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Materials Today Sustainability, vol.33, 2026 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
In the study, 4 g of ground olive pomace was mixed with resins at a 1:1 SAC:VAC ratio using SENAY process which is the new green method, and cured under normal conditions. Open-pore (97 % porosity) carbon foam which is a technological product was obtained by calcining at 500 °C for 30 min. The carbon foams were systematically characterized using High Resolution Scanning Electron Microscopy (HR-SEM), High Resolution Transmission Electron Microscopy (HR-TEM), X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS), Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometry (FT-IR) and Raman Spectroscopy to evaluate their properties. The density, strength and tensile rates of carbon foams produced at a 1:1 SAC:VAC ratio are 0.185 g/cm3, 19.5 MPa and 33.27 %, respectively. As VAC ratio increased, the density of carbon foams decreased. It was determined that SAC resin supported pore formation in the carbon foam production process. The carbon footprint of carbon foam in LCA was determined 7.3898 kg CO2eq./ton. A new area of use has been set forth for the carbon foam production which a technological product of the pomace which cannot be used for agricultural purposes, has negative effects on the environment and can only be used in very limited areas. Simultaneously, this study supports the realization of sustainable development goals by highlighting SDG8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), SDG9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure), and SDG12 (Responsible Consumption and Production).