Microstructural degradation during the storage of biomass pellets

Biomass pellets are a promising renewable source of fuel, and are increasingly transported around the globe. Here, it is found that the combined effect of heat and humidity during pellet storage causes inclusion, pore and crack growth, degrading the microstructure.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Luis Cutz, Urša Tiringer, Hamid Gilvari, Dingena Schott, Arjan Mol, Wiebren de Jong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Publishing Group 2021-01-01
Series:Communications Materials
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s43246-020-00113-y