"What do you think about the announcement made by Deepin Technology Solid State Battery Laboratory?"
In the high-rise conference room of the CATL Technology Building, Chairman Zeng Kequn looked at the company executives on both sides of the conference table and directly brought the topic to the all-solid-state battery that was hotly discussed on the Internet.
As a lithium battery giant that has successfully entered the global market and leads the world in shipments.
In the Ningde era, he had the title of King Ning.
Especially after the company went public, its market value climbed close to one trillion.
The ability to achieve such achievements and scale relies more on the trends of the times.
The more this happens, the more we need to be prepared for danger in times of peace. Otherwise, if we wait until a crisis occurs to take action, it will be too late by then.
In recent years, as the lithium battery market has been booming, many companies have devoted themselves to the production of lithium batteries.
It seems that battery shipments will exceed demand, and the rapid growth momentum will also stop.
In order to cope with the crises that the company may encounter in the future, they also invested in the construction of a battery laboratory, hoping to escape the predicament and achieve a new round of growth by upgrading battery technology. Originally, the direction of the situation was under control and could be described as a step-by-step development. As long as they are given some time, battery technology will definitely make progress.
But I never expected that Deepin Technology would change the situation and announce that all-solid-state battery technology had been conquered in a short period of time.
This left them so unprepared that they had to convene an emergency caucus meeting to discuss it.
It is true that they are the world's largest lithium battery manufacturer, but if solid-state batteries can really achieve mass production, Ningde Era will also be the most impacted.
Although there were more than a dozen people sitting in the huge conference room at this moment, they had different thoughts in their hearts.
It's just that no one can clearly see the current situation, so they don't dare to express their opinions rashly when faced with the chairman's inquiry.
As Zeng Kequn's words fell, the silence in the conference room lasted for nearly half a minute.
It can be said that there was not even a cough.
Hold it in forcefully.
Afraid of being named by the chairman.
It was obviously a high-level meeting of a listed company, but it felt like a teacher asking questions in class.
Zeng Kequn's sharp eyes saw everyone's expressions, and finally landed on a young and middle-aged man on the right, and he slowly opened his mouth and asked questions.
"Li Ping."
"You are the company's chief engineer of battery technology. Let me tell you what you think first."
The man known as Li Ping seemed to have been prepared for this for a long time, but he didn't express too much surprise.
First, he sent a copy of information to everyone present through the device on the table in front of him, and then he spoke.
"This is the relevant information I collected about Deepin Technology's solid-state battery laboratory."
"You can take a brief look at it first."
At this point, Li Ping paused for a moment, then continued while everyone was checking the information.
“The solid-state battery laboratory of Deepin Technology has been established very recently and only has two researchers’ information published, but the other party announced the breakthrough of all-solid-state battery technology a few months later.”
"In addition, this laboratory was established at the request of Xu Yun, and he did not care about the company's funding issues at all."
"So I think the other party must have made new discoveries in materials, so they suddenly established a battery laboratory for research."
After telling all his opinions, Li Ping remained silent again and gave everyone time to digest.
Although it is true that Xu Yun is only a doctoral student, the achievements he has achieved are difficult to compare with even professors. Everyone present will definitely not question Xu Yun's strength if he can reach this position in the company.
Otherwise it will only prove your own stupidity.
After reading the information, Zeng Kequn raised his eyes to look at Li Ping again.
“You think Deepin Technology’s all-solid-state battery technology is real, and have they really achieved low-cost, large-scale production?”
Facing the chairman's inquiry, Li Ping took a deep breath and still insisted on his judgment.
"I can't find a reason for them to put out false information."
As soon as these words came out, they were immediately recognized by some people. After all, this kind of thing is not good for Xu Yun and Deepin Technology.
The key point is that as a leading company in the lithium battery industry, how could they not have conducted research on solid-state batteries.
