In this resource section, we cover journal articles related to the ways that rocks, minerals and geological formations relate to energetic phenomenon.
Flowing Water Energizes Minerals by Dr. Mischa Bonn
A recent study by researchers from the Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research and the University of Namur reveals that when water flows over glass or rock surfaces, the resulting chemical changes are more significant than previously thought. Using advanced spectroscopic techniques, the team discovered that the electric charge of mineral surfaces undergoes radical changes due to the preferential dissolution of ions from the material under the flow of water. The type of mineral and the acidity or alkalinity of the flowing water determine the strength and polarity of the surface charge, which can be as dramatic as a 100-fold change in acid concentration. This discovery has implications for understanding various chemical processes in nature and industry, including soil erosion, rock weathering, and the long-term development of carbon dioxide concentration in the atmosphere. The study utilized sum frequency generation spectroscopy to directly measure the surface charge and investigate the alignment of water molecules, providing valuable insights into the behavior of charged surfaces under flowing water.
