Abstract. Biomass pellets are one of the most crucial feedstocks for bioenergy production on a global scale due to their numerous advantages over raw …

Abstract. A pellet mill is currently the most frequently used method for producing pellets using either a ring die or a flat die. In the densification process, a great amount of energy …

This work reviews the state of the art of biomass pelletization with particular emphasis on its implementation in power generation. Biomass is a renewable feedstock …

Pelletization of biomass increases the biomass bulk density to about 700 kg/m 3 (Sokhansanj and Turhollow 2004). Apart from density increase, pelletization offers several other benefits, such as a homogeneous shape and structure that is advantageous for …

In recent decades, extensive research conducted to develop pelletization techniques leads in exploring newer techniques such as melt agglomeration, hot melt extrusion - …

Pelletisation is a method of increasing the bulk density of biomass by applying mechanical pressure (Mani et al. 2006). This method can give multiple …

Pelletizing differs from other agglomeration techniques in that the powdered ore is first formed into a "green" pellet or ball, which is then dried and hardened in a …

Highlights. •. Comprehensive research on the characteristics of biomass pellets was studied. •. The effect of operating parameters on the characteristics of …