It is impossible to achieve low-cost large-scale production based on existing theoretical solid electrolyte materials alone. For this reason, they have even given up research on metal all-solid-state batteries and chose to study sodium-ion batteries in order to achieve technological breakthroughs.
Just when everyone was lost in thought, and even Zeng Kequn was wavering and unable to make a final decision, someone still expressed different opinions.
"Chairman."
"In any case, this is related to the entire lithium battery industry, and we must be cautious no matter what we do."
"Xu Yun is indeed very talented in mathematics, but mathematical knowledge alone cannot solve the problem of battery materials."
"It's time to establish the accuracy of this first."
For Ning Wang to achieve what he has achieved today, Zeng Kequn, as the chairman, is naturally courageous.
Seeing the situation descending into controversy, he also knew that he had to take measures as soon as possible to take the initiative.
After all, in addition to their Ning Wang, domestic companies such as BYD are paying attention to this matter. Who knows what others will do next.
He stopped delaying when his thoughts stayed here, and his expression immediately turned serious to make arrangements.
"Try every possible means to confirm the technical status of Deepin Technology's solid-state batteries, and also pay attention to the trends of other battery companies."
"Today's meeting ends here, and all departments will start taking action as soon as possible."
Because it was an emergency meeting held at short notice, it was different from the weekly company report meeting. It was immediately declared over after the order was issued.
At this time, others will naturally have no objections. After all, the chairman has already spoken.
"It's the chairman."
He responded quickly and then hurriedly got up and left.
at the same time.
Other domestic battery companies have also taken action and begun to try to get in touch with Deep Technology.
Everyone knows what a solid-state battery that can be produced on a large scale represents. If it can obtain technology authorization, there is no doubt that it will easily become the next Ningwang or even surpass Ningwang.
The huge value and market size represented behind this are impossible for anyone to be tempted by.
Even companies that are not in the battery industry are wondering if they can get a piece of the pie.
As for overseas battery companies, because the influence of solid-state battery technology has not yet spread, they are relatively calm.
…
Just when the entire battery industry was in turmoil, Xu Yun returned to Jingzhou University the next day.
There was no graduation ceremony for thesis defense. After receiving the doctoral degree certificate issued by the school, he officially became a genuine multi-degree doctoral graduate.
The academic qualifications on the property bar of the panel have also been updated and reached the highest level.
"You prepare these materials as soon as possible so that I can submit them as soon as possible."
In the Institute for Advanced Study of Mathematics at Jingzhou University, Xu Yun took the application form handed over by Qin Xiangxin in the dean's office. He lowered his eyes and saw the contents above, with a strange look on his face.
"Application materials for outstanding students?"
He is naturally no stranger to outstanding youths, whose full name is the National Science Foundation for Distinguished Young Scholars.
Being selected as an Outstanding Youth is equivalent to having your project supported by a national special fund.
Because the selection of outstanding talents is only once a year, and the age requirement is to be under 45 years old and have a doctoral degree, and at the same time have achieved corresponding results in the research field they are engaged in.
Although he does not have deep technology and does not lack research funds, they are all horizontal topics after all.
If you really want to be selected as an academician in the future, you must participate in national key project research.
And outstanding young people are called academician candidates.
Originally, he was busy receiving awards and researching solid-state batteries during this period, and he forgot that there was such a thing.
I never thought that the college would remember this specifically.
Just as he was thinking about this, he was suddenly interrupted by Tang Yanshan's voice ringing in his ears.
"You have to pay attention to this matter. Based on your qualifications, there will definitely be no problem in being recognized as an outstanding youth. When the time comes, you can make some academic achievements and apply for academicianship for you in a few years."
"I have no chance in this life. If my students can become academicians, I will have no regrets."
Tang Yanshan definitely showed his true feelings when he said this, and Xu Yun could also hear the other party's concern for him.
Nowadays, Tang Yanshan is a second-level full professor. There are still many people with this title waiting in line. Considering his age, it is almost impossible to be elected as an academician.
But Xu Yun is completely different.
