14-Apr-2026 Machine learning unlocks smarter design of engineered hydrochar for carbon storage and nutrient recovery Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University A new study shows that combining machine learning with advanced material engineering can significantly improve the performance of hydrochar, a carbon-rich material derived from waste, offering a promising pathway for sustainable agriculture and climate mitigation. Journal Biochar
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. Journal Biochar
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. Journal 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. Journal Biochar
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. Journal Biochar
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. Journal 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. Journal 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. Journal Biochar
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. Journal Biochar
