The retention of copper (Cu) in saline–alkali soil (SAS) during long-term application biogas residue (BR) with a high concentration Cu raises concerns. In this work, the fate was detected using adsorption isotherms, scanning electron microscope—energy dispersive spectrometer, Fourier transform infrared X-ray diffraction, isothermal titration calorimetry, photoelectron spectroscopy, and microzon...