He has made achievements in many fields at a young age, and has also won three prestigious awards in mathematics. Now he is applying for Outstanding Youth and will most likely become the youngest academician in the future.
As his own student, he, a teacher, is naturally happy.
"I will put the materials together as soon as possible."
After hearing what Tang Yanshan said, Xu Yun answered confidently with a smile on his face.
What he is best at is writing papers, and organizing application materials is not a problem.
Unlike others who only have one or two achievements, his mathematics achievements, participation in lidar projects, and intelligent auxiliary diagnostic systems in the field of artificial intelligence can all be used as application materials for outstanding students.
What's more, his shaping fluorocarbon polymer coating material is still classified as a confidential technology.
With these qualifications, let alone applying for Outstanding Youth, it would not be surprising at all to directly select him as an Outstanding Youth without applying.
And today the school must have called him over for more than just outstanding students, and then he heard Qin Xiangxin's voice again.
"There is one more thing I want to tell you. After you become an outstanding youth, the school plans to officially hire you as a professor."
"I wonder which college you plan to go to?"
Xu Yun is different from ordinary professors. In addition to making great achievements in mathematics, he can also go to the School of Computer Science and Optoelectronics.
In this case, the situation is more complicated. After all, we have to consider how to maximize Xu Yun's value.
Therefore, after discussing with the principal Wu Zhongping, he still left the choice to Xu Yun himself.
Being a professor at Jingzhou University was something that had been decided before. Xu Yun had nothing to regret. After thinking about it for a while, he quickly made up his mind.
"Let's study at the Institute for Advanced Study in Mathematics. It will not affect the opening of open courses in other subjects."
"fair enough."
Qin nodded to the news and asked another question just after he finished speaking.
"Also, would you consider recruiting graduate students? I really hope you can cultivate a few more geniuses for the school."
By the end of the sentence, there was a smile on his face, as if he had already thought of the picture in his mind.
Xu Yun immediately shook his head and refused, almost without even thinking about it.
"It's better to wait a few years before taking care of graduate students. I'm still a student now."
Although he will serve as a professor at Peking University once he is selected as an outstanding student, he is still younger than the graduate students, so it will inevitably feel strange to ask him to lead graduate students as doctoral supervisors.
What's more, right now, he is focused on research projects and really has no intention of taking students with him for the time being.
After a few years, when he becomes more mature and has more time, he wouldn't mind cultivating some outstanding industry talents for the school.
Qin Xiangxin would definitely not embarrass Xu Yun on this matter, and directly agreed with Xu Yun's decision.
The matter was basically settled at this point. Thinking of completing the outstanding application materials as soon as possible, Xu Yun did not intend to waste time in Qin Xiangxin's office.
But just as he was about to get up and leave, Tang Yanshan stopped him with his hand.
His lips moved slightly, as if he was embarrassed to say something.
Xu Yun and Tang Yanshan have been together for a long time, and seeing this situation, they can basically guess that something is wrong with the other party.
So he simply took the initiative to clarify the topic.
"Professor Tang."
"I'm your student. If you have any questions, just ask."
Hearing his students say this, Tang Yanshan also let go of his psychological burden and told the reason.
"I won't be polite if you say this. Today, a friend asked me to ask you something personal. If you feel it's inappropriate, you don't have to answer, and you don't have to worry about my face."
"I know Professor Tang, just ask." Xu Yun nodded and replied.
"I know that your kid is researching solid-state batteries, but is the news announced yesterday true or false?"
Qin Xiangxin was also very curious about the two people's questions. After hearing about solid-state batteries, he also remembered yesterday's news.
Although he is the dean of the Institute for Advanced Mathematics, there was so much excitement on the Internet yesterday that it is still being searched. I wonder if it is absolutely impossible. After being reminded by Tang Yanshan, he also thought about it. Before Xu Yun could speak, He quickly picked up the answer and echoed.
"This thing shocked me yesterday. Has your company's solid-state battery laboratory really achieved large-scale production of solid-state batteries?"
