Russel et al. (2024): Mine waste rock as a soil amendment for enhanced weathering, ecosystem services, and bioenergy production
Mackenzie D. Russell, Katherine Heckman, Lei Pan, Xinyu Ye, Ronald S. Zalesny, Evan S. Kane IN: Front. Earth Sci., 12, doi: 10.3389/feart.2024.141443
Herein, the authors demonstrate that an ameliorated mining waste product can be effectively weathered in the soil environment when used as a soil amendment in conjunction with the cultivation of fast-growing willows (Salix matsudana Koidz. ⨯ S. alba L. ‚Austree‘) in a pot study environment. Utilizing this locally sourced amendment minimizes emissions associated with grinding and transportation of enhanced weathering materials.