Silvia Orsetti

TL;DR: This work identifies a complex, nutrient-rich organic coating on co-composted biochar that covers the outer and inner (pore) surfaces of biochar particles using high-resolution spectro(micro)scopy and mass spectrometry, which strengthens biochar-water interactions and thus enhances nutrient retention.

TL;DR: The aim is to present a detailed overview of the key aspects related to these mineral phases which can be used as an important resource for researchers working in a diverse range of fields dealing with mixed-valent iron minerals.

TL;DR: The proposed method can be considered as a biomimetic approach to determine "effective" biogeochemical reduction potentials in heterogeneous iron systems, corroborate the picture of a dynamic remodelling of Fe(II)/Fe(III) surface sites at goethite in response to oxidation/reduction events.

TL;DR: It is suggested that biochars do not alter the carbon speciation in compost organic matter under conditions optimized for aerobic decomposition of compost feedstock, and might be an attractive strategy to produce a sustainable, slow release fertilizer.

TL;DR: The unexpected perturbation of cytotoxicity testing following treatment with tBHQ by its volatile metabolite tBQ shows that not only metabolic processes but also non-enzymatic mechanisms have to be considered as important parameters for in vitro assays.