After completing the analysis of carbon nanotubes, Chen Nian started outputting the relevant manufacturing documents of carbon nanotubes without stopping.
In fact, there are many processes for manufacturing carbon nanotubes, the most common of which are graphite arc method, laser evaporation method and catalytic pyrolysis method.
Among them, single-walled carbon nanotubes produced by the laser evaporation method have the highest quality, but due to the high complexity of the equipment involved and the many influencing factors, its yield is the lowest.
The graphite arc method is the most primitive manufacturing method. Not only does it have low output, but the quality is also poor, and the cost is high, so there is no need to consider it at all.
The catalytic pyrolysis method is the most advanced of the three methods, has the lowest output cost, and is the easiest to achieve mass production.
Its essence is to decompose carbon atoms when gas containing carbon flows through the surface of catalyst nanoparticles, thereby generating carbon nanotubes on the surface of the catalyst.
Continuing to subdivide, the catalytic pyrolysis method is divided into matrix method and floating method based on the way the catalyst exists. However, no matter which method, the gas flow rate, reaction temperature and catalyst type must be strictly controlled.
This is the core difficulty why China cannot achieve large-scale production of carbon nanotubes.
After all, these variables that need to be controlled are not static, but need to be controlled in real time with a complete dynamic model.
The process of outputting dynamic models is a process of continuous trial and error.
In Chen Nian's impression, domestic laboratory manufacturing of carbon nanotubes was actually achieved in 2001, but before 2007, the industrialization process of carbon nanotubes was almost stagnant.
It was not until 2010, after research institutes led by Tsinghua University released a series of patents, that the carbon nanotube industry officially started.
Therefore, what I do, to put it bluntly, is to bypass Tsinghua University and directly put mature technologies into the market.
After determining the target, Chen Nian picked up the phone without hesitation and dialed Chen Guo's number.
After getting through, he said:
"Professor Chen, I have a set of technical documents on the large-scale mass production of carbon nanotubes, and I want to put them on the market through the Office of Civil Development."
"I will send you the document later. Please help with it."
Hearing Chen Nian's words, Chen Guo on the other end of the phone couldn't help but be stunned.
What the hell?
Didn't you go to Institute 603 to supervise the development progress of H-20?
Why are carbon nanotubes suddenly involved again?
Besides, it’s only been a few days?
I never heard you say you were going to produce new materials before. In just a few days, the documents have been released?
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Although I have long been used to Chen Nian's surprises from time to time, it seems that every time, I am still shocked by him.
Chen Guo took two deep breaths and calmed down before asking:
"Why did you suddenly think of making carbon nanotubes? We actually have this thing. It is one of the previous extension technologies for graphene materials. The research at Tsinghua University is also relatively advanced."
"But they haven't come up with specific processes for large-scale mass production yet, and I can't wait for them that long."
Chen Nian interrupted Chen Guo and said firmly.
"Understood. Do you have any technology that requires the use of carbon nanotubes on a large scale?"
This is the only possibility that Chen Guo can think of - of course, it is also the possibility that best suits Chen Nian's character.
After all, every time before, when Chen Nian launched a sprint for a certain technology, he would solve all the pre-existing problems of that technology.
He is not a person who rushes, but a person who makes the way.
A "technical climbing" route, after he walked it, there would be no more ups and downs for future generations to walk on.
"Yes, I want to develop metal hydrogen batteries."
"??? Say it again, what are you doing??"
Chen Guo was shocked.
Metallic hydrogen? Return the battery? !
Anyone with basic scientific literacy knows how difficult this thing is technically. In the decades since it was proposed, it has only existed in theory.
This is completely different from things like the J-22 and J-20B.
After all, no matter how difficult the J-22 is, it can still be regarded as a complex combination based on existing technologies and does not involve the lowest level of technological changes.
And if metallic hydrogen can really be realized, it will set off a storm in the entire material technology system.
It is not even certain that it may trigger a new round of scientific revolution.
And this kind of technique, in Chen Nian's mouth, is as understated as stir-frying a plate of side dishes.
