WS.VII - Tech for Energy Transition


WS.VII TECHNOLOGIES for ENERGY TRANSITION 17-18-19 September
*Co-organized with:*

WORKSHOP COMMITTEE: Margherita MORENO, ENEA Nicola LISI, ENEA
The health of our planet is getting worse, both locally and globally, and one of the main reasons is the impact of human activities. A key issue is the increasing amount of greenhouse gases released into the atmosphere, especially carbon dioxide, which is causing the planet to warm up. Much of this is linked to how we produce and use energy. As the global population grows and standards of living rise, the demand for energy increases too—leading to higher emissions. To tackle this, we’ll need to gradually move away from fossil fuels and shift toward cleaner energy sources. This transition isn’t just a technical challenge—it’s also social and economic. We need technologies that not only protect the environment, but also support people’s well-being and are affordable and easy to adopt. Some of these new technologies are inspired by nature itself, like nuclear fusion (the process that powers the stars) or photosynthesis (the way plants turn sunlight into energy). Scientists are working hard to recreate these processes in the lab to produce clean energy. Of course, building these solutions isn’t simple. Unlike the basic technology of fire and combustion, which humans have used for thousands of years, modern energy technologies often require cutting-edge science. At the same time, they need to be low-cost and user-friendly if they’re going to be widely accepted and used. One major hurdle is the cost of energy. New technologies often take a long time to go from the lab to the real world, and this gap—known as the “valley of death”—can be hard to bridge. Another big challenge is how to deal with the ups and downs of renewable energy. Solar and wind power don’t always produce energy when we need it—there are daily and seasonal changes, and weather conditions can vary. So we need to install more capacity than we use and find ways to store the extra energy, whether for a few minutes or several months. That’s why public investment in research is so important. New energy technologies may not offer quick profits, but they’re essential for the future. And even improving the technologies we already have requires smart innovation and new materials. ENEA’s seminars focus on this exciting area of research and development. They explore topics like batteries and electrochemical storage, thermochemical energy storage, advanced computer modeling to design new materials, energy grids, and hydrogen storage technologies—for example, using chemical reactions to temporarily store energy and release it later.

17 September
09:00 - 10:30 Hybrid Energy Storage using thermal energy 1/2 WS.VII.1 - TT.I.J
Chair: Raffaele LIBERATORE, ENEA
With a growing share of discontinuous renewables on the electricity grid, such as wind and solar, needed to meet international decarbonization targets, it is becoming increasingly difficult to balance supply and demand, ensure grid stability and avoid distortions in electricity markets, so there is a need for increased research and development of energy storage and system flexibility. Hybrid energy storage, therefore, using heat together with other forms of energy storage, can provide significant help, especially by system integration aims. Applications span residential heating/cooling, industrial waste heat utilization, Concentrated Solar Thermal/Power (CST/CSP), and Carnot batteries (CBs), which convert electricity to heat, store it, and reconvert it to electricity. Kinds of thermal storage that can be coupled include: Sensible (SHTES), which stores heat via temperature changes in a medium (e.g., water, rock, concrete), having low-cost but low specific energy (10-50 Wh/kg) and requiring large storage volumes; Latent (LHTES), that utilizes phase change materials (PCMs) for high specific energy (50-150 Wh/kg) and temperature stabilization needs; Thermochemical (TCES), able to accumulate energy through reversible chemical reactions, offering a very high energy density. In these sections some studies on materials and application related to these technologies will be discussed. The activity is funded by the Program Agreements between ENEA and the Italian Ministry of the Environment and Energy Security (MASE), Project 1.2 “Technologies for electrochemical and thermal storage” (PTR 2025-2027, CUP I53C24003300001).
WS.VII.1.1 TT.I.J.1	Raffaele LIBERATORE - CV Enea Introduction on Hybrid Energy Storages using TES
WS.VII.1.2 TT.I.J.2	Ambra GIOVANNELLI - CV, Università Roma 3 Giuseppe MESSINA - CV, ENEA Low temperature thermal/electric storage for utility scale applications
WS.VII.1.3 TT.I.J.3	Daniele NICOLINI - CV ENEA Medium temperature thermal/electric storage using concrete material prototypes
WS.VII.1.4 TT.I.J.4	Franco DOMINICI - CV ENEA Study and development of eco-sustainable cementitious matrix hybrid materials with dissipative (conductive/resistive) properties

