The top student must be diligent.

Chapter 192 Next Target: Solid-State Lithium Batteries
As time went by, Xiao Yi's angry criticism of Nature fermented and became a hot topic among the academic community.

It is conceivable that the number of submissions to Nature will most likely decrease significantly for a long period of time in the future, and a considerable portion of them will be absorbed by Science.

In particular, quite a number of scholars followed Xiao Yi and said that they would no longer submit articles to Nature.

According to statistics, at least more than 100 scholars have expressed this view.

Many of these scholars are well-known experts in various fields. They have published numerous articles in various top journals, and there are even top scholars with an H-index of 100.

However, what makes Nature a little upset is that some of the scholars among them have never been heard of and have never published papers in the three major SNC journals before.

He just came here to cause trouble.

But there was no way, they couldn't just point out the names of these people and respond.

All in all, Nature suffered heavy losses from this incident.

Although there are still scholars who support "Nature" and believe that "Nature" is right, Xiao Yi should publish the preparation process of the new FeSe superconductor for the benefit of all mankind.

However, these voices basically cannot bring about any significant impact. On the contrary, the scholars who made these voices were "consoled" by quite a number of netizens, asking these scholars who support "Nature" to selflessly contribute some of their own patented technologies and the like.

These scholars finally couldn't stand the scolding anymore and deleted their online comments, or simply closed the comment section and restricted others' comments.

However, no matter how big the public opinion was, Xiao Yi himself did not pay too much attention to it after that.

At this time, he was receiving people from the province, mainly discussing matters related to the future mass production of the new FeSe.

"...Yes, we need a piece of land to build a factory first. In order to avoid leakage of the production process, it is best to use a fully automated production factory."

"How to mass produce it? I've already solved this problem, so it won't be a big problem."

"How do you automate the process? That's not a problem. I'll figure it out."

"Manpower is still needed. After all, the equipment needs to be supervised by someone, and some production processes still need to be supervised by someone."

"And then there's..."

Xiao Yi explained all his requirements to the other party.

"Well, that should be all."

After that, Xiao Yi nodded and said to them: "Any other questions?"

"No, no, that's enough details."

The leader was the director of the Anhui Provincial State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission, 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 it have a specific name?"

"Name?" Xiao Yi touched his chin and said, "Well, if you want to know the full name, it's HCP type silver-doped FeSe alloy."

Chen Hua shook his head helplessly and said, "I mean, it sounds... a bit cooler. Look at what people call it in the movies, adamantium."

Xiao Yi raised his eyebrows: "Oh, Director Chen is so fashionable? He even knows this."

Chen Hua pointed to his face and said, "Come on, Professor Xiao, I'm only 30 years old this year, I'm not an old guy."

Xiao Yi laughed, then pondered for a moment and said, "Then let's call it... HTSC-1."

Chen Hua nodded slightly when he heard it: "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 a bit too direct?"

Xiao Yi thought for a moment and said, "Then let's call it SSC-1?"

Chen Hua: "You're not going to tell me this is called Super Superconductor One?"

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, we will also need Professor Xiao to complete the design plan so that we can start purchasing."

"Okay, thank you for your help then."

Xiao Yi nodded.

According to the original agreement, Science Island Laboratory and Anhui Provincial State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission jointly established Anhui Superconducting Technology Co., Ltd., with Science Island Laboratory providing the technology and Anhui Provincial State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission responsible for business management and production.

The profits of the Science Island Laboratory are naturally used to support the laboratory's infrastructure, as well as pay salaries and support projects.

Xiao Yi could have invested money in this company and held a certain share. This was quite common and was a way for scholars to make money.

However, Xiao Yi did not put any money into it in the end.

This new type of FeSe... well, from now on it should be called HTSC-1, which can be regarded as his repayment to the country and the government for building such a laboratory specifically for him.

Since the Science Island Laboratory is also completely state-owned assets, HTSC-1 is also % state-owned assets.

However, HTSC-1 is the first output of the Science Island Laboratory, but it will definitely not be the last.

Especially the Nature event that just ended.

Xiao Yi watched Chen Hua and his men leave the office, thinking about the next goal in his mind.

Those guys abroad want what he has researched, and he won't give it to them, so they want to get rid of him?
That's sorry, he can only research more things so that they can see them but not touch them.

"So, what should we study next?"

He has now thoroughly understood how to use [Material Mastery]. Now, when he studies any material that can be explained by current theories, he will have a great chance of completing it.

For example, HTSC-1 was finally completed based on the 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 that form these properties.

Of course, it's okay if there is no principle, but then you'll have to rely on 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 produce the properties he wants.

After all, structure determines properties.

However, this luck-based approach is still a bit far-fetched, so it is better to find some goals that are currently guided by relevant theories.

And soon, Xiao Yi had a goal.

Battery.

To be more specific, 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 been increasingly seeking the next breakthrough.

Solid-state lithium batteries are considered to be one of the important development directions of the next generation of batteries, and based on 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 electrolytes, while the former uses solid electrolytes.

Solid electrolytes have many more advantages than liquid electrolytes.

The first point is security.

