A special form of charcoal is highly effective at absorbing toxic chromium and transforming it to a safer form.

After 120 hours (5 days), about 85% of the toxic chromium(VI) had turned into the safe chromium(III). The biochar was not just trapping chromium—it was actively transforming it into a harmless form.

Aging is the progressive loss of organ and tissue function over time. Growing older is positively linked to cognitive and biological degeneration such as physical frailty, psychological impairment, ...

Agriculture has always been the cornerstone of the global economy, ensuring the essential livelihoods of people (Pang et al., 2021). Advancements in science and technology have facilitated substantial ...