Thermal capability of used coffee grounds and isocyanate composite board/

Delantar, John Andrew R.

Thermal capability of used coffee grounds and isocyanate composite board/ John Andrew R. Delantar, Austin N. Fajardo, Chris John R. Ortega, Earl Stiephen C. Patimo, John Michael L. Sandoval, and Xiedrick J. Sibonga.-- - ix, 93pages: 29cm.

Bachelor's thesis

College of Industrial Technology.--

Includes bibliographic references and index.

Energy consumption is a major concern for many countries, especially those with large
populations and high rates of economic development. In recent years, global energy
consumption has been increasing at a rapid pace. In 2018, the average growth rate was
around 2.3 percent, nearly twice as high as in 2010. This increase in energy consumption
has had a significant impact on the environment and climate change. It has also led to a
rise in the cost of energy for consumers. To address this issue, governments and businesses
need to work together to find ways to reduce energy consumption. One way to do this is to
use a more composite board, which is made from recycled materials. Composite board is
a strong and durable material that can be used in place of traditional wood or plastic
products. It is also more affordable than other materials, making it a good option for
consumers who are looking for an affordable and sustainable alternative. By using more
composite boards we can help to reduce energy consumption and protect the environment.
The researchers have developed a composite board that uses coffee grounds as raw material
and isocyanate acting as a binder. The boards were all produced using four (4) mix ratios
including 97:3, 95:5, 93:7, and 91:9. Coffee Grounds: Isocyanate with a target of 0.8g. All
composite coffee grounds have been pre-treated to reduce its oil content then underwent
sun drying and placed into a 30cmx30cmx1.2cm mold, hot pressed, cured for three days,
and trimmed. The composite boards undergo physical and mechanical tests under the
Philippine National Standard (PNS). The tests conducted for physical properties were the
Water Absorption Test and Thickness Swelling Test, and for mechanical properties, Face
Screw Holding Test, and Internal Bond Test. Test results showed that all mix designs did
not meet the requirement of PNS 230:1989 Type 150. And Thermal Conductivity under
the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM C518-15)


Climate change
Recycled material
Coffee grounds

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