Chapter 294: Self-written, directed and acted, singing and harmonizing
Lei Fumin has been very unhappy recently.
The two papers Wang Donglai published in the journal Science were like two loud slaps on his face.
When I think about it, there were scholars and professors from major domestic universities and technical experts from major domestic companies who participated in the exchange seminar. They all saw the debate between themselves and Wang Donglai, and now Wang Donglai has published a paper in the journal "Science" , proved himself, but he followed Wang Donglai to study hollow carbon spheres.
Lei Fumin was as sick as if he had eaten a fly.
However, in his heart, he has been comforting himself, and he is extremely hopeful that the two papers issued by Wang Donglai are all the research results and there is no substantial breakthrough at all.
Only in this way will he have a chance to catch up and regain the lost face.
However, in Lei Fumin's heart, he also knew that his idea was probably impossible.
He kept this idea deep in his heart and did not want to believe it at all.
Still pretending to be extremely confident.
In the past few days, I log in to arxiv from time to time every day to check the information of my peers, especially paying attention to lithium-sulfur batteries and hollow carbon spheres.
So, when Bald Eagle's Massachusetts Institute of Materials issued a statement, Lei Fumin got the news immediately.
Compared with Wang Donglai’s paper, the content of this statement is very direct and explosive.
The statement mentioned that the Massachusetts Institute of Materials discovered a cage-like carbon molecule in experiments. After experiments, it has been proven to solve the biggest problem of lithium-sulfur batteries, the 'shuttle effect'.
This statement also mentioned Professor Christopher, the person in charge of the experiment.
Originally, this statement had the reputation of MIT, and together with Professor Christopher, it immediately shocked many scholars and professors who saw this statement.
Few people would question this statement.
After all, this is MIT!
Lei Fumin thought the same way. The first time he saw this statement, he became ecstatic.
There was only one thought in his mind, that is, Wang Donglai's son could no longer be arrogant.
Although Christopher has developed a caged carbon molecule that can solve the 'shuttle effect', it is not a good thing for teams around the world studying this area.
Lei Fumin is also among those affected. The project he applied for is a vertical project funded by the state, rather than a horizontal project sponsored by enterprises.
If it is a horizontal topic, I am afraid that after learning this news, the funds will be withdrawn immediately and the research will be suspended.
Lei Fumin took on a vertical project, and the state’s academic support is very generous.
As a competitor at Peking University, Lei Fumin has been around for so many years, so he naturally has some status.
At most, the above allocation amount will be less, but it will still be allocated.
When he thought that Wang Donglai's company paid for the research and spent a huge amount of money, but the result was like this, Lei Fumin wanted to laugh up to the sky and let out a good sigh of relief.
Especially since Lei Fumin also knew that Wang Donglai's laboratory was equipped with many high-end precision equipment and instruments, this feeling became even stronger.
Lei Fumin knew that his idea was wrong and not very moral.
But he just couldn't control it, feeling this way from the bottom of his heart.
Rationally speaking, if Wang Donglai completely solves the problem of lithium-sulfur batteries, it will lead to a technological innovation in the country, and the benefits will be immeasurable.
From economic interests, to political interests, to academic interests, it can cover too many people.
And materials science may also take advantage of this east wind to become popular.
Since then, one of the four major tiankeng professionals, ‘Biochemical Environmental Materials’, has been missing.
This is also good for Lei Fumin.
but.
Now, it is the bald eagle who has taken the lead in producing results.
Suddenly, the initiative shifted.
Although in the two papers Wang Donglai sent, everyone can see that there has been a breakthrough in hollow carbon spheres, but after all, there is no direct explanation that materials that can solve the 'shuttle effect' have been developed. No one is sure.
With this statement from the Massachusetts Institute of Materials, the influence of Wang Donglai's two papers published in the journal Science has been greatly weakened.
Lei Fumin can serve as a professor at Peking University. He is definitely not a fool. He naturally understands this.
However, he was still a little happy about the news.
At least, he lost to Professor Christopher from Massachusetts, not Wang Donglai, who was only twenty years old.
As for what the two people represent behind each other, Lei Fumin no longer cares.
It is not ridiculous to lose to the former, and no one will laugh at himself. After all, there are too many scholars in the world like him.