Noticing Chen Guo's reaction, Chen Nian quickly explained:
"Professor Chen, I want to develop a metal hydrogen battery, but I can't make it right now."
"To be precise, I am laying the foundation for metal hydrogen batteries."
"You see, if the diamond felt method is used to produce metallic hydrogen, high-strength carbon nanotubes will inevitably become consumables, and we need enough output to support the development of the entire industry."
".Although I don't understand the specific technology, I can probably understand the steps you said."
Chen Guo breathed a sigh of relief and then continued:
"So what you're saying is that you should regard metal hydrogen batteries as a long-term goal and continue to solve the difficulties on the technical path in the process, right?"
"right!"
Chen Nian replied immediately.
“This is the most cost-effective technical route I have recently discovered.”
"Look, if you want to make a metallic hydrogen battery, you must first make metallic hydrogen."
"To create metallic hydrogen, we need to solve carbon nanotubes, artificial diamonds, artificial high pressure, and may even involve high-energy targeted lasers."
"Every technology here can play a role in many fields."
"The simplest example is that high-energy targeted laser is the only way to achieve inertial confinement nuclear fusion. With its technology accumulation, it will be much easier for us to engage in nuclear fusion in the future."
"In addition, carbon nanotubes are the same. They can not only be used as high-strength materials, but also optimize battery performance. Even if we use sulfur anode materials in the future, the participation of carbon nanotubes will still be efficient."
Chen Nian kept introducing his technical blueprint, while Chen Guo became more and more frightened as he listened.
To put it in a sentence that has already been said badly
This kid has big plans!
He is not just satisfied with those "ordinary" "modern technologies".
What he really wants to do is to bring into this world those technologies that should appear far in the future.
It seems that a month ago, he was still paying attention to things like high-speed rail, aircraft carriers, and bombers.
But now, his goals have begun to extend to metallic hydrogen, nuclear fusion, and space elevators.
Although it is obvious that the realization of these things will take a long time.
But Chen Guo always had a feeling.
That is, as long as Chen Nian is here, the realization of these technologies that now seem like "myths" will be the inevitable result.
After a full ten minutes, Chen Nian finally finished speaking about his idea.
At this end, Chen Guo nodded solemnly, and then said:
“Just do it with confidence and boldness.”
"I will get you all the resources you want at any cost!"
A few days later, the Office of Civil Development announced a major breakthrough in large-scale carbon nanotube production technology.
The public sensation caused by this news is not that big, because carbon nanotubes are no longer a very sophisticated technology.
What’s really surprising is the DOD’s handling of this technology.
Different from the previous disposal methods of the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission, this technology was not directly delegated to state-owned enterprises, but was directly licensed in the form of patents to all enterprises that have a need for such technology.
Anyone can see what the Office for Civil Development is trying to do.
There is no doubt that they want to promote this technology as quickly as possible and quickly form a complete and huge industry.
His radical thinking and decisive actions have directly subverted the image of "public yamen" in many people's minds.
Then, they suddenly realized:
Such changes have actually already happened.
It's just that the process of it happening is undercurrent, so no one noticed it at the first time.
Looking back carefully, weren't the previous domestic chip and lithography machine projects and the previous mountain-moving project all completed under this working mode?
Now, the Yishan project has achieved fruitful results, and the lithography machine project has gradually entered a mature period.
Under the influence of technological radiation and generalization, the beneficiaries are far more than the companies directly involved.
It can be said that as long as it is a project organized by the Office of Civil Development, it will definitely be the focus of the future economy.
In this case, this opportunity must not be missed again.
As a result, as soon as the news was sent out, the number of companies that applied to participate immediately reached hundreds. Among them, in addition to manufacturers such as Tiannai and Haoxin that already have a certain amount of technology accumulation, many material manufacturers also participated in trying to Technological innovation and transformation will be achieved through this project.
For a time, domestic carbon nanotube materials, and even the entire nanocarbon material industry, showed signs of prosperity and development.
And this is exactly the effect Chen Nian wants.
