As for how to make use of the discovery, that comes later. For example, take the frying-pan. When people have a need, as when they hope to extend its useful life and avoid food sticking to it, companies 'R & D departments and specialists will search scientific research articles and reports for information on materials with suitable properties.
例如炒菜用的鍋，當人們有需求，希望它能延長使用壽命、又不沾鍋時，公司的研發部門及專業人員就從科學研究論文及報告中搜尋，看有那些材料的特性最能符合需求。