Preparation of carbon-based material with high water absorption capacity and its effect on the water retention characteristics of sandy soil

Abstract Biochar has the potential to provide a multitude of benefits when used in soil remediation and increasing soil organic matter enrichment. Nevertheless, the intricated, hydrophobic pores and groups weaken its water-holding capacity in dry, sandy soils in arid lands. In order to combat this i...

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Main Authors: Youming Yang, Mingyang Zhong, Xiuqi Bian, Yongjun You, Fayong Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Springer 2023-09-01
Series:Biochar
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1007/s42773-023-00260-8