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Biochar-supported double ammonium carbonate composite fertilizers, synthesized via a single-pot mechanochemical method, exhibit significantly reduced nitrogen emissions and improved moisture retention compared to pure ammonium carbonate. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.NOVEL_FINDING. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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Synthesize biochar-supported magnesium, copper, and zinc ammonium carbonate composites via single-pot mechanochemistry and characterize their stability, nitrogen release, and functional properties.

September 8, 2026ACS Sustainable Resource ManagementOpen Access

Biochar-Supported Magnesium-, Copper-, and Zinc Ammonium Carbonate Fertilizer Materials: Single-Pot Synthesis, Thermal Stability, Water Adsorption, Nitrogen Release, and Antifungal Activity

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MAMohamed Ammar MBMariana G. Brondi CFCristiane S. Farinas

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Experimental study reveals reduced nitrogen volatilization and enhanced stability in biochar-metal ammonium carbonate composites, highlighting potential for sustainable fertilizer systems.

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Synthesize biochar-supported magnesium, copper, and zinc ammonium carbonate composites via single-pot mechanochemistry and characterize their stability, nitrogen release, and functional properties.
Synthesized double ammonium carbonate salts with magnesium (BC-MAC), copper (BC-CAC), and zinc (BC-ZAC) combined with biochar using a single-pot mechanochemical solid-state method.
Characterized crystal structures, particle evolution, and thermal profiles using X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, and thermogravimetric analysis.
Evaluated moisture kinetics and mass loss via dynamic vapor sorption, along with quantitative measurements of nitrogen emissions and antifungal activity.
Dynamic vapor sorption showed that 10% biochar-magnesium ammonium carbonate (10BC-MAC) lost ~37% of its initial mass after one day of drying, compared to 47% mass loss in unsupported MAC.
Composites containing 10% biochar (BC-MAC) reduced nitrogen emissions by ~20% compared to standard ammonium carbonate.
Biochar matrix incorporation successfully retained and modulated the functional antifungal properties of copper ammonium carbonate.

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Ammar et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a9fd7e758e84d0ff5b47048 https://doi.org/10.1021/acssusresmgt.6c00448

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September 8, 2026ACS Sustainable Resource ManagementOpen Access

Biochar-Supported Magnesium-, Copper-, and Zinc Ammonium Carbonate Fertilizer Materials: Single-Pot Synthesis, Thermal Stability, Water Adsorption, Nitrogen Release, and Antifungal Activity

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Authors

MAMohamed Ammar MBMariana G. Brondi CFCristiane S. Farinas

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Experimental study reveals reduced nitrogen volatilization and enhanced stability in biochar-metal ammonium carbonate composites, highlighting potential for sustainable fertilizer systems.

Key Points

Synthesize biochar-supported magnesium, copper, and zinc ammonium carbonate composites via single-pot mechanochemistry and characterize their stability, nitrogen release, and functional properties.
Synthesized double ammonium carbonate salts with magnesium (BC-MAC), copper (BC-CAC), and zinc (BC-ZAC) combined with biochar using a single-pot mechanochemical solid-state method.
Characterized crystal structures, particle evolution, and thermal profiles using X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, and thermogravimetric analysis.
Evaluated moisture kinetics and mass loss via dynamic vapor sorption, along with quantitative measurements of nitrogen emissions and antifungal activity.
Dynamic vapor sorption showed that 10% biochar-magnesium ammonium carbonate (10BC-MAC) lost ~37% of its initial mass after one day of drying, compared to 47% mass loss in unsupported MAC.
Composites containing 10% biochar (BC-MAC) reduced nitrogen emissions by ~20% compared to standard ammonium carbonate.
Biochar matrix incorporation successfully retained and modulated the functional antifungal properties of copper ammonium carbonate.

Cite This Study

Ammar et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a9fd7e758e84d0ff5b47048 https://doi.org/10.1021/acssusresmgt.6c00448

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