Open AccessThermogravimetric analysis of the pyrolysis and combustion kinetics of surface dead combustibles in the Daxing’an Mountains
Author(s) -
Yang Shu,
Jinqi Zhang,
Wei Li,
Ping Zhao,
Qiyue Zhang,
Minghua Zhou
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
plos one
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.99
H-Index - 332
ISSN - 1932-6203
DOI - 10.1371/journal.pone.0260790
Subject(s) - combustibility , taiga , thermogravimetric analysis , environmental science , pyrolysis , forestry , combustion , forest ecology , chemistry , geography , ecosystem , ecology , biology , organic chemistry
In boreal regions, the frequency of forest fires is increasing. In this study, thermogravimetric analysis was used to analyze the pyrolysis kinetics of dead surface combustibles in different forest types within the Daxing’an Mountains, China. The results show that the combustible material load of forest types, the Larix forest (LG) is relatively high. Base on the E of kinetic parameters, the LG, and Quercus forest (QM) forest types had relatively high combustibility values and comprehensive combustibility values for 1-, 10-, and 100-h time lags. According to the obtained P values, the pyrolysis of dead surface fuels with 1-, 10-, and 100-h time lags is relatively difficult in the Larix / Betula mixed forest (L-B) and QM forest types. Therefore, mixed forests of the LG, L-B, and QM tree species can be established as fire-resistant forests to establish a fire barrier, reduce the combustibility of forest stands, and reduce the possibility of forest fires.