Xu Li and several researchers have been in retreat for more than a week.
After everyone's hard work, they have successfully developed a substance that can decompose most solid waste and extract valuable compounds - full nitrogen heterocyclic compounds.
You must know that many total nitrogen compounds have the characteristics of high density, ultra-high energy and non-polluting detonation products most of the time. If an accident such as an accidental collision occurs, it will be a time bomb.
However, this all-nitrogen heterocyclic compound is relatively stable and will not explode as long as it does not react with specific chemical substances.
"Principal, this compound is so powerful, it can actually promote the rapid decomposition of organic matter!"
"Yes, you can also adjust the ultraviolet wavelength band for catalytic decomposition again, and plastics like polystyrene can be quickly degraded!"
The two researchers said excitedly.
Nowadays, with the growth of population and economy, human society continues to produce more industrial waste and domestic waste, and much of this waste is plastic waste.
Plastics are difficult to degrade naturally in the environment, and polystyrene is the worst among them. Due to its high molecular weight and high stability, many microorganisms in nature are unable to effectively degrade polystyrene plastic waste.
However, if these plastic wastes are not disposed of, they can easily cause damage to the ecological environment.
Last year, the country also promulgated corresponding restrictive measures to reduce the use of plastic products and recycle them.
But plastic consumption remains high.
According to relevant statistics, plastic production reached 367 million tons last year, and per capita consumption will reach 46 kilograms, of which polystyrene plastics account for 9%, and annual consumption is about 25 million tons. This is a terrible number.
You should know that our common plastic lunch boxes, coffee cups and other materials that can withstand boiling water temperatures are basically polystyrene. This polystyrene plastic will remain in the soil, sludge, rotting garbage, or manure microbial communities for 4 months.
Only degrades in the range of 0.01%-3%.
In addition, with the rise of greenhouse agriculture in recent years, a lot of agricultural films have also been produced. The annual domestic output of agricultural films has reached one million tons, and is increasing at a rate of 10% every year. No matter what crops are covered, all film-covered soils are
There is film residue.
These residual films remain in the soil and will form an aggregation effect in the long run. Some harmful elements will be absorbed by crops, which is a huge challenge to food safety.
So now many scientists have begun to study how to effectively degrade these plastic products, including biological degradation and chemical degradation.
Although some breakthroughs have been made, the cost of degradation is very high and it is not enough to be popularized in every place. In addition, it also has other disadvantages.
But now Xu Li's laboratory has developed a degradation agent that can effectively and quickly degrade these plastic wastes including polystyrene and other wastes, which can largely reduce the troubles caused by urban wastes to residents.
"Principal, this material is incredible. It can actually decompose methane, iron compounds and other substances..."
Li Mo was amazed when he looked at the experimental report in his hand. Although he knew the function of this thing before, it was still so shocking after the real experiment was made.
"For now, let's call this substance a total nitrogen degrader. I don't need to say more about the value of this material!"
Xu Li smiled.
He knows nothing about this substance. You must know that most of the garbage generated by human society is organic matter. This kind of degradation agent can catalyze decomposition, which will undoubtedly allow him to start a garbage recycling industry, and the benefits will definitely be huge.
High.
"By the way, principal, after this degradation agent comes out, where should we start trying it?"
Li Mo then asked.
Now we are waiting to use this degradation agent to conduct multiple large-scale tests. If the effect is excellent, then promoting it will definitely expand the impact.
"Well... you should start at the school's garbage disposal station first. I will tell people then."
Xu Li thought for a while and asked them to start by disposing of the school's garbage.
The garbage generated in the school is usually transported to the garbage station behind the school for temporary storage, waiting for people from the garbage disposal company to come and transport it away.
But maybe starting from next month, they can solve this problem on the spot, saving a lot of garbage disposal costs.
"By the way, there is one more thing, that is, this degradation agent. Should we compile a paper and send it up?"
Li Mo asked again.
"We'll talk about this after you complete the experiment in school. I will personally participate at that time."
Xu Li replied that it is necessary to publish a paper, because if the experiment is successful, it will also need to add corresponding academic theory, which will also help enhance the academic influence of the school.
"Rat loves rice..."
Xu Li's cell phone rang.
Li Mo's expression on the side was a little subtle. When did the principal change the ringtone of his cell phone again?
He remembers that it wasn’t this song last time, right?
"Hey, Teacher Zhang, what's the matter? Did something happen in the experiment?"
As soon as he saw the call on the phone was from Zhang Chong, Xu Li immediately answered the call.
"Principal, hurry up and take a look at those phagocytic bacteria..."
On the other end of the phone, Zhang Chongxian was a little anxious.
Xu Li's heart skipped a beat. Could there be something wrong with the phagocytic bacterium? If so, that would be terrible.
"Dr. Li, I'll leave this to you for the time being. I'll go to the biological laboratory to take a look at the situation."
Xu Li turned to look at Li Mo.
"No problem, principal, just go ahead!"
Li Mo nodded.
After Xu Li took off his mobile phone case, he rushed to the biology laboratory.
After arriving at the door, he quickly asked Zhang Chong who was still inside:
"Teacher Zhang, is there something wrong with the phagocytosis bacteria?"
"Ah? No, it's just that the phagocytic bacteria have reproduced now. Principal, you will know after you come over and take a look at the situation."
Zhang Chong was stunned and quickly replied.
After hearing this, Xu Li hurriedly walked towards the incubator.
Through the glass, you can see inside the petri dish. The green phagocytic bacteria are like moss, occupying almost the entire petri dish and even trying to crawl out.
Xu Li's face lit up.
It seems that this training was successful!
"Come on! Teacher Zhang, take out this phagocytic bacterium first, and let's do an experiment!"
"Okay!"
The two started operating and then left the experimental building.
I came to a drainage ditch in the school and squatted down. This action also attracted the attention of some students and teachers passing by.
"Huh? Isn't that the principal? Where is he?"
"And Teacher Zhang? Why are they squatting next to the smelly ditch?"
"Looking like this, could it be that you are doing some experiment?"
Xu Li and Zhang Chong were wearing bright white coats, masks and gloves. They looked like researchers, making it easy for people around them to guess their current behavior.