April 2017 PMID 28281750

Olivine Dissolution in Seawater: Implications for CO Sequestration through Enhanced Weathering in Coastal Environments.

Francesc Montserrat, Phil Renforth, Jens Hartmann, Martine Leermakers, Pol Knops, Filip J R Meysman

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The overall tone reflects strong interest and moderate agreement with the research's potential benefits in carbon sequestration, exemplified by mentions of ecosystem studies, open access publications, and geoengineering discussions, demonstrating how the topic resonates with ongoing climate action debates and scientific exploration.

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Most discussions recognize the potential of olivine weathering for climate mitigation, suggesting broad agreement with the article's implications.

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The posts indicate high interest, especially with references to geoengineering, natural olivine ecosystems, and climate solutions.

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Participants acknowledge that research like this could significantly influence climate strategies, though it remains within scientific discussions.

Abstract in brief

  • Enhanced weathering of olivine in seawater can raise alkalinity and help absorb CO2 from the atmosphere, which could be a promising method for climate change mitigation.
  • The experiments showed that olivine dissolves in seawater, increasing dissolved inorganic carbon (DIC) and confirming the potential for CO2 sequestration, but there are challenges like accurately measuring efficiency in real-world conditions.
  • These challenges include issues like non-stoichiometric dissolution, pore water saturation, and secondary reactions, which require more research before deploying this method effectively for climate goals.]

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Seaver Wang
@wang_seaver · X

Zoomed into a lab meeting today with @DrBioGC, @AlexNiebergall, @aliceinH2Oland + the rest of Bernhardt + Cassar labs at @DukeU for some fun discussing geoengineering! Each of us presented an approach: I picked enhanced silicate weathering (ESW) (1) https://t.co/zpchIn6La4

Oct 30, 2020 · 4 likes · 1 share · 10,243 followers View post →
Pol Knops
@GreenOlivine · X

@TinusPulles @Sander_1954 @Klimaatkonijn74 @Aardvarken2 @Vetustioribus @mus_nico @gjcats @bobbrand_nl @teapot_russells @rolf_bruijn @FrankBrecht @ockhams @RParagliding @RiniVer @PietervanderMe2 @OeneDoevendans @klimaatVeranda @aliettejonkers @Infocadl2015 @GerritHiemstra @JaapTielbeke En ik heb er ook een stel: Maar alleen over #olivijn

Jan 18, 2019 · 2 likes · 1,362 followers View post →
Dave Melford
@Mielfordt · X

Olivine Dissolution in Seawater: Implications for CO2 Sequestration through Enhanced Weathering in Coastal Environments https://t.co/Mq0s1f8Cd4 #GreenNewDeal

Aug 9, 2020 · 2 likes · 183 followers View post →
Pol Knops
@GreenOlivine · X

@bataille_chris @ie_nets @tyler_bryant @Khelsilem @TofMcGlade Yes, mined Olivine reacts with CO2 (or more precise with the CO2 in the rainwater). For marine applications: https://t.co/mw7lo5fYbO But the goal is to replace conventional sand/pebble use See https://t.co/LxaBibgmQz

Feb 1, 2019 · 1 like · 1,362 followers View post →
Corey Falls Feminine Lia Fal or Cornu of Destiny
@CoreyFalls1 · X

@PeterDClack guess what 90% of the Ocean floor is made of, Basalt and olivine, https://pubs.bacs.borg/doi/10.1021/acs.est.6b05942

Apr 20, 2025 · 1 like · 282 followers View post →
Geoengineering Info
@geoengineering1 · X

RT @GreenOlivine: @RobertHoglund @PuroCO2Removal We can't and shouldn't wait. 413.4 ppm CO2

Oct 10, 2022 · 1 share · 4,127 followers View post →

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Corey Falls Feminine Lia Fal or Cornu of Destiny
@CoreyFalls1 · X

@PeterDClack guess what 90% of the Ocean floor is made of, Basalt and olivine, https://pubs.bacs.borg/doi/10.1021/acs.est.6b05942

Apr 20, 2025 · 1 like · 282 followers View post →
Allan Foxall
@AirAcademy · X

RT @AirAcademy: https://t.co/2JuDDDvBQw

Dec 29, 2024 · 1 share · 178 followers View post →
Allan Foxall
@AirAcademy · X

https://t.co/2JuDDDvBQw

Dec 29, 2024 · 1 share · 178 followers View post →
Geoengineering Info
@geoengineering1 · X

RT @GreenOlivine: @RobertHoglund @PuroCO2Removal We can't and shouldn't wait. 413.4 ppm CO2

Oct 10, 2022 · 1 share · 4,127 followers View post →
Pol Knops
@GreenOlivine · X

@RobertHoglund @PuroCO2Removal We can't and shouldn't wait. 413.4 ppm CO2

Oct 10, 2022 · 1 share · 1,362 followers View post →
Seaver Wang
@wang_seaver · X

