Just when the industry and battery circles were hotly discussing and going crazy over the lithium-sulfur battery results disclosed by the Chuanhai Materials Research Institute, a latest newspaper published by the Chicago Tribune caused quite a stir on the Internet.
"Exposed! Argonne National Laboratory's latest research result 'Monoclinic Gamma Sulfur' research data has been stolen!"
"Recently, Professor Theresa Achill, who is in charge of the 'Battery Project' at the Institute of Energy and Global Security at Argonne National Laboratory, a subsidiary of the U.S. Energy Corporation, accepted an interview with our reporter."
"In the interview, Professor Theresa Achill said angrily that the latest and most important research results of the Institute of Energy and Global Security's 'Lithium-Sulfur Battery Engineering' have suffered an appalling data leak."
"This incident is related to the most popular major achievement in the battery community and industry, the 'monoclinic gamma phase sulfur' material that solves the shuttle effect of lithium-sulfur batteries."
"According to Professor Theresa Achille, Argonne National Laboratory has begun research on the shuttle effect and polysulfide compounds in lithium-sulfur batteries more than a year ago."
"In more than a year of research experiments, lithium-sulfur battery pack experimenters discovered that an allotrope of sulfur has the ability to stabilize the 'shuttle effect'."
"And this allotrope is the 'monoclinic gamma sulfur' recently disclosed by the Sichuan Institute of Materials Research."
"Professor Theresa Achill said that the 'shuttle effect' problem of 'monoclinic gamma phase sulfur' stabilized lithium-sulfur batteries is the result of Argonne National Laboratory, and it is very likely that it has been stolen by competitors, and the experimental data has suffered
All aspects leaked.”
"In addition, in this interview, Professor Theresa Achille of Argonne National Laboratory also provided us with sufficient comparative evidence."
"He provided research data on 'monoclinic gamma phase sulfur' by lithium-sulfur battery experimenters at the beginning of this year, and compared it with the 'monoclinic gamma phase sulfur' lithium-sulfur battery 'sulfur' published by the Sichuan Institute of Materials
The end of the problem!" Relevant experimental data in the paper."
"The data comparison chart is as follows..."
"From the pictures, we can clearly see that the two are extremely similar..."
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A piece of news from the "Chicago Tribune" quickly spread around the world when the lithium-sulfur battery and 'monoclinic gamma sulfur' attracted everyone's attention in the industry.
On the one hand is the most famous national research institute in the United States, the Argonne National Laboratory. It participated in an important part of the Manhattan Project and established mankind's first controllable nuclear reactor (Chicago Fission Reactor No.
Atomic energy age.
The other side involves Professor Xu Chuan, the ‘miracle scholar’ of today’s era. He has solved three major millennium problems by himself. He is the winner of the Novel Prize and an internationally renowned scholar who has completed controllable nuclear fusion technology.
The former is an old research group with strong strength and outstanding R&D capabilities; the latter is the most famous international scholar in the new era and is known as the 'Father of Controlled Nuclear Fusion', single-handedly bringing mankind into the era of controllable nuclear fusion.
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The two suddenly became related, and were also involved in the theft or leakage of important academic results, which sparked intense discussions in the industry and on the Internet.
[WTF? Real or fake? Kawagami’s research institute involves the theft of confidential data from the Argonne National Laboratory in the United States?]
[I heard that Argonne National Laboratory has been studying gamma sulfur for a long time, which can stabilize the shuttle effect. It is exactly the same as the laboratory under the name of Kawasaki.]
[Unlikely, right? I read the Chicago Tribune news article. I can only say that the research direction and ideas coincided with each other, right? 】
[It is impossible for the research ideas to collide with each other in such detail! I read the report, and the experimental data released by the Argonne Laboratory and the paper published by the Sichuan-Hai Materials Research Institute are almost the same from beginning to end. This is called a coincidence of research directions and ideas.
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[I have a doctorate in materials science and have looked at the comparative experimental data. It can be said that there are some differences only in the final stable doping material. The former uses carbon nanotubes and the latter uses graphite. Of course, the experiments disclosed by both parties cannot be ruled out.
Each data has its own reservations, after all, core secrets cannot be completely disclosed.】
[Carbon nanotubes? Graphite? Aren’t these all carbon materials? 】
[Alas, I was still happy about the rise of domestic batteries, but I didn’t expect that I was stealing other people’s experimental data.]
