ReviewEnvironmental science & technology2022
Integrating Biochar, Bacteria, and Plants for Sustainable Remediation of Soils Contaminated with Organic Pollutants.
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38 citing papers in PubMed.
- Synergistic remediation of oil-contaminated soil using sorghum and oil sludge-derived biochar.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Mechanism and Application of Biochar as an Electron Shuttle in the Remediation of Soil Pollutants.Toxics · 2026Review
- Plant-Microbe-Assisted Approaches for Remediating Heavy Metals and Organic Pollutant Contamination in Electronic Waste Dump Sites.ACS omega · 2026Review
- Sustainable valorization of citrus pomace waste: biochar production and in vitro bioactivities.Veterinary research communications · 2026Article
- Impacts of Tobacco Stalk Biochar Remediation in Microplastic-Contaminated Soil on Early Rice Growth Indicators and Soil Quality.Plants (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Deciphering biochar-PGPR-plant synergies for sustainable soil rhizoremediation of organic pollutants.Archives of microbiology · 2026Review
- Biochar Innovations for Organic Pollutant Remediation in Contaminated Soils.Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Synergistic effects of biochar and PGPR in enhancing the efficacy of biological control agents against Ganoderma boninense in oil palm (Elaeis guineensis L.): a critical review.Archives of microbiology · 2026Review
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- Benomyl modulates paracetamol bioaccumulation and endophytic microbiome diversity in zucchini.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Inoculation methods that enhance the survival of Bacillus strains in rice husk biochar for use as bacterial carriers.International microbiology : the official journal of the Spanish Society for Microbiology · 2025Article
- Co-exposure of di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) decreased the submicron plastic stress in soil-plant system.Eco-Environment & Health · 2025Article
- Evaluating the Role of Tobacco Stalk Biochar in Wheat Growth Under Microplastic Exposure.Plants (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Bioremediation of hexavalent chromium Cr (VI) in fluoride contaminated environment by novel bacteria Bacillus albus SSAU-9.Biodegradation · 2025Article
- Biochar Utilization in Antimicrobial, Anticancer, and Biosensing Applications: A Review.Biomolecules · 2025Review
- Physiological and Agronomic Responses of Maize (Plants (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Field Evaluation of Rice Husk Biochar and Pine Tree Woodchips for Removal of Tire Wear Particles from Urban Stormwater Runoff in Oxford, Mississippi (USA).Sustainability · 2025Article
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- Promoting the remediation of contaminated soils using biochar in combination with bioaugmentation and phytoremediation techniques.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Biochar mediated fixation of nitrogen compounds (ammonia and nitrite) in soil: a review.Biodegradation · 2025Review
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Abstract
The contamination of soil with organic pollutants has been accelerated by agricultural and industrial development and poses a major threat to global ecosystems and human health. Various chemical and physical techniques have been developed to remediate soils contaminated with organic pollutants, but challenges related to cost, efficacy, and toxic byproducts often limit their sustainability. Fortunately, phytoremediation, achieved through the use of plants and associated microbiomes, has shown great promise for tackling environmental pollution; this technology has been tested both in the laboratory and in the field. Plant-microbe interactions further promote the efficacy of phytoremediation, with plant growth-promoting bacteria (PGPB) often used to assist the remediation of organic pollutants. However, the efficiency of microbe-assisted phytoremediation can be impeded by (i) high concentrations of secondary toxins, (ii) the absence of a suitable sink for these toxins, (iii) nutrient limitations, (iv) the lack of continued release of microbial inocula, and (v) the lack of shelter or porous habitats for planktonic organisms. In this regard, biochar affords unparalleled positive attributes that make it a suitable bacterial carrier and soil health enhancer. We propose that several barriers can be overcome by integrating plants, PGPB, and biochar for the remediation of organic pollutants in soil. Here, we explore the mechanisms by which biochar and PGPB can assist plants in the remediation of organic pollutants in soils, and thereby improve soil health. We analyze the cost-effectiveness, feasibility, life cycle, and practicality of this integration for sustainable restoration and management of soil.
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