Densification of waste biomass for manufacturing solid biofuel pellets: a review

TR Sarker, S Nanda, V Meda, AK Dalai - Environmental Chemistry Letters, 2023 - Springer
The demand for bioenergy is increasing due to the diminishing popularity of fossil fuels and
rising greenhouse gas emissions. However, according to recent reports, renewable energy …

[HTML][HTML] Better use of bioenergy: A critical review of co-pelletizing for biofuel manufacturing

X Cui, J Yang, Z Wang, X Shi - Carbon Capture Science & Technology, 2021 - Elsevier
Better and more efficient use of biomass energy is seen as a favourable option for reducing
carbon emissions. Biomass pellet fuel is one of the most common and important ways of …

[HTML][HTML] An overview of biomass solid fuels: Biomass sources, processing methods, and morphological and microstructural properties

SE Ibitoye, RM Mahamood, TC Jen, C Loha… - Journal of Bioresources …, 2023 - Elsevier
Biomass solid fuel (BSF) has emerged as a promising renewable energy source, but its
morphological and microstructural properties are crucial in determining their physical …

[HTML][HTML] Enhancing municipal solid waste efficiency through Refuse Derived Fuel pellets: Additive analysis, die retention time, and temperature impact

S Nasiri, A Ha**ezhad, MH Kianmehr, S Tajik - Energy Reports, 2023 - Elsevier
Nowadays, a significant amount of non-recyclable solid waste is buried, causing numerous
environmental issues. In addition, today's develo** world has increased energy demand …

Physico-mechanical and energy properties of pellets made from ground walnut shells, coniferous tree cones and their mixtures

A Gendek, M Aniszewska, D Owoc, B Tamelová… - Renewable Energy, 2023 - Elsevier
The aim of this study was to verify the possibility of obtaining good-quality pellets from
mixtures of materials with different particle structures and shapes. The paper describes the …

Preliminary assessment of hazelnut shell biomass as a raw material for pellet production

A Solís, S Rocha, M König, R Adam, HO Garcés… - Fuel, 2023 - Elsevier
We evaluated the use of hazelnut shell (HS) for pellet production. The investigation of
chemical properties, such as the calorific value, low ash, nitrogen, sulfur and chlorine …

Increasing the efficiency of municipal solid waste energy by investigating the effect of die temperature and retention time on the produced pellets: a case study of …

S Nasiri, A Ha**ezhad, MH Kianmehr - Process Safety and Environmental …, 2023 - Elsevier
In order to optimize waste production and address the global energy crisis, the conversion of
waste into energy has become a necessary practice. This study aimed to investigate fuel …

Effects of feeding speed and temperature on properties of briquettes from poplar wood using a hydraulic briquetting press

JI Orisaleye, SO Jekayinfa, C Dittrich, OF Obi… - Resources, 2023 - mdpi.com
Biomass has a high potential to contribute towards resolving the energy deficit. Processing
biomass into solid fuels enhances its use in various bioenergy conversion technologies. The …

Influence of lignin distribution, physicochemical characteristics and microstructure on the quality of biofuel pellets made from four different types of biomass

HJPL de Souza, F Muñoz, RT Mendonça, K Sáez… - Renewable Energy, 2021 - Elsevier
The worldwide increase in the demand for wood pellets has led to increased interest in the
use of biomass feedstock. However, the quality of pellets depends directly on the biomass …

The effect of raw material moisture and particle size on agri-pellet production parameters and physical properties: A case study for greenhouse melon residues

H Yılmaz, M Çanakcı, M Topakcı, D Karayel - Biomass and bioenergy, 2021 - Elsevier
There are many agricultural residues that can be considered as biomass raw materials
according to the region where it grows. Due to the physical and chemical diversity of …