Effects of Kraft Lignin and Corn Residue on the Production of Eucalyptus Pellets

Pellets have become an important renewable energy source. Aiming to contribute for diversifying the Brazilian matrix, goals of this work were evaluate quality pellets lignocellulosic residues (Eucalyptus and corn) produced with addition different percentages Kraft lignin. For production pellets, mixtures wood bark a Eucalyptus urophylla grandis, corn residue used as raw material. The proportions in mixture 0, 20, 25, 30% (w/w). Except control (0% lignin), 2 5% (w/w) lignin added dry mass material 4 mixtures. laboratory press pelletizer horizontal circular array. following properties evaluated: proximate analysis, high heating value (HHV), elementary density, bulk diameter length, hardness, mechanical durability, fine content. classified according European marketing standards. eucalyptus contributed improving physical pellet properties, regards content, allowing transportation greater amount energy, besides maintaining integrity biofuels during handling use. mixing is effective way optimize biomass solid fuel. treatment higher addition, relation showed better performance accordance above 97.5%, that has no impact from up 20% potential improve quality, or without addition. Thus, similar amounts proportion 80% can be viable alternative pellets.