Chemistry

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Ryu Pyeong-sik was wandering around the power researcher's parking lot with a face full of anxiety.

“I can't believe we're going to the chief. It's not a dead center project, it's not a dead center. ”

The additional income involved in this task was fixed, as long as the government's agency's commission paid off significantly. But by now, five or six senior researchers had enough projects to have spread to the next level.

As Ryu Pyeong, this decision of the center's head was ridiculous, but at the same time, I felt overwhelmed.

“Friday's results clearly show that we were superior, but you don't trust me. ”

Tiering.

Ryu Pyeong-sik picked up his cell phone when the text message rang. The fifth test of KG chemistry was a noble letter watching.

[Conversion efficiency is 94 percent and density per gram is over 400. The X.O. is also in shock and is reviewing the test.]

“What?"

Ryu Pyong called me right away because he was surprised at what magic he had cast over the weekend.

“Sanghan, what are you talking about? ”

- Well, I can't believe it either. They said the nanothin film, which was only used in the electrodes, expanded in three dimensions to the entire battery.

Ryu Pyeong-sik, who heard the explanation, lowered his cell phone because he became a worthless face. Introduction of new technologies that have never been reported before. I never imagined that KG chemistry would have this much battery technology. The level of Lim Wu, who leads that team, was also inspired by last week's performance and became too shallow.

“Senior skill? At that age?"

My back is creeped out. I couldn't believe it. While I was reviewing the explanation, a medium-sized car arrived in the parking lot.

Ryu Pyeong stopped and quickly approached the back seat of the car. A middle-aged man with an open door and a well-balanced body stood down.

“Oh, Dr. Lew. Hi!"

Ryu Pyeong, who was a Korean American and led Harvard's Materials Energy research team, lowered his waist deeply to Butler Choi.

“Welcome, Dr. Butler. He had a hard time coming to the province on a hot day. ”

“I came to cheer on the news that the spirit of Hansung is struggling. ”

Hearing the test results from KG chemistry, Ryu Pyeong felt relieved at Butler's visit.

“Chung, Team Leader and Reconstruction Researcher are on the test ground, and the rest are being prepared in the lab. ”

Ryu Pyeong quickly reported on the progress of the SDI in Hansung as he entered the building.

“· · Added a limited power control system to existing batteries, with a high efficiency of 350mAh per gram. ”

“You've already done well. ”

“You know what, Doctor? ”

Ryu Pyeong equation captured the contents of the 5th test of KG chemistry in his mouth. I was surprised to hear about Butler's new technology.

“It's a bold choice to change the electrolyte structure here. Stability means confidence, and I think we can use supercapacitors as well as inside batteries. ”

When Butler analyzed that KG chemistry's technology had not yet been fully applied, Ryu Equation ignited the tops of his feet. When the project that should make a name for Jeong Inna is mentioned and finished with the new technology of KG chemistry, the promotion to senior researchers will become a dream.

“What do I do, Doctor? It's hard to modify the internal structure of the battery now and on our end. And when you do, it's no longer a small project. ”

“If I'm just looking for new technology, I think I can solve it. ”

“From you?”

When I opened the door to the lab, the team members who were waiting jumped up and jumped in front of Butler. When the chief researcher scouted, they all looked nervous.

Butler glanced over the enthusiastic young researchers of the Korean SDI who were merely new to his career and said to Ryu Pyeong.

“Let's refine the electrolyte with organic molecular materials that specialize in storing environmentally friendly energy like wind and solar. ”

“Yu, organic molecules? ”

“It's also called a flowing cell. Optimized for storing energy efficiently. There's a high-efficiency molecule that I've discovered in the past in studying materials that can replace metal ions. It's not hard to extract. ”

Ryu Pyeong was excited when he recalled Butler's world-renowned research paper published in Nature.

“Are you talking about Quinon? ”

“Oh, you know. ”

“Oh, my God. ”

This should be able to counteract KG chemistry's new technologies aimed at improving battery efficiency at the nano level, but there was one catch.

The question of whether this project is worth the effort. It was like a couple of big clubs from Europe were thrown at an early football game in the neighborhood.

