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Chapter 291 The Temptation of Lithium-Sulfur Batteries

December.

Wang Donglai's two papers in the journal Science were like two thunderclaps, causing a huge shock in the energy industry.

Lithium sulfur battery!

Hollow carbon spheres!

For a time, these two words became popular and were constantly mentioned.

Deep city.

BYD headquarters building.

As the first new energy vehicle research and development company in China, BYD pays great attention to the technological development of new energy.

Perhaps to outsiders, BYD is not up to par, but only the top executives inside the company know what kind of ambitions their boss has.

The cost of technological research and development far exceeds that of many domestic companies, and the pursuit of technology also maintains high standards.

Many scientific research projects have lasted for many years and have never been cut. Instead, they have continued to be developed with continuous investment of funds and manpower.

BYD pays so much attention to technology that it will certainly not ignore this issue of Science journal.

Especially the familiar name Wang Donglai.

Last time, Wang Donglai’s paper on lithium batteries in "Advanced Materials" shocked BYD.

When the technical patent was purchased, the relevant scientific researchers were even more shocked after internal evaluation and actual testing.

Because, according to their internal evaluation, with this technology, their overall battery performance has improved by nearly 31%.
This level of improvement is definitely not low.

You have to know that this is just a technical patent.

If it were just that, it would be fine, but when we find out that this technology was developed by Wang Donglai, a university professor in his twenties who mainly studies mathematics.

The gap between mathematics and materials is quite large.

For other people, any major would require hard study for half a lifetime before perhaps some results can be achieved.

But for Wang Dong, coming here is as simple as eating and drinking.

You can earn hundreds of millions by proving the world's most difficult mathematical problems, researching lithium batteries, developing an artificial intelligence medical auxiliary diagnosis system, and developing a mobile phone fast charging technology.

All these things directly gave Wang Donglai an aura of genius.

At this moment, when BYD's technical department saw that Wang Donglai had once again published a paper on lithium-sulfur batteries in the top international journal "Science", it immediately aroused discussion.

Wang Donglai's paper is just a paper, not an operating manual or instruction manual.

Therefore, it is naturally extremely difficult to infer the research results and steps based on the paper.

At most, we can know the direction of technological development through papers.

Lithium-sulfur batteries are within BYD, and naturally there is a project team specializing in this.

Therefore, after seeing the paper, I immediately started testing based on the important information in the paper.

We don't ask for replication, but it will be enough as long as we can prove the prospects of hollow carbon spheres in this regard.

Only after confirming the authenticity and feasibility of the paper, they knew how to face Wang Donglai and what to do next.

With BYD's research and development speed, it took only a few days to preliminarily prove the authenticity and feasibility of Wang Donglai's paper.

Right now, a meeting is being held in a conference room in the company's headquarters building.

Of course, a company as large as BYD has to hold countless meetings in a day.

But this meeting was different.

Those attending the meeting were the company's senior executives, shareholder representatives and directors.

The boatman sitting in the main seat was gentle and elegant, revealing a hint of the domineering and majesty of a boss.

"Okay, that's about the general situation of the company. Next, there is one more thing that I need everyone to say what they think!"

The boatman glanced around at the people sitting in the conference room, paused for a moment, and then continued, "I'm sure everyone has read the paper in the journal Science. If you haven't, don't comment later."

"Professor Wang from Tangdu Jiaotong University has demonstrated the important role of hollow carbon spheres in the development of lithium-sulfur batteries. The company's internal technical team has also achieved some results based on these two papers. At present, it is very likely that lithium-sulfur batteries will achieve a breakthrough!"

"And, according to another piece of news, Tangdu's Galaxy Technology is seeking to apply for technology patents around the world."

"Now let's all share our opinions and ideas!"

The boatman did not directly give his thoughts, but asked everyone.

As the boss of BYD, Brother Boatman has the final say within the company. His speech just now was extremely domineering.

He didn't care at all about some people's ugly expressions.

