articleBiocharJan 14, 2025GOLD OA

Challenges in safe environmental applications of biochar: identifying risks and unintended consequence

Jiangnan University · Zhejiang A & F University · +7 more institutions

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Abstract

Abstract Over the past 10–15 years, biochar has garnered significant global attention in agriculture and environmental science. While most research has focused on the benefits of biochar application in soil enhancement, water quality improvement, and climate change mitigation, the potential risks associated with its use have often been overlooked. This oversight is critical, as the environmental fate of biochar is contingent upon understanding these risks. Once released into the environment, biochar can interact with environmental media, potentially releasing associated pollutants and threatening ecosystems. Therefore, it is essential to evaluate the unintended environmental and health risks associated with…

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Keywords
  • Biochar
  • Unintended consequences
  • Environmental science
  • Pollutant
  • Environmental planning
  • Environmental resource management
  • Natural resource economics
  • Business
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