Research & Pillars
Three interconnected research areas forming the scientific backbone of the Circular Coffee project.
Valorization & Specialty Coffee
Using robust scientific data to build lasting resilience in vulnerable regions.
Anaerobic Fermentation Processes
Optimizing controlled oxygen-free fermentation...
Artisanal Coffee Wine Production
Testing scalable low-cost methods for transforming coffee pulp...
Premium Bean Valorization
Improving specialty market scores through precision drying...
Anaerobic Fermentation Processes
Optimizing controlled oxygen-free fermentation...
Artisanal Coffee Wine Production
Testing scalable low-cost methods for transforming coffee pulp...
Valorization & Specialty Coffee— Related Publications
- Van der Berg et al. (2024) — Biochar Yield Optimization from Coffee Husk Pyrolysis
- Circular Coffee Team (2023) — Circular Economy Framework for Coffee By-Products
- Tadesse et al. (2023) — Compost Amendment Effect on Soil Carbon in Ethiopian Coffee Farms
Premium Bean Valorization
Improving specialty market scores through precision drying...
Compost maturity indicators for smallholders
Detailed description for this project has not yet been published.
Biochar from coffee husks: field trial Phase 2
Detailed description for this project has not yet been published.
Circular Agro-Energy & Earth Care
Transforming organic by-products into high-value secondary resources.
Sustainable Bioenergy Systems
Developing localized anaerobic digesters to power processing equipment...
Soil Health Enhancement
Creating nutrient-dense bio-fertilizers from composted husk...
Water Recycling Mechanisms
Filtering mucilage wash-water using natural sand...
Sustainable Bioenergy Systems
Developing localized anaerobic digesters to power processing equipment...
Soil Health Enhancement
Creating nutrient-dense bio-fertilizers from composted husk...
Water Recycling Mechanisms
Filtering mucilage wash-water using natural sand...
Anaerobic digestion of pulping wastewater
Detailed description for this project has not yet been published.
Bio-Extracted Innovationn
Strengthening community-level economic models.
Botanical Pesticides
Extracting defensive compounds from coffee cascara...
High-Value Cosmetics
Isolating coffee oils and antioxidants for the skincare industry...
Biochemical Extraction Efficiency
Standardizing extraction techniques to ensure high yields...
Botanical Pesticides
Extracting defensive compounds from coffee cascara...
High-Value Cosmetics
Isolating coffee oils and antioxidants for the skincare industry...
Bio-Extracted Innovationn— Related Publications
- Mekonnen & De Smedt (2024) — Gender Inclusion in Smallholder Coffee Cooperatives
Biochemical Extraction Efficiency
Standardizing extraction techniques to ensure high yields...
Gender & income impact survey — Sidama zone
Detailed description for this project has not yet been published.