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

In fact, there are many kinds of processes for manufacturing carbon nanotubes, the most common of which are graphite arc method, laser evaporation method and catalytic pyrolysis method.

Among them, the quality of single-walled carbon nanotubes produced by laser evaporation is the highest, but due to the high complexity of the equipment involved and many influencing factors, its output is the lowest.

The graphite arc method is the most primitive manufacturing method. Not only is the output low, 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, the lowest output cost, and the easiest to achieve mass production.

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

Continuing to subdivide, the catalytic pyrolysis method is divided into matrix method and floatation method according to the different ways of catalyst existence, but no matter which method, the gas flow rate, 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 the 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 continuous 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 the research institute headed by Tsinghua University issued a series of patents, that the carbon nanotube industry officially started.

Therefore, what I do, in fact, is to bypass Tsinghua University and directly invest mature technologies in the market.

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

After connecting, he opened his mouth and said:

"Professor Chen, I have a set of technical documents on the mass production of carbon nanotubes, and I want to put them on the market through the Civil Affairs Office."

"I'll 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 being stunned.

What the hell?

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

Why did you suddenly engage in carbon nanotubes again?

Besides, it's only been a few days?

I haven't heard you say that you want to create new materials before. After so many days of work, the documents are all out?

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Although I have long been used to Chen Nian's surprises from time to time, it seems that I am still shocked by him every time.

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

"Why do you suddenly think of carbon nanotubes? We actually have this thing, which is one of the extension technologies of graphene materials before, and Tsinghua University's research is also relatively advanced."

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

Chen Nian interrupted Chen Guo's words and said firmly.

".Understood. Do you have any technology that requires 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 best suits Chen Nian's personality.

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

He is not a person who rushes, but a person who leads the way.

A "technical climbing" route, after he has walked it, will be followed by future generations without any ups and downs.

"Yes, I want to engage in metal hydrogen batteries."

"??? Say it again, what are you doing??"

Chen Guo turned pale with shock.

Metal hydrogen? Return the battery? !

Anyone with basic scientific literacy knows how difficult this thing is technically. From the time it was proposed to the present, it has only existed in theory for decades.

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

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

And if metal hydrogen can be realized, it will set off a storm in the entire material technology system.

Even, it is not necessarily likely to trigger a new round of scientific revolution.

But this kind of technology, in Chen Nian's mouth, is an understatement like a side dish.

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

"Professor Chen, I want to make metal-hydrogen batteries, but not right now."

"Precisely, I'm laying the groundwork for metal-hydrogen batteries."

"You see, if the diamond felt method is used to produce metal 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, then continued:

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

"right!"

Chen Nian replied immediately.

"This is the most cost-effective technical route I have found recently."

"Look, to make a metal-hydrogen battery, you must first make metal-hydrogen."

"To make metal hydrogen, we must 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 for inertial confinement 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. Not only can they be used as high-strength materials, but they can also optimize battery performance. Even if we use sulfur anode materials in the future, the participation of carbon nanotubes is still highly efficient."

Chen Nian continued to introduce his technical blueprint, but Chen Guo became more and more startled the more he listened.

To put it in a bad sentence

This kid has a big picture!

He is not just satisfied with those "ordinary" "modern technologies".

What he really wants to do is to bring those technologies that should have appeared in the far future to 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, 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 "mythical" technologies is an inevitable result.

After ten minutes, Chen Nian finally finished his idea.

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

"Go ahead and do it boldly."

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

A few days later, the Civil Affairs Office announced a major breakthrough in the large-scale production of carbon nanotubes.

The public opinion sensation caused by this news is not too big, because carbon nanotubes are not considered too sophisticated technology anymore.

What's really surprising is what DDO has done with the technology.

Unlike the previous SASAC's disposal method, this technology was not directly distributed to state-owned enterprises, but was directly authorized in the form of patents to all enterprises that needed such technology.

Anyone can see the intention of the Civil Affairs Office.

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 the impression of many people.

Then, they suddenly realized:

Such a change has actually already happened.

It's just that the process of it happening is still water and undercurrent, so everyone didn't find it in the first time.

In retrospect, the previous domestic chip and lithography machine projects, and the previous Yishan project, were not all completed in 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 technology 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 Democratic Development Office, it is definitely the outlet of the future economy.

That being the case, then this opportunity must not be missed again.

Therefore, as soon as the news was sent out, hundreds of companies applied for participation immediately. Among them, apart from manufacturers such as Tiannai and Haoxin who already had a certain accumulation of technology, there were also many material manufacturers who also participated, trying to Through this project to achieve technological innovation and transformation.

For a time, domestic carbon nanotube materials, and even the entire carbon nanomaterials industry, showed signs of prosperity and development.

And this is exactly the effect Chen Nian wanted.

He fully understands that it is impossible for him to complete such a huge project of "metal hydrogen" production only by his own strength.

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

Only by laying all the foundations before formally entering this future-oriented field, can we truly walk 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 scientific research community in China.

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

"Actually, we have already prepared for this moment."

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However, 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 group of companies represented by Samsung and IBM have declared the end of their patent blockade 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 "shocks" have changed.

If a few years ago, Huaxia's influence on the world was still mainly concentrated in the field of cheap goods and resource commodities, then now, Huaxia has officially entered the "high-tech club" and has 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 the iconic horn of attack

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

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

"Now our May Society has been reduced to the point where we have to deal with such trivial matters by ourselves?"

"Carbon nanotubes. This is not a key technology at all. Even if the market is really lost, is it okay?"

"Just in time, we can transfer this part of 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 frowning.

Regarding the judgment of his own boss, in fact, he has always adopted the attitude of "only trusting 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 the opening of this technological output is opened, no one knows what will happen next.

How can such a landmark event be treated with such frivolity?

Could it be that the Darfur matter took up so much Houston's energy that he couldn't 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 their technology export."

"At present, the patent blockade that our company tried 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 say it, the occurrence of this incident is like an iceberg exposed to the sea. Under the sea, there may be a bigger crisis."

"But we can't control that much."

Houston interrupted him, and continued:

"The most important thing now is to manage the situation in Darfur well."

"We have invested a huge cost there. If we can't reap enough benefits, then for us, it will be truly doomed."

"Now, forget about carbon nanotubes and tell me, how is Hamidi's next attack going?"

The assistant paused. He wanted to say something more, but seeing Houston's determined eyes, he had no choice but to swallow the words that rushed to his lips.

After hesitating for a moment, he said:

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

"The weapons and equipment we have provided are all in place. With this tentative attack, they will let their troops begin to adapt to new weapons and new methods of combat."

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

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

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

Houston nodded in satisfaction, then he sighed and said:

"Sometimes I think the strategy on the turret may not be wrong."

"To deal with extreme situations, extreme solutions should be used."

"Tell Hamidi to let them go and do it."

"There's no fear of chaos. The truth is, the more chaos the better, both for us and for them."

Houston's orders were quickly passed across the ocean to Hamidi.

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 order.