"I think we can contact Professor Wang Donglai first. If possible, it would be best to know what stage his research has reached. If it is really close, we can inject capital or buy his patent license as before. I will not talk about the importance of lithium-sulfur batteries here. The country wants to vigorously develop new energy vehicles, which will inevitably be a trend. If we want to seize this trend, then lithium-sulfur batteries must not be missed!"

An executive sitting to the left of the boatman immediately expressed his thoughts.

The boatman just nodded slightly without saying anything or revealing any intention.

Then, an executive on the right side of the boatman also expressed his thoughts.

"Galaxy Technology's valuation is not low, and Professor Wang Donglai is not a person who lacks money, so it is probably difficult to just think about buying it with money. Of course, the premise is that Professor Wang really develops a practical lithium-sulfur battery. In fact, the best result is that Professor Wang only discovered some important results, but did not achieve a breakthrough in lithium-sulfur battery technology. We can take advantage of this time to overtake others. Hollow carbon spheres are one direction, but other directions may not be wrong. We still have to continue research and increase investment!"

As soon as the voice fell, someone continued, "I also think that Galaxy Technology may not have really developed lithium-sulfur batteries. I have studied the financial situation of Galaxy Technology. They recently acquired a piece of land in Tangdu, and it is said that they are going to build a research and development center, which is very expensive. It is said that the current laboratory has spent hundreds of millions of funds to purchase equipment, and other expenses are also high. It has become the company with the best welfare benefits in Tangdu and even in the northwest. The speed of development is very rapid, which puts huge pressure on funds."

"So, I think Wang Donglai announced this news and published these two papers, perhaps to increase the company's valuation so that it can receive financing and obtain capital injection."

"If that's the case, I suggest we invest directly in Galaxy Technology!"

The executives who can appear here are naturally senior managers in the true sense.

They have both the ability and vision, and they fully understand the importance of lithium-sulfur batteries.

It is no exaggeration to say that as long as lithium-sulfur batteries can be developed, the entire battery industry on the market will undergo a reshuffle.

The only thing that restricts the development of lithium-sulfur batteries is its cost.

The lower the cost, the more severe the reshuffle will be for the entire industry.

Lithium iron phosphate batteries, lead-acid batteries, dry batteries, and lithium batteries on the market will all be greatly impacted.

Some may even disappear from the market and be eliminated. It sounds cruel, but this is the reality.

If this is true, the prospects for lithium-sulfur batteries can be said to be infinitely bright.

The economic value it contains is immeasurable.

Therefore, BYD’s high-level meeting was held at this moment.

The speeches lasted for more than ten minutes, and almost all the executives expressed their determination to win the lithium-sulfur battery.

After listening to this, Brother Boatman nodded gently and said, "We should prepare for both situations. On the one hand, we should make good preparations for research and development. At this time, we should not be stingy with money. We should provide the greatest support to the relevant experiments and personnel."

"On the other hand, I will personally lead a team to Tangdu to meet with Professor Wang to discuss the patent for lithium-sulfur batteries."

"Whether lithium-sulfur batteries are successfully developed or not, Professor Wang is worth my personal visit."

After he finished speaking, everyone in the conference room nodded.

After the meeting, the boatman did not return to his office, but went directly to the airport.

When he said he wanted to go to Tangdu, the boatman was naturally serious.

Being a man of decisive character, he took the relevant personnel straight to the airport, caught the nearest flight, and went to Tangdu to meet Wang Donglai.

……

Another company that had the same reaction as BYD is CATL.

Last time, Wang Donglai sold his patent on lithium batteries to BYD and CATL.

Therefore, after seeing the Science journal, CATL conducted relevant experimental tests as soon as possible and then hurriedly took the data and flew to Tangdu.

Lithium-sulfur batteries have the ability to do this.

Compared with current batteries, its emergence will bring about tremendous changes.

As a company in this field, CATL understands this point even more.

Therefore, when going to Tangdu, Zeng Qun had made up his mind to obtain authorization at all costs.

On the plane, Zeng Qun and Liang Lekang sat together in the first class cabin.