11:30 - 13:00 Hybrid Energy Storage using thermal energy 2/2 WS.VII.2 - TT.II.K
Chair: Raffaele LIBERATORE, ENEA
With a growing share of discontinuous renewables on the electricity grid, such as wind and solar, needed to meet international decarbonization targets, it is becoming increasingly difficult to balance supply and demand, ensure grid stability and avoid distortions in electricity markets, so there is a need for increased research and development of energy storage and system flexibility. Hybrid energy storage, therefore, using heat together with other forms of energy storage, can provide significant help, especially by system integration aims. Applications span residential heating/cooling, industrial waste heat utilization, Concentrated Solar Thermal/Power (CST/CSP), and Carnot batteries (CBs), which convert electricity to heat, store it, and reconvert it to electricity. Kinds of thermal storage that can be coupled include: Sensible (SHTES), which stores heat via temperature changes in a medium (e.g., water, rock, concrete), having low-cost but low specific energy (10-50 Wh/kg) and requiring large storage volumes; Latent (LHTES), that utilizes phase change materials (PCMs) for high specific energy (50-150 Wh/kg) and temperature stabilization needs; Thermochemical (TCES), able to accumulate energy through reversible chemical reactions, offering a very high energy density. In these sections some studies on materials and application related to these technologies will be discussed. The activity is funded by the Program Agreements between ENEA and the Italian Ministry of the Environment and Energy Security (MASE), Project 1.2 “Technologies for electrochemical and thermal storage” (PTR 2025-2027, CUP I53C24003300001).
WS.VII.2.1 TT.II.K.1	Roberto PETRUCCI - CV University of Perugia Life Cycle Analysis of a Combined Sensible and Latent Heat Thermal Energy Storage System
WS.VII.2.2 TT.II.K.2	Elisabetta Maria VECA - CV ENEA Heat capacity and thermal conductivity of PCM-enhanced concrete
WS.VII.2.3 TT.II.K.3	Francesco ROVENSE - CV ENEA Development of performance model with machine learning approach for medium temperature latent/sensible heat storage
WS.VII.2.4 TT.II.K.4	Negin ROSHAN - CV Sapienza University of Rome Preparation of an interactive database with prediction of physical properties of sensible/latent medium-temperature heat storage materials
WS.VII.2.5 TT.II.K.5	Enrico PATRUCCO - CV RSE Modeling and parametric analysis of a building-seasonal thermochemical storage system with Zeolite 13X

14:00 - 15:30 Smart Grids and Multisector Energy Systems: Strategic Levers for a Sustainable and Resilient Future WS.VII.3 - TT.III.J
Chair: Martina CALIANO, ENEA
Smart grids powered by renewable energy sources represent one of the key enablers of the transition towards a more sustainable, resilient, and economically efficient energy system. These intelligent networks, characterized by high flexibility, monitoring capabilities, and automation, enable the optimal integration of multiple renewable sources. They mitigate the inherent variability of renewables through the support of storage systems and advanced digital technologies for demand and supply management. Within this evolution, multisector energy systems are emerging as a powerful paradigm. These architectures interconnect and integrate different energy carriers — such as electricity, heat, hydrogen, methane, syngas, biofuels, and e-fuels — with the aim of maximizing overall system efficiency, reducing emissions, and enhancing energy security and reliability. These multi-commodity energy ecosystems are built on interconnected smart networks capable of dynamically adapting to local needs and operational conditions. To fully unlock the potential of these systems, advanced optimization is essential — both at the operational level (real-time management of distributed energy resources, predictive control, demand response) and at the design level (optimal network configuration, strategic siting of facilities, sizing of storage systems). These approaches must be driven by both economic goals — such as reducing operational costs and capital investments — and environmental targets, aligned with national and international decarbonization and sustainability commitments. In this context, the PNRR Rome Technopole - Spoke 2 and NEST - SPOKE 7 projects represent key initiatives. The former focuses on technology transfer and practical demonstration of smart grid capabilities, aiming to accelerate the adoption of innovative solutions and foster collaboration between research and industry. The latter targets the development of resilient energy systems through diversification of primary energy sources and the creation of integrated energy environments. Both projects contribute to shaping a new energy paradigm, where network intelligence, infrastructure flexibility, and cross-sector integration form the foundation of a sustainable, decentralized, and digitalized energy future.
WS.VII.3.1 TT.III.J.1	Martina CALIANO ENEA Introduzione
WS.VII.3.2 TT.III.J.2	Valerio MARIANI ENEA Digital Twin Technologies: The Rome Tec and NEST Case Studies
WS.VII.3.3 TT.III.J.3	Marialaura DI SOMMA University of Napoli "Federico II" Local energy communities: from concepts and enabling conditions to optimization and real-life applications
WS.VII.3.4 TT.III.J.4	Mosè ROSSI & Gabriele COMODI Polytechnic University of Marche Multi-vector energy systems and hydrogen technologies for enhancing efficiency and decarbonizing multiple sectors
WS.VII.3.5 TT.III.J.5	Luigi MARTIRANO Sapienza University of Rome Vehicle to building strategies for the flexibility of electricity demand

