Enhanced Rock Weathering (ERW) is a process that involves crushing silicate-rich rocks to increase available surface area and applying them to soils to increase carbon dioxide (CO2) uptake. Past studies have depended on mining silicate-rich material; however, we aim to investigate quarry byproducts (QBPs) as an alternative applied directly to agricultural soil to promote CO2 uptake and increase soil fertility. Specifically, the goal of this project is to optimize CO2 uptake though different QBP application rates and incorporation methods, without harmful environmental consequences.
Madi's second grad student poster also won best poster at the OK NSF EPSCoR Annual Meeting 2025.
Bolin got to attend his first conference and participate in a poster session as co-author on Shaima's poster for the OK NSF EPSCoR Annual Meeting 2025.
Shaima's poster at OCLWA 2025
Madi's first poster as a graduate student won best poster at OK Governor's Water Conference 2024
Quarry byproducts may be a useful material for ERW