Recycling of Waste Coffee Grounds As a Photothermal Material Modified with ZnCl for Water Purification

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Journal Sci Rep

Specialty Science

Date 2024 May 11

PMID 38734820

Authors

Elias Wagari Gabisa

Chavalit Ratanatamskul

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Abstract

The aim of this study was to develop a photothermal material modified with carbonization and ZnCl impregnation and supported by polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) for water purification using the waste coffee grounds. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) characterization of the prepared material revealed that a significant surface modification was achieved due to the carbonization and ZnCl impregnation. X-ray diffraction analysis (XRD) pattern of the samples showed two broad peaks at 18.4° and 22.2°, this is due to the crystal planes of β-crystal phase structure, which indicates the existence of strong hydrogen bonds between the micro-structures and therefore less suspectable to chemical attack. Additionally, thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) result suggests a slight mass reduction between the temperature range of 65-75 °C implying the thermal stability of the prepared material. The produced modified material had a photothermal conversion efficiency of 74% and could produce vapor at a rate of 1.12 kg/mh under 980 W/m irradiation at 1 sun. A significant reduction in Cu ion concentration (83%), turbidity (91%), total dissolved solids (TDS) (61%), microbial load (95.6%), and total hardness (41.2%) were achieved. Therefore, waste coffee grounds can be considered as a future eco-friendly and low-cost candidate for water purification.

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