16:00 - 17:30 Photoelectrocatalysis and Photocatalysis for Hydrogen: Challenges and Solutions for Hybrid Perovskites, Charge‐Transport Materials, and Catalysts WS.VII.4 - TT.IV.J
Chair: Vera LA FERRARA & Silvano DEL GOBBO, ENEA
In today’s energy transition contest, where reducing carbon emissions is crucial, green hydrogen offers a promising means to store and valorize solar energy. Photoelectrocatalysis (PEC) and photocatalysis (PC) technologies enable the direct conversion of photons into hydrogen via semiconductors, bypassing the intermediate electricity generation step and paving the way for modular, stand-alone systems ideally suited to remote sites or integration with small-scale photovoltaic plants. Despite their potential, these approaches can be significant improved. First, efficiency remains low: many semiconductors fail to harvest the full solar spectrum and suffer losses from rapid electron–hole recombination, penalizing solar-to-hydrogen yields. At the same time, material stability is challenged by photochemical corrosion and surface passivation, which quickly degrade performance in the absence of suitable protective coatings. Finally, industrial-scale synthesis is often costly and complex, as many advanced materials require elaborate fabrication processes. To address these critical issues, the session will focused into several emerging research. One particularly promising frontier is hybrid metal-organic perovskites, which combine exceptional charge mobility with tunable band gaps and energetic alignments with catalytic materials; to fully harness their potential, however, robust encapsulation and interface-engineering strategies are essential to ensure operational stability and durability. A second focus will be on charge-transport materials—crucial for rapid carrier extraction and recombination suppression. Finally, advanced catalysts designed to enhance reaction kinetics will be explored. Throughout the session, these challenges will be critically assessed and potential solutions discussed, with the aim of defining shared guidelines to make PEC and PC competitive technologies for solar-driven hydrogen production.
WS.VII.4.1 TT.IV.J.1	Fehad KHAN - CV Politechnic of Turin Recent advances on Solar to H₂ production: state of the art on PV-EC reactors, novel catalytic strategies and ionic liquids integration
WS.VII.4.2 TT.IV.J.2	Vera LA FERRARA - CV ENEA Perovskite Photoelectrodes as Standalone Photovoltaics and in Monolithic Photoelectrochemical Water-Splitting Architecture
WS.VII.4.3 TT.IV.J.3	Silvano DEL GOBBO - CV ENEA Materials for photocatalytic water splitting: State of the art and future perspectives
WS.VII.4.4 TT.IV.J.4	Noemi FIASCHINI ENEA Off-topic: From Structure to Space Environment: C-PEEK thermoplastic material and AO protective coating in VLEO

