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14-Apr-2026
Biochar offers a low-carbon pathway for stronger and more sustainable concrete
Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University
A new comprehensive review highlights how biochar, a carbon-rich material derived from biomass, could transform the cement industry by reducing emissions while improving the performance of construction materials.
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13-Apr-2026
Activated biochar feed additive shows promise for cutting livestock methane emissions
Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University
A newly engineered biochar-based feed supplement could help reduce methane emissions from livestock while maintaining healthy digestion, offering a promising tool for more climate-friendly agriculture.
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- Biochar
10-Apr-2026
Biochar particle size plays a decisive role in boosting tomato yields under salty soils
Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University
A new study reveals that not all biochar works the same way in agriculture. The size of biochar particles can significantly influence how well crops grow, especially in salt-affected soils that challenge global food production.
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10-Apr-2026
Biodegradable microplastics and biochar team up to curb cadmium in crops
Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University
A new study reveals that combining biodegradable microplastics with biochar may offer an unexpected solution to one of agriculture’s most persistent problems: toxic metal contamination in food crops.
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10-Apr-2026
Biochar outperforms straw in locking carbon into soils, new study finds
Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University
A new study reveals that turning crop residues into biochar can significantly enhance soil carbon storage compared to simply returning straw to the field. The findings provide fresh insights into how different farming practices influence the stability of soil organic carbon, a critical factor for climate mitigation and sustainable agriculture.
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- Biochar
10-Apr-2026
Biochar and crop residues store carbon in soil through distinct pathways, long-term field study finds
Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University
A new long-term field study reveals that biochar and crop residues help soils store carbon in fundamentally different ways, offering new insights for climate-smart agriculture and carbon sequestration strategies.
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- Biochar
9-Apr-2026
Biochar and microbes team up to rebuild soil health and cut greenhouse gases
Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University
As global agriculture struggles to feed a growing population, soils are under increasing pressure. Heavy fertilizer use has degraded soil quality, disrupted microbial ecosystems, and increased greenhouse gas emissions. Now, a new review highlights a promising solution rooted beneath our feet: the powerful partnership between biochar, soil microbes, and plant systems.
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8-Apr-2026
Biochar helps rice fields cut greenhouse gases while sustaining yields, new study finds
Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University
A new long-term field study reveals that adding biochar to rice paddies can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions while maintaining or even improving crop yields, offering a promising pathway toward more sustainable agriculture.
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