Modified (metal oxide) biochar is widely used for the remediation of degraded soils, but there has been limited research work on its effect on phosphorus (P) fractionation and biochemical properties ...

A new study has revealed that the lasting effects of biochar depend strongly on the material it is made from, with straw-derived biochar offering clear advantages for maize productivity under ...

A new study reveals that biochar can create tiny but powerful soil microenvironments that significantly reduce cadmium contamination in crops. The findings offer fresh insight into how this ...

On a site next to a sawmill in Waverly, Virginia, a startup takes sawdust and offcuts from the mill and heats it up to turn it into biochar, a material that can store carbon for hundreds or thousands ...

Implementing optimal biochar application methods could prevent nearly 50 % of N2O emissions from Chinese croplands, improving soil health and sustainability.