18 September
09:00 - 10:30 Young scientists for electrochemical storage 1/2 WS.VII.5 - WS.X.1 - TT.V.J
Chair: Margherita MORENO, ENEA
Batteries play a crucial role in enabling a low-carbon future. Equally important is ensuring that young researchers—who embody that future—are empowered to help shape its direction. The key to progress lies in the exchange of ideas and the cultivation of synergy. At the European level, the Battery 2030+ initiative is leading this effort by organizing the Young Scientist Event (YSE) on June 3, 2025. This event brings together top European universities and research institutions, culminating in the creation of a “Manifesto for the Batteries of the Future.” This document captures the insights and challenges identified during the YSE and serves as a foundation for future collaboration. Across this and the following session, the outcomes of the YSE will be presented as a follow-up and a stepping stone for continued dialogue. The aim is to define the necessary initiatives and activities that will drive groundbreaking innovations and discoveries in battery technology. Young researchers from Italian and other European universities and research centers will showcase their work, offering forward-looking perspectives, proposing new research directions, and encouraging collaboration among European scientists and industrial partners. The activity is funded by the Program Agreements between ENEA and the Italian Ministry of the Environment and Energy Security (MASE), Project 1.2 “Technologies for electrochemical and thermal storage” (PTR 2025-2027, CUP I53C24003300001).
WS.VII.5.1 WS.X.1.1 TT.V.J.1	Margherita MORENO ENEA Introduction: current development on battery research, focus on triannual national programme (PTR 25-27)
WS.VII.5.2 WS.X.1.2 TT.V.J.2	Silvia BODOARDO Polytechnic University of Turin Battery 2030+ vision for the future
WS.VII.5.3 WS.X.1.3 TT.V.J.3	Daniele CALLEGARI University of Pavia Young Scientist Battery Manifesto Topic 1: New Technologies
WS.VII.5.4 WS.X.1.4 TT.V.J.4	Erico CORDES Fraunhofer IGCV Young Scientist Battery Manifesto Topic 2
WS.VII.5.5 WS.X.1.5 TT.V.J.5	Utkarsh VIJAY University of Picardie Young Scientist Battery Manifesto Topic 3
WS.VII.5.6 WS.X.1.6 TT.V.J.6	in definition

11:30 - 13:00 Young scientists for electrochemical storage 2/2 WS.VII.6 - WS.X.3 - TT.VI.J
Chair: Margherita MORENO, ENEA
Batteries play a crucial role in enabling a low-carbon future. Equally important is ensuring that young researchers—who embody that future—are empowered to help shape its direction. The key to progress lies in the exchange of ideas and the cultivation of synergy. At the European level, the Battery 2030+ initiative is leading this effort by organizing the Young Scientist Event (YSE) on June 3, 2025. This event brings together top European universities and research institutions, culminating in the creation of a “Manifesto for the Batteries of the Future.” This document captures the insights and challenges identified during the YSE and serves as a foundation for future collaboration. Across this and the previous session, the outcomes of the YSE will be presented as a follow-up and a stepping stone for continued dialogue. The aim is to define the necessary initiatives and activities that will drive groundbreaking innovations and discoveries in battery technology. Young researchers from Italian and other European universities and research centers will showcase their work, offering forward-looking perspectives, proposing new research directions, and encouraging collaboration among European scientists and industrial partners. The activity is funded by the Program Agreements between ENEA and the Italian Ministry of the Environment and Energy Security (MASE), Project 1.2 “Technologies for electrochemical and thermal storage” (PTR 2025-2027, CUP I53C24003300001).
WS.VII.6.1 WS.X.3.1 TT.VI.J.1	Rocco CANCELLIERE ENEA Expanding recycling strategies for greener battery technologies
WS.VII.6.2 WS.X.3.2 TT.VI.J.2	Andrea GENTILE University of Montpellier Evaluating Multi-salt Electrolytes and Textured Supports for «Zero-Excess» Lithium Metal Batteries
WS.VII.6.3 WS.X.3.3 TT.VI.J.3	Marco CATILLO ENEA Exploring cathode materials for batteries through machine learning
WS.VII.6.4 WS.X.3.4 TT.VI.J.4	Marco AMBROSETTI RSE New self-supported anode materials for Sodium-ion batteries
WS.VII.6.5 WS.X.3.5 TT.VI.J.5	Benedetta BRANCATO CNR-ITAE Sodium halide battery: an innovative system for stationary energy storage
WS.VII.6.6 WS.X.3.6 TT.VI.J.6	Roberto NICOLETTI ENEA Tunable Carbon Dots for energy storage applications

