Biochar for ameliorating soil fertility and microbial diversity: From production to action of the black gold

Biochar effects on soil biota – A review

Lehmann, J., Rillig, M. C., Thies, J., Masiello, C. A., Hockaday, W. C., & Crowley, D. (2011) · Soil Biology and Biochemistry · doi:10.1016/j.soilbio.2011.04.022 · Cited by 5,074

Biochar for environmental management: science and technology

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A communal catalogue reveals Earth's multiscale microbial diversity

Thompson, L. R., Sanders, J. G., McDonald, D., Amir, A., Ladau, J., Locey, K. J., Prill, R. J., Tripathi, A., Gibbons, S. M., Ackermann, G., et al. (2017) · Nature · doi:10.1038/nature24621 · Cited by 2,684

Biochar for Environmental Management: Science and Technology

Lehmann, J., & Joseph, S. (2009) · Routledge eBooks · doi:10.4324/9781849770552 · Cited by 2,324

Properties of Biochar

Weber, K., & Quicker, P. (2018) · Fuel · doi:10.1016/j.fuel.2017.12.054 · Cited by 1,522

Physico-chemical properties and microbial responses in biochar-amended soils: Mechanisms and future directions

Gul, S., Whalen, J. K., Thomas, B. W., Sachdeva, V., & Deng, H. (2015) · Agriculture Ecosystems & Environment · doi:10.1016/j.agee.2015.03.015 · Cited by 1,345

Agro-industrial wastes and their utilization using solid state fermentation: A review

Sadh, P. K., Duhan, S., & Duhan, J. S. (2018) · Bioresources and Bioprocessing · doi:10.1186/s40643-017-0187-z · Cited by 1,302

Biochar to improve soil fertility. A review

Ding, Y., Liu, Y., Liu, S., Li, Z., Tan, X., Huang, X., Zeng, G., Zhou, L., & Zheng, B. (2016) · Agronomy for Sustainable Development · doi:10.1007/s13593-016-0372-z · Cited by 1,144

Sustainable wastewater treatment: Mechanistic, environmental, and economic insights into biochar for synthetic dye removal

Mnyango, J. I., Nyoni, B., Phiri, C., Fouda-Mbanga, B. G., Amusat, S. O., Maringa, A., Yalala-Ndlovu, B., Hlabano-Moyo, B. M., Tywabi-Ngeva, Z., & Hlangothi, S. P. (2025) · Next Materials · doi:10.1016/j.nxmate.2025.100974 · Cited by 44

Algal-Based Carbonaceous Materials for Environmental Remediation: Advances in Wastewater Treatment, Carbon Sequestration, and Biofuel Applications

González Fernández, L. A., Medellín Castillo, N. A., Sánchez Polo, M., Navarro Frómeta, A. E., & Vilasó Cadre, J. E. (2025) · Processes · doi:10.3390/pr13020556 · Cited by 37

A Review of Classification, Causes, and Amelioration of Global Salt‐Affected Soil Based on the Meta‐Analysis

Liang, B., Wei, J., Gao, Y., Ma, Z., & Xue, X. (2025) · Land Degradation and Development · doi:10.1002/ldr.5619 · Cited by 23

Conventional and microwave-assisted pyrolysis biochars: comparative mechanistic insights, structural evolution, and environmental remediation applications

Rasool, A., Brožová, K., Chromíková, J., Pertile, E., Halfar, J., Malíková, P., Motyka, O., Drabinová, S., Čabanová, K., & Heviánková, S. (2026) · Biochar · doi:10.1007/s42773-026-00601-3 · Cited by 22

Biochar as a Bridge Between Biomass Energy Technologies and Sustainable Agriculture: Opportunities, Challenges, and Future Directions

Saldarriaga, J. F., & López, J. E. (2025) · Sustainability · doi:10.3390/su172411285 · Cited by 21

Biochar in Agriculture: A Review on Sources, Production, and Composites Related to Soil Fertility, Crop Productivity, and Environmental Sustainability

Hoque, M. M., Saha, B. K., Scopa, A., & Δρόσος, Μ. (2025) · C – Journal of Carbon Research · doi:10.3390/c11030050 · Cited by 25

Torrefaction of Lignocellulosic Biomass: A Pathway to Renewable Energy, Circular Economy, and Sustainable Agriculture

Salini, C. N., John, V., Bai, R. G., & Kikas, T. (2025) · Sustainability · doi:10.3390/su17177738 · Cited by 25

Iron and zinc-modified nano-biochar alleviate salinity stress in paddy soil by modulating nutrient availability and microbial communities

