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A cost-effective pelletized biomass is a key to the success of bio-based industry. Low production costs along with safe handling of biomass will make biomass competitive with fossil fuels. Recent advances in biochemical treatments and force-deformation research point to a possible breakthrough in the age-old pelleting/cubing. The structure of lignocellulosic biomass consists of complex molecules of cellulose, hemicellulose and lignin. Modifying the structure of cellulose-hemicelluloselignin matrix can enhance binding characteristics of lignocellulosic biomass. Furthermore. The research reported in this paper demonstrates that by optimizing a combination of physico-chemical treatments of biomass before and during its densification will improve the hardness and durability of pelletized biomass.