Influence of steam explosion processes on the durability and enzymatic digestibility of wood pellets

•Higher hemicellulose content decreased Higher Heat Value (HHV) of pretreated pellets.•Neutral sulfonation increased the energy required for drying but reduced the energy required for pelletization.•Neutral sulfonation is effective for improving the ease of hydrolysis of pellets for biofuel producti...

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