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Rethinking biochar: black gold or not?

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Biochar is proposed as a promising solution for sustainable development, but proper risk management and careful evaluation are essential when considering its use. It is crucial to acknowledge the limitations of biochar and recognize that it is not a magic bullet for green technologies.

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Fig. 1: Risks associated with the use of biochar.

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The authors thank the National Natural Science Foundation of China (52200074, 51821006 and 52192684) for supporting this work.

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Tan, G., Yu, HQ. Rethinking biochar: black gold or not?. Nat Rev Mater 9, 4–5 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41578-023-00634-1

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