[I don’t believe that Chuan Shen stole other people’s experimental data. Don’t forget that he solved the artificial SEI film that solved the problem of lithium dendrites. In the field of lithium batteries, is there anyone more professional than him? 】
[I also think it’s impossible. Sichuan God is neither short of money nor short of fame. How is it possible to steal other people’s experimental data? 】
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There are a lot of discussions on the Internet.
Not only the industry and netizens are discussing this matter, but even the academic community next door has turned their attention.
After all, the academic world was not deserted during this period.
The popularity of the paper proving the Weak Riemann Hypothesis has not yet completely passed, and with the name Xu Chuan involved, it is even more eye-catching.
The incident between Argonne National Laboratory and the Sichuan-Hai Institute of Materials in the field of lithium-sulfur batteries attracted everyone's attention. Even Xu Chuan saw the relevant information and immediately found Senior Brother Fan Pengyue of the Management Institute.
Although he did not doubt that people from the Chuanhai Institute of Materials had stolen confidential data from Argonne National Laboratory.
But to be honest, after seeing the experimental data provided by Argonne National Laboratory, even he couldn't help but wonder whether the development of lithium-sulfur batteries was really related to the other party.
After all, apart from the different carbon materials used to stabilize the 'monoclinic gamma phase sulfur' to solve the shuttle effect, the overall research and development direction, ideas, including some experimental data, can really be said to be not much different.
It's hard not to get some ideas.
"I have made inquiries and arranged for people to check. It is indeed just a coincidence. There are no other problems. Theft of data and research ideas from Argonne National Laboratory is even more nonsense."
In the Chuanhai Institute of Materials, master Xiong Fan Pengyue shook his head and explained to Xu Chuan.
He learned about the news as soon as it came out in the "Chicago Tribune" and immediately conducted internal understanding and investigation.
To be honest, laboratory data leakage or theft is a common occurrence in the scientific research and academic circles, and it is not a big deal.
Especially the United States, how often does it steal laboratory secrets or data from other countries?
Even some mobile phones are now legitimately performing data monitoring and processing.
But this time the data theft incident involved their immediate boss, who is now the number one person in the academic world in the country and even in the world.
If it cannot be handled properly, it will be a particularly big blow to Xu Chuan's academic reputation, so Fan Pengyue was very concerned about this matter and dealt with it immediately.
On the side, Cao Yiran, the main developer of lithium-sulfur batteries, was also in the office this time. Wearing a pair of oval glasses, his face was a little chubby. He looked at Xu Chuan with a sense of grievance and unwillingness, and said.
"Academician Xu, I can guarantee with my own life that the 'monoclinic gamma sulfur' result was developed bit by bit with our hard work and has absolutely nothing to do with the Argonne National Laboratory in the United States!"
No one would be willing to accept being wrongfully accused of having their hard-earned research results stolen from someone else.
Xu Chuan smiled and reassured: "Don't worry, I believe you."
Smiling, he joked: "If you have the ability to steal experimental data from the Argonne Laboratory, you can do any research and directly transform into intelligence personnel."
"With this ability, you might be able to steal the underwear of the United States."
Although this is a joke, it is true.
Argonne National Laboratory, which is affiliated with the US Energy Corporation, if placed in China, its status is definitely at the level of a laboratory affiliated with the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
Needless to say, the confidentiality capabilities of this kind of experimental institution are extremely strong. Even if they want to steal, they don't have this channel.
Especially for lithium-sulfur batteries, which can change the current pattern of the battery industry, the number of people who can obtain comprehensive core data can be counted on one hand.
Xu Chuan does not believe that the Chuanhai Materials Research Institute has the ability to obtain this level of confidential data.
If they really can do it, they will also engage in research and development of p, and directly transfer all intelligence personnel, maybe they can really steal Lao Mi's underpants.
Being teased by Xu Chuan, Fan Pengyue and Cao Yiran couldn't help but burst out laughing.
This legendary big boss is really down to earth.
Xu Chuan also smiled and continued: "I will handle this matter. Don't worry, as long as the experimental results are your own, I will definitely give you justice and reputation!"
"It's impossible for me to slander people!"
Supporting the research institute under his name is actually a sincere invitation for himself.
Although the "Chicago Tribune" did not mention his name from beginning to end, there is no doubt that everyone knows that the Chuanhai Institute of Materials belongs to him, and the theft of experimental data involved must be related to him in the eyes of the public.
related.
With someone supporting him, Cao Yiran felt much less aggrieved. He quickly expressed his stance: "If you need anything, I can cooperate with you throughout the process."
