Biomass is one of the most important renewable resources because it is obtained from organic matter of plants, animals and other living organisms. It includes agricultural residues, forest wastes, animal dung, food waste, municipal organic waste, wood, crop residues and specially grown energy crops. The importance of biomass is increasing day by day because it can provide energy while reducing dependence on fossil fuels and making productive use of waste materials. Biomass is considered a renewable source because plants and other organic materials can be regenerated naturally within a relatively short period. Solar energy is stored in plants through photosynthesis, and this stored chemical energy can later be converted into useful forms of energy. Biomass can be used directly as fuel or converted into biogas, biofuels, electricity and heat. For example, firewood, agricultural residues and wood pellets can be burned to produce heat, while sugarcane bagasse can be used to generate electricity in sugar mills. One of the major advantages of biomass is its potential to reduce dependence on