Female-Led Arab Team Turn Coffee And Plastic Waste Into Activated Carbon, Capturing Co2 In The Atmosphere

Female-Led Arab Team Turn Coffee And Plastic Waste Into Activated Carbon, Capturing Co2 In The Atmosphere

Female-Led Arab Team Turn Coffee And Plastic Waste Into Activated Carbon, Capturing Co2 In The Atmosphere credit Haif Aljomard / SWNS A new technology utilizing coffee and plastic waste is designed to capture carbon dioxide from industrial processes before it’s released into the atmosphere, and has been patented by scientists. The highly novel and detailed method with promising potential to reduce environmental pollution utilizes a blend of spent coffee grounds, polyethylene terephthalate, (PET) and potassium hydroxide, a strong alkaline chemical. The components together form an effective material for CO₂ adsorption, say the research team based in the United Arab Emirates. Globally, an estimated eight million tons of spent coffee grounds are discarded annually, mostly ending up in landfills where they emit methane and other greenhouse gases. PET is a member of the polyester family and widely used in consumer packaging. Potassium hydroxide serves as a powerful activating agent in the process…