Thirty Entrepreneurship: Recycling of second-hand aircraft carriers at the beginning

Chapter 587 Coming out

“I’m thinking, maybe there’s something that can help us solve this problem. I mean, this waste can be directly decomposed using a material generator, ultimately achieving the desired effect.”

"Master, I have a question. These robots have a lifespan. What happens when they reach that time? Are they retired? If so, won't these robots themselves become junk?"

Sunday's question prompted Lin Chen to think. This matter would indeed bring about some new changes, but they no longer had time to hesitate. Perhaps the root cause of their efforts so far without making a breakthrough lay here.

"As everyone knows, raising a problem leads to a solution. It seems you have a new idea?"

"I think we still have to use chemical methods to solve this. After all, you have made a lot of achievements in the field of physics, but these chemical reagents can only be prepared through various chemical equations."

"Chemical equations?"

Lin Chen began to seriously consider this question.

There's nothing he can do now but seize the time to cram in chemistry knowledge. To try and conduct direct research would be utterly delusional, and he might even fall far behind the computer, making it completely pointless.

However, learning chemistry is not something that can be done overnight. Even if he spends one or two years, he may not necessarily achieve good results. But the current urgent situation makes him extremely anxious.

"No, I simply don't have that ability right now."

"It's okay. Actually, chemical reagents are also generated through the reaction of different substances. Changes can occur between two substances because the ways they interact at the atomic level are different."

Sunday's words inspired Lin Chen.

"Actually, you're right. These chemical reagents are produced through the reaction of one substance after another, right?"

"That's right! The substance generator we're using actually contains quite a few chemical components. For example, how to make those substances react through decomposition."

Sunday was still busy on the sidelines.

"Alright, now gather up all the chemical engineering solutions for degradation from around the world. Remember, these solutions must first be suitable for ordinary people to use; don't even consider those particularly expensive laboratory equipment and technologies."

Soon, Sunday had compiled a large number of biodegradable experimental plans and various chemical equations.

“Master, these are all the methods humanity has tried so far. However, although the conversion can be achieved, the conversion rate is far too low.”

"Conversion rate?"

Lin Chen fell into deep thought.

If we want to improve conversion rates and achieve the best results, it seems we need to rely on external forces to solve the problem.

However, they had a special requirement: the biodegradable solution they developed must produce products that conform to the original marine ecological environment.

That said, the best solution now is to turn this garbage into freshwater and let it naturally blend into nature.

Therefore, this is definitely a massive undertaking.

"I still prefer to solve this using physical methods. Think about it, if we could just build a device, wouldn't the problem be solved?"

"Master! If this method really works, then why am I going through all this trouble? The generator from before could have solved it."

The proposal was rejected.

"What I mean is, we need to develop an enhancement technology. If we apply this technology to ordinary biodegradable drugs, the results will definitely be different."

It wasn't until Sunday that I realized this was indeed a completely new challenge. If we could really achieve this goal, that would be fantastic.

"It seems that Master is already confident. In that case, let's give it a try. Maybe we can actually find some clues in the end."

Since that's the case, there's no need to hesitate. Everyone needs to be at their best to resolve everything properly; that's the key right now.

Finally, everything entered the experimental phase.

Lin Chen took out the chemical reagents again and began comparing them one by one. Although he was quite capable in this area, it was still hard to say whether these reagents would achieve better results.

Based on the current conditions, it's fairly realistic.

If the requirements could be met, that would be ideal. Of course, he didn't dare to hope that he could succeed in this matter on his own the first time.

The experiment is on its fourth day, but so far there has been no progress.

"Ugh!"

Lin Chen began to feel depressed.

"In physics, I only need to propose a hypothesis and you can handle it for me, which would be so convenient. But chemistry is something that can only be done through repeated comparisons and experiments; theoretical research alone simply won't work!"

This is the core problem at present. But with their current technology, they cannot solve this problem, which makes him particularly frustrated.

"Then let's get on with it now."

Lin Chen started his chemistry experiments again. It seems unlikely that he'll have any highlights this time; he's tried everything he could.

"Does this mean we need to use a compound reagent?"

"Master, don't overthink it. Sometimes, we should look for inspiration in nature. Maybe some organic things can help us solve the problem."

They are currently using various chemical reagents, but the situation in the biological field is likely completely different. Therefore, it's hard to say whether they can achieve their goals based on their current achievements.

"Don't rush, let's hurry up and continue our research."

Lin Chen continued to work diligently.

Sure enough, they discovered a new element in those compound reagents. At first, they had no idea what it was.

"Wait a minute, this element doesn't seem to exist in our world at all. Could this phenomenon have some special significance for us?"

Although he couldn't be sure yet, he could sense that the impact of this event had reached its peak.

"Then let's skip the details of that question and start by studying the most basic methods. The effects of this might be unimaginable, but as long as we can achieve it, it's a good thing."

This is the current situation, and it's hard to say whether it will achieve very good results. They can only find the best solution by continuously deepening their research and using their limited ideas.

"Perhaps this is the best opportunity right now. Let's not rush things, let's see how things go, maybe this is the result I want."

If current research has reached a certain level, then what they need now is various forms of argumentation.

Lin Chen simply brought over all the available chemical reagents.

Meanwhile, he began to conduct in-depth research on the entire experiment. Before long, new progress was made in the field of biodegradability.

Soon, the experiments yielded results. Sure enough, after accelerating the reaction, the biodegradable plastics completely turned into a liquid.

