Chemical Weathering Studies

Dear Colleagues,

Chemical weathering is an important process on Earth as it alters its rocks and models the surface of the planet, contributing to soil formation and water chemistry composition. Chemical weathering takes place when disequilibrium and rupture of the atoms’ crystal structures occur. Chemical reactions are responsible for a more stable arrangement of these structures, transforming the primary mineral of the original rock into a secondary mineral, thus originating an alteration complex and/or soil and leached solution.

The aim of this Special Issue, "Chemical Weathering Studies", is to contribute to the dissemination of all chemical weathering applications, which can comprise different analytical techniques, such as X-ray diffraction, microscopy, spectrometry, geochronological investigations and others. Furthermore, the chemical weathering process is an important issue, especially in the context of climate change, in which rock, soil, sediment and water interactions play a significant role in CO₂ sequestration. In addition, it is also related to supergene deposit formation and associated impacts that alter geogenic chemical characteristics. On this specific matter, this issue gives space to studies that correlate to the anthropogenic influence in the natural chemical weathering cycle.

We are looking forward to receiving the partial or final results of studies from different regions of the world to ensure a worldwide perspective on this topic.

Dr. Diego De Souza Sardinha
Dr. Vania Rosolen
Dr. Leticia Hirata Godoy
Guest Editors

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