Our new review shows that engineered biochar can act as a rhizosphere engineer, reshaping soil microbes, nutrient cycling, plant immunity, and contaminant stabilization. #Biochar #SoilHealth #SustainableAgriculture #ClimateSolutions #Rhizosphere doi.org/10.1007/s427...

Soil toxins limit crop yields in continuous farming. We created an enzyme powered biochar system that completely removes ferulic acid in 6 hours and restores pepper seed growth, offering a new strategy for sustainable agriculture. #Biochar #SoilHealth #SustainableAgriculture doi.org/10.1007/s427...

New research shows optimized straw-derived biochar could reduce cropland nitrous oxide emissions by up to ~50%. Using machine learning and spatial modeling, scientists reveal that climate, soil, and farming practices all shape how biochar works. #SustainableAgriculture doi.org/10.1007/s427...

Can agricultural waste clean our water? This study shows that biochar made from corn cobs can remove up to 98% of micro/nanoplastics and ~64% of ammonia from water, with no detectable PAH release and good reusability. A low-cost, sustainable filter for emerging contaminants. doi.org/10.1007/s427...

One application. Five years of impact. A 5-year field study shows that combining biochar with reduced nitrogen fertilization can keep sugarcane growing stronger—even with no additional fertilizer for five years. "roots, microbes, and metabolites working together." doi.org/10.1007/s427...

A new study reveals a smart two-stage catalytic system using biochar + Ni-based catalysts that boosts H₂ yield to ~48.87% and drastically cuts carbon buildup during biomass pyrolysis! #RenewableEnergy #Hydrogen #Biochar #Catalysis #SustainableTech #GreenHydrogen doi.org/10.1007/s427...

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AI meets Biochar! How can artificial intelligence unlock the future of sustainable soil management in agriculture, forests, and grasslands? Our new special issue explores the cutting edge of AI-driven biochar research from carbon capture to ecosystem restoration. link.springer.com/journal/4277...

AI meets Biochar! How can artificial intelligence unlock the future of sustainable soil management in agriculture, forests, and grasslands? Our new special issue explores the cutting edge of AI-driven biochar research from carbon capture to ecosystem restoration. link.springer.com/journal/4277...

The 3rd International Conference on Biochar Research & Application + 2026 IBI Biochar World Congress (#ICBRA_BWC 2026) is coming to Zhengzhou, China, from Aug 7–10, 2026. 🌍Sessions range from carbon sequestration to biochar materials & pollution control. icbrabwc2026.casconf.cn

Biochar + microbes can help tobacco plants fight cadmium stress AND clean contaminated soil. New study shows: ✅ Boosts photosynthesis by up to 86.8% ✅ Reduces Cd uptake in plants ✅ Enhances soil microbial diversity A sustainable fix for heavy metal pollution in agriculture! doi.org/10.1007/s427...

New research reveals how paddy soils host more CO₂-fixing microbes than upland soils, and biochar can reshape their communities! Using gene markers cbbL & cbbM, scientists tracked autotrophic CO₂ fixation in rice fields, uncovering hotspots in the rhizosphere. #SoilScience doi.org/10.1007/s427...

Turning waste into water security! Struggling with nitrate leaching from farms? Our new study shows biochar loaded with nano zero-valent iron (nZVI@BC) can reduce nitrate in water by up to 71% and boost soil nitrogen retention by 53%! #SustainableAgriculture #SoilHealth doi.org/10.1007/s427...

Biochar-Derived Dissolved Organic Matter (DOM). Using cutting-edge spectroscopy, we found that DOM boosts lead adsorption by ~275%! Carboxyl groups in humic substances are the key players. #Biochar #EnvironmentalScience #HeavyMetals #PollutionRemediation #OpenAccess doi.org/10.1007/s427...

How wheat-straw biochar + smart irrigation boosts maize growth & saves water & nitrogen, for up to 2 seasons! Our new study in Biochar shows: ✅ +26.7% water use efficiency ✅ +10.3% nitrogen use efficiency ✅ Better roots, healthier soil, sustained yield under water stress doi.org/10.1007/s427...

Surprising finding from boreal grassland research: Biochar increases N₂O emissions, while hydrochar reduces them, and can even turn soil into an N₂O sink! New study shows char type & nitrogen management dramatically shape GHG fluxes, soil carbon, and crop yields. #SoilHealth doi.org/10.1007/s427...

