Chapter 253 Carbon Nanotubes, Breaking the Patent Blockade

After completing the analysis of carbon nanotubes, Chen Nian began to output the relevant manufacturing documents of carbon nanotubes non-stop.

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, the single-walled carbon nanotubes fabricated by laser evaporation method have the highest quality, but due to the high complexity of the equipment involved and many influencing factors, its yield is the lowest.

The graphite arc method is the most primitive manufacturing method, which not only has low yield, poor quality, and high cost, so there is no need to consider it at all.

The catalytic pyrolysis method is the most advanced, the least costly, and the easiest to achieve mass production among the three methods.

Its essence is to generate carbon nanotubes on the surface of the catalyst by decomposing carbon atoms when a gas containing carbon flows through the surface of the catalyst nanoparticles.

Continuing to subdivide, the catalytic pyrolysis method is divided into matrix method and planktonic method according to the different ways of catalyst existence, but no matter which method, the gas flow, reaction temperature and catalyst type must be strictly controlled.

The reason why the large-scale production of carbon nanotubes cannot be realized in China lies in this core difficulty.

After all, these variables that need to be controlled are not static, but need to be controlled in real time with a complete set of dynamic models.

The process of outputting a dynamic model is a process of trial and error.

In Chen Nian's impression, the laboratory manufacturing of carbon nanotubes was actually realized in China in 2001, but before 2007, the industrialization process of carbon nanotubes was almost stagnant.

It was not until 2010, when a research institute led by Tsinghua University released a series of patents, that the carbon nanotube industry officially started.

Therefore, what I am doing is actually to bypass Tsinghua University and directly put mature technology into the market.

After determining the goal, Chen Nian picked up the phone without hesitation and dialed Chen Guo's number.

After connecting, he spoke:

"Professor Chen, I have a set of technical documents on the large-scale mass production of carbon nanotubes here, and I want to put them on the market through the China Democratic Development Office."

"I'll send you the document later, and you can help you deal with it."

Hearing Chen Nian's words, Chen Guo on the other end of the phone couldn't help but be stunned.

What the heck?

Didn't you go to the 603 Institute to supervise the progress of H-20 development?

Why did you suddenly get carbon nanotubes again?

Besides, it's only been a few days, huh?

I haven't heard you say that you want to make new materials before, but after so many days of hard work, the documents have come out?

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Although he had long been accustomed to Chen Nian's surprises from time to time, it seemed that every time, he would still be shocked by him

Chen Guo took two deep breaths and calmed down before asking:

"Why did you suddenly think of carbon nanotubes? In fact, we have this thing, which belongs to one of the previous expansion technologies of graphene materials, and Tsinghua University's research is also relatively leading."

"But they haven't come up with a specific process for large-scale mass production yet, and I can't wait for them that long."

Chen Nian interrupted Chen Guo's words and said in a firm tone.

Got it. Do you have any technology that requires the large-scale use of carbon nanotubes? ”

This is the only possibility that Chen Guo can think of-—— of course, it is also the possibility that is most in line with Chen Nian's character.

After all, every time before that, when Chen Nian launched a sprint to a certain technology, he would piggyback on solving all the pre-problems of that technology.

He is not a man in a hurry, but a man who opens the way.

A "technical climbing" route, after he has walked it, future generations will go again, and there will be no more bumps.

"Yes, I want to do metallic hydrogen batteries."

“??? You say it again, what are you doing?? ”

Chen Guo was shocked.

Hydrogenium? Also the battery?!

Anyone with basic scientific literacy knows how technically difficult this thing is, and for decades since it was proposed, it has remained only in theory.

This is completely different from things like J-22 and J-20B.

After all, no matter how difficult the J-22 is, it can also be regarded as a complex combination under the existing technical foundation, and does not involve the lowest level of technological change.

If metallic hydrogen can really be realized, it will set off a storm for the entire material technology system.

It is not even necessary that it may trigger a new round of scientific revolution.

