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Effects of polyethylene microplastics and fresh/aged biochar on soil CO2 and N2O emissions regulated by soil aggregation, dissolved organic matter structure and the formation of necromass-derived soil organic carbon
Summary
This is raw data supporting a study on how polyethylene microplastics and biochar affect soil carbon and nitrogen emissions, specifically examining their interactions with soil aggregates and organic matter — not a standalone article.
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