14:00 - 15:30 Empowering the future: young researchers and hybrid energu storage in funded research WS.VII.7 - TT.VII.J
Chair: Margherita MORENO, ENEA
The workshop is expected to be an interactive session aimed at showcasing the work of early-career researchers engaged in the development and implementation of hybrid energy storage systems within the framework of nationally and internationally funded projects. As the global transition toward decarbonized, resilient, and flexible energy systems accelerates, hybrid storage solutions—combining multiple storage technologies such as batteries, thermal storage, supercapacitors and hydrogen systems—are gaining increasing importance due to their potential to enhance efficiency, reliability, and integration of renewable energy sources. This workshop will provide a platform for young researchers to present their experiences, methodologies, and results from real-world projects, offering insights into both technical innovations and project management aspects within collaborative research environments. Contributions will explore a range of topics, including system modelling and optimization, lifecycle assessment, control strategies, integration with smart grids, and sector coupling. A special emphasis will be placed on the challenges and opportunities encountered in the context of European frameworks such as Horizon Europe, as well as national funding programs and industrial partnerships. Through presentations, discussions, and networking sessions, the workshop aims to foster interdisciplinary exchange, promote best practices, and support the professional growth of the next generation of energy researchers. It also seeks to encourage dialogue on how hybrid storage can play a pivotal role in achieving energy transition goals and what skills and perspectives young scientists bring to this evolving landscape. PARTICIPATION SUPPORT The participation of the invited presenters will be supported by the EERA Energy Storage Joint Programme (JP ES), as part of its ongoing commitment to fostering the professional development of early-career researchers and promoting innovation in the field of energy storage. This support aims to facilitate the active involvement of young scientists by covering travel and/or accommodation expenses, enabling them to share their experiences from funded projects and engage with peers and experts across Europe. The activity is funded by the EERA Joint Programme Energy Storage and the Program Agreements between ENEA and the Italian Ministry of the Environment and Energy Security (MASE), Project 1.2 “Technologies for electrochemical and thermal storage” (PTR 2025-2027, CUP I53C24003300001).
WS.VII.7.1 TT.VII.J.1	Margherita MORENO ENEA Introduction
WS.VII.7.2 TT.VII.J.2	Salvatore VASTA - CV CNR ITAE Supporting Grids and Buildings Through Hybrid Energy Storage
WS.VII.7.3 TT.VII.J.3	Sara GARCÍA BALLESTEROS - CV Polytechnic University of Turin Solid–electrolyte interphase behavior in lithium-mediated ammonia electrosynthesis for energy application
WS.VII.7.4 TT.VII.J.4	Ilaria MAROTTA - CV CNR ITAE Hybrid Services from Advanced Thermal Energy Storage Systems: the HYSTORE project
WS.VII.7.5 TT.VII.J.5	Giovanna PALLOTTA - CV University of Sannio Advancing efficient heating and cooling energy supply in Southern Europe: the potentialities of aquifer thermal energy storage
WS.VII.7.6 TT.VII.J.6	Giosuè GIACOPPO - CV CNR-ITAE Design and Development of a Hybrid 5 kW / 10 kWh Energy Storage System Combining Vanadium Redox Flow and Lithium-ion Technologies

