Mr. Wu’s previous achievements made them full of confidence in him.
However, this section was different! If they failed in this section, wouldn't they lose a brilliant talent like Mr. Wu? They couldn't afford the risk of losing Mr. Wu's talent! Wu Tong's abilities were something they absolutely couldn't sacrifice!
"Controlled nuclear fusion! With human power, we can control the sun!"
The use of nuclear energy has always been a field of technology that is being pursued by current scientific research! It is cleaner than fission power generation and consumes a wider range of raw materials.
It's estimated that one liter of seawater contains 0.03 grams of tritium, meaning there are 45 trillion tons of deuterium in seawater alone. The deuterium in one liter of seawater, through nuclear fusion, could produce the same amount of energy as burning 300 liters of gasoline.
The nuclear fusion energy stored on Earth is about 10 million times the total nuclear fission energy that can be released by the stored elements that can undergo nuclear fission. It can be said to be an inexhaustible energy source.
The deuterium resources on Earth are extremely abundant, with more than 45 trillion tons of deuterium in seawater alone, which is almost inexhaustible.
As for tritium, although it does not exist in nature, it can be produced by the reaction of neutrons with lithium, and it can also be solved through the "tritium retention" method.
Seawater also contains a lot of lithium.
The advantages of controlled nuclear fusion energy are that it is both clean and safe. It is clean because it does not produce radioactive substances that could pollute the environment. Furthermore, controlled nuclear fusion reactions can proceed continuously and stably in a rarefied atmosphere, making them safe.
If we master the technology of controlled nuclear fusion, all energy problems faced by modern industry will no longer be a problem.
And what does it mean once the energy problem is solved?
This means that if they want, they can build skyscrapers with reinforced concrete even in a barren desert. They can also create vast farmlands even on the seabed, where human habitation has long been absent. They can even achieve indoor cultivation, and carbon neutrality will no longer be a problem in China...at least in theory.
Because by then.
Electricity is no longer valuable...
With the help of recycling technology, China will be able to become the cleanest and least polluted country in the world, instead of being like it is now, where due to the rapid economic development, we urgently need strong economic strength to stand up, and domestic pollution has become a stain that is questioned and slandered!
"Hengyuan, please follow up after the new year. Mr. Wu will propose a charter for the controlled nuclear fusion sector. Organize top scholars in this field to discuss the feasibility. As long as it is feasible, we will fully support Mr. Wu's decision!
Funding, next year's funding, to fully support Mr. Wu's research and development! "After a long discussion, the final plan was finalized. They should give Mr. Wu enough trust and also make sufficient preparations for this decision!
Even though this decision may cause an uproar in the country and will be misunderstood and cursed by many people... However, as long as it is beneficial to the country and has the possibility of breakthrough, and can allow them to overtake others and be at the forefront of the next track, it is worth their investment and they should make every effort to cooperate and turn it into reality!
Someone has to take responsibility for these things and do them. If it means they can overtake others domestically, they would rather bear the blame!
"Whatever support and cooperation arrangements President Wu needs, we should actually give President Wu enough confidence! Judging from President Wu's past achievements, although President Wu is young, she has always been calm and steady, and never fights a battle without confidence. Once she makes a move, it is bound to be a decisive result!" Wu Tong's previous outstanding and stable achievements, almost a record of zero trial and error, are the source of their strong confidence.
"Except for already-realized technologies that can be replicated by following a blueprint, no technology can be proven to be feasible before the experiment begins. Science itself is trial and error, and this is true in any field. Although the trial and error cost of controlled nuclear fusion is somewhat high, if we ultimately fail, we must be prepared to face failure and cannot deny Mr. Wu's ability because of this one thing!"
"I understand. This is a major event that will benefit the present and future generations. President Wu is wholeheartedly serving the country, so he focuses on this sector. Within this century, hehe... If President Wu fails in this field, this field will really be shrouded for another 50 years!" Another spokesperson laughed in the smoke. This is not that they look down on the world's scientific researchers, but it is a fact.
They are fully aware of General Manager Wu's abilities. She has repeatedly pulled up the lagging domestic sectors and surpassed the international leading level. If even she cannot make a breakthrough in this field, then they really can't think of who else can make the first breakthrough in this field!
"Haha... We can place our hopes on Mr. Wu, but we can't put too heavy a burden on our young Mr. Wu!" Do what you can and act within your capabilities. If there is still no result, it proves that the time is not ripe yet!
"Mr. Wu, the higher-ups have discussed this and fully support your decision!"
Wu Tong received a cryptic reply from Chu Hengyuan, stating that he had returned to the Peking University Research Institute. After addressing his students' academic concerns, he began reviewing the data from the numerous repeated experiments and trials currently underway within the institute regarding new energy batteries. This wealth of trial-and-error research and development data would help Wu Tong quickly identify a clearer path forward to address the current challenges, ultimately leading to a better solution.
"Thank you and the higher-ups for your trust. Please tell them that Wu Tong will definitely live up to their trust. Before New Year's Day, please allow me to do some research and development on new energy batteries. After New Year's Day, I will submit a feasibility plan for controlled nuclear fusion as soon as possible!"
Wu Tong was touched by the trust placed in her by her superiors. She had only thrown out a few words to test whether the time was right, but her superiors still took it seriously and gave them a response for discussion. Naturally, she would not let this trust and support go to waste!
Going all out has always been her motto! Without a truly feasible preliminary research plan, Wu Tong wouldn't let the higher-ups easily approve the project. With their support, Wu Tong naturally wanted to speed up the preliminary research process in this area, both to reassure the higher-ups and to provide guidance for her own research and development work!
After giving Chu Hengyuan a firm reply, Wu Tong lowered his head and continued with his research.
Among the many new energy battery research and development directions, lithium-sulfur batteries are a hot sector.
Lithium-sulfur batteries use sulfur as the positive electrode and metallic lithium as the negative electrode. Elemental sulfur is abundant on Earth and is both inexpensive and environmentally friendly.
Lithium-sulfur batteries that use sulfur as the positive electrode material have a high theoretical material specific capacity and battery theoretical specific energy, reaching 1675mAh/g and 2600Wh/kg respectively, which are much higher than the capacity of lithium cobalt oxide batteries widely used commercially. This is why scientific researchers continue to pursue this direction.