International team uses computers, experiments to better
predict chemical dissolution
Scientists from Rice University and the University of
Bremen’s Center for Marine Environmental Sciences (MARUM) in Germany have
combined cutting-edge experimental techniques and computer simulations to find
a new way of predicting how water dissolves crystalline structures like those
found in natural stone and cement.
In a new study featured on the cover of the Nov. 28 issue of
the Journal of Physical Chemistry C, the team found their method was more
efficient at predicting the dissolution rates of crystalline structures in
water than previous methods. The research could have wide-ranging impacts in
diverse areas, including water quality and planning, environmental sustainability,
corrosion resistance and cement construction.