Orion Crest, Series_1

Chapter 160: Opinion of interest

　　The deposit for the purchase of the instruments was directly paid from Star Technology's overseas account to the European instrument manufacturer, and after Matt went over there and signed the documents, the rest of the final payment would be paid into the other party's account.

　　At the same time, the purchased equipment would also be sent to Gordon's side through a special transport company.

　　The total value of the instruments on the purchase list was more than 50 million US dollars. Considering the importance of this batch of instruments, Matt didn't delay, he ordered a flight ticket on the same day and set off together with Bob.

　　On the third day after Matt left, Gordon University held a symposium.

　　Not only professors from Gordon University, but also professors from Toulouse University, Sorbonne University, University of Strasbourg and other universities, as well as a group of Gordon Polytechnic University and other strong polytechnic schools in the field of materials science, organic synthesis, and engineers from the battery companies, all participated in the meeting.

　　Unlike the MRS conference, which is an academic conference, this symposium is semi-academic in nature, not exchanging research results, but discussing the direction of R&D.

　　In addition to the scholars and professors in the direction of lithium materials, there were also representatives of national research funds, as well as representatives of new energy enterprises and project R&D engineers.

　　As for the theme of the discussion, it can be seen from the lineup of participants, naturally lithium-sulfur batteries.

　　As an internationally renowned scholar and the expert who solved the lithium dendrite problem, Orion naturally participated in the meeting.

　　It seemed that because they knew that this topic was very difficult and arduous, everyone's expression was very serious, and the atmosphere in the conference room was also very depressing. Even though it was full of people, not much sound could be heard.

　　Sitting on the seat with his name tag on it, Orion unscrewed the mineral water bottle and took a sip, taking advantage of the gap before the meeting started to observe the expressions on his peers' faces. Overall, things didn't seem particularly promising.

　　When it was about half past nine, and seeing that almost everyone had arrived, Lewis righted the microphone, cleared his throat and spoke.

　　"Since everyone is already here, let's get started."

　　Lewis continued.

　　"...... Energy is the lifeblood of industry, whoever grasps the new energy will grasp the future. This time the task is very difficult, and it is related to the country's strategic planning in the field of new energy."

　　"In the last meeting, Paris has already decided that lithium-sulfur batteries will be the key development direction, but for how to solve more specific technical problems, it still needs everyone's wisdom."

　　"This symposium, the discussion is mainly about ideas to solve the problems. If there are any good opinions, I hope everyone can brainstorm and enthusiastically speak up and present their opinions."

　　At the meeting, Lewis, as the organiser of the meeting, made a short opening statement.

　　At first glance, the meeting seemed to be of little use, as the discussion was not about existing results, but about ideas for solving problems. But in fact, what is implied here is far more complicated than the layman thinks.