Research overview
The Yale Geochemistry Center is renowned for its cutting-edge research in geochemistry, focusing on understanding Earth's processes through isotopic and elemental analyses. The lab employs advanced techniques to study the Earth's crust, mantle, and surface processes, addressing questions related to climate change, tectonics, and biogeochemical cycles. Researchers at Yale leverage state-of-the-art equipment to explore mineral formation, atmospheric evolution, and the complex interactions between the biosphere and geosphere.
Research Toolkit
Enhanced weathering
We use a lab, greenhouse, field, and biogeochemical modeling approach to explore how we can use cation rich crushed rocks to capture CO2, increase agricultural yields, and help provide an new income stream for farmers.
Ocean Alkalinity enhancement
We use a lab and modeling approach to explore the viability and risks of various types of ocean alkalinity enhancement. We have a focus in exploring how blue carbon ecosystem can drive permanent CO2 removal by leading to sediment alkalinity generation.
Reconstructing Earth’s past
We are interested in exploring how and why Earth has remained habitable, how life transformed our planet, and what past climate can tell us about future climate change.