"Mr. Zeng, don't worry too much. Galaxy Technology may not be committed to this area. Last time they chose patent licensing, and this time it should be the same."

"Let's take a step back. Even if Galaxy Technology wants to take advantage of this opportunity to enter this industry, it doesn't mean that it can occupy the market immediately. Sometimes, a good product may not necessarily lead to success. Marketing is also a big deal!"

Liang Lekang looked at Zeng Qun who was thinking with his eyes closed, then he took the initiative to speak.

Zeng Qun opened his eyes and looked at Liang Lekang. He knew that Liang Lekang said this to comfort him.

The two have known each other for many years and have a deep relationship.

They are not only friends in life, but also comrades in business.

Zeng Qun smiled bitterly and said, "Lao Liang, we have known each other for so many years. You must know what I am worried about."

"Even if there is a breakthrough in lithium-sulfur batteries, at most our company's market share will decline a little, but it is far from bankruptcy. But what I am worried about is that Professor Wang can come up with new technologies."

"As far as I know, Galaxy Technology has a laboratory that is researching solid-state batteries, and Professor Wang is personally in charge of this project. This lithium-sulfur battery is just a byproduct."

"Some time ago, Tangdu held an exchange seminar. At the meeting, Professor Wang proposed the research direction of hollow carbon spheres and wrote out the proof steps on the spot. It is obvious that this research has been done for a long time."

"He is only 20 years old at most, and has only been in college for two years. He has accomplished so many things in the two years since he founded Galaxy Technology."

"I don't even dare to think about how long solid-state batteries will stump him. Maybe they can be developed next month, and I will believe it without hesitation."

"His research and development capabilities are too strong. With the logical thinking ability of a top mathematician and his terrifying learning ability, it is hard to imagine what kind of achievements he will make in the future."

Liang Lekang also sighed softly and said, "Alas, what a pity!"

"It would be great if he was just a professor, focusing on academic research. In this way, we wouldn't have to be so passive."

"Galaxy Technology's market value is already as high as 10 billion. If lithium-sulfur batteries achieve a breakthrough, it will probably double again."

"No wonder Galaxy Technology has not raised funds until now, and has been extremely opposed from the beginning. Now it seems that Professor Wang had already thought of this when he founded the company!"

After Liang Lekang finished speaking, Zeng Qun also sighed.

However, after sighing, Zeng Qun regained his confidence, took a deep breath, cheered himself up, and said, "It's useless to say so much now. You will know when you meet Professor Wang."

After saying this, Zeng Qun closed his eyes again, calmed his mind, and prepared for the next meeting.

Seeing this, Liang Lekang did not disturb Zeng Qun anymore and started to rest as well.

……

But at Tangdu Jiaotong University, everything was still calm as usual.

Institute of Advanced Mathematics.

After completing the proof, Zhang Yitang felt a little embarrassed.

If it were before, he would definitely submit his paper to a top international journal such as Annals of Mathematics without hesitation.

After all, this has always been his goal.

Although in April last year, he had published an article entitled "Bounded Gaps Between Prime Numbers", proving that there are infinite pairs of prime number gaps less than 7000 million.

From an academic perspective, this can also be considered a major breakthrough in solving the twin prime conjecture, a major problem in number theory.

However, Zhang Yitang was very clear that his proof only proved a weakened form of the twin prime conjecture, and it was still a long way from the real proof.

Originally, he thought it would take him years or even decades to prove this difficult problem.

However, he did not expect that his one thought would lead to such great results when he returned to Tangdu Exchange.

If it weren't for this reason, he wouldn't be so conflicted.

Whether to submit the paper to a top international mathematics journal such as the Annals of Mathematics, or to the Future of Mathematics founded by one's own school, this is no longer a simple matter of journal selection, but carries much more.

Zhang Yitang was very clear, although it was not explicitly stated, that as long as he submitted his paper to the "Annals of Mathematics", his academic journey at Tangdu Jiaotong University would be over.

"call!"

After letting out a long breath, Zhang Yitang immediately made a decision in his mind.

(End of this chapter)