Strategic Objectives
• Master the chemical engineering principles behind ocean alkalinity enhancement.
• Understand the geochemical cycle of inorganic carbon and mineral weathering.
• Explore the industrial-scale technologies for mineral extraction and distribution.
• Evaluate the ecological safety and regulatory frameworks of ocean interventions.
The Core Challenge
Rising atmospheric CO2 is driving both global warming and ocean acidification, threatening marine ecosystems and climate stability.
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The Blue Carbon Sink
02
The Chemistry of Alkalinity
03
Combatting Acidification
04
Geochemical Engineering Fundamentals
05
The Science of Mineral Weathering
06
Enhanced Weathering Dynamics
07
Sourcing the Minerals
08
Limestone and Carbonates
09
The Solvability of CO2
10
Electrochemical Alkalinity Production
11
Industrial Mineral Processing
12
Coastal Deployment Strategies
13
Deep Sea Injection
14
Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification
15
Ecological Impact Assessment
16
Heavy Metal Contamination Risks
17
International Maritime Law
18
The Economics of Alkalinity
19
Public Perception and Social License
20
Modelling the Future Ocean
21