创新驱动，产业融合 | 2025（第四届）先进凝胶材料及产业应用论坛成功举办！

Core Insights - The forum focused on "Innovation Driven, Industry Integration," discussing the challenges and advancements in advanced gel materials and their industrial applications [2] - The event highlighted the significant potential of gel materials in various fields such as biomedicine, environmental protection, and energy storage, driven by national strategies and technological advancements [8] Opening Ceremony - The opening ceremony was hosted by researcher Zhang Xuetong from the Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, with a keynote speech by Deputy Director Li Qingwen [6] Conference Reports - Ten keynote speakers from various universities presented on topics including aerogels, artificial intelligence in medicine, ionic gels for flexible fuel cells, and the development of high-performance nanocomposites [10][12][16][20][22][24][26] - Notably, the total number of aerogel-related invention patents in China reached 10,311, surpassing the 6,647 patents filed internationally [24] Parallel Forums - The first parallel forum focused on advanced hydrogel materials, discussing their design, mechanical properties, and biomedical applications [31] - The second forum centered on aerogel materials, covering topics from basic research to key technologies for industrialization [46] - The third forum addressed bioinspired, intelligent, and extreme-performance gel materials, showcasing advancements in various applications [61] Young Scientists Forum - The Young Scientists Forum showcased innovative designs and multifunctional applications of new gel materials, with awards given to six outstanding presentations [64][80] Awards and Recognition - Five excellent poster awards were presented during the closing ceremony, recognizing significant contributions in the field of gel materials [83]