Chapter 23 Borrowing the Laboratory
"At present, lithium-ion batteries are mostly used on the market, but the inherent defects of lithium-ion batteries have not been well solved.
Due to many constraints such as cost-effective cathode and anode materials and safety design of separator film,
The energy density, service life, safety, performance-to-price ratio and self-discharge rate of batteries have not yet met the expectations of people's daily life.
I've been following the development of lithium battery technology since many years ago.
As for the advantages and disadvantages of lithium manganese oxide, lithium cobalt oxide, and lithium iron phosphate batteries that are widely used on the market,
I'm sure you know better than I do, so I won't go into details.
Here's a look at my idea for this lithium metal battery:
Lithium metal batteries have appeared as early as the end of the last century with some mature manufacturing technology,
Due to the high technical requirements, the advantages over lithium-ion batteries are not outstanding, so they have not been widely used.
But it's a good direction,
That's how I got the idea...
The main feature of this battery is the multi-level structure of silver nanowire-graphene three-dimensional porous carrier used in the anode.
This structure can effectively inhibit the generation of lithium dendrites and solve the problems of electrode volume expansion, so as to realize ultra-high-speed charging of the battery and greatly extend the service life of the battery...
...
These are the charge-discharge chemical reaction formulas...
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And this is the design concept and structural advantages of the double-layer separator...
This modified bilayer membrane is inexpensive, has a super-conjugated structure, and has an inherent band gap...
It also has a good inhibitory effect on lithium dendrites.
...”
Wu Qi sat beside Su Li with the printed materials, and patiently and meticulously explained to him the lithium battery technology from the system reward.
At the beginning, Su Li had a clear impression of Wu Qi because of his preconceived ideas, and he didn't pay attention to listening.
But as Wu Qi's explanation deepened, Su Li's face gradually became serious.
Shen Luyao and Mo Baoying on the side listened quietly and silently, and they didn't know how to talk in the face of Wu Qi's eloquence.
Mo Baoying is better, after all, her home appliance industry is also closely related to lithium batteries, and she can hear two or three points.
Shen Luyao didn't understand it at all, so she felt that Wu Qi's boastful appearance looked so amazing...
"According to my estimates, if it is used as a mobile phone battery, its battery capacity can be conservatively estimated to be increased by about ten times..."
This is a conservative value estimated by Wu Qi after getting the drawings, but it still shocked everyone present on the spot.
What is the concept of ten times, the mobile phone does not need to be charged for at least a week.
Regardless of the other advantages of this battery, the long standby time is attractive enough.
Shen Luyao and Mo Baoying both had skeptical expressions, obviously they didn't believe it, but Su Li fell silent.
Solving the lithium dendrite problem alone is amazing enough, which will greatly extend the life of the battery and reduce the self-discharge rate to a welcome value.
As Wu Qi's introduction was finished, Su Li finally asked.
"Have you successfully prepared this negative electrode graphene structural material?"
The core of Wu Qi's battery is this anode material, and Su Li is an expert, so he naturally saw the key at a glance.
"Yes, I borrowed the lab from the previous university and I made the finished product."
Wu Qi's words are pure nonsense, he even read the courses of his major during college, so he has no interest in studying batteries.
But he has the confidence to say this, because the drawings given by the system have a complete preparation process for all parts of the battery, and the preparation is not difficult, and it can be completely realized.
After all, it is a scientific and technological drawing generated based on earth technology, and the preparation conditions can be achieved.
"Okay, what about this double-layer separator, what are the production requirements?"
Su Li continued to ask.
"This is relatively simple, there is a supplier on the market who supplies ATL to make a battery separator film that is four points similar to the one I designed, as long as you improve the assembly line, you can directly enter mass production."
Wu Qi did inquire about this separator film manufacturer in the market before, and as he said, this double-layer separator film can be completely shipped out of the factory on its improved assembly line.
Su Li fell into deep thought again, the ATL company that Wu Qi said was the original old owner of the Anning era that he planned to join.
It's just that this ATL has been wholly acquired by a Japanese company, and it is currently the largest battery supplier to the global mobile phone giant Fruit Company.
"Uncle Su?"
Wu Qi saw that Su Li was pondering for a long time, silent, and said tentatively in a little hurry.
"Well, no matter how likely your idea is, but I recognize your depth of expertise in the field of lithium batteries, Uncle Su misunderstood you."
Su Li stopped pondering, looked up at Wu Qi and exclaimed.
He was too arbitrary before, and subconsciously denied Wu Qi.
But I didn't expect that people do have real talents, and the degree of professionalism in the research of lithium batteries is even higher than their own.
And Wu Qi did not show a trace of dissatisfaction because of his disapproval, and still patiently explained his idea to himself.
With this in mind, Su Li felt that he should also help his nephew realize this idea.
"Has this information been leaked?"
The idea has not been proven, but it has been valuable, and some of the designs are fully valid, based on Su Li's experience.
Even if these designs are taken out separately, they can improve the performance of the lithium batteries currently on the market to a certain extent.
Therefore, whether these materials have been leaked is a very critical question.
"The battery idea was only recently completed, and you're the only one who has seen the full story."