And this is such a technique, in Chen Nian's mouth, it is understated like frying a plate of side dishes.

Noticing Chen Guo's reaction, Chen Nian hurriedly explained:

"Professor Chen, I want to build a metal-hydrogen battery, but I don't want to make it right away."

"To be precise, I'm laying the groundwork for metallic hydrogen batteries."

"You see, if the diamond felt method is used to make metallic hydrogen, high-strength carbon nanotubes will inevitably become consumables, and we need enough production to support the development of the entire industry."

"I don't understand the specific technique, but I can probably understand the steps you say."

Chen Guo breathed a sigh of relief, and then continued:

"So what you mean is that you want to take the metal hydrogen battery as a long-term goal, and continue to solve the difficulties on the technical path in the process, opposite?"

"Yes!"

Chen Nian replied immediately.

"This is the most cost-effective technical route I've recently discovered."

"You see, if you want to make a metallic hydrogen battery, you first have to make metallic hydrogen."

"To make metallic hydrogen, we need to solve carbon nanotubes, artificial diamonds, artificial high voltage, and maybe even high-energy targeted lasers."

"Each of these technologies can be used in many fields."

"The simplest example, high-energy targeted laser is the only way to inertial confinement nuclear fusion, and with its technology accumulation, it will be much simpler for us to engage in nuclear fusion in the future."

"In addition, carbon nanotubes are the same, not only as a high-strength material, but also to optimize battery performance, even if we use sulfur anode materials in the future, the participation of carbon nanotubes is still efficient."

Chen Nian gushed about his technical blueprint, while Chen Guo became more and more shocked the more he listened.

To put it in a sentence that has already been said rotten

This kid has a big picture!

He is not satisfied with just the "ordinary" "modern technology".

What he really wants to do is to bring those technologies that should appear far away in the future into this world.

It seems that a month ago, he was still concerned about high-speed rail, aircraft carriers, and bombers.

But now, his goals have begun to extend to metal hydrogen, nuclear fusion, and space elevators.

Although it is obvious, it will take a long time for these things to be realized.

But Chen Guo always had a feeling.

That is, as long as Chen Nian is here, these technical realizations, which now seem to be "mythical", are the inevitable results.

After a full ten minutes, Chen Nian finally finished his idea.

At this end, Chen Guo nodded solemnly, and then spoke:

"Feel free to do it boldly."

"All the resources you want, I will fight for you at any cost!"

A few days later, the China Democratic Development Office announced that it had made a major breakthrough in the large-scale production of carbon nanotubes.

The sensation caused by this news is not big, because carbon nanotubes are no longer too sophisticated technology.

What is really surprising is the disposal of this technology by the CDD.

Unlike previous SASAC disposal methods, this technology is not directly delegated to state-owned enterprises, but is directly licensed in the form of patents to all enterprises that need such technology.

Anyone can see the intentions of the DAD.

There is no doubt that they want to popularize this technology as quickly as possible, and quickly form a complete and huge industry.

The radical thinking and decisiveness of his actions have directly subverted the image of the "public yamen" in the impression of many people.

Then, they suddenly realized:

In fact, such a change has already happened.

It's just that the process of its occurrence is still water undercurrent, so everyone didn't notice it at the first time

In retrospect, weren't the previous domestic chip and lithography machine projects and the previous Yishan project all completed in this working mode?

Now, the Yishan project has been fruitful, 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 enterprises directly involved.

It can be said that as long as it is a project organized by the China Democratic Development Office, it will definitely be the outlet of the future economy.

In this case, this opportunity must not be missed.

As soon as the news was issued, the number of companies applying for participation immediately reached hundreds, including Tiannai and Haoxin, which have already accumulated a certain amount of technology, and many material manufacturers also participated, trying to achieve technological innovation and transformation through this project.

For a time, the domestic carbon nanotube materials, and even the entire nano-carbon material industry, have shown signs of prosperity and development.

And this is exactly the effect that Chen Nian wants.

He fully understood that it was impossible for him to complete such a huge project as the production of "metallic hydrogen" by himself alone.

