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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

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Biochar @biocharjournal.bsky.social · Mar 31

Our journal publishes research on biochar preparation, processing, and multifunctional applications, including bioenergy, environmental materials, soil improvement, climate mitigation, remediation, water purification, analytics, life cycle assessment, and regional development.

Biochar @biocharjournal.bsky.social · 6h

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 @biocharjournal.bsky.social · 2d

🌱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...

Biochar @biocharjournal.bsky.social · 6d

📢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!

Biochar @biocharjournal.bsky.social · 11d

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...

Biochar @biocharjournal.bsky.social · 12d

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!

Biochar @biocharjournal.bsky.social · 14d

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!
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Biochar @biocharjournal.bsky.social · 18d

🌱 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...

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Biochar @biocharjournal.bsky.social · 20d

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...

Biochar @biocharjournal.bsky.social · 21d

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.
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Biochar @biocharjournal.bsky.social · 25d

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...

Biochar @biocharjournal.bsky.social · Oct 4

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...

Biochar @biocharjournal.bsky.social · Sep 29

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...

Biochar @biocharjournal.bsky.social · Sep 26

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...

Biochar @biocharjournal.bsky.social · Sep 21

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...

Biochar @biocharjournal.bsky.social · Sep 10

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...

Biochar @biocharjournal.bsky.social · Sep 7

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...

Biochar @biocharjournal.bsky.social · Aug 31

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.
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Biochar @biocharjournal.bsky.social · Aug 29

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...

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Biochar @biocharjournal.bsky.social · Aug 20

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...

Biochar @biocharjournal.bsky.social · Aug 16

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...

Biochar @biocharjournal.bsky.social · Aug 10

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...

Biochar @biocharjournal.bsky.social · Aug 8

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

Biochar @biocharjournal.bsky.social · Aug 4

We've developed a special biochar catalyst (BC@Fe₃S₄) that can destroy harmful neonicotinoid pesticides in soil, such as clothianidin (CTD). Achieves 100% CTD degradation in soil. Converts CTD into plant food, increasing lettuce dry weight by up to 69% (vs. contaminated soil)
doi.org/10.1007/s427...

Biochar @biocharjournal.bsky.social · Jul 29

Our new study reveals how iron-rich sludge from steel plants (yes, industrial waste!) can be baked into powerful biochar ‘FSB450’. It activates persulfate to DESTROY 85% tetracycline in water within 120 mins!
#AntibioticResistance #GreenChemistry #WasteValorization
doi.org/10.1007/s427...

Biochar @biocharjournal.bsky.social · Jul 27

A study in Biochar shows that repeated freeze–thaw cycling dramatically weakens high-temperature manure biochar, greatly increasing heavy-metal leachability.
FT cycles physically fragment porous biochar, increasing surface area but reducing stability.
doi.org/10.1007/s427...