Shah, A., Sultan, H., Khan, M. N., Ali, W., Abbas, H. M. M., Khan, M. N., Tao, Y., & Nie, L. (2026) · Frontiers in Microbiology · doi:10.3389/fmicb.2025.1729271 · Cited by 12

Optimizing fertilization enhances sustainable vegetable production: combining on-farm composting and biochar application to improve vegetable yield, soil health, and socio-economic benefits

Tang, B., Ye, P., Luo, X., Yang, X., Liang, T., Chen, A., Yu, D., Wang, X., & Xiao, R. (2025) · Journal of Cleaner Production · doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2025.146630 · Cited by 11

Combined Application of Biochar and Arbuscular Mycorrhizae Enhances Growth and Soil Functionality in Common Bean Under Drought Stress

Jabborova, D., Madan, A., Perveen, K., Khan, F., Flores‐Castañón, N., Banerjee, A., Barasarathi, J., Mastinu, A., & Sayyed, R. Z. (2025) · Journal of Sustainable Agriculture and Environment · doi:10.1002/sae2.70117 · Cited by 10

Advancements in nanotechnology for arsenic remediation in agricultural systems: Challenges and prospects

Rahman, M. S., Bhuiyan, M. N. I., Rahman, M., Islam, S., Suchi, P. D., Saha, B. K., & Hossain, M. Z. (2025) · Plant Nano Biology · doi:10.1016/j.plana.2025.100169 · Cited by 10

Effects of Nitrogen Fertilizer Application on N2O Emissions from Rice Cultivation: A Review

Dăncilă, A. M., Modrogan, C., & Orbuleţ, O. D. (2025) · Environments · doi:10.3390/environments12100383 · Cited by 9

From Feedstock to Function: How Pyrolysis and Oxidation Shape Biochar Performance in Soil–Plant Interactions

Ghorbani, M., Amirahmadi, E., Bernas, J., & Bárta, J. (2025) · Plants · doi:10.3390/plants14213278 · Cited by 8

Biochar-driven nutrient enhancement: A sustainable pathway for soil fertility and crop productivity

Amalina, F., Nasrullah, M., Zularisam, A. W., & Aziz, M. A. A. (2025) · Physics and Chemistry of the Earth Parts A/B/C · doi:10.1016/j.pce.2025.104168 · Cited by 9

Recent advances in livestock manure biochar Development in Korea: A review

Yoo, J. (2025) · Waste Management · doi:10.1016/j.wasman.2025.115208 · Cited by 6

Using biochar to immobilize the heavy metal Cd mobilized by covered soil‐cultivated edible fungi Dectyophora rubrovolvata

Wang, X., Fu, T., Li, X., Chen, L., Lin, L.-W., Tang, L., Li, W., Wang, Y., Wang, J., Wu, W., et al. (2025) · Soil Use and Management · doi:10.1111/sum.70036 · Cited by 5

Biological control strategies as sustainable alternatives to herbicides in weed management

Omokaro, G. O. (2026) · European Journal of Agronomy · doi:10.1016/j.eja.2026.128003 · Cited by 6

One-Step CO2-Assisted Pyrolysis of Spent Coffee Grounds: A Simpler Route to Highly Porous Biochar Compared with Two-Step Pyrolysis–CO2 Activation

Balla, A., Marcu, C., Miheţ, M., Kacsó, I., Tripon, S. C., Turza, A., & Szücs-Balázs, J.-Z. (2026) · ChemEngineering · doi:10.3390/chemengineering10010014 · Cited by 5

Aligning circular economy and low-carbon economy for a sustainable built environment

Zhang, C., Behrens, P., & Myers, R. J. (2026) · Cell Reports Sustainability · doi:10.1016/j.crsus.2025.100609 · Cited by 5

Hybrid calcium bentonite–biochar composite enhances wheat productivity and resilience under combined cadmium and drought stress

Alqahtani, M. D., EL-BELTAGI, H. S., Adel Abdel-Sabour, R. E. Z. K., El-Shaboury, G. A., Ramadan, K. M. A., Bekmukhamedova, M., Shalaby, T., & Shah, M. A. (2026) · Environmental Technology & Innovation · doi:10.1016/j.eti.2026.104795 · Cited by 5

Effects of biochar and GA3 on maize growth under defined drought and salinity stress in a pot-based factorial experiment

Ding, X., Anwar, T., Qureshi, H., EL-BELTAGI, H. S., Imirsinova, A. A., Mirzayev, U., Azizov, K., Iminov, A. A., Asan, M., Rebouh, N. Y., et al. (2026) · Biodegradation · doi:10.1007/s10532-026-10270-5 · Cited by 5

