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A comprehensive review of the effects of biochar on soil physicochemical properties and crop productivity

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The effects of biochar on the biomass yield of elephant grass (Pennisetum Purpureum Schumach) and properties of acidic soils

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Biochar as electron donor for reduction of N2O by Paracoccus denitrificans

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Effects of biochar and nitrogen fertilizer on microbial communities, CO2 emissions, and organic carbon content in soil

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Field-aged biochar decreased N2O emissions by reducing autotrophic nitrification in a sandy loam soil

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Biochar from fruit crops waste and its potential impact on fruit crops

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Co-composting of digestate and garden waste with biochar: effect on greenhouse gas production and fertilizer value of the matured compost

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An optimal global biochar application strategy based on matching biochar and soil properties to reduce global cropland greenhouse gas emissions: findings from a global meta-analysis and density functional theory calculation

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Preparation of imprinted phenol gel with ultra-high adsorption capacity based on porous biochar: 5-stage tandem column, response surface method, and mechanism analysis

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Effect of biochar, graphene, carbon nanotubes, and nanoparticles on microbial denitrification: A review

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Effectiveness of soil management strategies for mitigation of N 2 O emissions in European arable land: A meta‐analysis

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Contradictory Results of Soil Greenhouse Gas Emissions as Affected by Biochar Application: Special Focus on Alkaline Soils

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Methane and nitrous oxide emissions during biochar‐composting are driven by biochar application rate and aggregate formation

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Biochar increases soil enzyme activities in two contrasting pastoral soils under different grazing management

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A Meta-Analysis Study on the Use of Biochar to Simultaneously Mitigate Emissions of Reactive Nitrogen Gases (N2O and NO) from Soils

Zhang, X., Lv, J., Zhang, Y., Li, S., Chen, X., & Sha, Z. (2023) · Sustainability · doi:10.3390/su15032384 · Cited by 23 · see citing works

Suitable biochar application practices simultaneously alleviate N2O and NH3 emissions from arable soils: A meta-analysis study

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Fertilization strategies to reduce yield-scaled N2O emissions based on the use of biochar and biochar-based fertilizers

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Electrochemical insight into the activated algal biochar assisted hydrogenotrophic denitrification at biocathode using bioelectrochemical system (BES)

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Evaluation of the removal performance in long-term operation of bioaugmented subsurface wastewater infiltration systems under a high hydraulic loading rate

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Biochar mitigates greenhouse gas emissions from bulk soil in wheat-corn rotation system by inhibiting biochemical decomposition

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Biochar and Its Potential to Deliver Negative Emissions and Better Soil Quality in Europe

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Key biochar properties linked to denitrification products in a calcareous soil

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N2O emissions during Brassica oleracea cultivation: Interaction of biochar with mineral and organic fertilization

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Nitrous oxide emissions from oilseed rape cultivation were unaffected by flash pyrolysis biochar of different type, rate and field ageing

Thers, H., Ábalos, D., Dörsch, P., & Elsgaard, L. (2020) · The Science of The Total Environment · doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.138140 · Cited by 16 · see citing works

Biochar amendment affects the microbial genetic profile of the soil, its community structure and phospholipid fatty acid contents

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Pigeon pea biochar addition in tropical Arenosol under maize increases gross nitrification rate without an effect on nitrous oxide emission

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Potential of Biochar to Sequester Carbon and Mitigate Greenhouse Gas Emissions

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Environmental implications of residual pyrogenic carbonaceous materials from incomplete biomass combustion: a review

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Effect of Carbon Content in Wheat Straw Biochar on N2O and CO2 Emissions and Pakchoi Productivity Under Different Soil Moisture Conditions

Hamad, A. A. A., Ni, L., Shaghaleh, H., Elsadek, E. A., & Hamoud, Y. A. (2023) · Sustainability · doi:10.3390/su15065100 · Cited by 14 · see citing works

Effects of exogenous carbon and nitrification inhibitors on denitrification rate, product stoichiometry and nirS/nirK-type denitrifiers in a calcareous soil: evidence from 15 N anaerobic microcosm assays

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Potential Use of Banana Plant (<i>Musa spp.</i>) as Bio-sorbent Materials for Controlling Gaseous Pollutants

