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Effects of Biochar with Different Particle Sizes on Soil Physicochemical Properties and Vertical Transport of Selenium and Cadmium

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In order to explore the effects of biochar addition on soil physical and chemical properties and vertical migration of cadmium (Cd) and Selenium (Se), and to some extent to help agricultural production practice. In this experiment, 5.0% biochar with different particle sizes was added to the soil (Burozem), and the soil was kept 70% of its field water capacity for one month. Then, pH, organic matter content, electrical conductivity, specific surface area, element potassium (K), calcium (Ca), sodium (Na), magnesium (Mg), Cd and Se contents were measured in soil samples with a depth of 5.0, 10, 15 and 20 cm. The effects of biochar with different particle sizes on soil physical and chemical properties, elements K, Ca, Na, Mg, Cd and Se contents were analyzed. The results showed that biochar could significantly reduce the vertical transport of metal elements (P < 0.05), enrichment Cd and Se in soil, reduce soil pH and conductivity, and increase the content of organic matter in soil. Because biochar has a loose porous physical structure, the addition of biochar changed the physicochemical properties of the soil, and adsorbed a certain amount of metal elements, thereby reducing the vertical migration of metal elements. This effect was more obvious when powdery biochar was added. This study provided reference for soil environmental protection, resource utilization and agricultural production.

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This research was financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (grant numbers 42207525), the Scientific research Project of Hubei Provincial Department of Education (grant numbers B2013097), the Xiangyang Science and Technology Project (grant numbers 2021ABA003624) and the Science and Technology Support Action Plan of the Hubei Provincial Department of Education (grant numbers BXLBX0693).

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Luo, K., Li, Y., Guan, X. et al. Effects of Biochar with Different Particle Sizes on Soil Physicochemical Properties and Vertical Transport of Selenium and Cadmium. Eurasian Soil Sc. 56, 1999–2008 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1134/S1064229323601270

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