新材料产业周报：三井化学宣布突破高折射光学树脂镜片，GEO等多家新材料公司完成融资-20251216

Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly provide an investment rating for the industry Core Insights - Mitsui Chemicals has announced a breakthrough in high refractive index optical resin chips, achieving refractive indices of 1.67 and 1.74 for its Diffrar®AR optical resin chips, available in 6-inch, 8-inch, and 12-inch wafer sizes [1] - The "2025 Research Frontiers" report identifies ten key research hotspots in chemistry and materials science, including synthetic chemistry, material recycling, lithium batteries, and energy materials [2] - GEO has completed a $110 million Series B financing round to enhance its R&D and manufacturing capabilities, aiming to accelerate its commercialization process in Europe and North America [3] - Jizhao Energy Storage has secured several million yuan in angel financing to advance the industrial application of liquid metal battery systems, with plans to deliver the first MW-level liquid metal battery storage system [4] Summary by Sections Industry Development Dynamics - Mitsui Chemicals has developed the world's first high refractive index optical resin chips with refractive indices of 1.67 and 1.74, available in various wafer sizes [1] Research and Trends - The "2025 Research Frontiers" report highlights ten active research areas in chemistry and materials science, focusing on synthetic chemistry, material recycling, lithium batteries, and energy materials [2] Investment and Financing Dynamics - GEO has raised $110 million in a Series B financing round to boost its R&D and production capabilities, with a focus on the European and North American markets [3] - Jizhao Energy Storage has completed several million yuan in angel financing to support the development of liquid metal battery systems, with plans for the first MW-level system delivery [4]