Plant invasion is significantly affected by environmental factors in the recipient habitats and affects the stability and sustainable development of society. The invasiveness of alien plants may be increased by anthropogenic-mediated disturbances, such as fluctuations in nutrients caused by excessive emissions of nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P). To improve our understanding of the interactions between N and P fluctuations and invasive alien plants, the current report focuses on the biogeochemical behavior of N and P among invasive alien plants, native plants, and the soil within the plant–soil ecosystem. Our research, together with a synthesis of the literature, shows that fluctuations in N and P resources provide more opportunities and competitiveness for plant invasion. At the same time, the biogeochemical cycles of N and P are promoted because of their efficient and increased utilization and rate of release by invasive alien plants. However, there is no consensus on whether the N and P compositions of invasive species are different from those of the natives in their habitat. Quantitative studies that compare N and P contents in plant, litter, and soil between native plant communities and invaded communities on a global scale are an indispensable area of research focus for the future.

Coastal wetlands, often referred to as the ‘kidneys of the Earth’, have gained significant attention. However, they are increasingly affected by severe pollution and invasive species. Thus, ensuring green and sustainable methods for pollutant removal is of utmost importance. Biochar has demonstrated its unique advantages and benefits in coastal wetland remediation and management. In addition, the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in environmental fields has become increasingly prevalent, with the aim of improving the efficiency and effectiveness of environmental protection and resource management. However, the in situ remediation with AI-assisted biochar is still not well understood. This review adopts a problem-focused approach, analyzing and resolving problems to comprehensively review state-of-the-art biochar production, modification, and applications. This study aims to improve the remediation efficiency of sediment with combined pollution through the integration of AI systems. Moreover, the study highlights the positive effects of biochar on plant growth, microbial activity, and soil/sediment health, as well as its suitability for coastal wetland management, indicating that biochar holds great promise as an effective method for coastal wetland remediation and management.

The application of metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) toward the adsorption of organic pollutants from aqueous systems has attracted heightened attention in recent times. While considerable research works have examined high-surface-area MOFs, growing evidence demonstrates that MOFs with low Brunauer–Emmett–Teller (BET) surface areas (S_BET ≤ 100 m²/g) can also achieve remarkably high pollutant adsorption. This review critically examines, for the first time, recent developments that have enabled low-surface-area MOFs to adsorb organic pollutants from wastewater efficiently. The first part explores compositional modifications of low-surface-area MOF adsorbents, with particular attention to their metal centers. Furthermore, four categories of auxiliary components were delved into. Additionally, the factors influencing adsorbent synthesis were presented. Moreover, low- and high-S_BET MOFs were directly compared. Finally, current challenges and key research gaps were identified. Future research priorities such as rigorous mechanistic validation, performance evaluation in realistic water matrices, improved regeneration strategies, and advancing pilot-scale studies to facilitate practical application were also presented.