Scientific Papers
This part of our website (constantly in progress) is focused on scientific research. Here you can find articles, studies, research, and publications representing our technology’s scientific foundation.
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A novel determination of calcite dissolution kinetics in seawater
We present a novel determination of the dissolution kinetics of inorganic calcite in seawater. We dissolved 13C-labeled calcite in unlabeled seawater, and traced the evolving δ13C composition […]
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Catalysis and chemical mechanisms of calcite dissolution in seawater
Near-equilibrium calcite dissolution in seawater contributes significantly to the regulation of atmospheric CO2 on 1,000-y timescales. Despite many studies on far-from-equilibrium dissolution, […]
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A kinetic pressure effect on calcite dissolution in seawater
This study provides laboratory data of calcite dissolution rate as a function of seawater undersaturation state (1 − Ω) under variable pressure. 13C-labeled calcite was dissolved in […]
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Temperature dependence of calcite dissolution kinetics in seawater
Knowledge of the mechanism of calcite dissolution in seawater is a critical component of our understanding of the changing global carbon budget. Towards this goal, […]
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Calcite dissolution rates in seawater: Lab vs. in-situ measurements and inhibition by organic matter
Ocean acidification from fossil fuel burning is lowering the mean global ocean saturation state (Ω = Ca2+CO32−Ksp′), thus increasing the thermodynamic driving force for calcium […]
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An atomic force microscopy study of calcite dissolution in seawater
We present the first examination of calcite dissolution in seawater using Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM). We quantify step retreat velocity and etch pit density to compare […]
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The Dissolution Rate of CaCO3 in the Ocean
Abstract The dissolution of CaCO3 minerals in the ocean is a fundamental part of the marine alkalinity and carbon cycles. While […]
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A Mechanistic Study of Carbonic Anhydrase-Enhanced Calcite Dissolution
Carbonic anhydrase (CA) has been shown to promote calcite dissolution (Liu, 2001, https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1755-6724.2001.tb00531.x; Subhas et al., 2017, https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1703604114), and understanding the catalytic […]