Agronomic Performances of Faba Bean ( Vicia faba L.) Varieties to Rhizobial Inoculation, Biochar and Lime Applications Under Acidic Soil Conditions in Ethiopia

Tadesse, N., Yoseph, T., & Yigezu, Z. D. (2025) · Food and Energy Security · doi:10.1002/fes3.70091 · Cited by 6

Impact of Organic and Inorganic Sources of Nitrogen on Soil Fertility, Nitrogen Use Efficiency, and Carbon Accumulation Potential Under Subtropical Rice-Based Cropping Patterns in Farmers’ Fields

Yeasmin, S., Noman, M., Betto, Z. S., Rahman, T., Sarly, S. P., Islam, A. K. M. M., & Anwar, M. P. (2025) · Nitrogen · doi:10.3390/nitrogen6030086 · Cited by 4

Biochar as a Nature‐Based Solution for Sustainable and Drought‐Resilient Grassland Restoration

Kausar, T., Sun, F., Li, Y., Gong, J., Zhou, S., Rafiq, M. K., Tariq, A., Xiu, Y., Li, L., Tie, L., et al. (2025) · Land Degradation and Development · doi:10.1002/ldr.70336 · Cited by 4

Biochar As a Sustainable Strategy for Improving Nutrient Use Efficiency and Crop Performance

Shah, A., Nwosu, N. J., Singh, K., Singh, S., Dar, E. A., Sharma, L. K., Borgato, E. A., & Singh, H. (2026) · Journal of soil science and plant nutrition · doi:10.1007/s42729-026-03141-8 · Cited by 4

Catalyst- and temperature-driven variations in chemistry, carbon permanence, and agronomic performance of hydrochar from hydrothermal processing of biomass waste

Sudibyo, H., Pangestu, R. A., Athalia, A. T., Salsabila, R., Mahannada, A., & Suparmin, A. (2026) · Environmental Research · doi:10.1016/j.envres.2026.124002 · Cited by 4

Synergistic Regulation of Soil Enzymes and Microbial Communities by Biochar‐Supported Nano‐Hydroxyapatite Under Cadmium Stress

Ding, C., Wu, L.-C., Li, F., Hu, W., & Zhang, Z. (2025) · Land Degradation and Development · doi:10.1002/ldr.70269 · Cited by 3

Resource Utilization of Sewage Sludge: Heavy Metal Removal and Phosphorus Recovery for Sustainable Bio/Hydro-Char Production

Wang, X., Li, H. Y., Wang, J., Yu, F., Chen, G., Yan, B., Du, G., & Cui, X. (2025) · Processes · doi:10.3390/pr14010136 · Cited by 3

Marginal Cost of Carbon Sequestration Using Straw-Based Biochar in Great Britain

Tang, Y., Wilson, P. N., & Cockerill, T. (2026) · Environmental Science & Technology · doi:10.1021/acs.est.5c11115 · Cited by 3

Two-season effects of grape pomace biochar on soil properties, nutrient availability, plant growth and soil microbial communities

Kwoczynski, Z., Burdová, H., Nebeská, D., Souki, K. S. A., Klemencová, K., Grycová, B., & Leštinský, P. (2026) · Biomass and Bioenergy · doi:10.1016/j.biombioe.2026.109209 · Cited by 3

Biochar-Enriched Organic Fertilizers from Sugar Industry Waste: A Sustainable Approach to Soil Fertility and Crop Growth

Nilmalgoda, H., Bandara, J., Wijethunga, I. B., Ampitiyawatta, A. D., & Koswattage, K. R. (2025) · Biomass · doi:10.3390/biomass5030039 · Cited by 2

Development of Rice Husk Biochar Based Organo-mineral Fertilizers: Determination of their Primary and Residual Efficiency in Silage Maize

Şahin, Ö., Eroglu, N. S., & Güneş, A. (2025) · Journal of soil science and plant nutrition · doi:10.1007/s42729-025-02691-7 · Cited by 2

Evaluating the role of sewage sludge in improving hydrophysics and tree growth in urban structural soils.

