Biochar is produced as a charred material with high surface area and abundant functional
groups by pyrolysis, which refers to the process of thermochemical decomposition of organic …

Rice is second only to maize among the world's most important cereal crops, with a global
harvested area of approximately 158 million hectares and an annual production of more …

Environment-friendly, function tunable, and low-cost adsorbents/amendments from
agricultural residue-derived biochar show enormous potential for mitigating the environment …

Highlights•Lead stress decreased R. communis growth, photosynthesis and mineral
nutrients.•Biochar and rice husk ash increased soil pH and reduced Pb phytoavailabilty.• …

This present study investigated pork bone-derived biochar as a promising amendment to
reduce Cd accumulation and alleviate Cd-induced oxidative stress in rice. Micro/nanoscale …

Biochar is a popular material that would effectively immobilize heavy metals in soil, which
can greatly decrease the health risk of heavy metals. Although many previous studies have …

A novel adsorbent, calcium alginate-modified HAP (Hydroxyapatite)-wood ear mushroom
sticks biochar (CA-HAP MB), was synthesized to enhance the immobilization of Cd and Pb …

To understand the environmental friendliness and high efficiency of organic materials during
remediating soil polluted by heavy metals by assessing the feedback of soil ecosystems …

Although rice straw (RS), biochar (BI) and calcite (CC) have proved to be effective
immobilizing agents in acidic contaminated soil, we lack up-to-date scientific data regarding …

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and potentially toxic trace elements (PTEs) soil
contamination have become areas of concern. Bioaugmentation is regarded as an effective …