2023
DOI: 10.3390/ma16134689
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Pellet Production from Pruning and Alternative Forest Biomass: A Review of the Most Recent Research Findings

Abstract: Typically, coniferous sawdust from debarked stems is used to make pellets. Given the high lignin content, which ensures strong binding and high calorific values, this feedstock provides the best quality available. However, finding alternative feedstocks for pellet production is crucial if small-scale pellet production is to be developed and used to support the economy and energy independence of rural communities. These communities have to be able to create pellets devoid of additives and without biomass pre-pr… Show more

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“…These wastes, if not managed correctly, can contribute to environmental problems. Still, on the other hand, they offer opportunities for sustainable use, such as in producing renewable energy and improving soil quality (Picchio et al, 2023).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…These wastes, if not managed correctly, can contribute to environmental problems. Still, on the other hand, they offer opportunities for sustainable use, such as in producing renewable energy and improving soil quality (Picchio et al, 2023).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Mechanical densification and thermal treatment processes, such as torrefaction, were shown to improve the bulk density and specific energies of the biomass feedstocks (Tumuluru et al, 2011;10.3389/fenrg.2024.1347581 2021; Tumuluru, 2015;Pradhan et al, 2018;Picchio et al, 2023;Tumuluru, 2023). Torrefied and densified biomass reduced the shipping costs due to increased bulk density and specific energy (Searcy et al, 2014).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Additionally, in some areas with mainly agricultural production, the presence of herbaceous biomass helps shorten the supply chain, which is consistent with the concept of sustainable development. This is important because these factors have an increasing impact on market output as well as individual consumer choice [56,57].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%