生物炭碳封存技术研究进展

生物炭(biochar)是一种在无氧或者限氧的条件下,对生物质原料进行高温热解而得到的一种细粒度、多孔性的碳质材料,其稳定的芳烃结构使之在土壤中对生物和非生物氧化具有较强的抗性,成为一种有效的碳封存技术,并受到越来越多的关注.通过对生物炭碳封存机制的阐述,重点评述了生物炭的制备、稳定性及植物生长和土壤有机碳对生物炭添加的响应等方面对生物炭碳封存潜力的影响,并初步考察了生物炭碳封存潜力和经济性等方面的研究进展.最后针对目前关于影响生物炭碳封存潜力因素以及这些因素之间相互关系等方面的研究中存在的问题和不足,提出了进一步研究的方向,为我国生物炭技术的研究和应用提供有益参考.

Research Progress on Biochar Carbon Sequestration Technology

Biochar is a fine-grained and porous material, which is produced by pyrolyzing biomass under anaerobic or oxygen-limiting condition. Due to the aromatic structure, it is resistant to the biotic and abiotic degradation which makes biochar production a promising carbon sequestration technology, and it has attracted widespread attention. Factors including biochar production, biochar stability in soil and the response of plant growth and soil organic carbon to the biochar addition can influence the carbon sequestration potential of biochar. Through exploring the mechanisms of biochar carbon sequestration, the influence of these factors was studied. Furthermore, the research progress of carbon sequestration potential and its economic viability were examined. Finally, aiming at the knowledge gaps in the influencing factors as well as the relationship between these factors, some further research needs were proposed for better application of biochar in China.