Chemistry

“Ugh, I'm so sad. ”

Jungwoo took a molecular view of the internal structure of the battery and turned the batteries upside down.

Looking at the clock on the wall, it was past midnight.

I didn't know that time would pass for the 10th test with so many worries. As he stretched, Jung turned around his waist and found a bottle of fruit juice lying on the table without his knowledge.

There was only one person who could get a drink without caffeine like this.

‘Bo-young must have come and gone. ’

If you are seriously immersed in the molecular world, sometimes you don't know who's next to you or what you're talking about. This week, in particular, I have been completely reliant on improving the batteries with all my strength in the battle willingness to push Dr. Butler's research.

The experience and skills of senior researchers who had studied for decades in only one field were never pleasant. It was tougher than any chemist I've ever dealt with in a competition like this.

‘I did everything I could. ’

The efficiency of each other was dwindling. If you look back on the test over the past 4 days, the last one will be a very fierce battle with a marginal number.

I cleaned up the place for tomorrow and put out the fire in Lab 3. The researchers at the opposite SDI also left the lights off.

As I walked down the hall, there was a faint light in the office area in the corner.

Who's been up all night? ’

I walked close and pushed out my head through the half-open door, and I saw a familiar back face.

“Were you awake? ”

Song Bo-young's head turned.

“Oh, Jungwoo. Are we going in?”

“Yes, thank you for this. ”

Jungwoo walks up close and picks up an empty bottle.

“What were you looking at so hard for? ”

“A request for technical cooperation from Biggins. ”

“The small business? ”

I looked at the request to fix it next to Song Bo-young nodding her head.

“You want batteries for EV, not ESS batteries? ”

“Yes, it's an electric automobile venture. ”

A battery that fills the car instead of fuel. Song Bo-young was working on an answer to Biggins' technical cooperation, searching through dozens of records of related companies associated with it.

“Hey, what kind of business have you collected so much information about? ”

“I didn't collect it, I flew it from a company that works with Biggins. Ask them to consider their parts in technology cooperation. If you don't need your own parts to fix the EV batteries, the company loses money. ”

“That's why you've been working so much? ”

“Don't say that. Every subcontractor is a potential customer. ”

“As a potential customer · · · · · · ·. ”

Song Bo-young looked up at Jungwoo standing there with a thought on her face and shook her hand immediately.

“It's not important, so you should go in and rest. We have to win the final test tomorrow. ”

“This is important too. My X.O. just got a new job. ”

“Tsi. You called and didn't answer. ”

“Better to cooperate properly with EV batteries. Get out of the way. ”

Jungwoo pushed Song Bo-young away and put his finger on the laptop.

“Let's convert the electrolyte into a solid and stabilize it, refine the material, and throw away the lithium ions. Let's go to lighter materials. ”

Jungwoo mutters, looking at the air as if he was possessed by something. Soon after more than 30 minutes, Jungwoo's finger stops, recording improvements as if drunk.

“Done. This should be enough to make a car battery that I'm not jealous of. You should get some sleep for tomorrow's thrombosis. ”

“Just a little more. We need to check what Mr. Jungwoo just improved. ”

“Huh.”

Jungwoo immediately opened the mailbox and pressed the Send button. Then I covered my laptop.

“This is something you can do even in Seoul. I can't stay up all night for a week. ”

“Because I want to. ”

Suddenly Jung had nothing to say, because the heart was so conveyed that he wanted to forget something even when he was obsessed with work.

Thanks to this, a half-second of awkward static flowed.

“Okay, I'll take a break. What are you looking at me like that for? ”

Fortunately, just before the silence became longer, Song Bo-young yawned and broke the silence.

“Let's get out of here!”

She came out of the hallway with a straight face. Jungwoo silently followed behind her to conform to her who did not want to tolerate it.

The night sky stretched out on the way to the house, and both the moon and the stars hid their tracks, making them look unhappy for some reason.

Song Bo-young, who was walking dazed while looking up at the sky, shakes her head and looks back at Jungwoo. And I asked vigorously.