Xu Chuan smiled and nodded. Just as he was about to speak, Master Xiong Fan Pengyue's secretary hurriedly walked in from the office.
"Dean, the situation is not good..."
The secretary who hurried over quickly reported: "The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office jointly rejected our application for patents related to lithium-sulfur batteries and 'monoclinic gamma sulfur'."
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The patent application filed by Chuanhai Materials Research Institute related to lithium-sulfur batteries and ‘monoclinic gamma sulfur’ was rejected because the patent content violated the provisions of the Patent Law.
This news immediately added fuel to the extremely heated situation.
[New news, the patent application of Chuanhai Research Institute has been rejected! 】
[Laomi is so shameless. All patents that have passed the review can be rejected? 】
[First, you just got a patent number, but it didn’t pass the review. Second, it’s shameful to steal other people’s experimental data? It’s obviously the result of Argonne National Laboratory, but you still want to apply for a patent after stealing it. How shameful?
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[I saw the wrong person, I didn’t expect him to do such a thing. My daughter still regards him as her idol, which is really disappointing.]
[Indeed, stealing other people’s research results is so disgusting! 】
[Is stealing from Laomi considered stealing? How many of Laomi itself has done to steal other countries’ business secrets and achievements? If I remember correctly, there are a lot of things like Coartem, right?]
【???These people upstairs are now starting to lay charges against Sichuan God??The matter of theft has not yet been determined, so you are so eager to single it out to speak to your foreign masters?】
[No, controllable nuclear fusion technology can’t lift your knees? Even though they are leading the world, do you still think your foreigners are awesome? 】
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It has to be said that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office jumped out at this time and announced the rejection of the patent of Chuanhai Materials Research Institute, which is really good at disgusting people.
Although subsequent international patent applications can be re-submitted for reexamination, for now, this undoubtedly sprinkles a lot of hot oil on the current anxious situation and attracts everyone's attention.
At the same time, on the other side.
Argonne National Laboratory in Illinois, USA, surrounded by the Chicago Forest Preserve.
An FBI intelligence officer and the deputy director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office were having a pleasant exchange with Professor Theresa Achill, who is responsible for lithium-sulfur battery research, in the Institute of Energy and Global Security.
"Professor Theresa Achier, we have rejected the patent application of Sichuan Hai Materials Research Institute. But we can't delay it too long."
"After all, if they submit a request for review, we have to accept it. We can't break these rules, but it's okay to delay it for some time."
In the office, Adams Saar, Deputy Director of the Patent and Trademark Office, raised the coffee cup in his hand and gestured to Professor Theresa Achill with a smile.
"So I hope you can complete the research on 'monoclinic gamma phase sulfur' and lithium-sulfur batteries within two months at the latest, and submit relevant patent application documents."
"Or..."
After a pause, he looked at the FBI police officer beside him with a smile, and then said: "Find the evidence that Sichuan Hai Materials Research Institute actually stole the Argonne Laboratory, so that we can directly and permanently block the other party's patent on this!"
The lithium-sulfur battery and ‘monoclinic gamma sulfur’ incidents have undoubtedly attracted the attention of the authorities.
At the first opportunity, people from the Investigation Bureau intervened and conducted relevant investigations.
However, after careful inspection, the FBI initially determined that the Argonne National Laboratory data had not been stolen or leaked.
In other words, the paper they published with the Sichuan-Hai Materials Research Institute is more likely to be an incredible coincidence.
This result indeed made Argonne National Laboratory and the authorities very dissatisfied, but there was no evidence of theft and they had no better way.
However, according to Professor Theresa Achill, who is responsible for the research and development of lithium-sulfur battery technology, they are not far from lithium-sulfur battery technology.
Therefore, after discussions with the Argonne National Laboratory, the authorities decided to take a trick to turn things around!
That is to say, they will first join forces with other countries to reject the patent application of the Sichuan-Hai Materials Research Institute, and then let Professor Theresa Achille fully accelerate the research and development of lithium-sulfur batteries, and then complete the application and layout of patents related to lithium-sulfur batteries before the other party!
It sounds shameless, but for them, if they can regain the top spot in the trillion-level battery market and abandon some face, what does it matter?
What's more, this matter will not be publicized.
On the contrary, they will further confirm the news that the Chuanhai Institute of Materials has stolen confidential data from Argonne National Laboratory in order to complete the control of public opinion and news and drive the other party to the bottom!
Opposite the sofa, Professor Theresa Achille had a smile on her face, raised the coffee cup in her hand and said with a smile.