화학공학소재연구정보센터
Energy Sources Part A-recovery Utilization and Environmental Effects, Vol.40, No.7, 780-786, 2018
Conversion of coffee residue waste and Eucalyptus globulus leaf extract into an alternative solid fuel
This study presents the conversion of coffee residue and Eucalyptus globulus leaf extract wastes into a solid fuel. The biochar resulting from the carbonization process was developed into a briquette charcoal form. The calorific values of the briquettes were measured by a Parr Isoperibol Bomb Calorimeter and a maximum of 6378.99 cal/g was recorded. They also demonstrated a maximum moisture content of 5.33%, fixed carbon content of 37.67%, ash content of 35%, and volatile matter of 62.50%. The briquettes showed a better quality compared to the commercially available charcoals in the study area, indicating the potential of the briquettes for use as a solid fuel. The results of this work show the prospect of reducing the volume of waste by converting it into energy.