Aperture and roughness govern iron oxide passivation in olivine fractures during carbon mineralization

Communications Earth & Environment 2026 Open access

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Authors: Yun Yang, Lawrence Opoku Boampong, Haylea Nisbet, Chelsea W. Neil, Hari Viswanathan
DOI: 10.1038/s43247-026-03235-2
Cited by: 3
References: 64

Abstract

Rougher surfaces in smaller apertures olivine fractures increase reactive surface area but hinder efficient carbon dioxide mineralization by promoting passivating iron oxide precipitates, according to an integrated experimental and modeling study.

Fields of Study & Subjects

CO2 Sequestration and Geologic Interactions Geological and Geochemical Analysis High-pressure geophysics and materials

Publication details

Journal / source
Communications Earth & Environment
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Volume
7
Issue
1
Publication date
29 January 2026
Language
EN