“When will I become a chemist who won't be attracted to senior researchers like Jungwoo? ”

“I have a secret, but I can't teach you with my bare mouth. ”

“Again?"

“What's wrong with tuna belly?"

“Okay, canned tuna. ”

“Yes? You didn't hear that? ”

* * *

Last day of the project.

Inside the N1 test area, the personnel of the power researchers have been phosphorylated since morning.

- Initiating Hansung SDI 9th test.

The results of the tests conducted in a tense atmosphere attracted the attention of people.

[Conversion Efficiency: 97.03%]

[Power density: 483 mAh/g]

I pressed the power down to the limit and admired all the values at the end.

The KG chemistry's applause that I was watching from behind burst into laughter.

“You've raised density 10 times since yesterday. ”

“By comparison we · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·. ”

“Ziman, let's trust a team leader. ”

While KG chemistry was preparing for the final test, the butler approached Jungwoo's side.

“You've finally added the aromatic compound, Dr. Butler. ”

Butler grins without denial.

“When I applied your proposed improvement, it usually takes at least a few days to explain one crystal structure. And you come right out of it like it's in your head. Where the hell does such a euphemism come from? ”

“Think of it as a chemical intuition. More details are company secrets. ”

Butler's gaze is towards the work bench mounting the battery cell.

“Did you succeed in coating the nanoparticles that can raise 15? ”

“That's not supposed to be without professional equipment. We need some domestic femtosecond laser processing. ”

“Well, that's 480, no matter how good it is. ”

“So to speak · · ·”

When the installation is complete, the battery cell team raises its thumb. Bo-young, sitting on the console, checks the rest of the connectors and sends Jungwoo an OK signature.

“Oh, I think we're done here. ”

As Jungwoo tried to leave, Butler urgently asked.

“So what? What improvements have you made? ”

“I didn't improve. Rather, they regressed to their first day. ”

“What?"

Butler tilts his head, not understanding Jungwoo's words.

- Initiating final KG chemistry test.

The speakers of all Korean personnel spread throughout the area.

When Song Bo-young manipulated the button, the power went into the ESS device. The monitor showed results after discharging power back through the transformer.

[Remaining: 86%/Conversion efficiency: 91.02%]

[Power density: 350mAh/g]

When I recorded a number that was even lower than Hansung, there was blue in the area.

“What's going on? ”

“Is the record wrong? ”

The conductor rushed in.

“Team Leader! Is there a problem with the KG chemical plant? ”

“No, the numbers are as expected. ”

In Jungwoo's answer, the boat manager's face was even more embarrassed. The same was true of the members of the Korean SDI team that were watching. Jung, who was especially looking forward to it, became an unbelievable face and couldn't take his eyes off Jungwoo.

“Sir, I need you to get the results organized and put them on the server. ”

The last test of Hansung was meaningless, and the staff from other departments who were watching the numbers as low as the loss slipped away.

At 3 p.m., the two companies gathered in the first seminar room.

With the overwhelming differences in the final test, the SDI side of Hansung was filled with laughter as if they were confident in victory.

Sweet.

The front door opens and after the Director's Conference, the courier steps onto the platform. Even the sound of breathing disappeared in the seminar room that was so quiet.

“Before the meeting, I would like to express my deepest appreciation to the two business associates for their efforts in the energy business of the Republic of Korea over the past two weeks, when we were able to learn a number of world-class technologies that were not easily accessible to our research organization. I was amazed. I was respected. ”

For a short while, the wiring owner bowed down and greeted Jungwoo and Butler.

“Let me get this straight. Battery technology support for ESS facilities to be installed at 330,000 pyeong near Hokkaido Shinchitose International Airport · ·”

Hansung SDI, who was confident in winning, swallowed dry saliva and waited for the widower's next words with a tense face.

“I've decided to give it to the batteries center of KG Chemistry. ”

Unbelievable results resulted in the rheumatic equivalence of the SDI.