16:00 - 17:30 Data Platforms for Energy Materials WS.VII.8 - TT.VIII.J
Chair: Francesco BUONOCORE & Massimo CELINO, ENEA
The workshop will explore how advanced data platforms are accelerating discovery and application in the field of Materials for Energy. Speakers will present established and emerging frameworks – including IEMAP and Energy-GNoME – illustrating how AI and data integration are reshaping materials RD. The session will demonstrate how integrating diverse data sources and machine learning workflows enables breakthroughs in material design, energy storage, and efficiency optimization. Critical challenges will be addressed, offering a balanced view of both technical barriers and strategic opportunities in a data-intensive landscape. By shedding light on the unique contributions of each platform, a comprehensive understanding of how to leverage integrated data solutions to push the boundaries of energy materials science will be illustrated.
WS.VII.8.1 TT.VIII.J.1	Francesco BUONOCORE - CV ENEA Applications of Materials Science Data: From Cathode Design to Hybrid Interfaces
WS.VII.8.2 TT.VIII.J.2	Paolo DE ANGELIS - CV Polytechnic of Turin The accelerating integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into materials science promises to shorten the discovery cycle for energy-relevant compounds
WS.VII.8.3 TT.VIII.J.3	Simone TERNES - CV University of Tor Vergata Toward a unified description of solution processing of thin films: How precise control and full specification of process parameters can bridge the gap between manual and automated device fabrication
WS.VII.8.4 TT.VIII.J.4	Axel TOSELLO GARDINI - CV IIT Emergent complexity in catalysis: How dynamics drive heterogeneous catalysts

19 September
09:00 - 10:30 Modelling, materials and processes for CO₂ capture, storage and valorization 1/2 WS.VII.9 - TT.IX.J
Chair: Maria Luisa GRILLI & Pasqual LAVERDURA, ENEA
According to European Green Deal, adopted also in the Italian PNIEC as an objective, the energy system will have to be completely decarbonized by 2050. Decarbonizing the energy and industrial sector requires, among other actions, also the development of robust CO₂ capture and storage technologies, the exploitation of depleted gas deposits and saline aquifers, together with the deployement of infrastructures for CO₂ transportation. Carbon capture and storage (CCS) is a mature and highly effective solution for reducing CO₂ emissions from energy-intensive point sources, mainly hard-to abate, while, direct air capture technology, aiming to capture CO₂ directly from the atmosphere and the combinations of bio-energy and CCS applications, BECCS, despite still lagging behind are gaining a growing attention. The need for decarbonization of the energy systems comes also from the recent growing electricity demand required from data centers and artificial intelligence, which is pushing towards the exploitation of renewable energy sources. This session will explore the recent frontiers of carbon capture, storage and utilization, ranging from modeling to sustainable materials and technologies.
WS.VII.9.1 TT.IX.J.1	Maria Luisa GRILLI - CV & Umberto Pasqual LAVERDURA - CV ENEA Introduction
WS.VII.9.2 TT.IX.J.2	Andrea DI CARLO - CV University of L'Aquila Simulation of sorption enhanced biomass gasification for green hydrogen production
WS.VII.9.3 TT.IX.J.3	Michela ALFÈ - CV CNR-STEMS Tunable frameworks for CO₂ control: designing materials for CCUS
WS.VII.9.4 TT.IX.J.4	Marco GIACINTI BASCHETTI - CV University of Bologna Polymer-CO₂ interaction in the CCS value Chain from membrane capture to transport applications
WS.VII.9.5 TT.IX.J.5	Barbara MALSEGNA - CV University of L'Aquila Hydrotalcite-Based Sorbents for green hydrogen production with simultaneous capture and separation of CO₂ by Sorption-Enhanced Water-Gas Shift

