How biochar works, and when it doesn't: A review of mechanisms controlling soil and plant responses to biochar
We synthesized 20 years of research to explain the interrelated processes that determine
soil and plant responses to biochar. The properties of biochar and its effects within …
soil and plant responses to biochar. The properties of biochar and its effects within …
Biochar-compost as a new option for soil improvement: Application in various problem soils
S Qian, X Zhou, Y Fu, B Song, H Yan, Z Chen… - Science of The Total …, 2023 - Elsevier
Due to the synergistic effects of biochar and compost/composting, the combined application
of biochar and compost (biochar-compost) has been recognized as a highly promising and …
of biochar and compost (biochar-compost) has been recognized as a highly promising and …
Feedstock choice, pyrolysis temperature and type influence biochar characteristics: a comprehensive meta-data analysis review
Various studies have established that feedstock choice, pyrolysis temperature, and pyrolysis
type influence final biochar physicochemical characteristics. However, overarching analyses …
type influence final biochar physicochemical characteristics. However, overarching analyses …
Effects of different feedstocks-based biochar on soil remediation: A review
As a promising amendment, biochar has excellent characteristics and can be used as a
remediation agent for diverse types of soil pollution. Biochar is mostly made from agricultural …
remediation agent for diverse types of soil pollution. Biochar is mostly made from agricultural …
The black carbon cycle and its role in the Earth system
Black carbon (BC) is produced by incomplete combustion of biomass by wildfires and
burning of fossil fuels. BC is environmentally persistent over centuries to millennia …
burning of fossil fuels. BC is environmentally persistent over centuries to millennia …
[HTML][HTML] Comparing straw, compost, and biochar regarding their suitability as agricultural soil amendments to affect soil structure, nutrient leaching, microbial …
The emission of nutrients and pesticides from agricultural soils endangers natural habitats.
Here, we review to which extent carbon-rich organic amendments help to retain nutrients …
Here, we review to which extent carbon-rich organic amendments help to retain nutrients …
Soils and sustainable development goals of the United Nations: An International Union of Soil Sciences perspective
Being critical to achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations,
strengthening understanding of the properties and processes of soil at national and regional …
strengthening understanding of the properties and processes of soil at national and regional …
Radiocarbon dating
Radiocarbon dating uses the decay of a radioactive isotope of carbon (14C) to measure time
and date objects containing carbon-bearing material. With a half-life of 5,700±30 years …
and date objects containing carbon-bearing material. With a half-life of 5,700±30 years …
Biochar stability and impact on soil organic carbon mineralization depend on biochar processing, aging and soil clay content
The carbon sequestration potential of biochar depends on its stability in the soil and its
priming effect on native soil organic carbon mineralization, which could be expected to be in …
priming effect on native soil organic carbon mineralization, which could be expected to be in …
A comprehensive review of engineered biochar: production, characteristics, and environmental applications
A sustainable management of environment and agriculture is crucial to protect soil, water,
and air during intensified agriculture practices as well as huge industrial and transportation …
and air during intensified agriculture practices as well as huge industrial and transportation …