Kučera, A., Vranová, V., Hora, D., & Petrović, B. (2025) · Journal of Environmental Management · doi:10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.128317 · Cited by 2

NPK-Enriched Date Palm Biochar Improves Soil Carbon–Nitrogen Status and Barley Yield Under Arid Conditions

Mekki, F., Karbout, N., Lamourou, H., Oueriemmi, H., Bennour, A., Moussa, M., & Ouessar, M. (2026) · Soil Systems · doi:10.3390/soilsystems10030038 · Cited by 2

Microalgal Chlorella biomass and biorefinery residue-derived biochar combined with Actinobacteria: A biofertilizer strategy to enhance lettuce growth and rhizosphere microbial dynamics

Kamngoen, A., Wichaphian, A., Kanyamee, R., ., W. P.-A., Kamopas, W., Maneechote, W., Chromkaew, Y., Khoo, K. S., Srimongkol, P., Cheirsilp, B., et al. (2026) · Algal Research · doi:10.1016/j.algal.2026.104679 · Cited by 2

Future Prospects and Emerging Trends of Biochar

Singh, S., Thakur, A., Kiran, V., Dulta, K., Kamau, S. K., Ghosh, S., Tomar, S., & Dubey, G. (2026) · Springer eBooks · doi:10.1007/978-3-032-16746-0_13 · Cited by 2

Transitioning from conventional to green nitrogen doping of biochar

Iwuozor, K. O., Kekere-Ekun, M., Owolabi, O. O., Aransiola, F. T., Akinsola, S. I., Amusa, H. K., & Adeniyi, A. G. (2026) · Journal of environmental chemical engineering · doi:10.1016/j.jece.2026.123221 · Cited by 2

Effects of Rice-Husk Biochar on Nitrogen Retention, Nitrification, and Plant Nitrogen Uptake in Decontaminated Sandy Soils in Fukushima, Japan

Fawibe, K. O., 収, 中., Sekine, A., Chino, H., Akiike, Y., Yashio, S., Uraguchi, S., & Matsushima, M. (2026) · Nitrogen · doi:10.3390/nitrogen7020059 · Cited by 2

Engineered biochar for microplastic remediation in aquatic environments: Interfacial mechanisms, modification strategies, and future perspectives

Rasool, A., Heviánková, S., Halfar, J., Brožová, K., Chromíková, J., Pertile, E., Malíková, P., Motyka, O., Drabinová, S., & Čabanová, K. (2026) · Journal of Hazardous Materials · doi:10.1016/j.jhazmat.2026.143085 · Cited by 2

Biochar for Sustainable Agriculture: A Systematic Review and Conceptual Framework Linking Biomass Type and Pyrolysis Conditions to Soil Macronutrient Dynamics

Quiroga-Salinas, K. B., Martinez, M. J., & Agámez, Y. Y. (2026) · Sustainability · doi:10.3390/su18157930 · Cited by 2

Responses of Microbial Community Composition, Diversity, and Stability To Pepper Cultivation in Degraded Vegetable Soils Under Reductive Soil Disinfestation and Biochar Amendment

Yin, C., Liu, M.-L., Yan, D., Ye, R., Si, Y., Ma, H., & Yin, Y. (2025) · Journal of soil science and plant nutrition · doi:10.1007/s42729-025-02621-7 · Cited by 1

Impact of Soil Improvers on Soil Health: A Data Mining Approach to Support Sustainable Agriculture Across the EU

Nolfi, L., Bindo, A., Gregorio, L. D., Costanzo, M., Caldara, M., Tabacchioni, S., Visca, A., Salo, T., Bauerle, A., Hansen, V., et al. (2025) · Environments · doi:10.3390/environments12120472 · Cited by 1

Linking Soil Carbon Fractions to Tea Antioxidant and Quality: Impact of Biochar and Biogas Slurry Applications

Wang, S., Fang, B., Jiang, K., Mi, M. L., Jin, Z., Wong, M. H., Shan, S., & Ping, L. (2026) · Agronomy · doi:10.3390/agronomy16020144 · Cited by 1

APLIKASI BIOCHAR DAN PUPUK N TERHADAP SIFAT KIMIA TANAH LAHAN KERING DAN PERTUMBUHAN SORGUM

Jelita, F. D., Hamzah, A., Hapsari, R. I., & Wilujeng, R. (2026) · Jurnal Tanah dan Sumberdaya Lahan · doi:10.21776/ub.jtsl.2026.013.1.17 · Cited by 1

Biochar-induced enhancement of soil available phosphorus shows pronounced temporal dynamics in subtropical Chinese fir plantations

Wang, J., FangYin, P., Heal, K. V., & Zhou, C. (2026) · Forest Ecology and Management · doi:10.1016/j.foreco.2026.123563 · Cited by 1

Integrating biochar, NPK and green mucuna for sustainable soil fertility and yield optimization in sweet potato production

Abbey, A. N. A., Frimpong, K. A., Ampofo, E. A., Atiah, K., Hanyabui, E., Odoi-Yorke, F., & Darko, R. O. (2026) · Agroforestry Systems · doi:10.1007/s10457-026-01434-6 · Cited by 1

Post-Inoculation Drying and Storage Effects on HAB Viability and Nutrient Retention in Biochar