Sumiyati, S., Huboyo, H. S., & Ramadan, B. S. (2019) · E3S Web of Conferences · doi:10.1051/e3sconf/201912503015 · Cited by 11 · see citing works

Application of Biochar in Agriculture: A Sustainable Approach for Enhanced Plant Growth, Productivity and Soil Health

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Effect of pristine and Fe-modified rice husk-derived biochar on denitrification and N2O emission in calcareous arable soil

Wang, C., Chang, Z., Liu, Y., Li, Y., Chen, Q., & Liu, G. (2023) · Journal of Soils and Sediments · doi:10.1007/s11368-023-03506-x · Cited by 9 · see citing works

Production of biochar from squeezed liquid of fruit and vegetable waste: Impacts on soil N2O emission and microbial community

Liu, X., Jiang, C., Yu, Q., Wang, C., Wang, J., Zheng, X., Maihaiti, M., Zhang, X., Ma, S., Xu, S., et al. (2023) · Environmental Research · doi:10.1016/j.envres.2023.117245 · Cited by 9 · see citing works

Mitigating Nitrous Oxide Emissions from Agricultural Soils with Biochar: A Scientometric and Visual Analysis

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Effects of biochar application depth on nitrate leaching and soil water conditions

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Recent Perspectives in Biochar Production, Characterization and Applications

Daful, A. G., Chandraratne, M. R., & Loridon, M. (2021) · IntechOpen eBooks · doi:10.5772/intechopen.99788 · Cited by 8 · see citing works

Biochar insights from laboratory incubations monitoring O2 consumption and CO2 production

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Biochar Application for Improving the Yield and Quality of Crops Under Climate Change

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Effect of Biochar Amendment in Woodchip Denitrifying Bioreactors for Nitrate and Phosphate Removal in Tile Drainage Flow

Vismontienė, R., & Povilaitis, A. (2021) · Water · doi:10.3390/w13202883 · Cited by 4 · see citing works

Biochar-Compost Additions Have Strong Short-Term Effects on Carbon and Nitrogen Emissions from an Agricultural Soil

Maier, R., Soja, G., Friesl‐Hanl, W., Zechmeister‐Boltenstern, S., Michel, K., Tatzber, M., & Kitzler, B. (2022) · Agronomy · doi:10.3390/agronomy12122959 · Cited by 4 · see citing works

Biochar for climate change mitigation and soil health management

Guarín, D., Fernández, A., Benavides-Bolaños, J. A., & Rangel-Jurado, N. (2025) · Elsevier eBooks · doi:10.1016/b978-0-443-29855-4.00011-4 · Cited by 3 · see citing works

Combined biochar and DMPP reduce N2O emissions in wheat crops via microbial community modulation

Wu, H., Zhang, D., Shen, X., Ma, G., Yuan, Q., Zhao, H., Liu, S., Jie, X., & Wang, D. (2025) · Frontiers in Plant Science · doi:10.3389/fpls.2025.1647453 · Cited by 2 · see citing works

Biochar modulates microbial- and plant-derived carbon allocation in soil aggregates to enhance organic carbon sequestration in paddy fields under different water management practices

Han, Y., Chen, P., Zhang, Z., Yan, X., Zhang, G., Qi, Z., Zhang, Z., Du, S., & Xue, L. (2025) · Applied Soil Ecology · doi:10.1016/j.apsoil.2025.106497 · Cited by 1 · see citing works

Promoting N2O consumption in vegetable soils: An optimized nitrogen combined with biochar strategy traced by dual isotopocule method

Gao, S., Liu, X., & Xu, Z. (2025) · Applied Soil Ecology · doi:10.1016/j.apsoil.2025.106545 · Cited by 1 · see citing works

Elucidating the Mechanisms of N 2 O and CH 4 Retention via Biochars Opens a New Direction in the Development of Fertilizers With Better Environmental Performance

Minofar, B., Weldon, S., Budai, A., Gavurová, B., Trakal, L., Rasse, D. P., Maroušková, A., & Maroušek, J. (2026) · GCB Bioenergy · doi:10.1111/gcbb.70181 · Cited by 1 · see citing works

