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Biochar – A Springer Nature Publication
The journal Biochar covers multidisciplinary subjects of agronomy, environmental science, and materials science.
📖 Discover more: https://link.springer.com/journal/42773
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...
January 26, 2026 at 8:40 PM
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...
January 23, 2026 at 5:58 AM
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
January 19, 2026 at 6:22 PM
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...
January 18, 2026 at 11:34 PM
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
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January 6, 2026 at 6:09 AM
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
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January 4, 2026 at 7:50 PM
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
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January 4, 2026 at 12:11 AM
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...
January 2, 2026 at 8:46 PM
January 1, 2026 at 10:19 PM
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
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December 30, 2025 at 6:34 AM
🌱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
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December 23, 2025 at 6:39 AM
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...
December 15, 2025 at 6:21 AM
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...
December 5, 2025 at 4:49 AM
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...
November 30, 2025 at 5:55 AM
Happy Thanksgiving!
November 28, 2025 at 4:24 AM
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
November 25, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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...
November 20, 2025 at 5:13 AM
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
November 18, 2025 at 6:06 AM
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...
November 16, 2025 at 7:04 AM
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...
November 12, 2025 at 5:36 AM
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...
November 8, 2025 at 5:46 AM
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...
November 4, 2025 at 5:14 AM
🌱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...
November 1, 2025 at 7:44 PM
📢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!
October 28, 2025 at 6:47 PM
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...
October 23, 2025 at 10:58 PM