据了解，国际材联总部自2026年1月1日起正式运行，由中国材料研究学会(C-MRS)全面承担其运营管理 职责。此次国际材联总部迁址北京，是中国首次承接该级别国际科技组织总部，标志着中国在全球材料 科技治理体系中的话语权与影响力显著提升，也将为构建人类命运共同体贡献坚实的科技支撑。 中国材料研究学会理事长李元元院士指出，当今科技革命正发生深刻变革，材料扮演着关键物质革命的 重要角色。作为材料领域全球最权威的国际组织，国际材联应当发挥积极作用，引领各国材料学会共同 探索和推动解决全球发展问题、人类命运共同体所面临的重大物质保障问题和工业物质绿色循环问题， 加快适应当前科技革命的重大发展机遇。 国际材联1991年在美国芝加哥成立，其会员国、洲和地区材料学会已涵盖全球5大洲100多个国家，是国 际科学理事会(ISC)的主体成员，在国际学术组织体系中具有重要的地位和影响力。多年来，国际材联 汇聚了全球各国的材料科学家、一流的专家和杰出的青年科技工作者，不断促进世界材料科学的合作与 交流，在全球材料科学发展中发挥着积极的推动作用，是国际学术组织中的中坚力量。 本报电(记者刘 峣)近日，国际材料研究学会联合会(国际材联IU ...

来源：环球网 2025年12月18日上午，国际材料研究学会联合会（简称"国际材联"，International Union of Materials Research Societies，简称"IUMRS"）总部启动仪式在北京友谊宾馆举行。 IUMRS主席安尼尔·库玛（Anil Kumar）教授，中国科学技术协会科创部部长刘兴平，国家自然基金委 原副主任、咨询委秘书长高瑞平教授，中国驻法国大使馆公使衔科技参赞郭晓林教授，IUMRS前主席 奥斯瓦尔多·奥利维拉（Osvaldo Olivera）教授，前主席、原办公室主任B·V·R·乔达里 （B.V.R.Chowdari）教授，第一副主席李光宪教授，秘书长萨穆埃尔·齐格美（Samuel Chigome）教授， 司库桑蒂·马恩斯里（Santi Maensiri）教授，原秘书长冯强教授，国家自然基金委工程与材料科学部副 主任（主持工作）赖一楠教授，中国材料研究学会名誉理事长周廉院士，名誉理事长黄伯云院士，理事 长魏炳波院士、李元元院士，秘书长张增志教授，常务理事代表宋成教授、宋延林教授，理事代表毛昌 辉教授、李敬锋教授、肖必威教授，分支机构主任代表李舟教授以及来自美国 ...

Core Viewpoint - The establishment of the Dongguan Institute of Materials Science and Technology by the Chinese Academy of Sciences aims to create a globally influential research center focused on strategic and frontier materials exploration and fundamental scientific issues [2]. Group 1 - The Dongguan Institute is a collaborative research institution built by the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangdong Province, and Dongguan City [2]. - The institute will focus on research in various fields, including information materials, energy materials, functional ceramics, and metal materials [2]. - The goal is to enhance the global influence and leadership in new materials research [2].

Core Viewpoint - The establishment of the Dongguan Materials Institute is a significant strategic move to accelerate the advancement of new materials technology and support the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area in becoming a globally influential international science and technology innovation center [1][2]. Group 1: Institute Overview - The Dongguan Materials Institute is a collaborative research institution established by the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangdong Province, and Dongguan City, focusing on strategic and frontier material exploration and basic scientific research [2][3]. - The institute is located in the Songshan Lake Science City, covering an area of 263 acres, and is led by Academician Wang Weihua [3]. Group 2: Research Focus and Goals - The institute aims to address cutting-edge scientific issues and key application challenges in the new materials field, with a mission to cultivate new productive forces and promote innovative development in material science and technology [3][4]. - It will focus on basic common technology research and application technology development for strategic core materials urgently needed by the country, facilitating the integration of the innovation chain and industrial chain [3]. Group 3: Talent and Technology Development - The Dongguan Materials Institute plans to strengthen the aggregation of high-level talent and high-energy platform facilities in the materials field, aiming to produce a series of critical core technologies [4]. - The institute aspires to become a leading research institution in China's new materials sector, serving as a source of original innovation and a hub for national innovation talent [4].

