Removal of hexavalent chromium via biochar-based adsorbents: State-of-the-art, challenges, and future perspectives

R Sinha, R Kumar, P Sharma, N Kant, J Shang… - Journal of …, 2022 - Elsevier
Chromium originates from geogenic and extensive anthropogenic activities and significantly
impacts natural ecosystems and human health. Various methods have been applied to …

A perspective on biochar for repairing damages in the soil–plant system caused by climate change-driven extreme weather events

A Kumar, T Bhattacharya, S Mukherjee, B Sarkar - Biochar, 2022 - Springer
There has been more than 75% rise in the number of extreme weather events such as
drought and flood during 2000–2019 compared to 1980–1999 due to the adverse effects of …

Recent advances in biochar amendments for immobilization of heavy metals in an agricultural ecosystem: A systematic review

S Sachdeva, R Kumar, PK Sahoo, AK Nadda - Environmental Pollution, 2023 - Elsevier
Over the last several decades, extensive and inefficient use of contemporary technologies
has resulted in substantial environmental pollution, predominantly caused by potentially …

Pros and cons of biochar to soil potentially toxic element mobilization and phytoavailability: environmental implications

SM Shaheen, A Mosa, Natasha… - Earth Systems and …, 2023 - Springer
While the potential of biochar (BC) to immobilize potentially toxic elements (PTEs) in
contaminated soils has been studied and reviewed, no review has focused on the potential …

[HTML][HTML] Biochar combined with Bacillus subtilis SL-44 as an eco-friendly strategy to improve soil fertility, reduce Fusarium wilt, and promote radish growth

W Chen, Z Wu, C Liu, Z Zhang, X Liu - Ecotoxicology and Environmental …, 2023 - Elsevier
Bacillus subtilis as microbial fertilizers contribute to avoiding the harmful effects of traditional
agricultural fertilizers and pesticides. However, there are many restrictions on the practical …

Effects of two biochar types on mitigating drought and salt stress in tomato seedlings

W Zhang, J Wei, L Guo, H Fang, X Liu, K Liang, W Niu… - Agronomy, 2023 - mdpi.com
Biochar's underlying biochemical and physiological mechanisms in reducing irrigation and
salinity stress are elusive. This paper investigates the effects of two types of biochar (wood …

Treatment of the saline-alkali soil with acidic corn stalk biochar and its effect on the sorghum yield in western Songnen Plain

Z Zhou, Z Li, Z Zhang, L You, L Xu, H Huang… - Science of the Total …, 2021 - Elsevier
Due to biochar could improve the physical and chemical properties of soil and promote crop
growth, it is widely used in soil remediation, especially in saline soil. However, it is rarely …

Biochar application in agroecosystems: a review of potential benefits and limitations

SR Ghadirnezhad Shiade, A Fathi, T Minkina… - Environment …, 2024 - Springer
Abstract Biochar (BC), a carbon-rich material produced by pyrolysis, has recently
demonstrated promising results for the sustainable management of agroecosystems. It can …

Application of biostimulant products and biological control agents in sustainable viticulture: A review

K Jindo, TL Goron, P Pizarro-Tobías… - Frontiers in Plant …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Current and continuing climate change in the Anthropocene epoch requires sustainable
agricultural practices. Additionally, due to changing consumer preferences, organic …

Comparative Influence of Biochar and Zeolite on Soil Hydrological Indices and Growth Characteristics of Corn (Zea mays L.)

M Ghorbani, E Amirahmadi, P Konvalina, J Moudrý… - Water, 2022 - mdpi.com
Biochar and zeolite, due to their porous structure, are supposed to be appropriate soil
amendments especially in agricultural areas with a lack of water or unsuitable soils with …