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Bio‐Based Polyurethanes for Sustainable and Multifunctional Applications

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
Bio‐based polyurethanes prepared from vegetable oils, lignin, and polysaccharides have attracted increasing interest as alternatives to fossil‐derived polyurethanes. This review summarizes recent progress in their chemistry, structural engineering, and advanced applications, highlighting the roles of feedstocks, chain‐segment design, dynamic covalent ...
Xin Li, Henghui Deng, Shiwei Yu, Jiawei Huang, Zehong Chen, Dawei Zhao, Chaoqun Zhang   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Immobilization of toxic metal cations on goethite-amended soils: a remediation strategy

Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management, 2016
The study investigates a simple and viable option to reduce toxic metals mobility and availability in four surface (0–30cm) soils with varying physicochemical properties amended by different percentages of goethite.
Ifesinachi I. Mokwenye, Paul N. Diagboya, Bamidele I. Oluowolabi, Ikenna O. Anigbogu, Hilary I. Owamah   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Impacts of biochar amendment and straw incorporation on soil heterotrophic respiration and desorption of soil organic carbon

Geoscience Letters, 2023
While biochar amendment and straw incorporation in soil have received great attention due to the potential of carbon sequestration and improvements in soil physicochemical properties, there were limited studies addressing their impacts on soil ...
Xiujun Wang, Zhu Zhu, Ni Huang, Lipeng Wu, Tongping Lu, Zhengjiang Hu   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Effects of inorganic and organic amendment on soil chemical properties, enzyme activities, microbial community and soil quality in yellow clayey soil

PLoS ONE, 2017
Understanding the effects of external organic and inorganic components on soil fertility and quality is essential for improving low-yielding soils. We conducted a field study over two consecutive rice growing seasons to investigate the effect of applying
Zhanjun Liu, Qinlei Rong, W. Zhou, Guoqing Liang   +3 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Heavy Metal Contamination: Impacts From Plants to the Food Chain and Eco‐Friendly Amelioration Strategies

AgriFood: Journal of Agricultural Products for Food, EarlyView.
Heavy metal pollution reduces soil health and threatens food safety by entering plants; however, the use of nanoparticles, biofertilizers, and organic fertilizers such as biochar offers a promising strategy for improvement and sustainable agriculture. ABSTRACT Heavy metal (HM) pollution, resulting from human activities such as mining and the excessive ...
Sina Siavash Moghaddam, Latifeh Pourakbar, Sevda Alizadeh, Zahra Alizadeh, Jelena Popović‐Djordjević   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Elucidating the impact of organic amendments on soil bacterial communities and strawberry yield in North Carolina

Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems
Strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier) is an important small fruit grown worldwide. Organic amendments can alter microbial communities and increase crop productivity.
Tika B. Adhikari, Ashley N. Philbrick, Frank J. Louws, Frank J. Louws   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Differential responses of soil nitrogen‐oxide emissions to organic substitution for synthetic fertilizer and biochar amendment in a subtropical tea plantation

GCB Bioenergy, 2021
Tropical and subtropical acidic soils have been well documented as hotspots of global soil nitrogen (N) oxide (i.e., nitrous oxide (N2O) and nitric oxide (NO) emissions).
Zhaoqiang Han, Jinyang Wang, Pinshang Xu, Zhutao Li, Shuwei Liu, Jianwen Zou   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Advancing European Plant Variety Registration: Data‐Driven Insights and Stakeholder Perspectives

Agribusiness, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Efficient plant variety registration is crucial for fostering innovation in the European Union, yet the current regulatory framework is complex and faces calls for reform. This study provides data‐driven evidence to inform the ongoing legislative debate by employing a mixed‐methods approach.
Sergio Urioste Daza, Ibtissem Taghouti, José María Gil Roig   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Biochar-Facilitated Soil Remediation: Mechanisms and Efficacy Variations

Frontiers in Environmental Science, 2020
Recent research suggests that biochar amendment is a promising approach to mitigate soil contamination via immobilizing heavy metals and organic pollutants.
Mingxin Guo, Weiping Song, Jing Tian
doaj   +1 more source

Exploring the Impact of Meat Alternative Labeling Regulations on the U.S. Meat Consumption Patterns

Agribusiness, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The global demand for conventional meat continues to rise, but it is also associated with substantial environmental and health challenges. In response, meat alternatives have gained popularity, sparking debates over meat alternative labeling regulations. This study investigates the effects of meat alternative labeling regulations in the United
Jeong Hun Ji, Sang Hyeon Lee
wiley   +1 more source