About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
2026 TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition
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| Symposium
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Composite Materials for Advanced Functionality: Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Materials and Applications
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| Presentation Title |
Evaluation of the Tensile Strength of Epoxy Composites Reinforced with Coffee Grounds for Application in High-Performance Flooring |
| Author(s) |
Bruna Nogueira Simões Cobuci, Angélica Faria Campanhão, Victor Paes Dias Gonçalves, Michel Picanço Oliveira, Carlos Maurício Fontes Vieira, Noan Tonini Simonassi, Felipe Perissé Duarte Lopes |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Felipe Perissé Duarte Lopes |
| Abstract Scope |
The significant global consumption of coffee, with Brazil ranking as the second largest market, results in the generation of a considerable amount of coffee grounds. The improper disposal of this organic waste poses an environmental challenge, requiring sustainable solutions. In this context, the present study investigated the use of coffee grounds as reinforcement in epoxy resin composites, focusing on the evaluation of tensile mechanical performance for application in High-Performance Flooring (HPF). Test specimens were produced in silicone molds with different volumetric fractions of coffee grounds, ranging from 0% to 35%. After curing at room temperature for 48 hours and subsequent sanding, the specimens were subjected to tensile testing according to technical standards, and the fractured surfaces were analyzed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The results indicate that coffee grounds, when incorporated in a controlled manner, can positively contribute to mechanical strength, promoting sustainability and innovation in HPF. |
| Proceedings Inclusion? |
Planned: |
| Keywords |
Composites, Sustainability, |