ReviewBiochar2025
Advancing modified biochar for sustainable agriculture: a comprehensive review on characterization, analysis, and soil performance.
Review in Biochar, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 8 papers.
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8 citing papers in PubMed.
- Lanthanum-modified biochar for the selective and efficient adsorption of ammonium nitrogen in wastewater.RSC advances · 2026Article
- Engineered carbon-based fertilizers for sustainable agriculture: physicochemical mechanisms of nutrient release, soil health improvement, and plant uptake.RSC advances · 2026Review
- Effects of different types of acidic nitrogen-enriched biochar on spinach growth, nitrogen use efficiency, and chemical properties of calcareous sandy soil.BMC plant biology · 2026Article
- Impact of biochar on enzyme activity, respiration, and microbial population in irrigated farmland.Frontiers in microbiology · 2026Article
- Granular straw amendment in improving soil structure and crop productivity in saline soil.Frontiers in plant science · 2026Article
- Bacteria-inoculated biochar boosts copper immobilization and carbon sequestration via microbial restructuring and pH regulation.Eco-Environment & Health · 2025Article
- Leveraging Biochar Amendments to Enhance Food Security and Plant Resilience Under Climate Change.Plants (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Microstructure Engineered Nanoporous Copper for Enhanced Catalytic Degradation of Organic Pollutants in Wastewater.Materials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
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Abstract
Biochar is a carbon-rich material produced through the pyrolysis of various feedstocks. It can be further modified to enhance its properties and is referred to as modified biochar (MB). The research interest in MB application in soil has been on the surge over the past decade. However, the potential benefits of MB are considerable, and its efficiency can be subject to various influencing factors. For instance, unknown physicochemical characteristics, outdated analytical techniques, and a limited understanding of soil factors that could impact its effectiveness after application. This paper reviewed the recent literature pertaining to MB and its evolved physicochemical characteristics to provide a comprehensive understanding beyond synthesis techniques. These include surface area, porosity, alkalinity, pH, elemental composition, and functional groups. Furthermore, it explored innovative analytical methods for characterizing these properties and evaluating their effectiveness in soil applications. In addition to exploring the potential benefits and limitations of utilizing MB as a soil amendment, this article delved into the soil factors that influence its efficacy, along with the latest research findings and advancements in MB technology. Overall, this study will facilitate the synthesis of current knowledge and the identification of gaps in our understanding of MB. Graphical Abstract:
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