Effect of binders on performance of corn stalk pellets

In this paper, we compressed the corn stalks harvested in Hubei Province into biomass-forming fuels. The physical properties of the raw materials and the physical of binders were studied. In order to obtain pellets with better performance, we used four different binders to make a new type pellets. We chose the best binders and best molding process by testing their mechanical properties and surface structures. Through the experiment, we obtained the best ratio of different binders to the corn stalk pellets. We also have studied the impact of different types of binders on the different properties of biomass pellets. Among the selected binders, diatomite and CMC can help us make pellets with better performance.