🌱Imagine turning agricultural waste into a “microbial hotel” that traps and destroys toxic pollutants! Our new review explores how biochar can host beneficial bacteria to clean up contaminated soil and water. #Biochar #Bioremediation #SustainableScience #PollutionCleanup doi.org/10.1007/s427...

How Biomass Can Transform Climate Mitigation！ Join us on Dec 17 for a groundbreaking webinar on how biomass can capture up to 6.7 GtCO₂e per year, turning waste into climate solutions. #ClimateAction #Biomass #CarbonCapture #NetZero #Webinar Register FREE: forms.gle/4q6RK8QYfwTe...

Join us on Dec 17 for a groundbreaking webinar on how biomass can capture up to 6.7 GtCO₂e per year, turning waste into climate solutions. #ClimateAction #Biomass #CarbonCapture #NetZero #Webinar Register FREE: forms.gle/4q6RK8QYfwTe...

Boost pepper yields & fight climate change with wood biochar! New 2-year field study shows: ✅ Optimal biochar use = higher carbon storage + better soil health ✅ Pepper biomass ↗ up to 34% ✅ NECB turns positive with just 1.8–11.4 Mg/ha🌶️ Learn more: doi.org/10.1007/s427...

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Join us LIVE on Nov 26 for a breakthrough talk on hydrogen production using chemical looping technology, zero emissions, high efficiency! Dr. Muhammad Aziz from @UTokyo reveals how this tech is changing steel, power, and more. Free registration: forms.gle/NjExknBbPY1E... ID: 6156725359 |Pass: 123456

Nano-biochar in soil can naturally turn toxic silver ions into silver nanoparticles, right in the roots of rice plants!🌾 New research reveals how this process works, how it affects plant uptake, and why it matters for food safety and sustainable agriculture. Read the study: doi.org/10.1007/s427...

Join us LIVE on Nov 26 for a breakthrough talk on hydrogen production using chemical looping technology, zero emissions, high efficiency! Dr. Muhammad Aziz from @UTokyo reveals how this tech is changing steel, power, and more. Free registration: forms.gle/NjExknBbPY1E... ID: 6156725359 |Pass: 123456

Could we farm peatlands without warming the planet? New study shows: ✅ Raising water table + adding biochar ✅ Cuts CO₂ & N₂O emissions drastically ✅ Boosts lettuce yields by 38–56% ✅ Shifts soil microbes away from peat decomposition Read more: doi.org/10.1007/s427...

New study shows hydrothermal conversion of Chlorella & rape straw can produce: 🔹 Carbon dots for blue-light emission & dye degradation 🔹 Biofuels with high heating values (up to 38.5 MJ/kg) 🔹 Aqueous nutrients for microalgae cultivation Read the open-access paper: doi.org/10.1007/s427...

Rewetting peatlands + Biochar + Iron sulphate = LESS decomposition + MORE carbon storage! Key wins: ✅Suppresses methane-producing microbes ✅Locks carbon in soil via “iron gate” mechanism ✅Reduces enzyme activity that breaks down peat Read more: doi.org/10.1007/s427...

New research shows biochar can boost carbon storage, cut greenhouse gases, and even enhance soil health!🌍 This nature-based solution is a game-changer for sustainable agriculture, from boosting microbial diversity to reducing methane emissions. Read the full review: doi.org/10.1007/s427...

🌱Biochar can turn vineyards into sponges. A new study shows: ✅ Runoff reduced by 45% ✅ Soil erosion cut by 67% ✅ Water storage boosted by 73%–303% in dry spells Biochar isn’t just carbon storage—it’s a climate-resilience tool for Mediterranean vineyards. Read more: doi.org/10.1007/s427...

📢Happening Today! Join us for a free live talk with Prof. Salah Jellali from Sultan Qaboos University and explore how “supercharged biochar” can turn waste into wonder for a greener future. 🌱 🔗 Scan the QR code below to get your Zoom link and password—don’t miss it!

Our new study in Biochar shows: ✅ AMF + biochar supercharge plant growth in Cd-polluted soil ✅ Synthetic microbial community SC3 boosted shoot biomass by 350%! ✅ Especially powerful in barren soils Read the full article: doi.org/10.1007/s427...

Turn Waste Into Wonder: Discover How "Supercharged Biochar" Can Grow a Greener Future! You're invited! Join us for a free, live online talk featuring Prof. Salah Jellali from Sultan Qaboos University. Scan the QR code below now to get your Zoom link and password!

