煤与生物质热转化过程的反应分子动力学研究进展

Research progress in reactive force field molecular dynamics studies of the thermochemical conversion processes of coal and biomass

  • 摘要: 为应对煤电行业碳排放压力,燃煤耦合生物质发电已成为实现煤电低碳转型的重要路径。深入解析煤与生物质热转化过程的反应机理,对于优化掺烧比例与污染物控制策略具有关键意义。系统综述了基于反应力场分子动力学(Reactive Force Field Molecular Dynamics,ReaxFF MD)方法在该领域的研究进展,涵盖模型构建、热解与燃烧机理识别、污染物生成路径解析以及协同反应行为等关键内容。比较了典型煤与生物质结构模型的构建策略与适用范围,评估了不同分子结构与ReaxFF力场参数之间的匹配性,揭示模型物理真实度对模拟结果的影响;梳理了煤和生物质在热解及燃烧过程中CO、CO2、NOx等污染物的前驱体种类、自由基演化特征和反应路径;分析了共热解与掺烧体系中组分间的交联行为、非线性反应关系及掺烧比例变化对污染物排放的影响规律。在此基础上,总结了当前研究所面临的核心挑战,包括反应路径提取自动化水平不足、力场精度有限、模拟时间尺度与实际过程存在差异,以及宏微观参数映射机制不明等问题。进一步介绍了多尺度建模、机器学习辅助预测、GPU并行计算等新兴策略在煤−生物质热转化模拟中的应用探索。该研究为理解复杂碳−生物质热转化的微观机制提供理论依据,也为低碳清洁燃烧技术的优化与污染物精准调控提供数据支撑和方法指导。

     

    Abstract: To address the growing pressure of carbon emissions in the coal-fired power sector, co-firing biomass with coal has emerged as a pivotal strategy for facilitating the low-carbon transition of coal-based power generation. A comprehensive understanding of the reaction mechanisms involved in the thermochemical conversion of coal and biomass is crucial for optimizing blending ratios and developing effective pollutant control strategies. A systematic review of recent advancements in this field based on Reactive Force Field Molecular Dynamics (ReaxFF MD) simulations is presented, with a focus on key aspects including model construction, identification of pyrolysis and combustion mechanisms, elucidation of pollutant formation pathways, and characterization of synergistic reaction behaviors. The construction strategies and applicability of representative structural models for coal and biomass are compared, the compatibility between different molecular configurations and ReaxFF parameter sets is evaluated, and the influence of model physical realism on simulation outcomes is highlighted. It further outlines the precursor species, radical evolution characteristics, and reaction pathways associated with the formation of major pollutants such as CO, CO2, and NOx during pyrolysis and combustion processes. In addition, the review analyzes cross-linking interactions, nonlinear reaction dynamics, and the effects of blending ratio variations on pollutant emissions in co-pyrolysis and co-firing systems. On this basis, the core challenges currently facing the field are summarized, including the limited automation of reaction pathway extraction, insufficient force field accuracy, mismatches between simulation timescales and real-world processes, and the lack of a clear mapping mechanism between macroscopic and microscopic parameters. Emerging strategies such as multiscale modeling, machine learning-assisted prediction, and GPU-accelerated parallel computing are also discussed in the context of their potential to enhance simulation capabilities for coal-biomass thermochemical conversion. This review provides theoretical support for elucidating the microscopic mechanisms of complex carbon-biomass interactions and offers methodological guidance and data-driven insights for the optimization of low-carbon, clean combustion technologies and precision pollutant control.

     

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