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Clarifying the conflation of biochar carbon stability and its soil co-benefits

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Not all biochar is equal. We clarify the frequent conflation between biochar carbon stability and soil co-benefits across research, policy, and markets. While stability ensures long-term carbon storage, co-benefits rely on more surface functionality from less stable biochar. Decoupling these dimensions enables designing biochar optimized for distinct functions.

Source: Biochar

DOI: 10.1007/s42773-026-00581-4

Authors: Robert W. Brown, David R. Chadwick, Davey L. Jones

Institution: Bangor University

Language: English

Topic: Soil Carbon and Nitrogen Dynamics

Subfield: Soil Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDGs: Climate action, Life on land

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,690