Natural and anthropogenic sources of metals in the ecosystem are perpetually increasing;
consequently, heavy metal (HM) accumulation has become a major environmental concern …

Cadmium (Cd) is a major environmental contaminant due to its widespread industrial use.
Cd contamination of soil and water is rather classical but has emerged as a recent problem …

Highlights•BC and VC amendments alleviated salt-induced oxidative stress on Hybrid
Pennisetum.•Enzyme activities were positive activated by BC and VC addition.•The increase …

Reusing by-products such as cow bones in agriculture can be achieved thorough pyrolysis.
The potential of bone-derived biochar as a promising material for metals immobilization in …

Soil amendment with two types of composts: animal manure (AC) and vegetable waste (VC)
induced composts have potential to alleviate Cd toxicity to maize in contaminated soil …

Heavy metal pollution has increasingly affected human life, and the treatment of heavy metal
pollution, especially chromium pollution, is still a major problem in the field of environmental …

Mining activities causes heavy metal pollution and adversely affect the ecological safety and
human well-being. Phytoremediation-biochar synergy can effectively remediate mine spoils …

Soil contamination due to heavy metals is a serious problem worldwide. Leather industry is
one of the leading sectors in this regard in Pakistan, discharging heavy metal chromium (Cr) …

Conversion of hazardous waste materials to value-added products is of great interest from
both agro-environmental and economic points of view. Bone char (BC) has been used for …

The application of biochar for plant growth and yield is of great importance. A combination of
biochar and potent plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) may contribute extensively …