8-Apr-2026 Biochar-based catalyst enables efficient hydrogen production from biomass tar at low temperatures Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University A new study demonstrates that biochar-supported catalysts can efficiently convert biomass tar into hydrogen-rich gas at significantly lower temperatures, offering a promising pathway toward cleaner and more sustainable energy systems. Journal Biochar
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
8-Apr-2026 Mesoporous carbon emerges as a powerful platform for next-generation compound delivery Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University Researchers have unveiled the remarkable potential of mesoporous carbon materials as advanced carriers for delivering compounds across environmental, biomedical, and industrial applications. A new review highlights how these engineered carbon materials could transform the way active substances are transported and released, offering improved efficiency, precision, and stability. Journal Biochar
8-Apr-2026 Biochar reshapes plant–microbe interactions in wheat, offering new pathway to sustainable agriculture Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University A new study reveals that biochar, a carbon-rich material made from biomass, can fundamentally reprogram how plants and soil microbes interact. By altering both plant root chemistry and the surrounding microbial community, biochar may provide a powerful tool for improving crop productivity while reducing environmental impacts. Journal Biochar
8-Apr-2026 Crayfish shell biochar shows contrasting effects on arsenic pollution in soils Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University A new study reveals that biochar made from crayfish shells can either reduce or increase arsenic risks in soil, depending on soil type, offering both opportunities and cautions for sustainable remediation strategies. Journal Biochar
8-Apr-2026 Global study reveals biochar’s powerful potential to combat soil acidification Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University Soil acidification is quietly threatening agricultural productivity worldwide, reducing crop yields and degrading soil health. Now, a new global study shows that biochar, a carbon-rich material made from agricultural waste, could offer a widely effective and sustainable solution. Journal Biochar
8-Apr-2026 Molten salt chemistry converts consumer polymer into fuel DOE/Oak Ridge National Laboratory Researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory developed a method to convert a commonly discarded hydrocarbon polymer into gasoline- and diesel-like fuels. The team has applied for a patent for the discovery, which treats polyethylene — the stuff of white cutting boards and shopping bags — with aluminum chloride-containing molten salts that serve as both solvent and catalyst. The results were published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society. Journal Journal of the American Chemical Society Funder US Department of Energy Office of Science
8-Apr-2026 d–p orbital hybridization in ethylene glycol oxidation reaction HEP Data Cooperation Journals The incorporation of Bi into Pt induces d–p orbital hybridization in the PtBi nanodendrites composed of ultrathin bimetallene subunits and promotes electron transfer from Bi to Pt, thereby facilitating C–C bond cleavage and accelerating the ethylene glycol oxidation reaction. Journal Advanced Powder Materials
8-Apr-2026 Novel zinc-compound iodine battery chemistry HEP Data Cooperation Journals A novel ZnC2O4·2H2O (ZCO) anode is introduced into an iodine-based battery system, complemented by a dual-functional K2C2O4 electrolyte that redefines the fundamental iodine battery chemistry. Journal Advanced Powder Materials
