The ECHO project participated in the 23rd European Conference on Thermophysical Properties (ECTP 2026), held from 21 to 24 June 2026 in Gouvieux, near Paris (France). The conference brought together researchers and experts from across the world to discuss the latest advances in thermophysical properties, heat transfer, and thermal energy technologies.
During the event, Laura Fedele (CNR), ECHO Project Coordinator, presented the contribution entitled “Adapting Smart Materials for Efficient Thermal Energy Storage Systems”. The presentation highlighted the project’s research on the development and optimisation of innovative smart materials for advanced thermal energy storage applications.
A second contribution was presented by Laura Vallese (CNR), entitled “Assessing the Heat Transfer Performance of an LTES Tank with PCM Encapsulated in Tubes: Scale-up Insights”. The presentation focused on the heat transfer performance of a latent thermal energy storage (LTES) tank using phase change materials (PCM), providing valuable insights into system scale-up and performance optimisation.
ECHO’s participation at ECTP 2026 provided an excellent opportunity to disseminate the project’s latest scientific achievements, exchange knowledge with the international research community, and strengthen collaborations in the field of sustainable thermal energy storage.
The project continues to advance innovative thermal energy storage solutions that support the integration of renewable energy sources and contribute to the transition towards a more sustainable and energy-efficient future.
