Biochar applications influence soil physical and chemical properties, microbial diversity, and crop productivity: a meta-analysis

H Singh, BK Northup, CW Rice, PVV Prasad - Biochar, 2022 - Springer
Biochar is a widely known soil amendment. Here we synthesize the available information on
influence of biochar application on different soil properties and crop productivity using meta …

[HTML][HTML] Comparing straw, compost, and biochar regarding their suitability as agricultural soil amendments to affect soil structure, nutrient leaching, microbial …

M Siedt, A Schäffer, KEC Smith, M Nabel… - Science of the Total …, 2021 - Elsevier
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 …

Prediction of soil heavy metal immobilization by biochar using machine learning

KN Palansooriya, J Li, PD Dissanayake… - … science & technology, 2022 - ACS Publications
Biochar application is a promising strategy for the remediation of contaminated soil, while
ensuring sustainable waste management. Biochar remediation of heavy metal (HM) …

[HTML][HTML] Soil amendments for immobilization of potentially toxic elements in contaminated soils: A critical review

KN Palansooriya, SM Shaheen, SS Chen… - Environment …, 2020 - Elsevier
Soil contamination by potentially toxic elements (PTEs) has led to adverse environmental
impacts. In this review, we discussed remediation of PTEs contaminated soils through …

[HTML][HTML] The potential of biochar as a microbial carrier for agricultural and environmental applications

S Bolan, D Hou, L Wang, L Hale… - Science of the Total …, 2023 - Elsevier
Biochar can be an effective carrier for microbial inoculants because of its favourable
properties promoting microbial life. In this review, we assess the effectiveness of biochar as …

The effects of biochar addition on soil physicochemical properties: A review

Y Zhang, J Wang, Y Feng - Catena, 2021 - Elsevier
Excessive land use has a series consequences on the degradation of land function and
exerts tremendous pressure on the ecological environment. Farming, mining, and heavy …

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 …

Biochar and its broad impacts in soil quality and fertility, nutrient leaching and crop productivity: A review

HM Alkharabsheh, MF Seleiman, ML Battaglia… - Agronomy, 2021 - mdpi.com
Biochar is gaining significant attention due to its potential for carbon (C) sequestration,
improvement of soil health, fertility enhancement, and crop productivity and quality. In this …

A comprehensive review of engineered biochar: production, characteristics, and environmental applications

HKS Panahi, M Dehhaghi, YS Ok, AS Nizami… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2020 - Elsevier
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 …

A critical review of the possible adverse effects of biochar in the soil environment

M Brtnicky, R Datta, J Holatko, L Bielska… - Science of the Total …, 2021 - Elsevier
Biochar has received extensive attention because of its multi-functionality for agricultural
and environmental applications. Despite its many benefits, there are concerns related to the …