11:30 - 13:00 Modelling, materials and processes for CO₂ capture, storage and valorization 2/2 WS.VII.10 - TT.X.J
Chair: Maria Luisa GRILLI & Pasqual LAVERDURA, ENEA
According to European Green Deal, adopted also in the Italian PNIEC as an objective, the energy system will have to be completely decarbonized by 2050. Decarbonizing the energy and industrial sector requires, among other actions, also the development of robust CO2 capture and storage technologies, the exploitation of depleted gas deposits and saline aquifers, together with the deployement of infrastructures for CO2 transportation. Carbon capture and storage (CCS) is a mature and highly effective solution for reducing CO2 emissions from energy-intensive point sources, mainly hard-to abate, while, direct air capture technology, aiming to capture CO2 directly from the atmosphere and the combinations of bio-energy and CCS applications, BECCS, despite still lagging behind are gaining a growing attention. The need for decarbonization of the energy systems comes also from the recent growing electricity demand required from data centers and artificial intelligence, which is pushing towards the exploitation of renewable energy sources. This session will explore the recent frontiers of carbon capture, storage and utilization, ranging from modeling to sustainable materials and technologies.
WS.VII.10.1 TT.X.J.1	Maria Luisa GRILLI - CV & Umberto Pasqual LAVERDURA - CV ENEA Introduction
WS.VII.10.2 TT.X.J.2	Serena TODARO - CV CNR-ITAE e-DME from CO2 : Driving the Future with Carbon-NeutralFuels
WS.VII.10.3 TT.X.J.3	Leonardo DURANTI - CV University of Tor Vergata DRM-active Ru-based Structured Catalyst for Biogas-fed Intermediate Temperature-SOFCs
WS.VII.10.4 TT.X.J.4	Alessio VAROTTO - CV University of Sapienza \| ENEA Sustainable catalysts for DRM reaction based on leachate solutions of spent autocatalysts
WS.VII.10.5 TT.X.J.5	Francesca FAMÀ - CV ENEA Blue hydrogen production via Steam Methane Reforming with CO₂ capture and Sorption-Enhanced SMR: a techno-economic analysis

14:00 - 15:30 Frontier materials for energy applications WS.VII.11 - TT.XI.J
Chair: Daniele MIRABILE GATTIA, ENEA
The development of innovative materials represents a fundamental challenge for the development of new technologies. The “Frontier materials and devices for energy applications” project aims, among other objectives, to develop materials for various applications such as heat exchange, even in corrosive environments, microgeneration, energy harvesting, catalysis and wind power. In this session some of the objectives and results obtained in continuity with the previous three-year plan will be described. Additive technologies allow the production of components with a significant reduction in the use of raw materials, with the potential reduction of energy consumption and the possibility of creating complex geometries, which are difficult to achieve with conventional technologies, such as subtractive and foundry ones. The activities relating to the development of metallic, ceramic and composite materials for additive manufacturing and the creation, through these processes, of components for applications in the energy production sector will be described. In the “clean energy” sector, the reduced availability and high cost of traditional noble metal-based electrocatalysts limit the widespread implementation of energy conversion and storage technologies. Therefore, the development of cheap and robust electrocatalysts derived from Earth-abundant elements, such as carbon and some transition metals, alternatives to Pt, is crucial. In the industrial sector, it is important to achieve a reduction in energy costs, especially in production processes which, in the case of chemical processes, consist of 90% catalysed reactions. This reduction can be achieved through the use of reactors powered by electromagnetic induction in which catalytic materials based on NiCo alloys are used, suitable not only for the catalysis of the selected process, but also for the transformation of electrical energy into heat. With regard to pyroelectric materials, used for low enthalpy heat recovery, the optimization of pyroelectric devices obtained from gravure printing through advanced process techniques will be explored. The activity is funded by the Program Agreements between ENEA and the Italian Ministry of the Environment and Energy Security (MASE), Project 1.4 “Frontier materials and devices for energy applications” (PTR 2025-2027, CUP I53C24003320001).
WS.VII.11.1 TT.XI.J.1	Daniele MIRABILE GATTIA ENEA Alloy Design and metal 3D printing for technological applications
WS.VII.11.2 TT.XI.J.2	Marco FORTUNATO ENEA Improved composites for heat exchange
WS.VII.11.3 TT.XI.J.3	Francesca MAZZANTI ENEA Advanced ceramics for 3D printing of high-performance components
WS.VII.11.4 TT.XI.J.4	Francesca VARSANO ENEA Supported magnetic NiCo nanoparticles as dual-function catalyst for reforming reactions and heating agent by r.f. induction
WS.VII.11.5 TT.XI.J.5	Federica DE RICCARDIS ENEA Electrospun PVDF/conjugated polymers blends as Pt-free electrocatalysts
WS.VII.11.6 TT.XI.J.6	Giuliano SICO & Riccardo MISCIOSCIA ENEA Advanced processing and testing conditions for low-cost gravure-printed pyroelectric devices