The 2nd International Conference on Materials for Green Future was held between 28 April and 1 May in Shangri -La Chiang Mai, Thailand, providing an opportunity to present updated results related to theoretical and applied research in the field of Materials Science and Nanotechnology, bringing together scientists from academic institutions and industry and promoting professional interactions among participants, as well as new cultural proposals that can contribute to the positive development of the conference and the intellectual growth of all participants. 

Nélia M. Silva from the University of Aveiro/Bosch Termotecnologia, S.A. was present with the oral communication ‘Weldability of Copper Pipes for Heat Pumps: A Comparative Analysis.’ This action is part of the work of WP 1 – Proj. #1 ‘Heat Pumps.’