However, embarrassingly, although this enhanced chemical reagent can complete the degradation task that would normally take a hundred years in just a few days, it has a fatal problem—it still has no solution to the environmental pollution problem.

In other words, this set of chemical reagents cannot yet be used on a large scale directly; at most, it can only be used for some experiments in the laboratory.

“It seems we still have to abandon this approach. Let’s go to nature for inspiration. I think we might be able to make a breakthrough in organic composite materials.” Lin Chen decided to explore nature himself, since nature often provides unexpected inspiration when facing difficult problems.

However, the reality is far more complex than imagined. Leaving aside the plastic issue, even glass has become a major problem.

Lin Chen fell into deep thought; it was still difficult to judge whether this matter could achieve the best results.

"Oh, so that's what it is."

After months of traversing mountains and valleys, Lin Chen's appearance had turned as black as charcoal. He then discovered an extremely peculiar plant in one of the mountains.

The local elders all know that this plant can dissolve in any substance, and the locals use it directly for various treatments.

“Many people here don’t just throw away plastic carelessly. Instead, they apply this plant to their skin a few times, and within a few days, they can see all sorts of amazing effects!”

Lin Chen discovered that this plant itself is not edible, but when applied to the object, it will react chemically with the object being applied.

However, Lin Chen quickly realized that something was wrong.

When did you first notice this situation?

"It's been about two months. It started like this: a child was playing in the area and inexplicably found that his slippers had disappeared into thin air."

One villager still looked depressed when he talked about it.

"At the time, everyone thought that the boy was a spendthrift and they all scolded him. But the boy insisted that he did not do it, and no one believed him. There was no other way but to follow him to that place."

Another villager began to explain the situation.

"Now those plants are basically all protected by us. I can take you to see them, and if you want to study them, that's fine too."

Upon hearing this, Lin Chen was overjoyed and immediately followed the villagers to the plants. However, he found that the villagers had surrounded the plants in layers.

"Who are you?"

Two villagers stood guard there, each carrying a Guan Yu-style broadsword.

"You two, just leave it to yourselves."

At this moment, the village party secretary walked over.

“Listen to me, he’s a scientist who’s here to help us solve problems and benefit humanity. People often say that if we want everyone to live comfortably, we need to come up with reliable solutions. Now that someone is doing this, we have to help.”

Everyone looked at each other in bewilderment after hearing this.

"Many of these days' experts are just all talk and no action. Do you really believe what they say? So far, everyone who comes here is driven by greed."

Just then, Lin Chen stopped wasting time talking to them and took out bottles and jars to start studying them on the spot.

"what are you doing?"

“Since the villagers won’t let me take the plants away, I might as well build a simple laboratory here and study them in front of everyone. That should be alright, right?”

Sure enough, he quickly used the items around him to inexplicably build a laboratory, even the roof was made from his aircraft.

The villagers were stunned.

"You fraud, you actually are a scientist!"

"Who told you I'm a fraud? Tell me, what fraudster could create a flying machine and turn it into a laboratory like me? Have you ever seen anything like this in your life?"

Lin Chen knew that gaining the villagers' approval would not be easy, but since things had come to this point, there was no point in explaining.

The villagers looked at each other.

"Alright then, we can let you study them, but you can't take too many; these plants are quite rare."

Lin Chen picked up a plant and began to study it. The result shocked him greatly. This plant was completely different from any he had ever encountered before.

"Contact our lab immediately on Sunday and find something similar in the database no matter what."

After several hours of tireless effort, the result was disappointing news: as of now, no plant has been found to be related to the things they are studying.

"Village chief, I'd like to ask you, you said these plants appeared two months ago, how come?"

Just then, the child walked over.

"I only know it happened two months ago. This place holds many memories for me. My friends and I used to play here all the time. But have you noticed how strange these plants are growing?"

Indeed, these plants have a peculiar appearance and have grown so lushly in just two months. What is most surprising is that their growth does not affect other plants around them at all.

This is quite puzzling. Logically, this could easily be a simple case of invasive species, but strangely, it doesn't seem to have caused much damage to the local ecosystem; it's just that this one plant has been added.

I must say, this plant is quite unique.

Lin Chen pondered to himself that, judging from the current situation, this plant should be able to be successfully cultivated on Earth in the future.

He began to pay attention to his surroundings and actually discovered some wreckage from an alien spaceship, and there seemed to be a few seeds exposed in the middle.

"Oh I see!"

Lin Chen finally figured out what was going on. It seemed that this matter was not so simple, and he would have to try his best to contact the relevant people to study it together.

However, the current situation is not optimistic.

Scientists from all over the world are researching biodegradable materials, but so far, progress has not been ideal.

The United States was the first to be affected, but even they are still clueless. It seems that research into biodegradable technology has evolved into a fierce competition.

Several of the scientists looked worried.

"What's going on? Are we going to fall behind again? Why hasn't Area 51 opened up research access yet?"

Everyone has their own opinion on this matter. However, they are now gradually realizing that things are far more complicated than they imagined.

Lin Chen realized something was wrong and immediately called the Academy of Sciences.

Su Hang, who was on vacation, was taken aback when he received the call.

"Okay, send me the relevant data. I can't come to you directly during this time, as I also have a particularly tricky research project here."

"Row!"

Lin Chen quickly sent all the information he had at hand to Su Hang.

Su Hang was so shocked when he saw it that he couldn't close his mouth.

(End of this chapter)