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NEW Community @newcommunity.bsky.social · 8h

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...

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NEW Community @newcommunity.bsky.social · 1d

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...

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NEW Community @newcommunity.bsky.social · 3d

Reservoirs worldwide are facing a hidden threat: heavy metal pollution.
Our latest review in AEE dives deep into:
Smart monitoring with AI and IoT sensors.
Green remediation using nanotech, biochar & aquatic plants.
Read the full open-access paper here:
www.maxapress.com/article/doi/...

NEW Community @newcommunity.bsky.social · 4d

Turning sewage sludge into smart phosphorus fertilizers? Yes, science can!
New research shows how Ca/Mg-modified hydrochars from sludge boost plant growth & soil health.
Ca-based = slow-release P🌾
Mg-based = fast-uptake P🌾
Perfect for sustainable agri & P recycling. 🔁
doi.org/10.1007/s442...

NEW Community @newcommunity.bsky.social · 5d

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 Community @newcommunity.bsky.social · 7d

Our new study in Eastern Visayas shows:
✅ Natural mangrove stores the most carbon (461 Mg C/ha)
✅ But afforested sites are powerful climate allies too
🌍 Sequestration potential: ~1,433 Mg CO2/ha

A case for conservation + smart planting.
doi.org/10.1007/s442...

NEW Community @newcommunity.bsky.social · 8d

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NEW Community @newcommunity.bsky.social · 8d

♻️Our new paper shows how animal manure biochar can purify wastewater by trapping dyes, antibiotics, and heavy metals. We're turning a pollution problem into a powerful, sustainable solution. Science for a cleaner planet!
www.maxapress.com/article/doi/...

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NEW Community @newcommunity.bsky.social · 11d

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...

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NEW Community @newcommunity.bsky.social · 13d

New research across 30 Chinese river wetlands reveals how microbes are removing nitrogen from water. Denitrification dominates in plant-rich zones, while anammox takes over in bare soils.
Read the full study:
www.maxapress.com/article/doi/...

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NEW Community @newcommunity.bsky.social · 14d

Machine Learning meets Biochar!
Latest research uses AI to predict biochar yield & NPK content with 97% accuracy!
✅ XGBoost outperforms other models
✅ Data augmentation boosts performance
✅ SHAP analysis reveals key drivers like temperature & feedstock
Read more:
doi.org/10.1007/s442...

NEW Community @newcommunity.bsky.social · 15d

A latest review in Energy & Environment Nexus explores biohybrid systems that combine living cells with advanced materials to drive sustainable chemical synthesis, using electricity, sunlight, water evaporation, and even mechanical energy!
#GreenTech #Biohybrids
www.maxapress.com/article/doi/...

NEW Community @newcommunity.bsky.social · 16d

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...

NEW Community @newcommunity.bsky.social · 17d

New review reveals how electrons travel over LONG distances underground, from nanometers to over a meter! This happens via conductive minerals, organic matter, and even amazing "cable bacteria" that act as living wires.
www.maxapress.com/article/doi/...

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NEW Community @newcommunity.bsky.social · 17d

Latest review in Agricultural Ecology and Environment explores how element-doped biochar can effectively immobilize toxic metals like lead, cadmium, and chromium in contaminated farmland—boosting soil health and crop safety.
www.maxapress.com/article/doi/...

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NEW Community @newcommunity.bsky.social · 18d

🌍CHIKUNGUNYA OUTBREAK IN GUANGDONG: 4,000+ CASES!
New editorial reveals how climate change & global travel are fueling arbovirus spread.
Mosquito control + genomic surveillance = key to fighting back.
📄 Read the full analysis:
www.maxapress.com/article/doi/...

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NEW Community @newcommunity.bsky.social · 19d

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...

NEW Community @newcommunity.bsky.social · 20d

We're overloading our planet with nitrogen. But soil microbes hold surprising secrets to fix it.
Comammox & Dirammox: New microbial pathways changing the game.
Robots & AI: New tech to measure N₂O & N₂ loss accurately.
Read more:
www.maxapress.com/article/doi/...

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NEW Community @newcommunity.bsky.social · 21d

Some microplastics might be secretly reshaping how soil stores carbon.
New research shows that biodegradable microplastics (like PLA) don’t just break down—they actively reshape soil carbon by boosting microbial activity while speeding up the decay of plant-based carbon.
doi.org/10.1007/s442...

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NEW Community @newcommunity.bsky.social · 24d

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...

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NEW Community @newcommunity.bsky.social · 28d

Turning wood waste into fuel!
New review on catalytic hydrodeoxygenation of lignin to biofuels—featuring low-temperature routes, novel catalysts (metal sulfides, noble/non-noble metals), and high product selectivity.
www.maxapress.com/article/doi/...

NEW Community @newcommunity.bsky.social · Sep 14

Machine learning can help optimize biochar to fight climate change. Our latest review shows how AI models like random forests and neural networks are boosting biochar’s efficiency in carbon capture, pollution cleanup, and soil enhancement.
www.maxapress.com/article/doi/...

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NEW Community @newcommunity.bsky.social · Sep 11

How to publish in Nature & other top journals?
Join webinar with Prof. Willie Peijnenburg
📅Sep 14, 2025
🕘15:00 Beijing | 09:00 Amsterdam
Tips on:
Editorial process
Highlighting novelty
Writing for impact
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NEW Community @newcommunity.bsky.social · Sep 11

Our research shows how oil palm ash, an abundant waste product in Malaysia, can be transformed into a highly efficient CO₂ adsorbent!
The process is low-cost, sustainable, and eco-friendly!
doi.org/10.1007/s442...

NEW Community @newcommunity.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...

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