Xu Yun listened to the words of the two people and immediately understood that the friend in Tang Yanshan's mouth should be from a domestic battery company.
After all, the only ones who are most eager to know the situation now are those lithium battery companies.
This is related to the future development of the entire company.
There is nothing wrong with using favors.
Naturally, he had no reason to hide this matter. The announcement had already been made and it was no secret.
But whether the people behind Tang Yanshan believe it or whether they can seize the opportunity has nothing to do with him.
The thought stayed here, a smile appeared on his face first, and then he answered in the affirmative.
"The company's newly established solid-state battery laboratory has indeed discovered new metal solid electrolyte materials and developed a low-cost, high-efficiency large-scale production method."
"The relevant paper has been accepted by Nature magazine and is expected to be published soon."
As Xu Yun finished speaking, Tang Yanshan and Qin Xiangxin were obviously stunned for a moment, as if they couldn't believe that Xu Yun had made such achievements in the field of chemical materials so quickly.
It is true that they all study mathematics, but their level is there after all, and they naturally understand the significance of this matter.
Thinking that we also have leading overseas technology and can firmly control the global battery market, I am already so excited that I can't suppress it.
After about ten seconds of touching, the two of them took a deep breath and came back to their senses.
"If I didn't know you well enough, it would be hard to believe that you actually solved the solid-state battery problem."
"Sometimes I want to see what's in your head. There will be miracles in any field." Tang Yanshan couldn't help but sigh after receiving Qin Xiangxin's words.
But judging from the bright smile on his face, he couldn't be more satisfied with his student.
"It must be my luck that I found a more suitable solid electrolyte material and studied it."
Faced with the continuous compliments from the two people, Xu Yun couldn't help but be humble.
As a result, as soon as he finished speaking, he was met with two pairs of white eyes.
"Do you think anyone believes what you say? If luck alone could completely solve the technical problems of all-solid-state batteries, then the battery industry would no longer be dominated by lithium batteries."
"How can we wait until now?"
After hearing Qin Xiangxin's words, Xu Yun smiled, and then suddenly remembered another thing and spoke again.
"By the way, Dean Qin, there should be bonuses for students or professors who publish papers in natural science magazines, right?"
Natural sciences are the world's top journals, and every university will definitely design bonuses for incentives.
The amount of the bonus is definitely higher than that of the Mathematics Annual.
When Qin Xiangxin heard these words, his face instantly dropped, and then he sighed and said leisurely: "The school will award huge bonuses for encouragement if you can publish a paper in Nature magazine, but with your wealth, do you still need the bonus? ?" The whole person looked a little numb.
Xu Yun smiled when he heard this: "Aren't my top laboratories too expensive?"
"Stop it."
Tang Yanshan directly exposed Xu Yun: "Your solid-state battery technology will bring you astronomical figures every year."
Of course, this does not mean that the school should default on its debts. In the end, Qin Xiangxin came up with a more appropriate solution.
"I think the prize money should be invested in the Xu Yun Award in the name of Jingzhou University. It can also be regarded as support from the school."
"That's fine."
Xu Yun just casually mentioned that it would be good to get funds for the Mathematics Foundation.
Seeing that everything was over in the following time, Xu Yun left Qin Xiangxin's office decisively, preparing to find a suitable place to complete the outstanding youth application materials first.
But what happened next surprised him so much that he had to return to the laboratory first.
"You're saying that the editor-in-chief of Nature magazine is here and wants to interview me for the cover of the next issue."
"I'll go back right now."
After hanging up the call from the company, Xu Yun didn't know what to say.
Originally, when his paper was accepted, he did not receive an email from Nature magazine. He thought there was something wrong in the process. How could it be that the other party went directly to Jingzhou to interview him and solid-state batteries?
And for this kind of opportunity to be on the cover of a magazine, there is definitely no reason to miss it.
Thanks to Nono’s body for the 100-point reward!
(End of chapter)
