Production and utilization of fuel pellets from biomass: A review

• Published in: Fuel processing technology Vol. 181; pp. 215 - 232
• Main Authors: Pradhan, Priyabrata, Mahajani, Sanjay M., Arora, Amit
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Amsterdam Elsevier B.V 01.12.2018; Elsevier Science Ltd
• Subjects: Biodiesel fuels; Bioenergy; Biomass; Biomass energy; Energy utilization; Feasibility studies; Fuel pellets; Fuels; Pelletization; Pellets; Process parameters; Renewable energy; State-of-the-art reviews; Utilization; Pelletization; Energy utilization; Bioenergy; Biomass; Fuel pellets

Bioenergy is the largest contributor of global renewables, simultaneously providing energy security to billions and stimulates rural development. The growing industrial demand of wood pellets for bioenergy coupled with sustainability issue have encouraged many to produce fuel pellets from non-woody...