Dong et al. (2026): Biochar for simultaneous soil remediation and carbon sequestration: application, mechanism, and development prospect – a comprehensive review
Yingbo Dong, Xujiao Guan and Hai Lin, IN: Environmental Earth Sciences, https://doi.org/10.1007/s12665-026-12834-3
Biochar, as a carbon-enriched porous material obtained via pyrolysis of biomass in anoxic environments, exhibits significant potential for application in soil remediation and carbon cycle management due to its unique physicochemical properties. This article reviews the application and action mechanism of biochar in the remediation of heavy metals and organic pollutants contaminated soils, and the effects of carbon sequestration.