13-Apr-2026 Clean concrete: How shrimp waste can transform sustainable construction Escuela Superior Politecnica del Litoral Development of a new sustainable building material made from natural Ecuadorian zeolite and chitosan derived from shrimp waste. This eco-friendly geopolymer not only reduces the environmental impact compared to traditional cement but also exhibits antibacterial properties against microorganisms such as Klebsiella aerogenes and Staphylococcus aureus. The results demonstrate that small amounts of biopolymer can improve mechanical strength and provide sanitary functionality, opening new opportunities for safer, more sustainable building materials aligned with the circular economy. Journal Construction and Building Materials
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
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
9-Apr-2026 Scientists engineer smarter biochar to boost wastewater cleanup efficiency Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University A newly engineered biochar material could offer a powerful and low-cost way to remove toxic pollutants from wastewater, according to a new study published in Biochar. By combining simple chemicals during production, researchers created a material that dramatically improves the performance of advanced oxidation processes widely used in water treatment. 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
