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
10-Apr-2026 Biochar offers a powerful, low-cost solution for emerging contaminants in soil and water Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University Emerging contaminants are rapidly becoming a global environmental challenge, posing risks to soil health, water quality, and human well-being. A new comprehensive review reveals that biochar, a carbon-rich material derived from biomass, may offer a sustainable and highly effective solution for removing these pollutants from the environment. Journal Biochar
10-Apr-2026 Korea University College of Medicine successfully hosts the 8th KU International Medical Student Research Conference Korea University College of Medicine Korea University College of Medicine (Dean: Sung Bom Pyun) successfully held the 8th KU International Medical Student Research Conference from December 19 to December 20, 2025 at the First Medical Building of Korea University College of Medicine.
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
9-Apr-2026 Rewetting peatlands plus biochar could turn major carbon sources into climate solutions Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University A new study shows that combining water management with biochar application could transform drained agricultural peatlands from greenhouse gas emitters into powerful carbon sinks, offering a promising pathway for climate change mitigation. Journal Biochar
8-Apr-2026 Leveraging blockchain and AI for sustainable recycling and traceability in the vehicle industry Osaka Metropolitan University Osaka Metropolitan University researchers developed a blockchain and AI-integrated framework designed with the possibility to optimize vehicle components lifecycle management with recycling and tracing throughout the supply chain. Journal IEEE Transactions on Sustainable Computing
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
