Starting from a Fake University
Chapter 503 - 305: The Aces of the Mechanical Department (Seeking Subscriptions)_1

Chapter 503: Chapter 305: The Aces of the Mechanical Department (Seeking Subscriptions)_1

Mist City Arts and Science University.

Outside the Energy Chemistry Research Laboratory.

Ding Yue brought Xu Dongcheng over. Aside from touring and learning, Xu Dongcheng also wanted to inspect some of the education and research results of the Mist City Arts and Science University.

Indeed, Xu Dongcheng greatly admired the research results of Mist City Arts and Science University in the field of technology.

Ding Yue had mentioned at the previous National College Education Innovation Exchange Conference, with Principal Sun of Qinghua University, that Mist City Arts and Science University was also involved in precision machinery processing related to photolithography machines, in addition to their intelligent robot, Big White.

This was simply unbelievable.

Despite its prestige, even Westlight University, where Xu Dongcheng worked, did not dare think of photolithography machines, such high-tech equipment.

The fact that Mist City Arts and Science University was conducting research on this field indicated its untapped potential and hidden talent.

"Principal Ding, apart from your sister, does Mist City Arts and Science University have a lot of overachievers?" Xu Dongcheng couldn’t help but ask.

At Mist City Arts and Science University, the most famous overachiever was undoubtedly Ding Yue’s sister, Ding Xiaoyou.

This year’s college entrance examination science topper chose Mist City Arts and Science University after being pursued by Qinghua and Yancheng Universities.

"Principal Xu, truth be told, many students at Mist City Arts and Science University are very diligent, which has resulted in a group of students who perform exceptionally well in their studies," Ding Yue said confidently. "Perhaps when they first came to Mist City Arts and Science University, they were underperforming, but after arriving, their transformation was tremendous. Perhaps this is the charm of a good university."

As Ding Yue spoke, he didn’t forget to praise himself.

From an outsider’s perspective, the fact that Mist City Arts and Science University is able to produce excellent students, like Tong Yihang and Liu Tiefei, is a result of survivor bias.

But in reality,

Mist City Arts and Science University’s success in producing excellent students in various specialties is not due to survivor bias.

It’s because Ding Yue has given the students various learning buffs, including specialized technical knowledge.

Furthermore, under the influence of these learning buffs, the students developed a love for learning and began to diligently study their respective disciplines, thus becoming excellent students.

"So Principal Ding, how did you manage to make the students love learning?" Xu Dongcheng curiously asked again.

"If a school nurtures a good study environment and atmosphere, many students will naturally fall in love with learning. Additionally, at Mist City Arts and Science University, most students chose areas of study based on personal interest and passion. Maybe the hard work they put into their chosen fields is what truly brings out their potential," Ding Yue explained meaningfully.

While the two of them were chatting, two female students walked out of the Energy Chemistry Research Laboratory.

One of them was ordinary-looking, and the other was Ding Yue’s attractive sister, Ding Xiaoyou, who turned heads with her stunning looks and figure.

"Brother, what brings you here?" Ding Xiaoyou asked, puzzled to see her brother Ding Yue.

"I’m showing Principal Xu around, and we happened to pass by here. Principal Xu expressed interest in meeting the genius overachiever," Ding Yue explained with a laugh.

He then introduced Xu Dongcheng to his sister. "This is Principal Xu Dongcheng from Westlight University."

"Westlight University... isn’t that the well-known private university?" Ding Xiaoyou asked curiously.

She had heard about this university before; it was one of the few private colleges that she knew of.

"Correct," Ding Yue confirmed.

Thus, Ding Xiaoyou politely greeted the man in his forties standing in front of her. For the sake of her brother, at least.

"Xiao You, remember that issue you mentioned to me yesterday? Have you thought of a solution yet?" Ding Yue asked his younger sister, wearing a knowing smile.

Without having to guess, he knew his sister must’ve been unable to come up with a solution.

Ding Yue, however, could help his sister solve the difficult problem.

It was about what method to use to effectively strip and prepare the production of graphene!

"No,"

Shaking her head, Ding Xiaoyou replied sombrely, "Ding Yue, did you come here just to make fun of me? Hmm."

"Good heavens, I’m coming over here to help you come up with a solution!" Ding Yue replied, pretending to be aggrieved.

"You?"

Ding Xiaoyou frowned.

"Why not! Xiao You, if we’re walking into walls with the chemical methods for graphene stripping, then let’s just try a different method," said Ding Yue, nodding confidently, his face full of it, as if telling his sister that he’d found a solution.

At that moment,

Tong Yihang and a few top-performing students from the Department of Engineering, as well as Luo Peng and Su Beilin, two mechanical engineering graduates from Qinghua University, were on their way to the Energy Chemistry Research Laboratory.

