Applications of Biochar on Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS)

Abstract

The impact of global warming and greenhouse gases on life and the environment on Earth is very prominent. Human activities emitting carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases have caused many kinds of environmental damage such as typhoons and tsunamis, sea level rise, forest fires, crop reduction, etc. Many countries have proposed net zero emissions by the middle of this century. And carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) technology is a necessary and powerful approach to achieve the goal. Biochar is a porous form of carbon processed from organic waste such as animal waste, animal bones, plant roots, wood chips and wheat stalks. Its use in the environment can help increase the capacity of CCUS. In this article, the use of biochar in the environment and its benefits are briefly discussed. The use of biochar in carbon reduction is then explained in depth, with a focus on the promotion of the CCUS process.