Scientists Develop Biofuel With Coffee Grounds
There’s a way to power your car with something that you probably throw away every day.
According to a recent report, scientists and researchers at the University of Bath in the UK, claim that a biofuel derived from waste coffee grounds could power vehicles. Half-a-gallon of the biofuel can be generated from 22 lbs of leftover grounds, which is about the average from a coffee shop in a day. But scientists believe if the process was scaled up nationally, chains such as Starbucks could rival oil giants like Shell and BP.
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The researchers claim that they’ve created the biofuel from ground coffee produced in 20 different geographic regions, including caffeinated and decaffeinated forms. The study found that different varieties of coffee have reasonably uniform composition and physical properties for use as a fuel.
[Source: Daily Mail]
Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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Finally a use for decaf!
Scientific fantasy in lab with little practical application in the real world