Abstract:The continuous growth of the coffee market generates enormous amounts of spent coffee grounds (SCG), which account for up to 95 % of waste after coffee consumption. SCG contain a wealth of different resources that just need to be converted into another usable form. On the other hand, today's excessive production of plastic waste in almost all industries worldwide is causing significant environmental pollution, leading to increased use of biodegradable polymers and biocomposites. Precisely because of the enormo… Show more
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