Chapter 6 – Biomass Pelletization for Energy Production (pp. 125-136)
Authors: (Hui Wang, Lijun Wang and Abolghasem Shahbazi, Biological Engineering Program, Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Design, North Carolina A&T State University, Greensboro, NC, USA) | |
Abstract: The low density, low heating value, high volume and high transportation cost characteristics of biomass including both woody biomass and agriculturally produced residues are a significant impediment to biomass utilization. These difficulties can be largely overcome through densification, also called pelletization. It is an effective approach to use low density cellulosic feedstocks and offers an opportunity to make biomass easier to handle and transport. This chapter focuses on the recent developments in the biomass pelletization technology and application in energy production. |