asked to study any material that can be explained using current theories, he will have a very high degree of confidence in completing it.
For example, HTSC-1 was finally completed based on XSC superconductivity theory he completed.
To put it simply, if you want to use [Material Mastery] to create materials with certain properties, you must first understand the principles of forming such properties.
Of course, it's okay if there is no principle, but then you have to try your luck.
Using the simulation function that comes with [Material Mastery], Xiao Yi can simulate the microstructure of a piece of material. By constantly changing the structure in this way, he may be able to get the properties he wants.
After all, structure determines properties.
However, this luck-based approach is still a bit reluctant, so it is best to look for some goals that currently have relevant theoretical guidance.
And soon, Xiao Yi had a target.
Battery.
Specifically, it should be a solid-state lithium battery.
Since the birth of lithium batteries, liquid lithium-ion batteries have been getting closer and closer to their theoretical limits, and the battery field has increasingly sought the next breakthrough.
Solid-state lithium batteries are considered to be one of the important development directions of next-generation batteries, and judging from the current research progress of major next-generation battery technologies, solid-state lithium batteries are also considered to be one of the most likely technologies to be realized.
The difference between it and the current liquid lithium-ion battery is that the latter mainly uses liquid electrolyte, while the former uses solid electrolyte.
The advantages of solid electrolytes are much greater than those of liquid electrolytes.
The first point is safety.
Solid electrolytes do not burn as easily as liquid electrolytes, thus greatly reducing the risk of battery fires and explosions, and are more stable at high temperatures, reducing the possibility of thermal runaway.
Especially when the battery is damaged, the liquid electrolyte may leak, and when it comes into contact with air, it may react violently and ignite.
Just like the videos of electric vehicles spontaneously igniting that everyone has seen online, they are basically caused by battery damage.
This situation does not exist with solid electrolytes. Because of their stability in the solid state, they will not react even if they come into contact with air.
In addition to safety, it is higher energy density.
Solid electrolytes allow the use of higher energy density lithium metal as the negative electrode instead of the graphite negative electrode in traditional lithium-ion batteries, thereby significantly increasing the energy density of the battery; and solid electrolytes generally have a higher voltage stability window, allowing the battery to operate at higher voltages, further improving energy density.
Of course, higher voltage will bring about a problem, that is, lithium dendrites are more likely to precipitate.
Lithium dendrites can be said to be a major killer of lithium batteries.
Lithium dendrites are structures in which lithium ions are deposited on the surface of the negative electrode in a dendritic or needle-like form during the charging process.
Because there may only be a few atoms at the tip, it can be called one of the sharpest "needles" in the world.
This kind of needle is likely to directly pierce the battery separator, causing a short circuit, and eventually the battery will catch fire.
However, the solid electrolyte has a very good restrictive effect on lithium dendrites. Because the solid electrolyte has strong mechanical strength, the lithium dendrites are likely to be completely unable to penetrate the solid electrolyte, thus avoiding this situation.
Of course, this still depends on the strength of the solid electrolyte. After all, it is obviously impossible to withstand atomic-level needles like lithium dendrites if the strength is not enough.
But no matter what, the various advantages of solid-state lithium batteries make it an inevitable choice to replace lithium-ion batteries.
"The most important thing is that there is already quite a lot of theoretical guidance in the direction of solid-state lithium batteries."
Thinking of this, Xiao Yi smiled slightly.
Now that the theory has basically taken shape, [Material Mastery] can naturally play its greatest role.
"You're next! Solid lithium battery!"
At this moment, there was a knock on the office door.
Xu Ming Several people peeked in.
"Brother Xiao, are you done talking?"
Xiao Yi's eyes lit up when he saw them, and he waved to them and said, "We're done talking, come here, I just have something to do with you."
If good labor is not used, wouldn't it be wasted?
What?
You said these people are other people's students?
Other people's students are so good!
Xu Ming Several people were stunned, "What's going on?"
Xiao Yi said, "Are you interested in continuing to work on the next project with me?"
Xu Ming Several people suddenly became excited.
They came here today because they really wanted to ask what Xiao Yi will do next.
If there is no project, they have to go back to their home labs.
But, if Xiao Yi has a project, they would definitely be more willing to do Xiao Yi's project.
Those are all heavyweight projects!
"Okay! What project is it?"
"Solid-state lithium battery." Xiao Yi said, "How about it? Are you interested?"
"Wow!" Xu Ming and the others suddenly exclaimed.
"Solid-state lithium battery!"
"Brother Xiao, really?"
Xiao Yi nodded and said, "Why are you lying to me? It must be true."
"Yeah!"
Several people were suddenly overcome with excitement.
Compared with the influence of high-temperature superconductors, solid-state lithium batteries are definitely higher.
After all, the application scope of solid-state lithium batteries is much wider than that of high-temperature superconductors.
Probably in the field of superconductors, only room temperature superconductors can truly surpass solid-state lithium batteries.
You know, the current battery market in the world is worth hundreds of billions of dollars, making it one of the most profitable industries on the planet.
Seeing their excited expressions, Xiao Yi couldn't help but tease, "Are you planning to go back to Professor Sun's place? Why are you so happy?"
Xu Ming immediately patted his chest and said, "Of course! I am loyal to you Brother Xiao!"
Several other people also expressed their opinions. "Me too!"
"Me too!"
But at this moment, a faint voice came from behind them.
"Is it...?"
Xu Ming The others were stunned for a moment. When they turned their heads to look, they were all stunned.
"Old, old, old... teacher!"
The person who came was surprisingly Sun Lina.
After Xiao Yi saw Sun Lina, his face suddenly showed embarrassment.
How come...
How does it feel to be caught and raped in bed?
"Sun...Professor Sun Ha, long time no see."
Sun Lina glanced at him and said, "Professor Xiao, you are also a professor, so you should quickly accept some of your students."
Then she looked at Xu Ming: "You are the only ones who are loyal to the other professors, right? Xu Ming, Yuanyuan, you are not far away from graduation. Do you want to postpone your graduation?"
"Follow me back to the laboratory. I have a new subject here. It's time for you to come back."
"Woooooo~"
Xu Ming They could only say goodbye to Xiao Yi without tears.
Seeing this situation, Xiao Yi twitched his lips.
Gan.
It seems that the official start of research on solid-state lithium batteries will have to wait a little longer.
Next, it's time to recruit troops for Science Island Laboratory!
Currently, the laboratory is not qualified to recruit graduate students, but there is no problem in recruiting postdocs, researchers, etc.
Some time ago, the recruitment notice was also announced to the public.
Of course, considering the size of the laboratory, he is currently only considering recruiting 20 researchers or Associate Researcher, and 30 Intern Researcher/postdocs and Assistant Researcher.
So far, we have received nearly 300 resumes.
With his reputation here, recruiting people is still a very simple matter.
"Well... there is still one week until the resume submission deadline, and there will be an online written test in ten days."
"It will take a while."
Then, Xiao Yi made a decision.
"Then in the next period of time, let's prepare for the research on solid-state lithium batteries."
With the plan in place, he set to work.