An integrated treatment of 3% rice husk biochar and 450 ppm Cassia fistula extract, combined with Trichoderma harzianum, significantly reduced collar rot in chickpea by 45%, from 64% to 35% disease incidence. This synergy also increased plant phenolic … 👉

Aged biochar proves highly effective in remediating cadmium-contaminated soil, reducing plant uptake of Cd by up to 36.6% and soil available Cd concentrations by 34.0%. This innovative approach also significantly decreases N2O emissions, offering a sus… 👉

Incorporating rice husk biochar into semi-flexible asphalt pavements significantly enhances their properties, with a 7.1% improvement in high-temperature performance and a 15.0% increase in shear strength. This innovation also reduces cement content in… 👉

A new study demonstrates that bioslopes incorporating just 5% biochar-amended topsoils can achieve over 60% removal of total nitrogen and total phosphorus from highway stormwater runoff, offering a cost-effective and sustainable solution for pollution … 👉

Research on biochar in agriculture surged over the last decade, with an impressive increase from 42 publications in to 882 in 2021. This growth is predominantly driven by the People's Republic of China, which accounts for 44% of… 👉

In a recent study, biochar significantly mitigated the negative effects of microgravity on Malabar Spinach. It boosted chlorophyll a synthesis by up to 36% and increased leaf potassium content by an impressive 174%, indicating its strong potential as a… 👉

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A Spotify-backed fund is investing $4 million in emerging carbon removal, primarily backing decentralized biochar projects with smallholder farmers in developing countries. This strategy leverages co-benefits like farmer income and employs digital MRV … 👉

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Ontario is investing $4.6 million in Haliburton Forest Biochar to acquire new technology for engineered biochar production. This funding, part of the Forest Biomass Program, aims to increase efficient utilization of sawmill residues, linking the forest… 👉

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Bakkafrost Scotland secured HIE funding to convert RAS wastewater into biochar at its Applecross hatchery. This pioneering £2.5M project uses pyrolysis to transform waste into a valuable forestry fertilizer, reducing environmental impact and showcasing… 👉

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Equation Coffee's Biochar Origins uses coffee plant waste as a soil amendment, boosting soil organic carbon by 30% and farmer income by 25%. This project aims to reach 5,000 farming families by 2026, fostering sustainable coffee cultivation. Learn More 👉

Research demonstrates that integrating plants and biochar significantly enhances methane removal in landfill cover soils. Swine manure-derived biochar (MBC) proved more effective than maize straw-derived biochar (SBC), particularly in restoring methane… 👉

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A recent study reveals that incorporating just 1% agricultural biochar into ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) can increase its compressive strength by 2.65%, while also reducing shrinkage and improving durability. This sustainable approach transfo… 👉

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Biochar: a climate solution with a hidden fiery secret? While promising for carbon sequestration and soil health, its self-heating risk poses critical safety challenges. Uncover the science behind spontaneous ignition during storage and transport. This… 👉