“So, what do you think about applying quinones? ”

“Let's proceed after this. We're going to crush it in every field of ESS against KG chemistry. A forward-looking victory, as long as we get Dr. Butler's support. ”

“Ha, that sounds fun. ”

That afternoon.

Next to the study consent table, Jungwoo, who was analyzing the battery used for the fifth test, turned his eyes to the other side.

Is he gonna be okay? ’

Song Bo-young, who was discussing the results of the stability test with a PCS Operations team member, looked at Jung for a moment.

“Sir, are we done with the chariot results? ”

“Oh, just 10 minutes. ”

Jungwoo's eyes turned back to his laptop.

‘I think it's fine, but I can't tell because I'm busy. ’

Due to the unprecedented efficiency of the battery test results of the new structure conducted this morning, everyone on the team was busy organizing the results. Jungwoo quickly filled out a table and mailed it to Song Bo-young before embarking on a full and discharge analysis.

“Senior Citizen. If you have all the recharge efficiency records, hand them over. ”

Park Geun-soo nodded and gestured for three minutes.

It was a time when I worked hard for a while. As the door to the research facility opened, Holy Iron entered the test spectacle of the SDI of Hansung.

Park Geun-soo who put the printed document on Jungwoo's table asked immediately.

“Seong-chul, how was it? ”

“It · · · · · Hansung does not test today. ”

“Really? I guess we're pretty freaked out about our results. ”

“No, I'm just replacing the materials inside the batteries. ”

“Replace?”

“Quinone or something. ”

Song Bo-young, who was in the middle of discussions with the module team, shook his head in the mention of the holy iron.

“Quinone?”

“Do you know what the X.O. is? ”

“I saw your name in Nature while preparing the materials for this project. It was published by Harvard Materials and Energy Institute. I heard it's not practical yet. ”

Song Bo-young, who searched for articles on the academic site, published the materials on the monitor.

“Patented technology requires considerable loyalty for the Hansung SDI to use. ”

“How much will this improve? ”

“That's good for me too. ”

Song Bo-young and Shin Cheol suddenly entered Jungwoo's head during the conversation.

“Wow, this is really neat. ”

Jungwoo, who read the paper, opened his mouth with admiration.

“If you extract it from a plant called Turmeric, or you synthesize it from crude oil, you can make it very simple. ”

“Materials are organic? ”

Song Bo-young opened her eyes wide. Though KG chemistry's internal battery configuration was an unprecedented new approach, it was not as significant as the impact of the Han Nation SDI.

“In Jungwoo's opinion, if Han Seong adopts a quinone, what would be the result? ”

“Well, if I reconstruct the batteries with this structure, it's likely that we'll have more than just nanotubes. ”

Bloop.

The door was open again and I was out, but the researcher rushed in.

“Oh my God! The chief researcher has been sent to Hansung! ”

Throughout the morning, the festive atmosphere of KG Chemistry, silence came as if a cold water had been added to this shout.

Tuesday, N1 Lab Area.

- Commencing HA SDI 5th test.

Since day one, the most people have gathered here to observe. Following the unbelievable test results of yesterday's KG chemistry, rumor has it that the reactions of the Republic of Korea will not be strong.

- Commencing transmission.

Jungwoo and Song Bo-young stood near the console and watched the end of the high spiritual affairs in operation.

After the five-minute discharge started at the ESS facility after charging, Song Bo-young tightly clenched her fists and waited for the results.

“Switching efficiency 95.3! Density 415!”

As soon as the High Sage saw the figures, the experimental area shouted out loud.

“Jee, really? ”

“That's great. That's Dr. Butler. ”

The team members of the Hansung SDI cheered and raised their hands.

“Oops · · · · · · · · ·. ”

Song Bo-young let go of her fist. Jungwoo clapped her shoulders like that and said.

“Don't worry too much. Neither one of us made it out last night. ”

“It's the same with Hansung. ”

I heard a heavy voice and turned my head, and I saw a man in his early fifties who was well built. Senior researcher Butler Choi. I didn't see him yesterday, but I heard his name.

Jungwoo greeted directly.

“Nice to meet you, Dr. Butler. It's called Limited Woo.”

“You want me to confine you to the head of KG Chemistry? You're so young for bringing me all the way out here. ”

“If you put it that way, you're very young, too. ”

Butler smiles lightly.

