Anthropogenic activities and advancements in industries boost global energy demand and
increase fossil fuel consumption, causing several global environmental problems, such as …

The development and utilization of biomass can not only address the demand for low-
carbon energy and reduce environmental pollution, but can also facilitate the achievement …

Hydrothermal carbonization (HTC) is a pre-treatment technology enhancing fuel
characteristics of wood wastes. However, HTC aqueous phase (HTC-AP) is the main source …

Wastepaper is a potential biomass source that can be processed into solid fuel (briquette).
The present work proposes a novel method to improve the storage property of briquettes for …

Agricultural wastes have the potential to contribute to global energy by converting low value
by-products to high value products eg fuel pellets, which can be used for heat and power …

This study investigated the swelling behaviours of briquettes made of forest residues
(sawdust and bark) and their mixtures with linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE), high …

DLC pretreatment is a novel and efficient pretreatment method for lignocellulosic biomass,
but its mechanism of action has not been illustrated yet. In this study, a systematic …

Wood pellets produced by cold-pressing reduces energy consumption, but also generates
more pellet powders. In order to achieve the complete utilization of woody biomass, this …

Considering the growing economies in the world and the increasing demand for energy, a
transition toward sustainable energy resources is pivotal to achieve CO 2 mitigation and net …

The surging global demand for sustainable energy has propelled the solid biofuel industry,
particularly wood pellets. However, the industry grapples with persistent challenges …