Biochar (Aug 2022)

Biochar mitigates the biotoxicity of heavy metals in livestock manure during composting

  • Xiaomeng Chen,
  • Zhuang Du,
  • Dan Liu,
  • Liqin Wang,
  • Chaonan Pan,
  • Zimin Wei,
  • Liming Jia,
  • Ran Zhao

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s42773-022-00174-x
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 4, no. 1
pp. 1 – 13

Abstract

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Highlights Embedded material promoted humic acid formation and reduced the toxicity of metals. The bacterial community structure and function distribution changed. Biochar addition promoted humic acid formation through stable community. The added biochar did not adsorb heavy metals, but promote passivation by humic acid.

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