Ding Yue had spent a wincing 500 reputation points in the system mall yesterday to exchange for the [Graphene Mechanical Stripping Preparation Technology], which he was planning to transfer to his sister, Ding Xiaoyou, Tong Yihang and other students from the Department of Engineering, and Luo Peng and Su Beilin today.

Then, with the help of his sister Ding Xiaoyou and Tong Yihang, they launched another project: the graphene mechanical stripping preparation machine.

Compared to the photolithography machine project, this project requires less investment in terms of funds, technology, and time.

So, Ding Yue thought, since the photolithography machine experiment project has just been initiated and is in its startup phase, why not focus our efforts on solving the efficient stripping preparation method and technology of graphene for his sister first.

If they can achieve efficient preparation of graphene, Ding Xiaoyou can smoothly proceed with the research on graphene battery technology.

With graphene battery technology, the battery issue of robot Big White can be perfectly resolved.

Moreover, there are far too many uses for graphene batteries. Once it’s developed, it will be nothing short of a revolution in the field of batteries.

By then, sister Ding Xiaoyou will also gain tremendous fame!

Of course, this process is expected to be quite lengthy. How long exactly, Ding Yue is unsure of and will have to depend on his sister’s experimental research progress.

"A different method?"

Ding Xiaoyou furrowed her brows: "But, my speciality is chemical engineering."

Concerning the stripping preparation method of graphene, Ding Xiaoyou indeed only has a profound understanding of the chemical vapor deposition method.

She’ll need some time to deeply study the other methods.

"Sister, you can’t fight alone. There often needs to be cooperation among different specialities," Ding Yue smiled and said.

"Huh?"

Ding Xiaoyou still doesn’t quite understand what her brother means.

Ding Yue decided not to beat around the bush and said directly: "I’ve called over some students from the mechanical engineering department, including Luo Peng and Su Beilin. Let’s all think it through together, and see if we can make some breakthroughs in the mechanical stripping preparation method. After all, when the Nobel Prize was awarded, it was because the mechanical stripping preparation method discovered the material graphene."

"Mechanical stripping preparation method..." Ding Xiaoyou muttered, "But isn’t this method rather inefficient? The controllability is poor too."

Ding Xiaoyou has a basic understanding of the mechanical stripping preparation method for graphene.

"Yes, the mechanical stripping preparation method does have some obvious disadvantages. But as long as we solve these problems, and develop a machine that can efficiently strip graphene, then we’re all set, right?"

Ding Yue shrugged and said.

"It’s not that simple, you know." Ding Xiaoyou shook her head.

"That’s why there’s the concept of specialization. What if the mechanical experts can do it?" Ding Yue encouraged his sister when he saw her lack of confidence.

"Were you just talking about graphene?"

Xu Dongcheng felt like he couldn’t keep up with the conversation. However, he became interested when he heard Principal Ding and his sister talking about graphene.

Xu Dongcheng has heard of graphene, and it is said to be a very promising material for the future.

"Principal Xu, do you know about graphene?"

Seeing that Xu Dongcheng was curious and interested, Ding Yue asked with a smile.

"I’ve heard of it. It seems to be a very powerful material, right?" Xu Dongcheng said cautiously.

He didn’t want to appear ignorant in front of the two genius students, Ding Yue and Ding Xiaoyou.

After all, this brother and sister pair were top students in their respective fields of physics and chemistry. He, who only had a high school education, was way out of their league.

"Exactly, graphene materials are hailed as materials of the future. They can be used in many fields, such as electronics, energy storage, aerospace, energy batteries, composite materials, heat dissipation, ink coatings, and so on,"

"Then graphene is quite valuable. Aren’t there any companies or research institutes studying this stuff?" Xu Dongcheng asked again.

"Yes, many technology companies and research institutes are researching graphene materials. However, because it is difficult to efficiently mass-produce graphene materials, many technologies related to graphene materials are difficult to implement."

Ding Yue gave a simple explanation to Principal Xu Dongcheng.

From what Xu Dongcheng said, it seemed that he wasn’t very clear about where graphene came from.

That’s why he asked that question.

"Oh, I heard that graphene is extracted from graphite, and graphite is quite common, isn’t it?"

Xu Dongcheng asked curiously again.

Seeing that, Ding Xiaoyou was quite assured that Principal Xu didn’t understand graphene very well.

Then Ding Yue smiled and explained again: "Yes, graphene is extracted from the graphite material, but the extraction method is a bit difficult, or rather, there are already many methods to strip graphene from graphite, but these methods all struggle with efficiency and mass production."

"Oh, I understand what you mean, Principal Ding."

Xu Dongcheng learned something new again.

At this moment, five people approached from not far away. Three of them were quite young, while the other two were a bit older.

It was Tong Yihang, Liu Tiefei, Yang Jie, and Luo Peng and Su Beilin.

These five can be said to be the best in the field of mechanical specialties at Mist City Arts and Science University.

"Principal Ding, you wanted to see us?"

After Luo Peng and his group approached, they asked in bewilderment.