Antibiotic-resistant bacteria (ARB) in wastewater? We’ve got a powerful & eco-friendly solution! ✅ Peanut shell biochar + BiFeO₃ activates peroxymonosulfate ✅ Removes 1.92 log ARB in just 10 min ✅ Uses ROS to break down bacteria—no antibiotics needed! doi.org/10.1007/s427...

🌱 Adding starch to biochar can break down antibiotics in soil faster than glucose or sucrose! New research shows how this combo cleans up oxytetracycline pollution and keeps lettuce safer to eat. 👉 Learn more: doi.org/10.1007/s427...

Boost Rice Yields & Save the Planet with Nano-Biochar! Researchers just found that nitrogen-fortified nanobiochar (NBN) can: ✅ Increase basmati rice yield by 26.8% ✅ Improve soil health & water retention ✅ Reduce mineral fertilizer use by 25% Read more: doi.org/10.1007/s427...

Plants + Microbes = Good. Plants + Microbes + BIOCHAR = Supercharged! Nature has a solution: Rhizoremediation. We found the catalyst: BIOCHAR. It helps plants & microbes work faster, cleaning soil & fighting climate change. The future of eco-restoration is here. doi.org/10.1007/s427...

Can tiny bits of dissolved biochar make worms grow bigger or stunt their growth? New research in Biochar reveals a hormetic effect: low doses boost C. elegans growth & movement, while high doses trigger stress & gene changes. A must-read for sustainable ag & soil health! doi.org/10.1007/s427...

New research reveals that low-intensity rainfall helps clay minerals like montmorillonite lock down biochar-derived organic matter, drastically reducing its migration. A key insight for enhancing soil carbon storage and fighting climate change. doi.org/10.1007/s427...

New research shows that polystyrene nanoplastics carry cadmium deep into rice roots, making toxicity much worse. We found a shield! Biochar filters made from the invasive weed Mikania micrantha can block this toxic duo, boost plant growth by over 80%, and restore health. doi.org/10.1007/s427...

Our new study in Biochar shows how simple chemical treatments can boost biochar’s adsorption capacity by up to 4 times! 🌱Perfect for sustainable agriculture, wastewater treatment, and reducing non-point pollution. Read the full open-access paper here: doi.org/10.1007/s427...

How can we turn swine manure into a valuable resource while recovering phosphorus—a critical nutrient for global food security? A study in Biochar uses machine learning to optimize the hydrothermal treatment of biowastes. Read the full open-access article here: doi.org/10.1007/s427...

After 10 YEARS of field research, we discovered how biochar transforms soybean farming: ✅ Biochar boosts soil porosity by 12.7% ✅ Increases soil organic carbon by 112.5% ✅ Enhances soybean yield by up to 45.8% ✅ Suppresses pathogens & promotes beneficial microbes doi.org/10.1007/s427...

Nitrate pollution in water is a hidden global crisis—linked to health risks and ecosystem damage. New review highlights how biochar can effectively filter nitrates from soil and water, offering a low-cost, eco-friendly solution. doi.org/10.1007/s427...

Our study in Biochar reveals how phosphorus-modified biochar made from apple tree branches drastically reduces cadmium and lead uptake in crops—by up to 61.8%! The nutrient balance (N and P) drives microbial changes. doi.org/10.1007/s427...

New research reveals that biochar’s role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions depends heavily on how we manage biogas slurry and fertilizers! Soil bacterial sub-communities — especially the rare and intermediate microbes — dictate whether biochar helps or harms. doi.org/10.1007/s427...

New research shows how a specially designed biochar can immobilize toxic cadmium AND boost carbon sequestration in rice paddies — even under fluctuating wet-dry conditions! ✅Reduces Cd mobility by up to 47% ✅Curbs CO₂ and CH₄ emissions doi.org/10.1007/s427...

Our new review reveals how biomass pyrolysis tar (a troublesome waste) can be transformed into high-performance bio-carbon via polymerization. Think: CO₂ capture, supercapacitors & green catalysts! 🌱⚡️ doi.org/10.1007/s427...

Want bigger, better basil? Our latest research used IoT smart cabinets to monitor basil growth in different mixes. Nutrient-soaked biochar TRIPLED plant weight! Replacing just 10-20% of potting mix with biochar boosted root growth & Leaf Area Index significantly. doi.org/10.1007/s427...

Join us for a cutting-edge Carbon Research Webinar featuring Prof. Weihong Yang from KTH-Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden, where he will explore innovative strategies to transition from fossil-based materials to sustainable, bio-based graphite alternatives. 🔗Meeting ID: 615 672 5359