“This is a case of group size and domestic politics, but is that the case for you too? ”

“It's not like that. ”

Jungwoo laughed at the fact that he also had a researcher who was very close to the total number of groups.

Jung, who was standing on the console, also approaches Butler's side. Butler said as she bowed her head to Jungwoo.

“What better way to use supercapacitors? Word of advice, be careful of rapid discharge of the electrolyte interface when using a serial voltage. The KG chemistry charge cycle is not smooth. ”

“Oh · · Thank you. ”

I couldn't find anything to argue with at the moment of refining.

He smiled and said to Jungwoo, especially members of the Korean SDI who were listening behind the scenes for senior researchers who were able to give advice and support to rival companies.

“If you can't find the cycle, use our system. It'll be more efficient. ”

Jungwoo cast a glance at Song Young-young's hand with a fierce fist. At this point, I turned my eyes to the ESS facility in Hansung, which just finished testing Jung for fraud.

“The quinone battery in Hansung is only applied to the cathode, and the anode has been replaced with bromine. Potential car losses will be greater than expected, but do not synthesize from benzoquinones, but take advantage of anthraquinones derived from anthracenes. ”

“Anthracene? Getting Quinone out of there isn't easy. ”

“If you synthesize benzene and phthalic anhydride, you can easily create a catalyst. If you're not sure, send a representative over there to pick it up. ”

His brow twitched. Butler looked back at the friendship that helped with the actual process.

“Catalyst. You want to use the Fridel-Crafts reaction?" ”

“Something like that."

“Thanks anyway. ”

“You're welcome. Something's coming, something's coming. ”

“Haha. He was definitely a good friend. I look forward to the afternoon test. ”

The struggle between Jungwoo and Butler caused some tension.

More spectators gathered in the N1 test area this afternoon than in the morning.

“I got the results. ”

Song Bo-young manipulated the console and put the numbers on the big monitor.

[Remaining: 86%/Conversion efficiency: 95.7%]

[Power density: 430 mAh/g]

“Up again! ”

“Oh, my God. KG chemistry is all about batteries, but efficiency isn't a joke. ”

There was a spark in the eyes of the team members of the Hansung SDI who were watching the compliments of the Korean employees in a row.

The next day, the 6th test time of Hansung.

“How much? ”

“You're up?”

There were no gaps inside the testing area to see if the upside down competition between the two companies was interesting. I was nervous about the results when I heard the rumors, not only about the researcher's ESS representatives, but also about other researchers.

[Remaining: 83%/Conversion efficiency: 96.1%]

[Power density: 435 mAh/g]

“I won!”

There was a loud commotion among the Korean staff as they watched as they lifted their arms.

“I'm getting goosebumps now. The batteries we make don't even give out those business cards. ”

“I don't know where we're going. ”

The subsequent seventh test of KG chemistry was, of course, higher than the limit.

“Why don't you add another aromatic compound to the two carbonyl groups on the quinone molecular ring? ”

“Huh, you want to reduce the distance between small molecules? ”

“If we succeed, the power density of 10 will increase by nothing. Isn't it a challenge? ”

“Your nanotube structure would be 15 if you added a coating of iron oxide nanoparticles. ”

At the end of each test, Jungwoo and Butler's preaching was one of the important spectacular elements.

Teammates who spent the night feverish said they wouldn't be able to keep up this time, were surprised by the opposing team's results, but quickly went back to the research lab and made improvements.

Even so, three or four tests were conducted intensely in one day, leaving only one of the two weeks.

Thursday evening.

The conductor held an emergency meeting with key members of the ESS research group involved in Hokkaido's solar photovoltaic business.

“Both methods are different, but performance is overwhelming. ”

“What do you think of Chief Yoon? What kind of business do you think is better? ”

“When it comes to battery efficiency, it just makes a big difference that some businesses can't say is better. ”

“Where's Deputy Park? ”

“I can't raise anyone's hand. because as practitioners, we need to re-learn whatever skills are adopted. ”

As my worries deepened, the meeting also continued until late at night.

“First, I have to wait until the final test, and then check with your doctor. Deliver it to the KG Chemistry and the Korean SDI tomorrow. ”

The boat manager closed the meeting after agreeing to report Wave 10 as the final result.

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