Researchers in Brazil and the UK found a way to turn recycled coffee pods into 3D-printed conductive materials that can be used to create caffeine detectors. With that, they demonstrated one of the ...

It was just last month that we heard how waste coffee grounds could be utilized to boost the strength of concrete. Well, new research shows that such otherwise-unwanted grounds could also be used to ...

While we know some 3D printer operators who need coffee, Washington State University is showing an improved PLA material that incorporates used coffee waste. Regular PLA is not known for being ...

Coffee can do a lot of things: Wake you up, warm you up and lessen that existential dread. According to a new study, it could also help reduce the waste from 3D printing. That’s the vision behind a ...

Coffee can solve a lot of problems. It can speed up a slow day at work, make up for lack of sleep and provide a boost of energy. Now, coffee can even help reduce waste. Michael Rivera, assistant ...

The widespread adoption of 3D printers exacerbates environmental challenges as these machines increase energy consumption, waste output and the use of plastics. The choice of material for 3D printing ...

In a quirky and innovative twist, coffee, renowned for its morning revitalization, is now taking center stage in the realm of 3D printing. Leading this venture is Michael Rivera, an enterprising ...

Researchers from the University of Washington developed a method to convert nutrient-rich coffee grounds into a paste for 3D printing. The paste is inoculated with Ganoderma lucidum (Reishi) mushroom ...

Virtually any hobby has an endless series of rabbit holes to fall into, with new details to learn around every corner. This is true for beekeeping, microcontrollers, bicycles, and gardening (just to ...