Various exogenous carbon-based materials (CMs) such as biochar, charcoal, and carbon-based nano-fertilizer have accumulated in soils. They exhibit multiple functions as soil amendments (e.g., soil pollution remediation, carbon sequestration, and soil fertility improvement). Microplastics, as a type of emerging CM, have been widely detected in soils and have become an emerging contaminant of concern. These CMs may cause direct and indirect impacts on soil properties and processes, potentially changing the function, stability, health, and productivity of soil ecosystems. However, there are large knowledge gaps on CMs in soil ecosystems, including their accumulation, interactions with soil components, and potential ecological impacts and risks. Therefore, more efforts are needed to further understand the impacts of CMs in soil ecosystems.
By generating new knowledge, this Research Topic aims to improve the understanding of the effects of CMs on soil ecosystems, including soil quality, nutrient cycling, microbial ecology, crop growth, and environmental, and ecological risk.
We welcome contributions within the following areas, but not limited to:
• Interaction of CMs with soil components (e.g., organic matter, minerals)
• Potential environmental and ecological risks due to CMs
The effects of carbon-based materials on
• soil physical, chemical, and biological properties;
• the transformation of contaminants in soil;
• nutrient cycling (e.g., C/N/P) in soil;
• soil fertility;
• soil microbial ecology; and
• crop yield and quality;
All article types are welcome, with an emphasis on Original Research, Reviews, and Perspectives.
Various exogenous carbon-based materials (CMs) such as biochar, charcoal, and carbon-based nano-fertilizer have accumulated in soils. They exhibit multiple functions as soil amendments (e.g., soil pollution remediation, carbon sequestration, and soil fertility improvement). Microplastics, as a type of emerging CM, have been widely detected in soils and have become an emerging contaminant of concern. These CMs may cause direct and indirect impacts on soil properties and processes, potentially changing the function, stability, health, and productivity of soil ecosystems. However, there are large knowledge gaps on CMs in soil ecosystems, including their accumulation, interactions with soil components, and potential ecological impacts and risks. Therefore, more efforts are needed to further understand the impacts of CMs in soil ecosystems.
By generating new knowledge, this Research Topic aims to improve the understanding of the effects of CMs on soil ecosystems, including soil quality, nutrient cycling, microbial ecology, crop growth, and environmental, and ecological risk.
We welcome contributions within the following areas, but not limited to:
• Interaction of CMs with soil components (e.g., organic matter, minerals)
• Potential environmental and ecological risks due to CMs
The effects of carbon-based materials on
• soil physical, chemical, and biological properties;
• the transformation of contaminants in soil;
• nutrient cycling (e.g., C/N/P) in soil;
• soil fertility;
• soil microbial ecology; and
• crop yield and quality;
All article types are welcome, with an emphasis on Original Research, Reviews, and Perspectives.
