Development of natural or synthetic renewable binding agents for wood pellet production with increased durability and calorific values

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The proposed project aims to develop natural and/or synthetic renewable binding agents (such as lignin, tall oil, bio-oil, bio-oil based phenolic resins, etc.) for the production of wood pellets with increased calorific values and durability. Raw materials will be provided by local industry was well as from the principle investigators facilities. The importance of wood pellets to the industry now and into the future can be seen as only increasing. The opportunity for the forest sector to improve its bottom line through production of their own energy has large implications for the profitability and feasibility of operating for many companies. The conversion of the Atikokan Power Generating Station to wood pellets also requires pellets of the highest quality and calorific values that are also able to be transported without being broken down. The break down of