Wu Qi assured Su Li that there was no problem with the confidentiality of the information, and if Su Li was not his mother's most trusted deceased, Wu Qi would not have been so open and honest to show him the information.
"Good. The most important thing now is to experiment and bring your design ideas to life.
Only by making it can we assess its true market value.
It just so happens that Professor Liang of Haidu University is a good friend of mine, and we can use his laboratory to verify it for ourselves. ”
Su Li put forward his own idea, since he had already missed the interview of the Anning era.
It would be nice to use this time to help your nephew fulfill his dreams.
Just do what he says, Su Li is not a person who drags mud and water, since he has made a decision, he will act immediately.
He took out his mobile phone and contacted Professor Liang of Kaida University and expressed his request to borrow the laboratory.
Previously, as the general manager of Xiangguo, a multinational giant company, Su Li has had in-depth cooperation with many laboratories around the world.
So it wasn't very difficult for him to borrow a laboratory.
"We're lucky, the lab is idle today, and it can be borrowed for half a day."
"As long as the equipment is sufficient, the materials are complete, and the time is enough."
Wu Qi estimated the time, half a day was enough.
"The Professor Liang I know is currently one of the most authoritative bulls in the field of lithium batteries in China, and the research direction of this laboratory led by him is very similar to yours... So... You know! ”
Listening to Wu Qi's words, Su Li said meaningfully.
After Su Li said this, Wu Qi scratched his head a little embarrassed.
It's so embarrassing, I must be ahead of others in this technology, using other people's equipment and laboratories, and then making results one step ahead of others, how embarrassing it is...
"Don't be embarrassed, let's not talk about whether you can make a finished product like you said.
Even if it is made, it can be regarded as our own research results.
Professor Liang will not turn his face because of this, and the big deal is that he will only lose some funds.
Figures like Professor Liang are not short of funding or projects. ”
Seeing Wu Qi's embarrassed appearance, Su Li smiled and said a few words of relief.
After speaking, Su Li took Wu Qi and prepared to set off.
Mo Baoying got up to see her off, and Shen Luyao went downstairs and drove first.
It was not far from the Kirchhoff Electric Building, and it took about an hour to drive and the three of them arrived at their destination.
The laboratory is located in the southeast corner of Kaida and is an independent three-story building.
Normally, at least 20 researchers work here every day, but today because of the break, only two researchers are on duty in the building.
The person who received Wu Qi and others was a graduate student led by Professor Liang, a slightly chubby boy who was about the same age as Wu Qi - Wang Zongzhi.
may be the reason why Professor Liang called to explain, Xiao Wang is still very enthusiastic about the arrival of Wu Qi and others.
After giving Wu Qi and Su Li a brief introduction to the laboratory building, he directly led them to the laboratory.
Because she couldn't find a parking space, Shen Luyao didn't follow up.
Wu Qi followed this Wang Zongzhi all the way, but suddenly thought of a question.
Where will I do experiments, what can I do when I really get to the place...
The trust that has been established with Su Li is facing another crisis, and if it doesn't work this time, his battery empire may be gone.
"On the third floor is our studio, where the tests related to lithium batteries are usually carried out. I will introduce the use of relevant equipment and precautions in detail, please remember not to damage the test equipment..."
Wu Qi watched Wang Zongzhi talk endlessly, and had an idea in his heart.
"Mr. Wang also works here, right? Can you take the liberty of asking about your job responsibilities? ”
Wu Qi asked abruptly, Wang Zongzhi was confused, and asked him what he was doing...
However, the teacher explained that he should entertain Mr. Su well, and the identity of this young man who was with Mr. Su may not be simple, so he still has to be polite.
"Hehe, I'm mainly responsible for dealing with experimental cathode and anode materials, and occasionally change positions, so I need to learn."
Wang Zongzhi replied politely.
Although Su Li on the side was puzzled by Wu Qi's sudden question, he didn't say anything.
I don't know if the practical skills can replicate the experimental hands-on ability of this Wang Zongzhi...
"System, exchange for a practical skill copy fruit." Wu Qi silently called for the system in his heart.
The skill replication fruit of one thousand points is nothing to Wu Qi now, "sprinkling water".
"Okay, Mr. Host."
"System, copy Wang Zongzhi's experimental practical ability."
"Ding!
Replication complete. ”
It's really possible, but it's a short time.
An intern is an intern, and the business ability is up for debate...
If only that Professor Liang were here...
Forget it, just use it.
Wu Qi stopped slandering and subdued the skill copy fruit from an angle that Su Li and Wang Zongzhi couldn't see.
When he came to the laboratory, Wang Zongzhi introduced all the test equipment and some related materials to Wu Qi and the others very responsibly.
Wu Qi listened very carefully, and asked questions from time to time.
How does this equipment work, is there any material or something...
Wu Qi asked very detailed questions, and there were many questions involving very professional knowledge, and in the end, Wang Zongzhi had some difficulty answering.
Because of this, Wang Zongzhi did not dare to despise this young man who was about the same age as himself.
After getting the general information he wanted to know, Wu Qi breathed a sigh of relief.
Doing experiments now shouldn't be a big problem.