Bitrus, C., Hammed, A. M., Ayodele, T. O., & Sarker, N. C. (2026) · BioTech · doi:10.3390/biotech15010019 · Cited by 1

Carbon Stability and Screening-Level Soil Chemical Responses of Waste-Derived Biochars Under Short-Term Dry Incubation

Arzadon, E., Baticados, E. J. N., & Capareda, S. C. (2026) · European Journal of Applied Science Engineering and Technology · doi:10.59324/ejaset.2026.4(1).11 · Cited by 1

Upcycling nutrient-enriched biochar for circular carbon pathways in bioenergy production with thermokinetic and life cycle assessment

Kumar, A., Singh, E., Chiueh, P.-T., & Lo, S.-I. (2026) · Journal of environmental chemical engineering · doi:10.1016/j.jece.2026.122402 · Cited by 1

Dose-dependent effects of Conocarpus erectus biochar on the physicochemical and fertility properties of industrial acidic soil

Thallapally, S., Chepyala, S., Bathula, J., Mudalkar, S., Eetela, S., & Bodiga, S. (2026) · Discover Soil. · doi:10.1007/s44378-026-00216-x · Cited by 2

Evaluating the socio-economic impacts of biochar initiatives on sustainable livelihoods among smallholder farmers

Frimpong, K. A., Abbey, A. N. A., Ampofo, E. A., Abubakari, F. V., Manso, E., Odoi-Yorke, F., & Darko, R. O. (2026) · Discover Agriculture · doi:10.1007/s44279-026-00633-0 · Cited by 2

Light-Driven Microbe−Nanomaterial Hybrids for CO 2 Conversion: Innovations in Synthesis, Materials, Microbial Engineering, and Reactor Design

Fu, H., Zhao, Z., Yao, G., Fan, Q., Lai, Y.-J., & Li, W. (2026) · ACS Applied Energy Materials · doi:10.1021/acsaem.6c00910 · Cited by 1

Rate-Dependent Effects of Biochar on Soil Fertility and Bacterial–Fungal Communities in Maize Fields of the Black Soil Region: A Three-Year Field Study

Cheng, S., Ju, X., Wang, K., Zhang, W., & Gu, C. (2026) · Microorganisms · doi:10.3390/microorganisms14071487 · Cited by 1

Biochar buffers yield penalties under nitrogen reduction in arid irrigated cotton by improving soil functional status and nitrogen-use efficiency

Liu, X., Sun, H., Liu, L., Pan, Z., Li, P., Wang, J., Sun, G., Li, J., Zhang, Y., Zhao, W., et al. (2026) · Journal of Integrative Agriculture · doi:10.1016/j.jia.2026.07.018 · Cited by 1

A Study of Biochar Application in Various Fields

Chung, J. (2025) · Journal of Environmental Science International · doi:10.5322/jesi.2025.34.7.443

Response of Exotic Plant Species to Forests Disturbances

Gull, S., Asghar, A., Ahmad, F., Ahmad, M. S. A., Ameer, A., Tufail, U., Parveen, Z., & Shafqat, J. (2025) · IGI Global eBooks · doi:10.4018/979-8-3693-8724-5.ch002

Engineered Nano-Biochar from Lignocellulosic Residues: Innovative Approaches for Sustainable Agriculture and Environmental Remediation

Vázquez-Núñez, E., Hernández, H. P., Muñoz, A. H. S., Ortega, N. L. G., Medina‐Pérez, G., & Reyes, I. V. (2025) · Springer eBooks · doi:10.1007/978-981-96-9756-4_8

Characteristics of Nagari organic fertilizer from biochar and closed-house chicken litter compost formulations based on local resource waste

Herviyanti, H., Maulana, A., Monikasari, M., & Darfis, I. (2025) · IOP Conference Series Earth and Environmental Science · doi:10.1088/1755-1315/1571/1/012012

Soil amendments mitigate the adverse impacts of salt stress on quinoa under greenhouse conditions

Bourhim, M. R., Hirich, A., Qaddoury, A., Farissi, M., & Ghoulam, C. (2025) · Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture · doi:10.1002/jsfa.70364

Application of sustainable fertilizers: biochar and phosphate glass effects at rose flowering

Nikolić, J. D., Vujošević, A., Topalović, V. S., Antanasković, A., Savić, V., Djošić, M., & Lopičić, Z. R. (2025) · International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Environmental Protection (IIZS) · doi:10.5937/iizs25399n

Effects of different types of acidic nitrogen-enriched biochar on spinach growth, nitrogen use efficiency, and chemical properties of calcareous sandy soil

