South Korean Researchers Develop Method to Convert Coffee Grounds into Biochar Fuel
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Joe Wilkins
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Researchers at South Korea's Korea Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources (KIGAM) have developed a method to convert spent coffee grounds into biochar, a high-quality charcoal that can be used as a renewable fuel source. The process reportedly takes about as long as brewing a fresh pot of coffee. The method addresses both waste reduction and renewable energy production by turning a common waste product into a valuable energy resource.
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· 2 pulledAccording to a press release from South Korea's National Research Council of Science and Technology, a team of researchers at the Korea Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources (KIGAM) have developed a method to convert spent coffee waste into high-quality charcoal, known as biochar.
How long does it take to convert soggy coffee grounds into a highly efficient fuel source? About as long as it takes to brew a fresh pot of java, researchers say.
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