Zoomed into a lab meeting today with @DrBioGC, @AlexNiebergall, @aliceinH2Oland + the rest of Bernhardt + Cassar labs at @DukeU for some fun discussing geoengineering! Each of us presented an approach: I picked enhanced silicate weathering (ESW) (1) https://t.co/zpchIn6La4

Oct 30, 2020 · 4 likes · 1 share · 10,243 followers View post →
Dave Melford
@Mielfordt · X

Olivine Dissolution in Seawater: Implications for CO2 Sequestration through Enhanced Weathering in Coastal Environments https://t.co/Mq0s1f8Cd4 #GreenNewDeal

Aug 9, 2020 · 2 likes · 183 followers View post →
Geoengineering Info
@geoengineering1 · X

RT @Project_Vesta: @eruptionsblog @patrickc Our lead scientist, F. Montserrat has studied the thriving ecosystem of the natural olivine san…

May 18, 2020 · 1 share · 4,127 followers View post →
Vesta
@vesta_earth · X

@eruptionsblog @patrickc Our lead scientist, F. Montserrat has studied the thriving ecosystem of the natural olivine sand beach, Papakolea, in Hawaii (in prep). Coral samples from there do not show dangerous levels of bioavailable trace minerals such as nickel. See his other work: https://t.co/bripTfJv8W

May 18, 2020 · 1 share · 1,599 followers View post →
Pol Knops
@GreenOlivine · X

@Guus86254721 @DiederikJekel @klimaatTv @svenjense @tudelft @UTwente @albertvdbergtwt Weet u wat: Hier is het hele artikel. https://t.co/mw7lo5fYbO en anders nog een tweede: https://t.co/CR7nBiGnJJ https://t.co/w84HLRSNRL

Oct 27, 2019 · 1,362 followers View post →
Pol Knops
@GreenOlivine · X

@Guus86254721 @DiederikJekel @klimaatTv @tudelft @UTwente @albertvdbergtwt Het ligt iets anders. Hier open access publicatie. De oceaan neemt nu CO2 op en wordt hierdoor minder alkalisch. Met meer olivijn ga je deze verzuring tegen. https://t.co/mw7lo5fYbO

Oct 25, 2019 · 1,362 followers View post →
Pol Knops
@GreenOlivine · X

@DesmetMarc @MissTie Vandaar onderzoek. Maar de natuur deed dit al miljoenen jaren (en legde zo 80% van C definitief vast). Alleen doen wij nu aan geo-engineering met kolen- en gascentrales. Als u bezorgd bent, hier open access paper. https://t.co/mw7lo5fYbO https://t.co/lpKD7FxPv0

Sep 26, 2019 · 1,362 followers View post →
Pol Knops
@GreenOlivine · X

@ManuelSintubin @vrtnws @mondiaalnieuws Grofweg wel. Zie deze publicatie: https://t.co/mw7lo5fYbO En vandaag in België

Sep 20, 2019 · 1,362 followers View post →
Pol Knops
@GreenOlivine · X

@helmer_l Toevallig is mijn vakgebied Silicaten (aka #Olivijn). Dus vandaar dat ik hoofdstuk 10 goed ken. Maar als u liever de oorspronkelijke publicatie hebt (open access) https://t.co/aqHeQPAsW0 https://t.co/6O3aw8usPh

Mar 9, 2019 · 1,362 followers View post →
Pol Knops
@GreenOlivine · X

@bataille_chris @ie_nets @tyler_bryant @Khelsilem @TofMcGlade Yes, mined Olivine reacts with CO2 (or more precise with the CO2 in the rainwater). For marine applications: https://t.co/mw7lo5fYbO But the goal is to replace conventional sand/pebble use See https://t.co/LxaBibgmQz

Feb 1, 2019 · 1 like · 1,362 followers View post →
Pol Knops
@GreenOlivine · X

@HenkDaalder @jesseklaver @urgenda @TomvanderLee En het @NIOZatSea heeft hier onderzoek naar gedaan. Zie open access artikel: https://t.co/mw7lo5fYbO https://t.co/78mAj05sAC

Jan 27, 2019 · 1,362 followers View post →
Pol Knops
@GreenOlivine · X

@TinusPulles @Sander_1954 @Klimaatkonijn74 @Aardvarken2 @Vetustioribus @mus_nico @gjcats @bobbrand_nl @teapot_russells @rolf_bruijn @FrankBrecht @ockhams @RParagliding @RiniVer @PietervanderMe2 @OeneDoevendans @klimaatVeranda @aliettejonkers @Infocadl2015 @GerritHiemstra @JaapTielbeke En ik heb er ook een stel: Maar alleen over #olivijn

Jan 18, 2019 · 2 likes · 1,362 followers View post →