molecular number of 10,000 and a molecular weight of 60,000kg/kmol produced from synthetic organics was purchased from Sigma–Aldrich Inc. Untreated pine sawdust and starch may decrease the heating value of biochar pellets because of their low heating values. Lignin has a high ash content that may increase the ash content of biochar pellets. The properties of untreated pine sawdust are shown in Tables 1 and 2 gives the properties of starch and lignin.