Understanding Biochar Nitrate Capture to Tailor Nitrogen Cycling in Agroecosystems (original) (raw)

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Biochar serves as a beneficial soil amendment to enhance crop yields while optimizing nitrogen cycling and reducing environmental impacts such as greenhouse gas emissions and nutrient leaching. This study quantitatively analyzes nitrate capture in biochar, co-composted biochar, and biochar-amended soil, revealing distinct affinities for nitrate release based on biochar type. The formation of a nano-porous organic coating on co-composted biochar contributes to its effective nitrate release characteristics, highlighting potential pathways for developing sustainable nitrogen fertilizers.