Hydrothermal pretreatment of softwood biomass and bark for pelletization

Densification can resolve the logistical challenges encountered when large volumes of biomass are required for conversion processes to benefit from economies-of-scale. Despite the higher density of pellets, they easily disintegrate into fines due to impact or moisture sorption during handling and st...

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Main Author: Tooyserkani, Zahra
Language:English
Published: University of British Columbia 2013
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/2429/44652