But if you lose to Wang Donglai, it will be different. After the exchange seminar in Tangdu, almost most colleges and universities know about it. If you lose again, then the face you have accumulated in the past half of your life will really be lost. Totally wiped out.
When he thought of that scene, Lei Fumin couldn't accept it.
Ever since, Lei Fumin had an idea. He took out his phone and contacted a reporter from a major newspaper through personal connections.
After a few words of discussion, the interview was immediately conducted.
"Hello, Professor Lei, I am Liu Rui, a reporter from Beijing Science and Technology News. I would like to interview you on some issues in the new energy battery industry. Is it okay?"
On the Peking University campus, Lei Fumin stood with a serious face in front of a reporter holding a microphone, and behind him was a photographer holding a camera.
Looking at the camera, Lei Fumin showed a faint smile and asked: "Of course, but I want to ask a question first, how do you know me?"
Liu Rui said in a natural tone: "Professor Lei, as an expert professor in materials science, only needs a little understanding to know. That's why I came to Peking University as soon as possible to interview Professor Lei."
After a brief explanation, Liu Rui stepped into the topic and asked aloud: "Professor Lei, have you paid attention to the statement issued by the MIT Institute of Materials Science and Technology? It is said that they have developed a cage Like carbon molecules, it is claimed to have solved the 'shuttle effect'. Professor Lei, can you share your opinion and explain it in simple words that everyone can understand? ”
The expression on Professor Lei's face became more and more energetic.
“Of course I am concerned about news in related fields. I had noticed the statement from the MIT Institute of Materials Science when it first came out, and I also knew that related papers would be published soon. Come out."
"Professor Christopher He is a very talented professor at MIT. He has led many technical researches and achieved breakthroughs. This time he was able to study a caged carbon molecule that can solve the 'shuttle effect'. I think this is normal and reasonable."
"I guess there are a lot of them. Many people don’t quite understand the impact of this research result. Let me briefly explain here. The batteries currently used in our mobile phones are lithium batteries, and batteries with better performance than lithium batteries are called lithium-sulfur batteries. More power, longer use, that’s the simplest benefit.”
“The reason why lithium-sulfur batteries have not been applied on a large scale until now is because the ‘shuttle effect’ cannot be solved. Once solved, lithium-sulfur batteries will be produced on a large scale and applied in all aspects, replacing the original lithium batteries or It’s a lithium iron carbonate battery.”
"I believe that after I explain it this way, everyone should also understand what impact the breakthrough of lithium-sulfur batteries will have."
Liu Rui then asked: "As an expert in this field, Professor Lei Do you think the statement made by Professor Christopher from Massachusetts is reliable? If it is true, how long will it take for real lithium-sulfur batteries to be used on a large scale? "
Facing the camera, Lei Fumin thought for a moment and said: "Although I have not seen the specific paper, there is some experimental data released in the statement. , coupled with MIT’s golden name and Professor Christopher’s academic contributions in the academic world over the years, I think the credibility of this statement is still very high.”< br>
“As for when everyone can use lithium-sulfur battery products, because I don’t know the specific experimental data and progress, I can only estimate, I estimate it will take one year, in 2016 In the new year, maybe we will use lithium-sulfur batteries for mobile phones and electronic products.”
Arrived here, Liu Rui glanced at Lei Fumin and nodded slightly. Next, he suddenly asked: "Professor Lei, as far as I know, Professor Wang Donglai, the youngest university professor in our country, published two papers in the top international academic journal "Science" two days ago. What do you think of Wang Donglai? What do you think of the professor’s research results, and how different are Professor Wang’s research results from those of Professor Christopher?”
As if waiting for Liu Rui to ask this question, as soon as Liu Rui asked this question, Lei Fumin pursed his lips slightly and said without hesitation: "I believe that many people in China will understand this question. Curious, it is undeniable that Professor Wang, as a twenty-year-old young man, can have Such a big achievement is already extraordinary, and it is definitely top-notch among peers.”
“However, in the academic circle, it is not that complicated, and the rules are very simple, that is, the results speak for themselves.”
