Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: April 2, 2025
Pollutants
in
soils
are
detrimental
to
ecosystems
and
agricultural
production
may
also
be
a
pressing
threat
human
health.
In
this
context,
biochar
could
used
as
part
of
nature-based
solutions
remediate
polluted
areas.
work,
series
innovative
biochar-based
strategies
were
tested
soil
contaminated
by
hydrocarbons
C
>
12
copper
(Cu)
investigate
their
effectiveness
decontamination
revegetation
potential.
Specifically,
was
applied
alone
(SB)
or
combined
with
bioaugmentation
(SBB)
and/or
phytoremediation
(SBP
SBBP)
techniques.
Overall
results
showed
that
after
nine
months
(T9)
added
increased
hydrocarbon
degradation
66.7%
respect
control
(46%,
natural
attenuation).
Moreover,
the
combination
microbial
consortium
plants
significantly
removal
up
90%.
Concurrently,
fraction
Cu
associated
organic
matter,
characterized
low
bioavailability,
(1.4-2-fold)
when
applied.
Soil
abundance
over
time
all
conditions,
reaching
highest
values
SBB
SBBP.
This
higher
levels
available
phosphorus
soil.
The
consortium's
presence
enhanced
plant
growth
compared
SB.
On
contrary,
grown
on
not
able
survive
until
end
experiment.
Overall,
work
make
significant
contribution
understanding
interaction
contaminants,
microorganisms,
providing
useful
tool
for
future
brownfield
revegetation/remediation
programs.
Biochar,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
5(1)
Published: Oct. 5, 2023
Abstract
Due
to
anthropogenic
activities,
heavy
metal
(HM)
pollution
in
soils
has
increased,
resulting
severe
ecological
problems
and
posing
a
constant
threat
human
health.
Among
various
remediation
methods,
bacterial
is
relatively
clean,
efficient,
minimally
negative
approach.
However,
agents
face
multiple
environmental
stresses,
making
them
challenging
achieve
long-lasting
stable
restoration
effects.
To
address
this
issue,
supportive
organic
substances
such
as
biochar
can
be
added
the
soil
with
bacteria.
According
bibliometric
studies,
integrating
bacteria
extensively
researched
widely
used
for
HM-contaminated
remediation.
By
bacteria,
metals
remediated,
conditions
improved
over
time.
Bacteria
also
better
promote
plant
growth
or
contribute
effectively
phytoremediation
processes
when
assisted
by
biochar.
are
still
some
distance
away
from
large-scale
use
because
of
their
high
cost
possible
problems.
Therefore,
further
discussion
on
interaction
between
integration
approach,
along
efficiency
friendliness,
needed
sustainable
This
paper
discusses
potential
mechanisms
biochar-bacteria-metal
interactions,
current
advancements
biochar-bacteria
combinations
treatment,
application
remediation,
analyzes
compares
effect
different
ways
feedstocks
integrate
Finally,
future
directions
presented,
evidence
strategies
improving
commercialization
implementation.
Graphical
Environmental Chemistry Letters,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
21(6), P. 3159 - 3244
Published: Aug. 17, 2023
Abstract
Traditional
fertilizers
are
highly
inefficient,
with
a
major
loss
of
nutrients
and
associated
pollution.
Alternatively,
biochar
loaded
phosphorous
is
sustainable
fertilizer
that
improves
soil
structure,
stores
carbon
in
soils,
provides
plant
the
long
run,
yet
most
biochars
not
optimal
because
mechanisms
ruling
properties
poorly
known.
This
issue
can
be
solved
by
recent
developments
machine
learning
computational
chemistry.
Here
we
review
phosphorus-loaded
emphasis
on
chemistry,
learning,
organic
acids,
drawbacks
classical
fertilizers,
production,
phosphorus
loading,
release.
Modeling
techniques
allow
for
deciphering
influence
individual
variables
biochar,
employing
various
supervised
models
tailored
to
different
types.
Computational
chemistry
knowledge
factors
control
binding,
e.g.,
type
compound,
constituents,
mineral
surfaces,
binding
motifs,
water,
solution
pH,
redox
potential.
Phosphorus
release
from
controlled
coexisting
anions,
adsorbent
dosage,
initial
concentration,
temperature.
