In the context of climate change and the circular economy, biochar has recently found many
applications in various sectors as a versatile and recycled material. Here, we review …

Increasing global population and decreasing arable land pose tremendous pressures to
agricultural production. The application of conventional chemical fertilizers improves …

As a waste‐derived soil amendment with a long history, biochar has received extensive
attention for its capability to improve soil fertility/health; remove or immobilize contaminants …

Biochar, characterized by high specific surface area and porosity as well as by the presence
of various functional groups, can be an excellent matrix for creating fertilizers that slowly …

The excessive use of conventional fertilizers leads to environmental issues associated with
the loss of nutrient through leaching, volatilization, denitrification and surface run-off. Biochar …

According to the circular economy concept, the production of fertilizers should be closed in a
loop, which prevents excessive emissions and harmful effects to the environment. Biological …

As a porous and carbon material, biochar is focused on respectively in sequestrating carbon
and stabilizing metals in soil, while few studies attempted to design biochar for …

The incorporation of flame retardants (FRs) is often applied to reduce the fire risk of flexible
polyurethane foam (FPUF), however, the addition of FRs usually brings mechanical loss …

The continuous increase in the world population, combined with the rapid degradation of
arable land, has put a strain on agricultural production. The excessive use of conventional …

Biochar has been extensively studied as a promising carrier material for fertilizers and an
ideal adsorbent for the removal of pesticides. Yet, the application of biochar for …