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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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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.
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
doi.org/10.1007/s427...
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
doi.org/10.1007/s427...
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
doi.org/10.1007/s427...
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
doi.org/10.1007/s427...
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
doi.org/10.1007/s427...
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
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!
October 23, 2025 at 4:50 AM
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...
October 21, 2025 at 4:40 AM