“If Professor Christopher’s research results had not appeared, then Wang The professor's academic achievements can be regarded as breakthroughs, but when the two appear together, the difference is clear. "
"Professor Wang's two papers, one is called "On the relationship between the specific surface area and pore size of hollow carbon spheres." "Research on the Impact of Sulfur Compounds!", an article called "About the use of hollow carbon spheres to solve the problem of lithium-sulfur batteries" "Research on the pool problem!", these two papers are valuable, but compared to Professor Christopher's direct research results, they are still far behind."
"If you want to describe it, it should be. It’s the comparison between junior high school students and college students!”
As Lei Fumin was talking, he felt something was wrong, so he quickly changed the topic and started to compare.
Liu Rui also seemed not to hear the other meaning of Lei Fumin’s words, and asked seriously: "Professor Lei, are you exaggerating when you say this? It is obviously Professor Wang who Send out the paper and publish it in the journal Science, Chris With Professor Tove behind us, even if there is a gap, it’s not that big, right?”
Lei Fumin seemed to have been prepared for this question, and said: “Reporter Liu, your major is journalism? Science, may not understand materials science and physics, our field and other His field is different. It is not so much an experiment, but it is actually a blind test. Whether it can produce results, whether the results are excellent, and whether they are practical and applicable are all unknown. ”
< br>“It’s like some results, when they were first studied, It is not very useful, but it has great usefulness in another field, which is unknown.”
“Professor Wang’s research results are valuable, but they are not as good as those produced by Professor Christopher. Bigger and more attractive.”
"You can put yourself in the shoes of a company. If you are the person in charge of a company, would you choose a research result with more obvious results or one with less obvious results."
"Actually, there are also A simpler way is to know the difference between the companies looking for Professor Wang and the companies looking for Professor Christopher. ”
“Good technology will inevitably attract the attention of more discerning people and companies, but not on the contrary!”
Liu Rui then asked: “So according to Professor Lei’s From the perspective of the two cooperative companies, the level of technology between the two can be judged? "
Lei Fumin did not hide it, nodded directly and acknowledged it.
Liu Rui did not stop there, but continued to ask: "I heard that Professor Lei also applied for research in the direction of hollow carbon spheres. Now that Professor Christopher has made results, what are Professor Lei going to do?"
Lei Fumin sighed softly , he hesitated for a moment before saying firmly: "Our country is vigorously supporting the new energy industry, and as a scholar in this field, I should do my part. Just like my name, I hope that the people of our country can live a better life." Better, prosperous and happy. "
"Foreign research has produced results, and they are foreign. As a country with a large population and a world power, we must be independent and cannot be restricted by patents, so I will still conduct research and strive for research. Producing lithium with better performance Sulfur batteries, contribute to my country’s new energy industry, shed a lot of sweat, and shed blood!”
These words are extremely politically correct, sound good, and are loved by the higher-ups, so spread them out! It also has a great improvement effect on Lei Fumin's personal image.
So when he said these words, Lei Fumin also deliberately looked at the camera to ensure that he was in the middle of the camera and had the best image.
Liu Rui seemed to be affected by Lei Fumin's words, and his tone became warmer, saying: "With scholars like Professor Lei, I believe that our country's scientific research will definitely be able to catch up with the international first-class level, and even surpass it as soon as possible."
Lei Fumin smiled and did not answer.
"Professor Lei, I have one last question here. I have mentioned Professor Wang so many times just now. Can Professor Lei make an evaluation of Professor Wang or give some advice to some academic seniors? Then What suggestions would they be? "
When Liu Rui asked this question, he winked at Lei Fumin.
Lei Fumin was stunned for a moment, as if he didn't expect such a question to arise, but when he saw Liu Rui's wink, he reacted.
"I believe many people know that Professor Wang is a genius. I will never be able to catch up with his achievements in the field of mathematics, and he is also very successful in materials science. So I personally think that Professor Wang is definitely a first-class scientific research talent. Scientific research Very capable.”
“As for suggestions, I actually don’t have any good suggestions, after all, Professor Wang’s. Academic achievements are here, and I can only give advice as a person who has experienced it, that is, I hope that Professor Wang can guard against arrogance and impetuosity, and can always maintain an enterprising attitude in his future scientific research life.”
Lei Fumin didn't say anything bad, but only those who knew the two of them were celebrating the holidays could hear the unintended meaning of Lei Fumin's words.
(End of this chapter)