Solid electrolytes are not as flammable as liquid electrolytes, thus greatly reducing the risk of battery fire and explosion, 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 the air, it may react violently and be ignited.

Just like the videos of electric cars catching fire that everyone has seen online, they are basically caused by battery damage.

This is not the case with solid electrolytes, as they are stable in the solid state and will not react even when in contact with air.

In addition to safety, there is also higher energy density.

Solid electrolytes allow the use of lithium metal with higher energy density as the negative electrode instead of the graphite negative electrode in traditional lithium-ion batteries, which significantly improves the energy density of the battery; and solid electrolytes usually have a higher voltage stability window, allowing the battery to operate at a higher voltage, further improving the energy density. Of course, higher voltages will bring a problem, that is, lithium dendrites are more likely to precipitate.

Lithium dendrites are a major killer of lithium batteries.

Lithium dendrites are structures formed when lithium ions are deposited on the surface of the negative electrode in a tree-like or needle-like form during the charging process.

Because there may be only a few atoms at its tip, it can be called one of the sharpest "needles" in the world.

This needle is likely to directly pierce the battery separator, causing a short circuit and eventually the battery catching fire.

However, solid-state electrolytes have a good restraining effect on lithium dendrites. Because solid-state electrolytes have strong mechanical strength, lithium dendrites may not be able to penetrate the solid-state electrolytes at all, thus avoiding this situation.

Of course, this still depends on the strength of the solid electrolyte. After all, if it is not strong enough to resist atomic-level needles such as lithium dendrites, it is obviously impossible.

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 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] will naturally be able to play the greatest role.

"You're next! Solid-state lithium battery!"

At this moment, there was a knock on the office door.

Xu Ming and a few others looked in curiously.

"Brother Xiao, are you done talking?"

When Xiao Yi saw them, his eyes lit up, and he waved at them, saying, "We're done talking. Come on, it's just right. I have something to talk to you about."

Wouldn’t it be a waste if the best labor force wasn’t used?
what?
You said these people are other people’s students?

Other people’s students are more attractive!

Xu Ming and the others were stunned. "What's the matter?"

Xiao Yi said: "Are you interested in continuing the next project with me?"

Xu Ming and his companions suddenly became excited.

They came here today just to ask Xiao Yi what he would do next.

If there are no projects, they have to go back to their own labs.

But if Xiao Yi has a project, they would definitely prefer to work on Xiao Yi's project.

Those are all heavyweight projects!

"Okay! What's the project?"

"Solid-state lithium battery." Xiao Yi said, "How about it? Are you interested?"

"Wow!" Xu Ming and the others exclaimed immediately.

"Solid-state lithium battery!"

"Brother Xiao, is this true?"

Xiao Yi nodded and said, "Why would I lie to you? It must be true."

"Great!"

Several people were suddenly so excited that they couldn't control themselves.

Compared with the influence of high-temperature superconductors, solid-state lithium batteries are definitely higher.

After all, the application range of solid-state lithium batteries is far wider than that of high-temperature superconductors.

Perhaps in the field of superconductors, only room-temperature superconductors can truly surpass solid-state lithium batteries.

You know, the current size of the world's battery market is as high as hundreds of billions of dollars, which can be regarded as one of the most profitable industries on the planet.

Seeing their excitement, Xiao Yi couldn't help but tease: "You guys are not planning to go back to Professor Sun, what's wrong? Are you so happy that you don't want to go back?"

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.

"Yeah?"

Xu Ming and his companions were stunned for a moment. They turned around and were stunned.

"Old, old, old...teacher!"

The person who came was none other than Sun Lina.

When Xiao Yi saw Sun Lina, embarrassment immediately appeared on his face.

How come...

How does it feel to be caught cheating in bed?
"Sun... Professor Sun, ha, long time no see."

Sun Lina glanced at him and said, "Professor Xiao, you are a professor now, so you should accept some students as soon as possible."

Then she looked at Xu Ming and the others: "You are the only ones who are loyal to other professors, right? Xu Ming, Yuanyuan, you are not far from graduation, do you want to postpone your graduation?"

"Come back to the lab with me. I have a new project here. You guys should come back."

"Woooooo~"

Xu Ming and the others could only say goodbye to Xiao Yi with tears in their eyes.

Seeing this situation, Xiao Yi curled the corners of his mouth.

Gan.

It seems that the official research on solid-state lithium batteries will have to be postponed for a while.

Next, it’s time to recruit people for the Science Island Laboratory!

Currently, the laboratory is not qualified to recruit graduate students, but there is no problem in recruiting postdoctoral fellows, researchers, etc.

Some time ago, the recruitment notice was announced to the public.

Of course, considering the size of the laboratory, he is temporarily only considering recruiting 20 researchers or associate researchers, as well as 30 trainee researchers/postdoctoral fellows and assistant researchers.

We have received nearly 300 resumes so far.

With his reputation here, recruiting people is a very easy thing.

"Hmm... there is still a week until the deadline for submitting resumes, and the online written test will be 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 of solid-state lithium batteries."

After making a plan, he started to work.

……

(End of this chapter)