He fully understood that it was impossible for him to complete such a huge project of producing "metallic hydrogen" solely through his own strength.
He can accumulate enough sources of technology and solve all technical problems, but a huge industrial chain cannot be established overnight.
Only by laying all the foundations before officially entering this field that leads to the future, can we truly move calmly and smoothly when that moment comes.
Maybe, one day in the future, this "holy grail of high-pressure physics" will be picked up by the Chinese scientific research community lightly and skillfully.
And when everyone is shocked by this achievement, we can gently and skillfully put down a sentence:
"Actually, we have already prepared for this moment."
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But unlike the prosperity of the Chinese market, the disclosure of carbon nanotube patented technology has had a major impact on the international carbon nanotube industry.
A number of companies, represented by Samsung and IBM, have ended their patent blocking layout before it even started.
They know very well that the impact from China will once again sweep the world.
And gradually, the types of these "impacts" have changed.
If a few years ago, China's influence on the world was mainly concentrated in the field of cheap goods and resource commodities, then now, China has officially entered the "high-tech club" and begun to use their technology to conquer cities and territories internationally.
South Africa's Gauteng high-speed rail is a prologue, and carbon nanotube technology is an iconic clarion call for attack.
On the other side of the sea, in May Club's office.
Houston looked at the report submitted by IBM and couldn't help but complain:
"Have our May Club now been reduced to the point where we have to deal with such trivial matters personally?"
"Carbon nanotubes. This is not a key technology at all. Even if the market is really lost, it doesn't matter, right?"
"It just so happens that we can transfer this part of our production capacity to third world countries and take this opportunity to further optimize our own industrial layout."
"Don't worry about the actions of those Chinese people, they are just chasing our footsteps."
Hearing his words, the assistant on the side couldn't help but frowned.
Regarding the judgment of his boss, he has always adopted the attitude of "only believe 50%".
But this time, he rarely felt that what Houston said made no sense at all.
Yes, carbon nanotubes are indeed not a particularly advanced technology.
But once this technological output is opened, no one knows what will happen next.
How can you treat such a landmark event with such a frivolous attitude?
Is it because things in Darfur have taken up so much of Houston's energy that he can no longer think rationally?
Thinking of this, he said:
"Carbon nanotube technology is indeed not advanced, but the problem is that this is the first step in exporting their technology."
"Currently, the patent blockade our company tried to establish has been completely broken, and the previous layout in several of their universities has completely lost its meaning."
"This is scary - if you let me say, what happened is like an iceberg emerging from the sea. Under the sea, there may be a greater crisis."
"But we can't control that much."
Houston interrupted, then continued:
"The most important thing now is to manage the situation in Darfur well."
"We have invested huge costs there. If we cannot reap enough benefits, then it will be truly doomed for us."
"Now, forget about the carbon nanotubes, tell me, how are the preparations for Hamidi's next attack going?"
The assistant paused. He originally wanted to say something more, but seeing Houston's firm eyes, he had no choice but to swallow the words that rushed to his lips.
After hesitating for a moment, he said:
"Based on Hamidi's return, their next tentative attack will be scheduled in half a month."
"All the weapons and equipment we have provided are in place. With this exploratory attack, they will allow their troops to adapt to new weapons and new combat methods."
"After that, we will provide them with the last batch of heavy weapons."
"Before the end of February next year, they will use these heavy weapons to take Khartoum."
"As long as they can successfully obtain the power of Congress, our subsequent plans will be smooth."
Houston nodded with satisfaction, then he sighed and said:
"Sometimes I think the strategy on the corner tower may not be wrong."
"In extreme situations, extreme solutions should be used."
"Tell Hamidi to let them go and do it."
"There is no need to worry about the situation becoming chaotic. In fact, the more chaotic the situation is, the better, both for us and for them."
Houston's orders quickly reached Hamidi across the ocean.
After constant friction in the early stages, a real war is finally about to begin.
At this time, Liu Guangyu, who was still in Darfur, fell into a crisis of isolation and helplessness because of this order.
(End of chapter)