El-hak, A. S. M. G., Amin, A. E.-E. A. Z., Abdel‐Shakour, M., Al‐Gamal, A. G., & Mahfouz, R. M. (2026) · BMC Plant Biology · doi:10.1186/s12870-026-08149-x

Effects of Composted Biochar and Diluted Seawater on Growth, Yield, and Chlorophyll Content of Green Lettuce

Mandasari, P., Triwardani, N., Supriyadi, S., & Amzeri, A. (2026) · IOP Conference Series Earth and Environmental Science · doi:10.1088/1755-1315/1591/1/012010

Tailoring biochar–nitrogen strategies to soil texture: Enhancing wheat yield and moderating downward nitrogen movement in semi-arid agroecosystems

Sharafi, S. (2026) · Information Processing in Agriculture · doi:10.1016/j.inpa.2026.03.005

Impact of sewage sludge and municipal solid waste derived biochars on soil carbon priming, leachate quality, and legume growth and nodulation

Haddouk, A., Chihaoui, S.-A., Louati, Z., Trabelsi, I., & Wahab, M. A. (2026) · Euro-Mediterranean Journal for Environmental Integration · doi:10.1007/s41207-026-01095-y

Synergistic effects of foliar selenium nanoparticles and aged cellulose-derived biochar on PAH immobilization and spinach health in contaminated soils

Murtaza, G., Usman, M., Azam, M., Ahmed, Z., Ali, S., Alwutayd, K. M., & Iqbal, R. (2026) · Environmental Geochemistry and Health · doi:10.1007/s10653-026-03176-x

Biochar, Bokashi liquid digestate, and microbiome transplants improve citrus seedling performance and substrate optimization in container-based nursery systemsPreprint

Pagliaccia, D., Maki, B. C., Ortiz, M., Amador, M., Gonzales, D., II, Bodaghi, S., Mitra, A., Marcos, J. G., Villalba-Salazar, G. R., Vidalakis, G., et al. (2026) · SSRN Electronic Journal · doi:10.2139/ssrn.6556605

Reconciling soil health benefits with the carbon sequestration potential of organic carbonaceous amendments

Bolan, N. S., Ndlovu, N., Sharma, S., Spillane, C., Bolan, S. S., Mukherjee, S., Nagarajan, J., Kumar, M., Gupta, J., Srinivasarao, C., et al. (2026) · Advances in agronomy · doi:10.1016/bs.agron.2026.03.001

From invasion to circular restoration: Prosopis juliflora biochar enhances native drought resilience

Ali, H. E., Al‐Mahrouqi, R., Al‐Rushaidi, A., & Al-Wahaibi, A. M. (2026) · Restoration Ecology · doi:10.1111/rec.70411

Geostatistical spatial mapping of soil potassium fractions and targeted fertilization strategies for improving apple productivity and fruit quality in highland orchards

Niaz, M., Siddque, M. T., Khan, K. S., Hafiz, I. A., Iqbal, M., Hussain, Q., Yousra, M., Ahmed, H., Kamal, A., Abdelmohsen, S. A. M., et al. (2026) · BMC Plant Biology · doi:10.1186/s12870-026-08713-5

Deciphering Seed Pre-Treatment and Soil Amendment Effects on the Germination and Early Growth of Radhachura/Peacock Flower (Caesalpinia pulcherrima L.)

Tabassum, M. A., Rahman, M. M., & Hanif, M. A. (2026) · Nitrogen · doi:10.3390/nitrogen7020050

Co-application of biochar and organic fertiliser enhances the yield and quality of understory Fritillaria thunbergii Miq. by optimising soil and rhizosphere microecological structure

Liu, J., Sheng, X.-X., Zhu, Z.-X., Zhang, K.-J., Yuan, Q., Wang, H., & Sui, N. (2026) · Industrial crops and products (Print) · doi:10.1016/j.indcrop.2026.123387

Urea-loaded biochar at optimal pyrolysis temperature reshapes soil microbial communities to improve nitrogen use efficiency and mitigate environmental pollution in water spinach (Ipomoea aquatica Forsk.)

