Cutting-edge technology: Starting with individual stealth equipment

Lin Chuan decided to use it now, and what he was most looking forward to was undoubtedly unlocking the battery technology.

That would not only greatly improve the stealth combat suit's endurance, but also allow it to be equipped with an electromagnetic rifle weapon system.

[Would you like to spend 1 tech point to randomly unlock a technology?]

Lin Chuan decisively confirmed, then said to himself, "Please, give me the super battery technology, preferably the quantum energy storage technology inside..."

After a short wait, a new information window appeared in Lin Chuan's field of vision.

"Wow, that's amazing! It really isn't battery energy storage technology..." Lin Chuan shook his head helplessly as he saw the unlocked new technology, his heart finally at ease.

[Unlocking Technology: Peptidogenic Bacteria]

[Category: Life Sciences - Environmental Microbiology]

Lin Chuan immediately read through the details of the newly unlocked technology content.

This is an environmentally oriented biotechnology called plastic-eating bacteria, which, as the name suggests, is a microbial community that feeds on plastic.

Its characteristic is that it can biodegrade common plastics such as PE, PET, and PS into carbon dioxide and water at normal temperature and pressure.

The degradation period varies depending on the type of plastic, ranging from a minimum of about seven days to a maximum of about thirty days.

In addition, a specific nutrient solution is needed to maintain the activity of the bacterial community. Lin Chuan then looked at the nutrient solution formula in the technology tree.

"This formula is key..." Lin Chuan thought to himself. He nodded to himself as he pondered. This formula is not only the key to maintaining the activity of the bacteria, but also the protective lock of this environmental protection technology.

Even if others manage to obtain plastic-eating bacteria, they cannot replicate and expand the plastic-eating microbial community, and may even quickly lose its activity, leading to the death of the community.

Unless he can get his hands on the formula for this nutrient solution.

In other words, as long as the formula is kept secret, this is DeepBlue Technology's exclusive business.

"The technology that was unlocked is not bad, I guess."

Although the most anticipated super battery technology was not unlocked, the unlocked plastic-eating bacteria can at least be commercialized in the present.

The worst thing would be if they unlocked something like anti-gravity technology right now.

It's impossible to implement at this stage, which is equivalent to indirectly wasting an opportunity to unlock it.

Lin Chuan thought about it again and felt that this was quite good. It would enable Deep Blue Technology to become profitable and have the ability to generate its own revenue, so there would be no need to worry about funding every now and then.

The previous technology to unlock stealth capabilities couldn't be used for civilian purposes, and the military project's cycle was simply too long.

It hasn't been officially finalized yet, and it's still a long way from being put into service.

This means that DeepBlue Technology has no orders during this period.

Moreover, the 5% profit margin for military products is stipulated in a document issued fourteen years ago and remains binding to this day.

For businesses, the most profitable military products are still exported, but this set of equipment is out of the question; it's absolutely impossible for it to be exported, as it's currently classified as top secret.

The newly unlocked "plastic-degrading bacteria" technology has a degradation cycle of seven to thirty days for plastics. If a mature commercial solution is launched, there will definitely be no shortage of customers.

The market prospects are self-evident; ever since the invention of plastic, mankind has suffered from white pollution.

From microplastics invading and accumulating in the human body, to marine life dying from accidental ingestion, and then to the release of highly toxic substances through incineration.

Plastic has evolved from a convenient commodity into an "invisible disaster" that has deeply penetrated the environment and lives.

Today, 85% of the trash in the ocean is plastic.

Disposing of plastic waste is a huge challenge. Open burning releases dioxins, which are 1000 times more toxic than potassium cyanide and are classified as a Group 1 carcinogen.

Landfilling plastic waste in the natural environment takes too long to completely decompose.

PET plastic takes 300 to 500 years to completely degrade;

The degradation cycle of rigid containers such as HDPE milk bottles is 50 to 80 years.

PS foam fast food boxes have a degradation time of over 50 years;

Soft plastics such as LDPE shopping bags take 10 to 20 years to begin decomposing under natural conditions, and complete mineralization takes even longer.

However, if plastic-eating bacteria are used for biodegradation, it will only take about 30 days to completely degrade the material.

Plastic-eating bacteria are harmless to humans and are definitely beneficial bacteria.

It feeds only on plastic and is completely controllable, so there is no need to worry about it becoming rampant and out of control in nature.

Because it requires a specially formulated nutrient solution to maintain its activity, it will quickly become inactive and die once it leaves such an environment.

Moreover, the cultivation cost is very low, with the highest cost being the specially made nutrient solution.

Currently, the cost of harmlessly disposing of one ton of plastic waste using traditional methods ranges from approximately 50 to 1500 yuan. The cost varies greatly depending on the treatment method, region, degree of pollution, and whether transportation costs are included.

The cost of harmless disposal is the most expensive, and only first-tier cities can afford it.

As for the processing costs of tens of yuan per ton, it's basically just a matter of transporting everything to one place, dumping it there, and then leaving it alone—that's considered disposal.

If plastic-eating bacteria are used as a solution for treating plastic waste, the cost of purchasing plastic-eating bacteria per ton is only 30 yuan.

Most importantly, this solution is harmless.

The degradation products are mainly water and carbon dioxide, and the metabolic products of the plasminoid bacteria are also non-toxic and harmless, making it the cleanest treatment method.

In addition to this cost advantage.

In short: Invincible.

Lin Chuan immediately made a decision: while the company still had cash flow, he should develop the "plastic-eating bacteria" as soon as possible and then promote its commercialization.

This is a product geared towards the civilian market. Once it's developed, its commercialization will definitely be faster than that of military products.

Moreover, the market is enormous; globally, it's a market worth hundreds of billions.

Take Xin'an City as an example; it generates millions of tons of plastic waste every year.

Once DeepBlue Technology releases its technological solution, it will have absolutely no competitors, making it a truly monopolistic business.

The sheer size of Xin'an City alone can generate hundreds of millions in revenue for DeepBlue Technology every year.

Looking globally, providing solutions to major cities around the world is a highly lucrative and stable business, as plastic waste is generated every year.

When such inexpensive and clean environmental solutions are available, and people are no longer anxious about environmental pollution, they may become even less concerned, thus generating more plastic waste.

For DeepBlue Technology, revenue is expected to rise further.

……

Finally, Lin Chuan's consciousness withdrew from the hyperdimensional space, just as he heard a knock on the door.

The door opened, and Lin Chuan looked up.

Jiang Miaolan first peeked in with half her head, and when she saw Lin Chuan in the room, she immediately slipped in, closed the door behind her, and even turned the lock to make sure it was locked.

Lin Chuan also took in her smooth little combo and immediately knew what she was thinking.

That's true, this trip will last quite a while, I bet this gluttonous cat has been itching to get back to its food for ages.

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