Biochar as a novel carbon-negative electron source and mediator: electron exchange capacity (EEC) and environmentally persistent free radicals (EPFRs): a review
Biochar is the pyrolysis product of biomass that has been explored as an effective adsorbent
for its high specific surface area, large porosity, and numerous surface functional groups …
for its high specific surface area, large porosity, and numerous surface functional groups …
Harnessing soil biodiversity to promote human health in cities
Biodiversity is widely linked to human health, however, connections between human health
and soil biodiversity in urban environments remain poorly understood. Here, we stress that …
and soil biodiversity in urban environments remain poorly understood. Here, we stress that …
Persistence of antibiotic resistance genes and bacterial community changes in drinking water treatment system: from drinking water source to tap water
As emerging contaminants, antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) have become a public
concern. This study aimed to investigate the occurrence and diversity of ARGs, and variation …
concern. This study aimed to investigate the occurrence and diversity of ARGs, and variation …
Contrasting effects of biochar versus manure on soil microbial communities and enzyme activities in an Aridisol
Biochar can increase microbial activity, alter microbial community structure, and increase
soil fertility in arid and semi-arid soils, but at relatively high rates that may be impractical for …
soil fertility in arid and semi-arid soils, but at relatively high rates that may be impractical for …
Maize biochar addition rate influences soil enzyme activity and microbial community composition in a fluvo-aquic soil
Biochar addition to soil has been proposed as a strategy to enhance soil quality and crop
productivity, which may also affect microbial activity. However, the response of soil enzymes …
productivity, which may also affect microbial activity. However, the response of soil enzymes …
Unraveling the fascinating connection between hydrochar feedstock and methane emissions in rice paddy soil: insights from microorganisms and organic matter
J Miao, M Ji, L Xiao, F Liu, M Wu, W Sang - Chemical Engineering Journal, 2023 - Elsevier
Despite the increasing attention given to hydrochar as a soil improver, its impact on methane
emissions in paddy soil remains unclear, particularly with regard to the use of hydrochar …
emissions in paddy soil remains unclear, particularly with regard to the use of hydrochar …
[HTML][HTML] Comparison of landfarming amendments to improve bioremediation of petroleum hydrocarbons in Niger Delta soils
Large scale landfarming experiments, using an extensive range of treatments, were
conducted in the Niger-Delta, Nigeria to study the degradation of oil in contaminated soils. In …
conducted in the Niger-Delta, Nigeria to study the degradation of oil in contaminated soils. In …
Biochar enhances the microbial and chemical transformation of pentachlorophenol in paddy soil
It is widely believed that biochar plays an important role in sequestrating pollutants in soil.
The impacts of biochar on soil microbial community structure, and consequently on the …
The impacts of biochar on soil microbial community structure, and consequently on the …
Effects of phosphorus modified nZVI-biochar composite on emission of greenhouse gases and changes of microbial community in soil
Z Liu, J Tang, X Ren, SM Schaeffer - Environmental Pollution, 2021 - Elsevier
The effect of modified biochar on the greenhouse gas emission in soil is not clear until now.
In this study, biochar (BC) was modified by phosphoric acid (P) and further combined with …
In this study, biochar (BC) was modified by phosphoric acid (P) and further combined with …
Soil nutrient and microbial activity responses to two years after maize straw biochar application in a calcareous soil
D Song, X Xi, Q Zheng, G Liang, W Zhou… - … and environmental safety, 2019 - Elsevier
Biochar (BC) addition to soil is a strategy to enhance soil fertility, which may also affect
microbial activity. However, little information is available on the responses of soil nutrients …
microbial activity. However, little information is available on the responses of soil nutrients …