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  • Biochar, a byproduct of biomass pyrolysis, is utilized in agriculture and pollution remediation.
  • Its impact on soil carbon cycling and the priming effect (mineralization changes) requires thorough investigation.
  • Current research may overestimate carbon stabilization due to over-reliance on lab conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To critically analyze biochar's mechanisms for stabilizing soil organic carbon.
  • To assess the bidirectionality of biochar-induced priming effects.
  • To provide a framework for optimizing biochar's carbon sequestration potential.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and critical analysis of existing studies on biochar and soil carbon.
  • Examination of physical, chemical, and microbial mechanisms of carbon stabilization.
  • Evaluation of discrepancies between laboratory predictions and natural environmental conditions.

Main Results:

  • Biochar stabilizes soil carbon through physical protection, chemical stability, and microbial interactions.
  • Priming effects are condition-dependent, with negative effects occurring under specific circumstances.
  • Environmental and technological factors limit biochar's carbon sequestration efficiency.

Conclusions:

  • Further research is needed to elucidate molecular transformation mechanisms of soil carbon post-biochar application.
  • Developing field-specific biochar application systems is essential.
  • This review offers a theoretical basis for advancing carbon reduction technologies using biochar.