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Coffee Concrete
Engineers from RMIT University, Australia, found a way of making stronger concrete with roasted used coffee grounds, to give the drink additive a “double shot” at life and reduce waste going to landfills.
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(Source: website of Coffee offers performance boost for concrete - RMIT University)
School of Engineering, RMIT University
Product specifications
A research team from RMIT University developed a technique to make concrete 30% stronger by turning waste coffee grounds into biochar, using a low-energy process without oxygen at 350 degrees Celsius.
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Product Video
Click the following link (here) to watch the video showcasing the use of coffee concrete.
Areas of application
It can be ustilised in construction and infrastructure projects.
More information about Coffee Concrete
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Real-world project
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Coffee Concrete Footpath: Coffee biochar used to strengthen concrete in construction - create digital
Coffee concrete footpath being laid along a busy road in Pakenham
Publications
1- Transforming spent coffee grounds into a valuable resource for the enhancement of concrete strength
Award
Shaping Australia Award
National Research Award
Contact details
Dr. Mohammad Saberian
Lecturer at School of Engineering, RMIT University