Biochar for sustainable remediation of soil

Ye, Y., Ngo, H. H., Guo, W., Kang, J., Jiang, W., Ren, Y., & Liu, D. (2023) · Elsevier eBooks · doi:10.1016/b978-0-323-91873-2.00008-x · Cited by 1 · see citing works

Biochar increased retention of 15 NH 4 + in a tropical Acrisol under rain-fed maize cropPreprint

Munera-Echeverri, J. L., Martinsen, V., Talmo, I. K., Dörsch, P., Obia, A., & MULDER, J. P. M. (2023) · Research Square · doi:10.21203/rs.3.rs-2727139/v1 · Cited by 1 · see citing works

Interactive Effects of Biochar and Pesticides on Native Soil Organic Matter Mineralisation

Moni, C., Farkas, É., Coutris, C., Silvennoinen, H., Bjørnsgaard, A., Almvik, M., Wang, L., Lang, K., Xingang, L., & Stenrød, M. (2025) · European Journal of Soil Science · doi:10.1111/ejss.70137

The effect of biochar-amended biogas digestate on soil nitrous oxide emissions of long-term reduced tillage under varying soil moisture

Hauck, L. A., Li, S., Dittert, K., & Wang, H. (2025) · Journal of Environmental Management · doi:10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.128199

Global evidence for laboratory overestimation of biochar-induced N2O mitigation in real-world systemsPreprint

Wang, J., Huang, Q., Li, X., Yang, J., Han, Z., Ren, Y., Liu, F., Hu, H., Li, Y., Zhang, Y., et al. (2026) · SSRN Electronic Journal · doi:10.2139/ssrn.6138416

Soil organic carbon modeling : estimating carbon input changes required to reach policy objectives aimed at increasing soil organic carbon stocks

Bruni, E. (2022) · theses.fr (ABES) · doi:10.70675/d73c4674z3877z4a45z9d4dz4ad3db9add97

Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Deferred Ipyporã Grass Pastures Fertilized with N-Enriched Organomineral Biochar

Abatti, G., Petter, F. A., Pereira, V. V., Chaves, C. S., da Silveira, J. G., Freddi, O. D. S., & Pereira, D. H. (2026) · Journal of soil science and plant nutrition · doi:10.1007/s42729-026-03627-5

Biochar effects on greenhouse gas emissions from a furrow‐irrigated cotton–corn rotation on silt‐loam soil in southeast Arkansas

Brye, J. B., Brye, K. R., Lunga, D. D., Ortíz, L. E. E., Gwaltney, L., Daniels, M. B., Roberts, T. L., Fernandes, S. B., Greub, K. L. H., & Baker, B. H. (2026) · Soil Science Society of America Journal · doi:10.1002/saj2.70377

Biochar Mitigates N 2 O and NH 3 Emissions for Organic and Inorganic Fertilizers in an Austrian Field Experiment

Hartmann, F., Spiegel, H., Soja, G., Díaz‐Pinés, E., Weldon, S., Gorfer, M., Gregur, P., & Hood-Nowotny, R. C. (2026) · European Journal of Soil Science · doi:10.1111/ejss.70438

Biochar and denitrification: Examining the effect of a biochar temperature series on the kinetics of gaseous N turnover. Which properties matter?

Weldon, S., Rasse, D. P., Budai, A., Tomić, O., & Dörsch, P. (2019) · Soil Biology and Biochemistry · Cited by 3 · see citing works

Key biochar properties linked to denitrification products in a calcareous soil

Cayuela, M. L., Spott, O., Pascual, M. B., Sánchez‐García, M., & Sanchez-Monedero, M. A. (2024) · Biochar · doi:10.1007/s42773-024-00386-3 · Cited by 17 · see citing works

Biochar modulates temperature sensitivity of soil N2O emissions: soil-specific mechanisms

Luo, S., Li, Z., Hu, J., & Liao, X. (2026) · Biochar · doi:10.1007/s42773-026-00591-2 · Cited by 1 · see citing works

Suppression of N2O and NO from denitrification by biochar: the role of pH

Obia, A., Cornelissen, G., Mulder, J. W., & Dörsch, P. (2015) · EGU General Assembly Conference Abstracts · Cited by 2 · see citing works

Biochar-induced N2O emission reductions after field incorporation in a loam soil

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