Unprecedented Technology

Inside the DDL space, Lin Yun browsed through the list of technologies. He needed more than 150,000 TP for the next level, and to achieve that, he had to release a product that could go global.

Right now, all of Lin Yun's products—QuickBooks, Plant versus Zombie, Cloud Browser, and the programming languages—were prepared to enter the global market. It might take him another month. Once everything went according to plan, he estimated he would reap at least 5 million TP, which would possibly bring him to level 4.

"Alas…" Lin Yun let out a sigh. No matter how much he wanted to build his own semiconductor industry, he could only take one step at a time.

Suddenly, he thought of something and turned to Luna. "Luna, is there any technology that's much better than the traditional lithography system?"

Luna smiled as she answered, "I thought you would never ask, Master. Of course, there are many better systems."

"You can't blame me," Lin Yun shrugged. "My mind is imprisoned by the traditional technology back on Earth. I can't think much about futuristic technology."

It was true, as he said; Lin Yun could never imagine something he had never seen or touched. At most, he could only think of futuristic technologies from movies. There was no way for him to come up with their fundamental knowledge.

"Master, have you ever thought of eco-friendly materials?" Luna asked softly.

"Eco-friendly materials?" Lin Yun furrowed his brow slightly. "Are you talking about those materials made from plants?"

"Yes," Luna explained. "Compared to traditional materials, biocomponents are not harmful to the environment and are easily decomposed. Moreover, their performance is much better."

She waved her hand, and a panel introducing a technology called Cellulose-Based Electrolytes appeared in the air.

"For example, battery technology," Luna continued. "Back on Earth, the most popular material is the lithium-ion battery. It has many advantages, but it's also harmful to the world and difficult to recycle."

"However, with this cellulose-based electrolytes technology, we can extract cellulose from plants to replace the liquid or polymer electrolytes in lithium-ion batteries. Cellulose is the most abundant organic polymer in the world, especially in this world. It is far better than the traditional battery in every aspect."

Luna paused briefly and continued, "In fact, there are many technologies related to biocomponents back on Earth, but the cost of developing them cannot be effectively commercialized. However, you're different, Master. You don't need to invest in the R&D process and can go straight to production."

Lin Yun's eyes brightened as he stared at the panel in front of him. This was a door to a new world. With this, he didn't have to stick to the traditional technology he knew and could come up with something no one in the world could challenge.

"Can you show me more?" Lin Yun asked.

Luna smiled and waved her hand. Instantly, a list of technologies that were supposed to be nothing but fantasy appeared in front of him. Lin Yun's eyes scanned the list, and the excitement in his heart grew.

"Bio-compatible Nanoimprint Lithography?" Lin Yun was instantly attracted by the unprecedented technology.

The Bio-compatible Nanoimprint Lithography concept was simple. Instead of using light or lasers, this technique used a physical mold to stamp the chip's circuitry onto the biopolymer material. This mold would have nanoscale features etched onto it, allowing for incredibly precise patterns.

There were many advantages that none of the traditional lithography systems, like DUV and EUV, could achieve. For example, it didn't need the best environment to operate, as it could avoid harsh chemicals or high temperatures that could damage the traditional polymer.

It could also create extremely fine details, leading to smaller and more efficient chips. 1nm chips wouldn't be a problem at all. Moreover, its scalability was unbelievable. It could be scaled up for mass production so easily, unlike the DUV and EUV systems, which were extremely difficult to create.

Lin Yun looked at the price and was stunned. It was only 250 million TP, which was a bit more expensive than DUV, but cheaper than EUV. Moreover, it was only at level 5 Authority, one level below EUV technology.

"Why is it so cheap?" He turned to Luna.

Luna smiled and said, "It might look more advanced, but this technology isn't as complicated as you think, Master. Its principles are simple. It's just that no one has ever discovered it."

"I see," Lin Yun nodded slowly. He could roughly understand. The technology itself was indeed not complicated, but no one had ever thought about it before.

"Any technology in the world stems from its predecessors," Luna said softly. "For example, gunpowder. It first appeared during the Tang Dynasty, invented by alchemists. Later, its formula was researched and used for incendiary weapons that changed the landscape of military warfare.

"Back on Earth, everyone developed new technologies based on existing technology. Instead of finding entirely new materials or technologies, they would find similar or slightly improved materials for better performance."

"You're right," Lin Yun nodded in agreement.

He thought of graphene technology, which was supposed to be the next big thing back on Earth. It was indeed better than lithium in terms of performance, but it was actually as harmful to the environment. However, it didn't stop people from investing in it.

Lin Yun looked at the list and asked, "Do you have any recommendations for television technology?"

"Yes, Master." Luna waved her hand again, and a technology called Dynamic Bio-LED Display appeared in front of him.

"This is the most cost-effective technology that is suitable for you, Master," she said gently.

Lin Yun began to read the information and was surprised by its superb performance.

The Dynamic Bio-LED Display's concept was simple. It used a thin film of bioluminescent material derived from bacteria sandwiched between transparent electrodes made from a biopolymer like cellulose. The bioluminescent material emitted light when stimulated by an electrical current, creating the images on the screen.

There were many advantages to this technology. The energy consumption was exceptionally low. The display could also be composted or biodegraded at the end of its life, reducing electronic waste. Moreover, it had self-healing properties that could extend the display's lifespan.

Lin Yun took a deep breath to calm the excitement in his heart. Once he introduced this technology, no one in the world could be his opponent.

Without further thought, he bookmarked all the technologies he saw today.

"Where should I start, Luna?" Lin Yun asked.

Luna smiled and said, "Let's start with biological knowledge."