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Biochar As a Carrier for Plant Growth-Promoting Bacteria in Phytoremediation of Pesticides Publisher



Kamyab H1, 2, 3, 4 ; Chelliapan S5 ; Khalili E6 ; Rezania S7 ; Balasubramanian B8 ; Taheri MM9 ; Simancasracines D10 ; Rajendran S11 ; Yusuf M12, 13
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  1. 1. Department of Biomaterials, Saveetha Dental College and Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai, 600 077, India
  2. 2. The KU-KIST Graduate School of Energy and Environment, Korea University, 145 Anam-ro, Seoul, Seongbuk-gu, 02841, South Korea
  3. 3. Faculty of Social Sciences, Media and Communication, University of Religions and Denominations, Qom, Pardisan, Iran
  4. 4. Universidad UTE, Quito, 170527, Ecuador
  5. 5. Department of Smart Engineering and Advanced Technology, Faculty of Artificial Intelligence, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Jalan Sultan Yahya Petra, Kuala Lumpur, 54100, Malaysia
  6. 6. Department of Engineering, University of Surrey, Guildford, GU2 7XH, United Kingdom
  7. 7. Department of Environment and Energy, Sejong University, Seoul, 05006, South Korea
  8. 8. Department of Food Science and Biotechnology, College of Life Sciences, Sejong University, Seoul, 05006, South Korea
  9. 9. Department of Pharmaceutical Biomaterials, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  10. 10. Universidad UTE, Centro de Investigacion en Salud Publicay Epidemiologia Clinica (CISPEC), Quito, 170527, Ecuador
  11. 11. Instituto de Alta Investigacion, Universidad de Tarapaca, Arica, 1000000, Chile
  12. 12. Clean Energy Technologies Research Institute (CETRI), Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, University of Regina, 3737 Wascana Parkway, Regina, S4S 0A2, SK, Canada
  13. 13. Centre of Research Impact and Outcome, Institute of Engineering and Technology, Chitkara University, Punjab, India

Source: Journal of Hazardous Materials Advances Published:2025


Abstract

This review examines the role of biochar as a carrier for plant growth-promoting bacteria (PGPB) in the phytoremediation process of pesticides. It begins by exploring the properties and performance of biochar, including its production processes and physical and chemical characteristics. The review then discusses the roles and mechanisms of PGPB, such as nitrogen fixation, phosphate solubilization, and phytohormone production, emphasizing how these bacteria can enhance plant growth and tolerance to environmental stresses while aiding in pesticide degradation. The suitability of biochar as a carrier for PGPB is highlighted due to its porous structure, surface chemistry, and ability to create microbial habitats. The interactions between biochar, PGPB, and plants that can enhance phytoremediation efficiency are examined. The review additionally identifies the related challenges and limitations, suggesting areas for further research to develop practical applications. This review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the potential of biochar as a carrier for PGPB in improving phytoremediation outcomes, explicitly addressing the lack of prior reviews on this topic and highlighting broader implications for sustainable remediation. © 2025 The Author(s)