The Korea Institute of Materials Science (KIMS, President Choi Cheol-jin) has raised expectations for technology transfer and commercialization by selecting five projects, the highest number ever, as the 2025 National R&D Excellence 100 Achievements.

The Korea Institute of Materials Science announced on the 24th that it had produced five achievements in the '2025 National Research and Development Excellence 100', the highest number ever for the institute.

The National R&D Excellence 100 is a system that selects research achievements that have contributed to the development of science and technology-based nations. Its goal is to raise public awareness and spread excellent research results.

KIMS recorded the second highest number of awards among participating research institutes this year, with four awards in the machinery and materials sector and one award in the energy and environment sector.

The technologies selected this time are: △ Development and commercialization technology of stainless steel magnesium (SEN Mg) materials for mobility, communications, and aerospace; △ Manganese-bismuth (Mn-Bi) permanent magnet technology implemented without rare earth elements; △ Ultra-thin electromagnetic wave absorbing material that simultaneously resolves 5G and 6G electromagnetic wave interference; △ Non-invasive and ultra-sensitive cancer diagnosis technology based on 3D plasmonic nanomaterials; △ High-performance and high-durability anion exchange membrane (AEM) water electrolysis non-precious metal materials and MEA process technology.

In particular, SEN magnesium material technology has overcome the weaknesses of existing magnesium, such as flammability and corrosion.It is evaluated as the world's best alloy technology that simultaneously solves formability problems.

KIMS's proprietary SEN (Stainless Eco-friendly Non-flammable) technology, a brand alloy, is attracting attention as a key technology that will lead innovation in lightweight materials in the mobility and aerospace industries.

Manganese-bismuth magnet technology also has significant industrial ripple effects as an alternative technology that can reduce dependence on rare earth elements.

It is significant in that it has laid the foundation for Korea's first commercialization challenge by utilizing abundant reserves of Mn and Bi to create a high-performance permanent magnet that can replace existing isotropic rare earth magnets.

Additionally, the electromagnetic wave shielding technology that simultaneously absorbs three frequencies with a single 0.4mm ultra-thin film is evaluated as the world's first multi-band electromagnetic wave absorbing material that can solve the electromagnetic wave interference problem of the 5G and 6G era.

The ultra-sensitive diagnostic platform that detects multiple cancer signals from a single drop of body fluid and the AEM water electrolysis full-cycle technology are also considered key technologies that will enhance the competitiveness of the future medical and energy industries.

KIMS President Choi Cheol-jin stated, “The technologies selected this time are strategic technologies that will lead future industries and are closely related to the lives of the people,” and added, “We will strengthen support at the research center level so that they can lead to technology transfer, startups, and commercialization, thereby contributing to the localization of materials and improving the quality of life of the people.”