“Sir. Have you seen today's overwhelming results? How did this irrational decision come about? ”

“That's right! Power density alone was 28% different! ”

“Calm down. ”

The wiring owner looks at his subordinate standing next to him. A total of 10 tests conducted by the two companies beyond the single phase were displayed with the beam project screen on.

“The solar meltdown caused by the power storage problem was solved on the first day. First, there was the Director's opinion that we could trust KG chemistry's judgments that quickly and accurately identified the cause. ”

Hansung SDI, who had an accident that had occurred just before the explosion in the initial test, was unable to react when the wiring owner mentioned that day.

“This business is not driven for the benefit of Korea Electric Power Corporation alone. To bring Korea's superior novel fusion technology to the world, the leading companies are participating. You're one of them. Construction of power plants is economically expected to have an export effect of about 50 billion by leveraging 13 domestic enterprise materials, including LS Mountain War. ”

The wielder pointed to a circle of modules, battery structures, and equipment used by KG chemistry with a laser pointer.

“In today's final test, KG Chemistry has taken advantage of all domestic enterprise materials. It was perfect, as you can see. If we reflect the quinone batteries in our SDI, more than half of these materials will be unavailable. It would have been profitable before, but it would have been a disadvantage for domestic companies. ”

Ryu Pyeong-sik sat down with a face fascinated by this description.

“Damn it. We showed off our skills, even the aromatic compounds, and at the end of the day we took off and considered the business side. I've been in the lab for 15 years, but I've never seen a guy this big. ”

When Ryu Pyeong-sik couldn't beat him, Jung looked down with a bold look on his face.

“Finish declaring the results as more than. Thank you again for all your hard work. ”

The second silence came in the seminar room after the widower left.

“We're leaving at 4: 00. Let's wrap it up! If we're late, the party's gonna be late! ”

Park Geun-soo shouted, and the team members were busy packing tools in the lab.

Jungwoo put his laptop on his back and told Song Bo-young.

“Today's results are all thanks to you. ”

“What nonsense are you talking about? Who ordered you to reveal the entire battery cell that you've improved so far yesterday? ”

“It was inspired by your attitude not to ignore potential customers. ”

“Chi. Putting it together. ”

Song Bo-young pulled out her lips and went out towards the parking lot with a box of compound. Jung scratched his chin and muttered, "It's real."

“Captain Lim Wu. ”

While I was heating up the organization, Jeong Ina came into the research lab.

“Congratulations, if you want an exclusive technology treaty in Korea." ”

“No, it's not confirmed. ”

“Dr. Butler asked me to tell you that he's not going to lose next time. ”

“Please tell me I learned a lot from your advice. ”

Jeongyena, like her teammates, watches as she sweats and heaps the compound boxes on one side.

“Incorporating the performance of other participating companies in the final test to increase efficiency. Dr. Butler said it was impossible in a short time. There's a lot of different specialties. But one of the bosses did. ”

“Oh, I was lucky. ”

“It's not just luck. If Mr. St. Secretary didn't say so, every one of our team should have the skills to surpass the main researcher of KG chemistry here, but we only had to go after him for two weeks. One team leader feels like he's playing well above our pay grade. ”

“I'd appreciate it if you would. Excuse me, excuse me. ”

Jungwoo, who stored the compounds next to Jungina, moved them into a box and washed his hands.

“I don't think he's just here to compliment me. We're about to leave now, so if there's anything else you want to say... ”

“Senior researcher. ”

“Yes?”

“I would like to propose a senior researcher for the Hansung SDI. ”

The senior researcher was the executive position for the company's board of directors. Jungwoo was surprised by the dramatic proposal, but Jungina's mood was no joke at all.

“In the next five years, the management of the SDI of Hansung will come to me. Then we can put Mr. Lim Woo in charge. ”

“Wow, what a glorious place to think. ”

“Would you take this offer seriously? ”

“Well, seriously? ”

Jung looked back at Jung just before leaving with the box.

“I refuse.”

“Yes?”

“I have a lot of work to do. It's more comfortable now than ever. ”

Jungwoo bows his head and disappears into the hall.