Pyrolysis
temperatures
below
600
°C
enhance
functional
group
retention,
while
450
increase
plant-available
phosphorus.
Lower
pH
values
promote
release,
higher
hinder
it.
Physical
modifications,
such
as
increasing
surface
area
pore
volume,
maximize
adsorption
capacity
biochar.
Furthermore,
acid
affects
low
molecular
weight
acids
being
advantageous
utilization.
Lastly,
biochar-based
2–4
times
slower
than
conventional
fertilizers.
Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11
Published: May 12, 2023
Phosphate
solubilizing
microorganisms
(PSMs)
are
known
as
bacteria
or
fungi
that
make
insoluble
phosphorus
in
soil
available
to
plants.
To
date,
beneficial
microbes,
studies
on
PSMs
indicated
they
have
potential
applications
agriculture,
environmental
engineering,
bioremediation,
and
biotechnology.
Currently
high
cost
competition
from
local
microbe
the
most
important
factors
hindering
commercialization
application
for
instance
biofertilizer,
conditioner
remediation
agent,
etc.
There
several
technical
strategies
can
be
engaged
approach
solutions
of
these
issues,
mass
production,
advance
preparation,
genetic
On
other
hand,
further
needed
improve
efficiency
effectiveness
phosphates,
promoting
plant
growth,
preferably.
Hopefully,
going
developed
into
ecofriendly
tools
sustainable
environment
protection
management
future.
Deleted Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
6(2)
Published: Jan. 26, 2024
Abstract
Phosphorus
(P)
is
a
macronutrient
that
plants
need
to
grow.
However,
most
of
the
soil’s
phosphorus
still
insoluble,
making
it
difficult
for
absorb.
This
creates
barrier
ecologically
responsible
farming
methods
and
calls
innovative
approaches
solubilization.
Solublizing
microorganisms
improve
availability
phosphorous
in
soil.
The
term
“phosphorus-solubilizing
microorganisms”
(PSMs)
describes
various
fungi
or
bacteria
divide
into
more
soluble
forms.
It
shows
how
PSMs
interact
with
their
processes
solubilize
phosphorus.
Soil
pH,
temperature,
nutrient
are
only
few
parameters
affecting
its
activity.
investigated
potential
increase
plant
absorption
use,
thereby
boosting
agricultural
yield
usage
efficiency.
use
effects
on
environment
also
evaluated.
By
using
PSMs,
farmers
may
less
chemical
fertilizers
contribute
runoff
eutrophication
waterways.
Furthermore,
soil
structure,
decrease
losses,
cycling,
all
which
health
long-term
viability
systems.
Phosphorus-solubilizing
have
enormous
promise
environmentally
land
management.
Better
availability,
greater
output,
pollution,
better
possible
outcomes
PSMs.
further
study
required
determine
best
application
strategies,
formulations,
choices
Incorporating
operations
can
potentially
environmental
sustainability
resilience.
article
will
explore
addressing
critical
challenges,
including
erosion,
runoff,
sustainable
practices,
resource
conservation.
Graphical
Functional Plant Biology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
51(2)
Published: Feb. 4, 2024
Agricultural
soils
contaminated
with
heavy
metals
(HMs)
impose
a
threat
to
the
environmental
and
human
health.
Amendment
biochar
could
be
an
eco-friendly
cost-effective
option
decrease
HMs
in
soil.
This
paper
reviews
application
of
as
soil
amendment
immobilise
We
discuss
technologies
its
preparation,
their
specific
properties,
effect
on
bioavailability
HMs.
Biochar
stabilises
soil,
enhance
overall
quality
significantly
reduce
HM
uptake
by
plants,
making
it
remediation
for
contamination.
enhances
physical
(e.g.
bulk
density,
structure,
water
holding
capacity),
chemical
cation
exchange
capacity,
pH,
nutrient
availability,
ion
exchange,
complexes),
biological
properties
microbial
abundance,
enzymatic
activities)
also
fertility,
improves
plant
growth,
reduces
availability
Various
field
studies
have
shown
that
from
while
increasing
crop
yield.
The
review
highlights
positive
effects
reducing
soils.
Future
work
is
recommended
ensure
biochars
offer
safe
sustainable
solution
remediate
