A new paradigm for aluminium geochemistry in acid sulfate environments. Toxic levels of dissolved aluminium are a significant problem in environments that are impacted by acid sulfate soils and acid m

Southern Cross University — Discovery Projects

Amount

Up to $650,696

Closes

Friday 31 December 2027

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unknown

Type

open opportunity

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A new paradigm for aluminium geochemistry in acid sulfate environments. Toxic levels of dissolved aluminium are a significant problem in environments that are impacted by acid sulfate soils and acid mine drainage. This project aims to provide a new and potentially paradigm-shifting understanding of the mineral-water interactions that control aluminium geochemistry in such environments. This will be achieved by combining advanced synchrotron-based techniques with novel field studies and innovative laboratory experiments. Outcomes will include transformative new insights on unresolved mineral-water interactions for more accurate modelling of aluminium geochemistry in acid sulfate environments. This should provide a much improved capacity to predict and control aluminium fate to protect valuable water resources.. Scheme: Discovery Projects. Field: 3703 - Geochemistry. Lead: Prof Edward Burton