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Biochar for Acidic Soil Restoration: pH, Microbes & Yield
New research shows biochar for acidic soil restoration fixes pH, nutrient lockout and dead microbiomes at once. See what buyers should specify.
Sep 21, 2026
Feed-Flexible Blast Furnaces: Biochar as Coke Replacement
New Springer research shows feed-flexible blast furnaces can blend biochar with coke — an accelerated, infrastructure-friendly path to lower-carbon steel.
Sep 18, 2026
Biochar for PFAS Removal: A New Water Treatment Option
New research reviews biochar for PFAS removal from water — a lower-cost, sustainable alternative to activated carbon for tackling forever chemicals.
Sep 16, 2026
Carbon Finance for Steel Decarbonization: China's Roadmap
New research shows carbon finance for steel decarbonization hinges on R&D grants and carbon revenue recycling — not capital subsidies alone. Here's why it matters.
Sep 14, 2026
Phytoremediation Biochar: Mining Waste to Soil Amendment
Phytoremediation biochar from mining-area plants concentrates Ca, Fe and Zn up to 3.14x. See how remediation biomass becomes a certified soil amendment.
Sep 11, 2026
Biochar Steel Heat Treatment: A New Route for Foundries
Biochar steel heat treatment is gaining a new industrial use. Learn how powder carburizing and nitrocarburizing could reduce fossil-based material dependence.
Sep 9, 2026
Biochar Concrete: The 3–5% Mix for Lower-Carbon Builds
Biochar concrete can reduce construction emissions while preserving performance. Research identifies a 3–5% replacement range and 96.8% freeze–thaw durability.
Sep 7, 2026
Biochar Slag Foaming Agent for EAF Steel Decarbonization
Biochar slag foaming agent research shows how fixed carbon and slag basicity can guide lower-carbon EAF steelmaking and smarter procurement decisions.
Sep 4, 2026
Hydrochar Briquettes for EAF Slag Foaming: A New Path
Hydrochar briquettes for EAF slag foaming could replace anthracite at 1.9–2.4x mass, while testing found no sulfur or phosphorus transfer in EAF trials.
Sep 2, 2026
CBAM and RED III Industrial Competitiveness in the EU
See how CBAM and RED III industrial competitiveness rules reshape emissions reporting, renewable inputs, and procurement decisions across EU industry.
Sep 1, 2026
Biochar for Mine Reclamation: Restoring Tropical Post-Mining Soils
New research from Indonesia shows rice husk biochar significantly improves soil fertility and vegetation growth on post-mining land. Here's what procurement and sustainability teams need to know.
May 5, 2026
Biomass Pyrolysis for Steel: 10% Coal Replacement Proven
EU-funded research proves biomass-derived biochar can replace up to 10% of fossil coal in steelmaking. Here's what procurement teams need to know.
Apr 30, 2026