He can accumulate enough technology to solve all technical problems, but the huge industrial chain cannot be established overnight.

Only before officially stepping into this field to the future, all the foundations are laid, and when that moment comes, can we really walk calmly and smoothly.

Perhaps, one day in the future, this "holy grail of high-pressure physics" will be gently and skillfully picked off by the Chinese scientific research community.

And when everyone is shocked by this achievement, we can gently and skillfully put down a sentence:

"Actually, we have been ready for this moment for a long time."

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However, unlike the prosperity of the Chinese market, the disclosure of carbon nanotube patent technology has had a major impact on the international carbon nanotube industry.

A number of companies represented by Samsung and IBM have already announced the end of their patent blockade layout before they even began.

They know very well that the impact from China will once again sweep the world.

And gradually, the types of these "shocks" have changed.

If a few years ago, Huaxia's influence on the world was mainly concentrated in the field of cheap goods and resource goods, now Huaxia has officially entered the "high-tech club" and began to use their technology to conquer cities in the world.

South Africa's Gauteng high-speed rail is a prologue, and carbon nanotube technology is an iconic clarion call

On the other side of the sea, in the office of the May.

Houston looked at the report submitted by IBM, and couldn't help but complain:

"Now that we've been reduced to the point where we have to deal with such a small matter ourselves?"

"Carbon nanotubes. It's not a critical technology at all, and even if the market is really lost, it's nothing, 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 care about the actions of those Chinese people, they are just chasing our footsteps"

Hearing his words, the assistant on the side couldn't help frowning.

Regarding the judgment of his boss, in fact, he has always adopted the attitude of "only believing 50%".

But this time, in a rare impression, Houston was completely unreasonable.

Yes, carbon nanotubes are not particularly advanced technology.

But once the opening of this technological output is opened, no one knows what will happen next.

How can such a frivolous attitude be used to deal with such a landmark event?

Could it be that the events in Darfur have taken up so much of Houston's energy that he is beginning to be unable to think rationally?

Thinking of this, he opened his mouth and said:

"It's true that carbon nanotube technology is not advanced, but the problem is that this is the first step in the export of their technology."

"At present, the patent blockade that our company is trying to establish has been completely broken, and the previous layout in several of their universities has completely lost its meaning."

"It's scary-—— if I were to say that this happened like an iceberg on the surface of the sea, and under the surface of the sea, maybe there was an even bigger crisis."

"But we can't do that much."

Houston interrupted him and continued:

"The most important thing now is to get the situation in Darfur right."

"We've invested a lot of money there, and if we don't reap enough benefits, it's a real catastrophe for us."

"Now, don't bother with carbon nanotubes, tell me, how are the preparations for Hamidi's next attack?"

The assistant paused, he wanted to say something more, but seeing Houston's determined eyes, he had to swallow the words that rushed to his lips.

After a moment's hesitation, he spoke:

"According to Hamidi's return, their next tentative attack will be scheduled in half a month."

"The weapons and equipment we have provided are all in place, and with this exploratory attack, they will get their troops to adapt to new weapons and new methods of warfare."

"After that, we will provide them with the last batch of heavy weapons."

"By the end of February next year, they will take Khartoum with the help of these heavy weapons."

"As long as they can successfully obtain the power of Congress, then our follow-up plan will be unimpeded."

Houston nodded in satisfaction, and then, with a sigh, said:

"Sometimes I don't think the strategy on the corner tower side is necessarily wrong."

"When it comes to extreme situations, you should use extreme solutions."

"Tell Hamidi to let them do it."

"Don't be afraid that the situation will become chaotic. In fact, the more chaotic the situation is for us and for them, the better."

Houston's instructions were soon passed across the ocean to Hamidi's hands.

After the uninterrupted friction in the early stage, a real war is finally about to start.

At this time, Liu Guangyu, who was still in Darfur, also fell into a crisis of isolation and helplessness because of this instruction.

(End of chapter)