Replacing fossil fuels with renewable biofuels derived from lignocellulosic biomass is an
important aspect of addressing environmental challenges and develo** a sustainable …

In the context of the energy crisis, biomass energy has been widely used owing to its wide
distribution, astonishing storage capacity, and carbon neutrality. Pelletization is an …

The production of durable biomass pellets have always been challenged by several factors
including the lack of understanding of the mechanism involved in how particles combine to …

The depletion of fossil fuels and the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions has resulted
in a strong growth of biomass utilization for heat and power production. Attempts to …

Pelletization of biomass reduces its handling costs, and results in a fuel with a greater
structural homogeneity. The aim of the present work was to study the strength and integrity of …

Biomass pellets are a suitable fuel type for a wide range of applications, from stoves and
central heating systems up to large-scale plants, and with practically complete automation in …

The aim of the present study was to identify the key factors affecting the pelletizing pressure
in biomass pelletization processes. The impact of raw material type, pellet length …

In wood pellet production, knowledge is needed about the raw material properties that affect
the energy requirements for pelletizing and pellet quality. This study presents novel methods …

Torrefaction is a thermo-chemical conversion process improving the handling, storage and
combustion properties of wood. To save storage space and transportation costs, it can be …

Woody biomass is densified in the form of pellets in order to improve its physical and
mechanical properties during handling and storage. However, limited research work has …