Mangas-Velayos et al. (2026): Basaltic Rock Weathering as an Atmospheric CO₂ Removal (CDR) Technique: A Review
Héctor Mangas-Velayos, Jorge Mongil-Manso, María del Monte-Maiz and Raimundo Jiménez-Ballesta, IN: Land, https://doi.org/10.3390/land15071153
Atmospheric CO₂ concentrations have reached significant levels during the industrial era, necessitating the implementation of effective carbon dioxide removal (CDR) technologies. Enhanced Rock Weathering (ERW) using basalt has emerged as a high-potential strategy, leveraging its mafic composition to sequester CO₂ as stable carbonates. This review analyzes ERW’s geochemical processes, application methods, and multifaceted co-benefits, such as restoring “background fertility” and improving soil structure.