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Coffee Grounds Could Strengthen Concrete by 30% While Reducing Waste, Australian Research Reveals
Researchers in Australia have developed a method to transform coffee waste into a concrete strengthening agent. The innovative approach could simultaneously address construction material shortages and organic waste disposal challenges, according to their findings.
Breakthrough in Sustainable Construction Materials
Researchers at RMIT University in Australia have discovered that charred coffee grounds could enhance concrete strength by up to 30%, according to their recently published study. The team of engineers developed a specialized pyrolysis process that converts organic coffee waste into a valuable construction additive, potentially addressing multiple environmental challenges simultaneously.