Facile fractionation of spent coffee grounds into sustainable aviation fuel-relevant streams using methanol and potential endogenous alcohol–glycerol solvent mixtures

Green Chemistry 2026 Open access

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Authors: Christopher Acquah, Kerby C. Jones, Victor T. Wyatt, Valerie García-Negrón, Emmanuel A. Aboagye, Wo Bin Bae, Ishmaiah E. Small, Jack E. Kleissler, Joseph F. Stanzione, Jun Hee Jang
DOI: 10.1039/d5gc06813d
Cited by: 2
References: 72

Abstract

A sustainable biorefinery approach converts spent coffee grounds into SAF relevant intermediates. Utilizing glycerol–ethanol as potential endogenous solvents improves process economics and safety by lowering autogenous pressure and production costs.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Coffee research and impacts Catalysis for Biomass Conversion Lignin and Wood Chemistry

Publication details

Journal / source
Green Chemistry
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
28
Issue
14
Pages
6226–6240
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN