RETRACTED: Biochar modulating soil biological health: A review

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 as a sorbent for contaminant management in soil and water: A review

Ahmad, M., Rajapaksha, A. U., Lim, J. E., Zhang, M., Bolan, N., Mohan, D., Vithanage, M., Lee, S. S., & Ok, Y. S. (2014) · Chemosphere · doi:10.1016/j.chemosphere.2013.10.071 · Cited by 4,662

Soil bacterial and fungal communities across a pH gradient in an arable soil

Rousk, J., Bååth, E., Brookes, P. C., Lauber, C. L., Lozupone, C., Caporaso, J. G., Knight, R. D., & Fierer, N. (2010) · The ISME Journal · doi:10.1038/ismej.2010.58 · Cited by 4,267

Dynamic Molecular Structure of Plant Biomass-Derived Black Carbon (Biochar)

Keiluweit, M., Nico, P. S., Johnson, M. G., & Kleber, M. (2010) · Environmental Science & Technology · doi:10.1021/es9031419 · Cited by 3,230

Biochar physicochemical properties: pyrolysis temperature and feedstock kind effects

Tomczyk, A., Sokołowska, Z., & Boguta, P. (2020) · Reviews in Environmental Science and Bio/Technology · doi:10.1007/s11157-020-09523-3 · Cited by 2,948

Ameliorating physical and chemical properties of highly weathered soils in the tropics with charcoal - A review

Glaser, B., Lehmann, J., & Zech, W. (2002) · Biology and Fertility of Soils · doi:10.1007/s00374-002-0466-4 · Cited by 2,890

Soil organic carbon storage as a key function of soils - A review of drivers and indicators at various scales

Wiesmeier, M., Urbanski, L., Hobley, E., Lang, B. R., Lützow, M. V., Marín-Spiotta, E., van Wesemael, B., Rabot, É., Ließ, M., García-Franco, N., et al. (2018) · Geoderma · doi:10.1016/j.geoderma.2018.07.026 · Cited by 2,060

The knowns, known unknowns and unknowns of sequestration of soil organic carbon

Stockmann, U., Adams, M. A., Crawford, J. W., Field, D. J., Henakaarchchi, N., Jenkins, M. E., Minasny, B., McBratney, A. B., de Courcelles, V. D. R., Singh, K., et al. (2012) · Agriculture Ecosystems & Environment · doi:10.1016/j.agee.2012.10.001 · Cited by 1,829

Enhancing soil health and nutrient cycling through soil amendments: improving the synergy of bacteria and fungi

Ding, Y., Gao, X., Shu, D., Siddique, K. H. M., Song, X., Wu, P., Li, C., & Zhao, X. (2024) · Science of The Total Environment · doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.171332 · Cited by 107

Advancements in Water‐Saving Strategies and Crop Adaptation to Drought: A Comprehensive Review

Franco‐Navarro, J. D., Padilla, Y. G., Álvarez, S., Calatayud, Á., Colmenero-Flores, J. M., Gómez‐Bellot, M. J., Hernández, J. A., Martínez-Alcalá, I. M., Penella, C., Pérez-Pérez, J. G., et al. (2025) · Physiologia Plantarum · doi:10.1111/ppl.70332 · Cited by 126

Insights into soil and biochar variations and their contribution to soil aggregate status – A meta-analysis

Ghorbani, M., & Amirahmadi, E. (2024) · Soil and Tillage Research · doi:10.1016/j.still.2024.106282 · Cited by 70

Tetracyclines in the Modern Era: Global Consumption, Antimicrobial Resistance, Environmental Occurrence, and Degradation Techniques

Semenova, Y. M., Makalkina, L., Glushkova, N., & Gaipov, A. (2025) · Antibiotics · doi:10.3390/antibiotics14121183 · Cited by 51

Biochar as a carrier for plant growth-promoting bacteria in phytoremediation of pesticides

Kamyab, H., Chelliapan, S., Khalili, E., Rezania, S., Balasubramanian, B., Taheri, M. M., Simancas‐Racines, D., Rajendran, S., & Yusuf, M. (2025) · Journal of Hazardous Materials Advances · doi:10.1016/j.hazadv.2025.100673 · Cited by 47

Biochar as a Potential Nutrient Carrier for Agricultural Applications

Sharma, S., Mukherjee, S., Bolan, S. S., de Figueiredo, C., Fachini, J., Chang, S. X., Palansooriya, K. N., Zhou, P., Hou, D., Kaya, C., et al. (2025) · Current Pollution Reports · doi:10.1007/s40726-025-00349-7 · Cited by 48

Soil Aggregate Dynamics and Stability: Natural and Anthropogenic Drivers

Hamza, A., Karčauskienė, D., Mockevičienė, I., Repšienė, R., Tahir, M., Manzoor, M. Z., Kousar, S., Lodhi, S., Rasool, N., & Ullah, I. (2025) · Agriculture · doi:10.3390/agriculture15232500 · Cited by 50

Global insights into biochar: Production, sustainable applications, and market dynamics

Singh, R., Goyal, A., & Sinha, S. (2025) · Biomass and Bioenergy · doi:10.1016/j.biombioe.2025.107663 · Cited by 42

Acidified biochar one-off application for saline-alkali soil improvement: A three-year field trial evaluating the persistence of effects

Guan, R., Li, Y., Jia, Y., Jiang, F., & Li, L. (2024) · Industrial Crops and Products · doi:10.1016/j.indcrop.2024.119972 · Cited by 40

Soil microbiome: An intrinsic driver for climate smart agriculture

Purohit, H. J., Pandit, P. D., Pal, R. R., Warke, R. G., & Warke, G. M. A. (2024) · Journal of Agriculture and Food Research · doi:10.1016/j.jafr.2024.101433 · Cited by 33

Optimizing soil properties, water use efficiency, and crop yield through biochar and organic manure integration in organic soil

Sharma, P., Abrol, V., Nazir, J., Samnotra, R. K., Gupta, S. K., Anand, S., Biswas, J. K., Shukla, S., & Kumar, M. (2024) · Journal of Environmental Management · doi:10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.123673 · Cited by 36

The impact of feedstock type and pyrolysis parameters on the physical and chemical properties of biochars for sorption, agricultural and carbon sequestration applications: A meta-analysis

Jalali, M., Panam, Z., Jalali, M., & Buss, W. (2025) · Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis · doi:10.1016/j.jaap.2025.107271 · Cited by 38

Spent Mushroom Substrate-Derived Biochar and Its Applications in Modern Agricultural Systems: An Extensive Overview

Aiduang, W., Jatuwong, K., Kiatsiriroat, T., Kamopas, W., Tiyayon, P., Jawana, R., Xayyavong, O., & Lumyong, S. (2025) · Life · doi:10.3390/life15020317 · Cited by 37

A Review of Biochar from Biomass and Its Interaction with Microbes: Enhancing Soil Quality and Crop Yield in Brassica Cultivation

Jatuwong, K., Aiduang, W., Kiatsiriroat, T., Kamopas, W., & Lumyong, S. (2025) · Life · doi:10.3390/life15020284 · Cited by 32

Biochar-driven rhizoremediation of soil contaminated with organic pollutants: engineered solutions, microbiome enrichment, and bioeconomic benefits for ecosystem restoration

Das, N., & Pandey, P. (2025) · Biochar · doi:10.1007/s42773-025-00491-x · Cited by 32

Enhanced remediation of heavy metal-contaminated soils using biochar and zeolite combinations with additives: A meta-analysis

Viana, R. D. S. R., Chagas, J. K. M., Paz‐Ferreiro, J., & de Figueiredo, C. C. (2024) · Environmental Pollution · doi:10.1016/j.envpol.2024.125617 · Cited by 28

Synergistic effects of aged lignin-based biochar and selenium fertilization on heavy metal remediation in agricultural soils

Li, X., Yu, Y., He, R., Zhen, Q., & She, D. (2025) · Industrial Crops and Products · doi:10.1016/j.indcrop.2025.120464 · Cited by 25

Effect of tea stalk biochar derived from pyrolysis at different temperatures on adsorption capacity of asphalt fume

Duan, H., Liu, Q., Mao, S., He, Y., Han, X., Yu, J., & Xu, S. (2025) · Construction and Building Materials · doi:10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2025.141523 · Cited by 25

Biochar and hydrochar application influence soil ammonia volatilization and the dissolved organic matter in salt-affected soils

Ma, Y., Xie, W., Yao, R., Feng, Y., Wang, X., Xie, H., Feng, Y., & Yang, J. (2024) · The Science of The Total Environment · doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.171845 · Cited by 24

Synergistic effects of Trichoderma and biochar on the biocontrol of two soil-borne phytopathogens in chickpeas

Kumari, R., Kumar, V., Koul, B., Farah, M. A., & Mishra, A. K. (2025) · Frontiers in Microbiology · doi:10.3389/fmicb.2025.1583114 · Cited by 23

Tuning Electronic and Pore Structures of Biochar via Nitrogen and Magnesium Doping for Superior Methylene Blue Adsorption: Synergistic Mechanisms and Kinetic Analysis

Ren, Y., Geng, W., Rong-sheng, X., Wang, P., & Zhao, H. (2025) · ACS Omega · doi:10.1021/acsomega.5c02636 · Cited by 23

Bamboo biochar: a multifunctional material for environmental sustainability

Kumar, T., Ansari, S. A., Sawarkar, R., Agashe, A., Singh, L., & Nidheesh, P. V. (2025) · Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery · doi:10.1007/s13399-025-06608-3 · Cited by 19

Improving Saline-Alkali Soil with Agricultural Waste in China: A Review

Du, X. (2024) · Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis · doi:10.1080/00103624.2024.2372402 · Cited by 17

Nitrogen-fortified nanobiochar impacts soil properties, root growth and basmati rice yield

Saini, A. K., Abrol, V., Sharma, P., Srinivasarao, C., Parmar, A. S., Lado, M., Kumar, A., Kumar, M., Hashem, A., Almutairi, K. F., et al. (2025) · Biochar · doi:10.1007/s42773-025-00503-w · Cited by 18

Effect of biochar amendment on bacterial community and their role in nutrient acquisition in spinach (Spinacia oleracea L.) grown under elevated CO2

Ahmad, S., Sehrish, A. K., Umair, M. U., Mirino, M. W., Ali, S., & Guo, H. (2024) · Chemosphere · doi:10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.143098 · Cited by 16

Enhanced retention of hydrophobic pesticides in subsurface soils using organic amendments

Isakovski, M. K., Jevrosimov, I., Tamindžija, D., Apostolović, T., Knicker, H., Arranz, J. M. D. L. R., Rončević, S. D., & Maletić, S. P. (2024) · Journal of Hazardous Materials · doi:10.1016/j.jhazmat.2024.135738 · Cited by 15

An extensive analysis and environmental sustainability applications of multifunctional biochar developments: Current trends and technological advances

Amalina, F., Krishnan, S., Zularisam, A. W., & Nasrullah, M. (2025) · Green Technologies and Sustainability · doi:10.1016/j.grets.2025.100174 · Cited by 17

Field-aged rice hull biochar stimulated the methylation of mercury and altered the microbial community in a paddy soil under controlled redox condition changes

Boie, F., Ducey, T. F., Xing, Y., Wang, J., & Rinklebe, J. (2024) · Journal of Hazardous Materials · doi:10.1016/j.jhazmat.2024.134446 · Cited by 18

Real-Time PCR (qtPCR) to Discover the Fate of Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR) in Agricultural Soils

Iosa, I., Agrimonti, C., & Marmiroli, N. (2024) · Microorganisms · doi:10.3390/microorganisms12051002 · Cited by 15

Microplastics pollution modulating soil biological health – A review

Kumar, M., Kumar, R., Sharma, S., Mukherjee, S., Bolan, S. S., Shrivastava, A., Hettiarachchi, M. C., Siddique, K. H. M., & Bolan, N. S. (2025) · Soil Use and Management · doi:10.1111/sum.70009 · Cited by 16

Improving Primary Nutrients (NPK) Use Efficiency for the Sustainable Production and Productivity of Cereal Crops: A Compressive Review

Andualem, A., Wato, T., Asfaw, A., & Urgi, G. (2024) · Journal of Agriculture Sustainability and Environment · doi:10.56556/jase.v3i1.833 · Cited by 18

Unraveling the synergistic effect of biochar and potassium solubilizing bacteria on potassium availability and rapeseed growth in acidic soil

Babar, S., Baloch, A., Qasim, M., Wang, J., Wang, X., Abd‐Elkader, A. M., El‐Desouki, Z., Xia, X., & Jiang, C. (2025) · Journal of Environmental Management · doi:10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.125109 · Cited by 14

Unlocking the potential of biowaste: Sustainable strategies to produce valuable industrial products

Rasheed, F., Kayani, W. K., Asghar, M. U., Farrukh, A., Gul, S., Khan, I., & Nazli, N. (2025) · Journal of Environmental Quality · doi:10.1002/jeq2.20671 · Cited by 16

Biocarbon nanoadsorbents derived from walnut shell and their excellent adsorption of trinitrotoluene from wastewater

Shi, X., Cao, S., Si, C., Liu, Z., Dong, Y., & Sun, J. (2025) · Advanced Composites and Hybrid Materials · doi:10.1007/s42114-024-01172-2 · Cited by 13

Boosting bioelectricity performance in sediment microbial fuel cells with raw bamboo biochar as a sustainable energy source

Noor, N. N. M., & Kim, K. (2025) · Renewable Energy · doi:10.1016/j.renene.2025.123457 · Cited by 13

Revitalizing Degraded Soils: The Role of Biochar in Enhancing Soil Health and Productivity

Dimitriadou, S., Isari, E. A., Grilla, E., Kokkinos, P. A., & Kalavrouziotis, I. K. (2025) · Environments · doi:10.3390/environments12090324 · Cited by 14

A review on the impact of biochar applications on soil health and fertility, plant growth, and food security: advancing agricultural sustainability

Bezzalla, A., Bennadji, M. E. A., Zidane, L., Neffar, S., & Chenchouni, H. (2026) · Biomass and Bioenergy · doi:10.1016/j.biombioe.2026.108960 · Cited by 14

Analysis of the sustainability index for ecologically low-input integrated farming: A comprehensive assessment of environmental, economic, and social impact

Wang, W., AL‐Huqail, A. A., Ali, E., ABBAS, M. A. M., & Assilzadeh, H. (2024) · Ecological Modelling · doi:10.1016/j.ecolmodel.2024.110701 · Cited by 11

Enhancing soil fertility, nutrient recovery and carbon sequestration: the role of biochar, composted biochar, and biochar-compost mixtures in sustainable agriculture

Rani, M., Abideen, Z., Munir, N., Hasnain, M., Mehdizadeh, M., Qasim, M. Z., & Radicetti, E. (2025) · Journal of Trace Elements and Minerals · doi:10.1016/j.jtemin.2025.100276 · Cited by 13

Enhancing Soil Environments and Wheat Production through Water Hyacinth Biochar under Deficit Irrigation in Ethiopian Acidic Silty Loam Soil

Fentie, D., Mihretie, F. A., Kohira, Y., Addisu, S., Lewoyehu, M., & Sato, S. (2024) · Soil Systems · doi:10.3390/soilsystems8030072 · Cited by 12

Bacterial-charged biochar enhances plant growth and mitigates microplastic toxicity by altering microbial communities and soil metabolism

Afzal, M., Tan, X., Ouyang, Y., Chen, Y., Liang, Q., Jan, M., Khattak, A. A., Wang, X., Chen, X., Zhang, X., et al. (2025) · Plant Stress · doi:10.1016/j.stress.2025.100916 · Cited by 10

Dual impact of single acidified biochar application on saline-alkaline soil: short-term salinization risks and persistent nutrient benefits

Guan, R., Li, Y., Jia, Y., Jiang, F., Li, L., Biswas, A., & Siddique, K. H. M. (2025) · Soil and Tillage Research · doi:10.1016/j.still.2025.106745 · Cited by 10

Assessment of the Characters of a Novel Phosphoric Acid and Mineral-Comodified Biochar Composite and Its Potential Application in Saline–Alkali Soil Improvement

Dai, H., Liu, Z., Yu, J., Teng, X., Liu, L., Jia, M., & Xue, J. (2025) · Agriculture · doi:10.3390/agriculture15070785 · Cited by 9

The combined application of swine manure and straw strips to the field can promote the decomposition of corn straw in “broken skin yellow” of black soil

Shuang, Z., Liu, J., Sun, L., & Wu, J. (2025) · BMC Plant Biology · doi:10.1186/s12870-025-06206-5 · Cited by 9

Unveiling the efficacy of Bacillus faecalis and composted biochar in alleviating arsenic toxicity in maize

Liao, Y., Ashraf, H., Huang, S., Ramzan, M., Saba, R., Baqir, M., Salmen, S. H., Alharbi, S. A., & Hareem, M. (2024) · BMC Plant Biology · doi:10.1186/s12870-024-05372-2 · Cited by 8

Unearthing potential of aluminum-modified biochar for saline-alkali soil rejuvenation and microbial diversity enhancement

Babar, S., Baloch, A., QASIM, M., Wang, J., Wang, X., Iqbal, R., Abd‐Elkader, A. M., Shehzad, K., Xia, X., & Jiang, C. (2025) · Pedosphere · doi:10.1016/j.pedsph.2025.01.003 · Cited by 8

Bioenergy Production From Sugarcane Straw: Implications for Soil‐Related Ecosystem Services

Pinheiro, C. R., Carvalho, J. L. N., Canisares, L. P., Bordonal, R. D. O., Cerri, C. E. P., & Cherubin, M. R. (2025) · GCB Bioenergy · doi:10.1111/gcbb.70032 · Cited by 8

Modification directions of agricultural waste biochars to improve their effectiveness as amendments for degraded soils

Sama, D. K., Tomczyk, A., & Szewczuk‐Karpisz, K. (2025) · Sustainable materials and technologies · doi:10.1016/j.susmat.2025.e01529 · Cited by 7

The microbial strategies for the management of chemical pesticides: A comprehensive review

Kumar, A., Solanki, M. K., Kumar, M., Kaushik, A., Arya, A., Saikia, M., Gaur, V. K., Singh, R. P., Singh, S. K., Singh, V. K., et al. (2025) · Current Research in Microbial Sciences · doi:10.1016/j.crmicr.2025.100519 · Cited by 8

Evaluation of hydrochar-derived modifier and water-soluble fertilizer on saline soil improvement and pasture growth

Zhao, S., Liu, G., Xiong, J., Chang, D., Li, Y., Wang, W., Chang, H., & Wang, D. (2024) · Scientific Reports · doi:10.1038/s41598-024-66615-8 · Cited by 9

Valorization of bamboo and cedar bark residues for the production of biochars as adsorbents of CO2 and radionuclides

Trinh, K. T., Khuong, D. A., Viet, D. D., Tsubota, T., Ioannidis, I., Pashalidis, I., & Kalderis, D. (2024) · Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy · doi:10.1016/j.scp.2024.101677 · Cited by 7

Enhancing the use of phosphate rock through microbially-mediated compost transformation to improve agronomic and economic profitability in Sub-Saharan Africa

Sagnon, A., Traoré, M., Tibiri, E. B., Zongo, S., Bonkoungou, I. J. O., Nakamura, S., Barro, N., Tiendrébéogo, F., & Sarr, P. S. (2024) · Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems · doi:10.3389/fsufs.2024.1445683 · Cited by 7

Biochar-derived dissolved organic matter induced changes in the bacterial communities structure and metabolic functions in As and Cd contaminated soil

Azeem, M., Han, R., Liu, S., Jacques, K. J., Abdelrahman, H. M., Kazmi, S. S. H., Kareem, A., Khan, Z. H., Rafiq, N., Li, H., et al. (2025) · Environmental Research · doi:10.1016/j.envres.2025.122749 · Cited by 7

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

Response and mechanisms of Amorphophallus konjac agronomic traits and disease occurrence after biochar application

Gao, Z., Liu, F., Lan, H., Jian, T., Cao, L., Deng, M., Wang, L., Lan, M., & Li, J. (2024) · Scientia Horticulturae · doi:10.1016/j.scienta.2024.113657 · Cited by 6

Short-Term Effects of Wood Biochar on Soil Fertility, Heterotrophic Respiration and Organic Matter Composition

Curcio, R., Bilotti, R., Lia, C., Compitiello, M., Cangemi, S., Verrillo, M., Spaccini, R., & Mazzei, P. (2025) · Agriculture · doi:10.3390/agriculture15101091 · Cited by 7

Study on the Effect of Magnesium Chloride-Modified Straw Waste Biochar on Acidic Soil Properties

Liu, Z., Dai, Y., Wen, T., Wei, P., Fu, Y., & Qiao, M. (2024) · Molecules · doi:10.3390/molecules29143268 · Cited by 6

Efficacy of organic amendments to mitigate the wastewater illness for improvement in soil properties and maize growth

Ali, S., Riaz, T., Iqbal, S., Elatafi, E., & Ramadan, M. F. (2024) · RENDICONTI LINCEI · doi:10.1007/s12210-024-01268-3 · Cited by 5

Biochar Improves Growth Traits, Photosynthetic Pigments, Antioxidant Enzymes, and Metabolites Accumulation of Wheat (Triticum aestivum L) Under Nickel Toxicity

Touzout, N., Mihoub, A., Krache, F., Ali, E., & Ahmad, R. (2025) · Journal of soil science and plant nutrition · doi:10.1007/s42729-025-02482-0 · Cited by 5

Effects of Different Modified Biochars on Growth of Kosteletzkya virginica and Corresponding Transcriptome Analysis

Dai, H., Jia, M., Xue, J., Huang, Y., & Yu, J. (2025) · Plants · doi:10.3390/plants14121849 · Cited by 5

Sugarcane bagasse and paddy straw biochar amendment in degraded inland saline soil improves water and sediment quality and growth of genetically improved farmed tilapia (GIFT)

Kara, T., Bharti, V. S., Amal, C. T., Biswas, S., Konduri, A., Adakney, S., Krishnan, S., & Bhuvaneswari, G. R. (2025) · Aquaculture Reports · doi:10.1016/j.aqrep.2025.102975 · Cited by 5

Decade-long active restoration induced positive priming effects on soil organic carbon in desertified grassland: The amplifying effect of biochar

Zhou, S., Xiu, Y., Wu, J., Gong, J., Kausar, T., Degen, A. A., Sun, F., Ma, Z., Xue, R., & Bai, Y. (2025) · Ecological Indicators · doi:10.1016/j.ecolind.2025.114250 · Cited by 5

Pilot-scale production of biochar from eucalyptus wood chips for carbon sequestration

Nogueira, C. O. D. S., Pereira, V. D. A., Latorre, F. L., Paula, R. D. J., Dutra, A. T., de Almeida, I. A., Ferreira, O. E., Lima, E. N., Bezerra, A. C. D. S., & Machado, A. R. T. (2025) · Carbon Neutral Systems · doi:10.1007/s44438-025-00015-x · Cited by 6

Biochar-microbe-hydrogel with cyclic hydraulic leaching establishing niches for integrated soil-groundwater bioremediation

Li, D., Guo, W., Ma, X., Cao, X., Geng, Y., Lang, Y., Li, H., Shen, Y., & Zhao, L. (2025) · Water Research · doi:10.1016/j.watres.2025.125117 · Cited by 5

Biochar enhances growth, yield and nutrient use efficiency of okra under organic and mineral nutrient management

Kesamreddy, L., Eagan, S., Ndungu, S. M., Ramanujam, K., Chen, S.-Y., & Pawera, L. (2025) · Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems · doi:10.3389/fsufs.2025.1718301 · Cited by 5

Biochar from wet-process phosphoric acid in-situ modified bagasse for Cr (VI) removal

Song, M., Zhou, X., Wu, J., Yang, J., & Wang, X. (2026) · Journal of Cleaner Production · doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2026.148068 · Cited by 5

Co-application of biochar and iron-based materials for remediating agricultural soil polluted with metolachlor and s-metolachlor: field research evidence

He, L., Wang, Y., Liu, R., Wang, Y., Wang, Y., Li, Y., Zhou, F., Qiu, Y., Liu, Y., Luo, X., et al. (2025) · Chemical Engineering Journal Advances · doi:10.1016/j.ceja.2025.100758 · Cited by 6

High-efficient immobilization of uranium by biochar loaded mixed microorganisms composed of Bacillus and Pseudomonas

Zhang, J., Li, N., Guo, R., Guo, X., Li, X., Chen, X., Dong, Y., Wang, Q., Zhu, Y., & Zhu, W. (2025) · Journal of Hazardous Materials · doi:10.1016/j.jhazmat.2025.139296 · Cited by 5

Effect of Different Levels of Copper Oxide (CuO) Nanoparticles and Biochar on Soil’s Microbial Activities and Maize (Zea Mays L.) Growth

Aziz, M. A., Zahra, S., Adil, B., Naserin, A., Hameed, M. A., Ali, I., Ahmed, T., & Ahmad, A. (2025) · Journal of soil science and plant nutrition · doi:10.1007/s42729-025-02618-2 · Cited by 5

Synergistic effects of drip irrigation and vegetation on the stability of biochar-stabilized expansive soil slopes

Jiang, M., Lu, C., Wang, M., Mei, G., & Garg, A. (2026) · CATENA · doi:10.1016/j.catena.2025.109761 · Cited by 4

Particle size influences biochar-mediated control of pepper Phytophthora blight: linking released compounds to soil microbial disease suppression

Guangfei, W. A. N. G., Ji, J., Lu, C. H., Ma, Y., Li, G., & Zhang, J. (2026) · Biochar · doi:10.1007/s42773-025-00566-9 · Cited by 4

Field scale evaluation of the influence of organic amendments on Miscanthus × giganteus biomass production and soil bioindicators in the marginal degraded land

Stefanovska, T., Pidlisnyuk, V., Skwiercz, A. T., Newton, R. A., Жуков, О. В., Usťak, S., Szczech, M., & Kowalska, B. (2025) · Industrial Crops and Products · doi:10.1016/j.indcrop.2025.121281 · Cited by 5

AMOchar: an amorphous MnOx functionalized biochar to stabilize metal(loid)s in soil and optimize phytostabilization

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