Ghani, M. U., Li, M., Shen, J., Gong, Y., Ronghui, W., Xu, Y., Kamran, M., Pandey, S. P., & Ai, S. (2026) · Soil and Tillage Research · doi:10.1016/j.still.2026.107278

Phytomining with Nickel and Rare Earth Element Hyperaccumulators: A Nature-Based Strategy for Critical Mineral Supply and Conservation with Prospects for the United States

Fahimi, A., & Oghenerurie, W. (2026) · Conservation · doi:10.3390/conservation6020065

Biochar for augmenting bacterial growth

John, N., Shirin, A., Fathima Safa, K. S., Sajan, S., Thomas, S. P., & Swathy, T. (2026) · Elsevier eBooks · doi:10.1016/b978-0-443-27763-4.00017-9

Biochar modifications for environmental applications

Mwizerwa, I. T., Hasan, I. M. U., Husein, M., & Kateita, J. (2026) · Elsevier eBooks · doi:10.1016/b978-0-443-27763-4.00001-5

Sustainable production and valorization of biochar from biomass: Application and environmental benefits

Swami, S., Buddhi, D., & Verma, A. (2026) · Elsevier eBooks · doi:10.1016/b978-0-443-27763-4.00019-2

Biochar production yield: effect of leaves, seeds, fronds, straws, trunks, bagasse, and surface fibres as feedstock

Suleiman, M. A. (2026) · Elsevier eBooks · doi:10.1016/b978-0-443-44581-1.00004-1

Effects of rice husk biochar and its modified forms on Cd2+ immobilization, humus dynamics, and soil fertility in Cd-contaminated paddy soils

Li, K., Dai, D., Gao, J., Wang, M., Han, Q., Liu, P., 杨淼多, Peng, J., & Wang, S. (2026) · iScience · doi:10.1016/j.isci.2026.115840

Quantifying ecohydrological boundaries of groundwater-dependent vegetation restoration in a hyper-arid endorheic basin of northwestern China

Ma, Y., Liu, H., Zhao, W., Song, S., Yin, L., Liu, J., Liu, J., & Yetemen, Ö. (2026) · Journal of Environmental Management · doi:10.1016/j.jenvman.2026.130182

Breaking lignin barrier for co-producing hydrochar and crop salinity stress biostimulants

Wu, F., Deng, Q., Chen, W. F., Zhong, X., He, Y., Feng, Y., Chen, N., Qiu, K., Chen, D., Mo, X., et al. (2026) · Chemical Engineering Journal · doi:10.1016/j.cej.2026.177990

Comparative Effects of Chicken and Cattle Manure Biochar on Soil Physical Properties and Mustard Yield in Acidic Tropical Soil

Charloq, Yazid, A., & Rahardjo, T. (2026) · IOP Conference Series Earth and Environmental Science · doi:10.1088/1755-1315/1639/1/012019

The Effect of Biochar on Soil Nutrients and Microorganisms During Reclamation of Karst Sloping Farmland That Has Been Abandoned for 20 Years

Yin, X., Tian, Y. W., Liu, Z., Tian, X., Liang, Y., & Liu, Y. (2026) · Sustainability · doi:10.3390/su18136391

Sosialisasi Pembuatan Pupuk Biochar dari Limbah Organik sebagai Upaya Peningkatan Kesuburan Tanah di Kalimantan

Saubea, D., Apriyanto, T., & Fauziah, F. (2026) · Kontribusi Jurnal Penelitian dan Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat · doi:10.53624/kontribusi.v7i1.926

Vegetative biofiltration systems for heavy metal removal: a PRISMA-based systematic review of global performance and key determinants

Amenoudji, C. I., Zineddine, M., Mustapha, M., Majikumna, K. U., & Alaoui, A. E. H. (2026) · Environmental Science and Pollution Research · doi:10.1007/s11356-026-37968-6

Recent advances in the torrefaction of rice-based biomass: process optimization, applications, and future prospects

Sharma, A. K., Singh, M., & Singh, I. (2026) · Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry · doi:10.1007/s10973-026-15901-w

Role of Biochar for the Improvement of Nutrient Dynamics in Crops Under Coastal Saline Ecosystem

Dey, S., Dhar, A., Basak, S., Dutta, S., Garai, S., & Sarkar, S. (2026) · Springer eBooks · doi:10.1007/978-3-032-19855-6_1

Sustainable waste valorization through vermicomposting: optimizing rabbit manure–plant/kitchen waste mixtures for agroecosystem benefits

Younis, H. G. R., Abuarab, M. E., & Abdellatif, H. R. S. (2026) · Scientific Reports · doi:10.1038/s41598-026-61927-3

Synergistic effects of biochar-based organic fertilizer and chemical fertilizer on black soil

Zhang, Y., Zhang, X., Qi, X., Wang, F., & Qu, J. (2026) · Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology · doi:10.1016/j.bcab.2026.104197

Amendment-driven regulation of soil organic matter accumulation and soil health enhancement

Zeng, Q., Zheng, Y., Zheng, S., Zhao, Y., Lu, L., Liu, Y., Ding, F., Zhao, C., Dai, H., & Ma, B. (2026) · Soil Ecology Letters · doi:10.1007/s42832-026-0479-3

