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Scientists Discovered This Amazing Practical Use For Leftover Coffee Grounds : ScienceAlert

Last updated: July 6, 2025 4:50 pm
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Revolutionizing Concrete Production with Coffee Waste

Researchers in Australia have discovered a groundbreaking way to enhance the strength of concrete by incorporating charred coffee grounds into the mix. This innovative approach could potentially increase the strength of concrete by up to 30 percent, offering a sustainable solution to multiple environmental challenges.

Every year, the global coffee industry generates a staggering 10 billion kilograms of coffee waste, most of which ends up in landfills. This disposal of organic waste contributes significantly to greenhouse gas emissions, including methane and carbon dioxide, exacerbating climate change.

Rajeev Roychand, an engineer at RMIT University, highlighted the environmental impact of organic waste disposal and the urgent need for sustainable solutions. By pyrolyzing coffee waste at high temperatures without oxygen, researchers were able to create a carbon-rich biochar that could be incorporated into the cement matrix, strengthening the concrete.

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Jie Li, another RMIT engineer, emphasized the environmental impact of sand mining for concrete production and the importance of adopting a circular economy approach to resource utilization. By utilizing organic waste like coffee grounds in concrete production, the researchers aim to reduce the reliance on natural resources like sand and mitigate the environmental impacts of traditional concrete production.

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Global demand for sand is increasing, leading to significant environmental impacts. (Pixabay/Pexels)

While the initial results of incorporating biochar from coffee grounds into concrete show promising strength improvements, further testing is needed to assess the long-term durability and performance of the material under various stressors.

The research team is also exploring the potential of creating biochars from other organic waste sources, such as wood, food waste, and agricultural waste, to further enhance the sustainability of concrete production.

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Once used to make coffee, the grounds become waste. (Andrew Kenney/Unsplash)

Shannon Kilmartin-Lynch, an RMIT engineer involved in the research, underscored the importance of reducing organic waste in landfills and adopting sustainable practices to minimize environmental impact. The team’s findings offer a promising avenue for reducing waste while enhancing the strength and sustainability of concrete production.

Published in the Journal of Cleaner Production, this research represents a significant step towards a more sustainable and environmentally conscious approach to concrete production.

Note: This article was originally published in September 2023.

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