Biomass solid fuel (BSF) has emerged as a promising renewable energy source, but its
morphological and microstructural properties are crucial in determining their physical …

Low bulk density, variable moisture content, and particle size of municipal solid waste
(MSW) create feeding, handling, storage, and transportation challenges. In this study, MSW …

Intercropping (or polyculture) is gaining a lot of interest as it increases yields, allows better
utilization of resources (water and nutrients), and provides better land management. The …

Nearly 33 million tons of sugarcane bagasse are produced in China every year, and a large
amount of this is wasted. Pelletization is an efficient method of utilizing excess bagasse. This …

A nivel mundial, algunos residuos agrícolas constituyen un problema de contaminación
debido a los altos volúmenes en los que son producidos, su lenta degradación, así como …

Renewable energy sources such as biomass wastes serve as potential alternatives for
traditional fossil fuel sources. This study investigated the conversion of corn stover (CS) …

Global market developments of wooden pellets have led to an increased attention towards
pellet quality. ISO 17829 defines the procedure to assess pellets' geometrical parameters …

This monograph discusses the various biomass feedstocks currently available for biofuels
production, and mechanical preprocessing technologies to reduce the feedstock variability …

Raw biomass is difficult to use as a feedstock for biofuels production at the commercial
scale. In its raw form, biomass is bulky, wet, and scattered. Densification technologies help …

Biorefineries primarily use woody, herbaceous, and municipal solid waste (MSW) biomass
for biofuels and biopower production. Biomass is considered a renewable energy source as …