Plant-wide modeling and techno-economic analysis for producing bio-coal briquettes, biochar, and building materials by using biomass and coal refuse

Kirumira, D., & Bhattacharyya, D. (2026) · Biomass and Bioenergy · doi:10.1016/j.biombioe.2026.109874

Foliar Fertilization and Seed Priming Mitigate Acidic Soil Stress in Sunflower: Effects on Yield, Germination, and Biochemical Traits

Varga, I., Cerančević, Đ., Iljkić, D., Stošić, M., Antunović, M., & Agić, D. (2026) · Nitrogen · doi:10.3390/nitrogen7030080

Physicochemical soil properties and arbuscular mycorrhizal associations in Marsilea populations of Kota, Rajasthan, India

Sharma, P., & Bhardwaj, N. (2026) · Vegetos · doi:10.1007/s42535-026-01881-7

Impact of Ball-Milled, Nano-Structured Biochar and Conventional Biochar on the Biochemical Properties of an Alkaline Silt Loam Soil

Choplou, A. M., Gharmakher, H. N., & Yousefi, H. (2026) · Journal of soil science and plant nutrition · doi:10.1007/s42729-026-03512-1

Sewage sludge biochar addition improves nitrogen and sulphate removal in vertical flow constructed wetlands: A resource circularity approach

Pawaiya, A., & Suthar, S. (2026) · Chemical Engineering Journal Green and Sustainable · doi:10.1016/j.cejgas.2026.100123

KOH-modified hydrochar with nitrogen-fixing bacteria alleviates aluminum toxicity and mitigates acidification-driven nitrogen loss in soybean rhizosphere

Li, N., Chen, H., Che, T., Yu, H., & Qiu, G. (2026) · Journal of Hazardous Materials · doi:10.1016/j.jhazmat.2026.143620

Enhancement of power output in soil microbial fuel cells by addition of 5-5-5 NPK biochar to carbon felt anodes

Lauroba, V., Cegarra, M., Costa, R., Morales, J., Moro, N., & Uría, N. (2026) · Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments · doi:10.1016/j.seta.2026.105379

A Review of NH3 and H2S Biofiltration for Odour Control: Mechanisms, Media, Microbial Communities, and Performance Optimization

Kuriakose, A. P., Kuntikana, G., & Srivastava, A. N. (2026) · Water Air & Soil Pollution · doi:10.1007/s11270-026-09974-4

Biochar-driven CO2 mineralization into stable inorganic carbon via mineral carbonation

Jeong, W., Lee, G., Abeysinghe, S. S., Sarkar, B., & Baek, K. (2026) · Biomass and Bioenergy · doi:10.1016/j.biombioe.2026.110111

Biochar-mediated enhancement of soil functionality and drought resilience in maize under deficit irrigation

Murtaza, G., Usman, M., Ahmed, Z., & Iqbal, R. (2026) · BIO Web of Conferences · doi:10.1051/bioconf/202625701007

Pyrochar versus hydrochar: contrasting modulation of soil bacterial communities under severe nitrate-dominated acid rain stress in a Quercus acutissima plantation

Feng, Y., Yao, S., Yuan, K., Hu, H., Cui, P., Feng, Y., & Xue, L. (2026) · Frontiers in Microbiology · doi:10.3389/fmicb.2026.1961661

Biochar Production and Characteristics

Soni, M., Kanani, K., Singh, S., Shukla, N., & Dwivedi, K. (2026) · Springer eBooks · doi:10.1007/978-3-032-16746-0_1 · Cited by 1

An overview on biochar production, its implications, and mechanisms of biochar-induced amelioration of soil and plant characteristics

Haider, F. U., Coulter, J. A., Cai, L., Hussain, S., Cheema, S. A., Wu, J., & Zhang, R. (2021) · Pedosphere · doi:10.1016/s1002-0160(20)60094-7 · Cited by 213

Biochar and its role in soil fertility enhancement and carbon sequestration strategies

Babu, C. S., Jyothsna, P. V., Taj, S. T., Sohil, M., & Kamarimath, V. (2025) · International Journal of Research in Agronomy · doi:10.33545/2618060x.2025.v8.i7l.3307 · Cited by 1

Potential of Biochar in Improving Soil Fertility and Carbon Sequestration

Himanshi, N., & Sood, Y. (2025) · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · doi:10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i55481 · Cited by 3

Biochar modification and application to improve soil fertility and crop productivity

Ghassemi‐Golezani, K., & Rahimzadeh, S. (2022) · Polnohospodarstvo · doi:10.2478/agri-2022-0005 · Cited by 19