Jung Yina was furious with Jungwoo's indifference from start to finish.

“Hey!"

Song Bo-young, who put the box in the luggage compartment of the bus, ‘after’ and breathed.

“Don't overdo it, sir. Get on the bus. ”

Song Bo-young smiled at the teammate's voice and saw Jungwoo walking away. After him, Song Bo-young kicked her tongue as Jeong followed her.

“Your team is so pissed off that they're cursing at you, why are they chasing after you like that? Ugh, did I just follow her like that without even noticing? ”

It was a bit of an act of sentimental overlap. I couldn't get close enough to watch, but my phone rang.

“Hello?"

- Nice to meet you. Chief Oh Tae-seok from Biggins.

“Oh, hello. Can I help you?”

- Because I got an email at dawn. A solid cell proposed by KG chemistry. Is this actually working?

Song Bo-young, who was watching Jungwoo talking with Jung, quickly replied.

“I don't think the person who wrote it is available right now. I'll let you know · · ·”

- Are you talking to the proposer?

Song Bo-young gave up her ears because she suddenly heard English next to her.

- It's important we contact them right away. I have a foreign-buyers with my dealer.

“Buyer?”

Song Bo-young gestured and called Jungwoo. However, I couldn't look away from her in the barrel, shaking my head as if she was in trouble towards Jungina.

Song Bo-young said to the phone, thinking of answering what she could.

“All of the theories in that technology collaboration proposal are feasible. ”

- Due to the ease of multi-layering or parallel design within a cell, energy density and output density are more than three times that of an existing lithium cell. You're telling me this is possible?

Song Bo-young was momentarily stunned by the dismissive remark. With one chemical sense, limited rights governing the business direction of SMEs and Hanjeon's 50 billion.

“Did you just buy a note? If you don't like the offer, we can work with other battery companies. ”

I'd like to see you right away. This is a technology innovation worth at least 100 billion.

Song Bo-young's arm with her cell phone remained stiff.

“What, what? ”

Please meet us! We are Dyson Corporation!

I heard English again. The voice of Disson, a well-known British automotive parts company, begged me to meet him.

- Just one phone call, please. If this is true, you will be the leading candidate for the post lithium battery market!

Song Bo-young, who had big eyes, ran straight to Jungwoo.

“· · I'm not interested in any of the terms and conditions. ”

“Treatment is good. Research environment is better than KG chemistry. Why? ”

“Let's talk about it one by one · ·”

“Jungwoo! ”

Jungwoo and Jungina looked at Song Bo-young at the same time.

“Take this call. ”

Jungwoo picked up his phone and put it in his ear.

In front of Jungwoo, who started speaking in English, Song Bo-young met Jungina's gaze. Jungina bowed her head with a very awkward smile.

Jungwoo lowered his cell phone.

“I think I should go to Seoul right now. ”

“Right away?”

“I'll take care of it here. 100 billion per battery technology. The Dyson buyers seem a little crazy, but I'm gonna go talk to them first. If it's true, it's all your work. Wow, you scared me when I heard that. ”

Jungwoo ran out to the parking lot with a big smile. I was surprised to see the back of Jungwoo, who disappeared like the wind.

“There · · · · · · · · ·. ”

“Or Mr. ”

“Yes?”

“Don't waste your emotions, just pick one of them. ”

Song Bo-young pointed to the team members who gathered on the side of the Hansung SDI bus.

“Nothing's as hard as caring about a man who's landed. ”

“Owner? Is that you? ”

“No way. ”

“I'm not even married. It's a big deal these days. ”

Jung Mina smiled and swung her back and walked out.

Song Bo-young who saw Jung disappearing in Park Geun-soo's car muttered.

“You can just hand over a 100 billion project, but you're just a guy who doesn't give up. ”

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code: Material combination

case: 100 Billion Super Solid Battery

research: It is a task in the process of helping Songpyeong to utilize the project in various angles. It is characterized by the use of solid materials instead of organic electrolytes.

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