Core Insights - The Chinese Academy of Sciences' Institute of Metal Research has announced procurement intentions for 55 items of laboratory equipment, with a total budget of 100 million yuan, expected to be purchased between September and November 2025 [2][3]. Procurement Overview - The procurement includes high-temperature thermal vibration fatigue testing systems, multifunctional fully automatic mechanical testing systems, fully automatic super-depth optical microscope detection systems, research-type inverted metallographic microscopes, and ultra-high cooling rate vacuum quenching furnaces [3][4][5][6]. - The total budget for these procurement intentions is 100 million yuan [2][3]. Equipment Details - **Research-type Inverted Metallographic Microscope**: This instrument is crucial for analyzing the microstructure of metals and alloys, allowing researchers to observe grain structures, phase distributions, and defects, which are essential for understanding material properties [4]. - **High Cooling Rate Vacuum Quenching Furnace**: This specialized equipment is used for heating and rapidly cooling metal workpieces in a vacuum environment, widely applied in high-end manufacturing [5]. - **High Temperature Thermal Vibration Fatigue Testing System**: This system evaluates material performance degradation under high temperature and cyclic loading, applicable in aerospace, energy, and petrochemical industries [6]. Specific Equipment Procurement - The procurement list includes various advanced instruments such as: - Carbon Nanotube/Metal Composite Material Preparation System: 12.4 million yuan [8] - Multifunctional Fully Automatic Mechanical Testing System: 11.1 million yuan [8] - Fully Automatic Super-depth Optical Microscope Detection System: 8.7 million yuan [8] - Research-type Inverted Metallographic Microscope: 5.2 million yuan [8] - Ultra-high Cooling Rate Vacuum Quenching Furnace: 35.3 million yuan [8] - Additional equipment includes high-precision cylindrical measuring instruments, high-performance coordinate measuring machines, and various testing systems for advanced materials [9][10][11]. Institutional Background - The Institute of Metal Research was established in 1953 and has since integrated with other research institutes to enhance its capabilities in materials science, focusing on advanced structural materials and new functional materials [12]. - The institute has multiple national engineering technology centers and key laboratories, employing over 1,800 staff, including five academicians [12].

Core Insights - Researchers from the University of Maine and the University of Cincinnati have developed a new method for creating a waterproof barrier using edible fungi, which shows potential as an alternative to plastic coatings [1] Group 1: Research and Development - The new waterproof membrane is formed by combining fungi with wood fibers, creating a protective layer that effectively blocks water, oil, and grease [1] - The materials used for the membrane include fluffy wood fibers primarily composed of cellulose nanofibers, which naturally possess hydrophobic properties [1] - The process involves growing the edible turkey tail mushroom with fibers to create a protective coating on various surfaces, including denim, polyester felt, birch veneer, and paper [1] Group 2: Performance and Characteristics - The research indicates that the fungi must grow for at least three days to form an effective waterproof barrier, with the new membrane not significantly increasing the thickness of the materials but altering their color to yellow, orange, or brown mottled patterns [1] - Treated fabrics and papers exhibit water droplets that bead and roll off, while untreated materials absorb water quickly [2] - The fungal coating is also effective in blocking the penetration of various liquids, including n-heptane, toluene, and castor oil [2]

Core Points - The International Union of Materials Research Societies (IUMRS) will officially relocate its headquarters to China starting January 2026 [1] - The IUMRS was established in 1991 and consists of various national and regional materials research societies, aiming to promote global communication and collaboration in the field of materials science and engineering [1] - As a formal member of the International Science Council (ISC), IUMRS is dedicated to advancing interdisciplinary research and sustainable development in materials science, as well as fostering international cooperation and educational exchange [1]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint emphasizes the importance of the Dongguan Songshan Lake Materials Laboratory in advancing scientific research and technology transfer, particularly in the field of advanced materials [1][2] - The laboratory has published over 50 research papers and applied for 8 patents, showcasing its commitment to innovation and research excellence [1] - The laboratory is part of a comprehensive innovation model that includes basic research, applied research, industrial technology research, and industrial transformation [1] Group 2 - Dongguan has approximately 210,000 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) facing challenges such as insufficient R&D capabilities and funding shortages, which limit their growth potential [2] - The laboratory's initiatives include a "party building leads, technology assists enterprises" action plan, which has resulted in the introduction of 27 innovative model factory teams and the incubation of 38 industrial companies, generating sales contracts exceeding 1.2 billion yuan [2] - The laboratory aims to further integrate party building with business development to enhance its research capabilities and produce more advanced scientific outcomes [2]

Core Insights - The event marked the third anniversary of the public open day at the Songshan Lake Materials Laboratory, attracting over 1,500 participants, setting a new record for public engagement in science [1] Group 1: Scientific Presentations - Two science reports were presented, including one by researcher Zou Chao on Boron Neutron Capture Therapy (BNCT), a precise cancer treatment method that targets tumor cells using boron-containing drugs [3] - Zou highlighted that BNCT is recognized as "cell-level radiotherapy," utilizing boron-10 isotopes to destroy cancer cells while protecting surrounding healthy tissue [3][5] Group 2: Public Engagement and Interaction - The event featured interactive experiments, allowing participants to engage with various scientific demonstrations, including a showcase of an electric all-terrain vehicle and demonstrations of superconductivity [6] - The public was invited to experience hands-on experiments, emphasizing the importance of engaging children in science from a young age [10] Group 3: Research and Development Focus - The open day showcased several research teams focusing on strategic basic research, industrial applications, and public technology platforms, highlighting advanced domestic equipment such as high-temperature superconducting coating devices [8] - The event included a demonstration of a scanning tunneling microscope capable of observing atoms at a scale of 0.1 nanometers, emphasizing the laboratory's commitment to cutting-edge research [8]