Brewing a New Fuel Source

Mano Misra at the University of Nevada has proposed the use of old coffee grounds to make a biodiesel fuel. The benefits include the reduction of harmful emissions that trap greenhouse gases. Misra suggests ways in which the hurdle of gathering grounds for fuel production can be overcome.

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Subject(s): English Language Arts, Science

Grade Level(s): 9, 10

Intended Audience: Educators

Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Freely Available: Yes

Keywords: coffee, fuel source, biodiesel, diesel, grounds, fuels, caffeine, caffeinated, Java

Instructional Component Type(s): Text Resource

Resource Collection: STEM Reading Resources

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