The goals of NASA's Mars 2020 mission include searching for evidence of ancient life on
Mars, studying the geology of Jezero crater, understanding Mars' current and past climate …

We present a synthesis of PIXL elemental data and SHERLOC Raman spectra collected on
two targets investigated by the Perseverance rover during the first year of its exploration of …

Engineered coatings are pivotal for tailoring the surface properties and release profiles of
materials for applications across diverse areas. However, developing robust coatings that …

Hydrogen (H2) energy is produced by electrochemically splitting water molecules, and if
produced economically, it will bring a paradigm shift in the development of sustainable …

Rocks in arid to semi-arid regions all over the world have a naturally occurring coating
called “rock varnish” or “desert varnish” on their surface. These lustrous, black-to-brown …

This paper investigates the ultrashort pulsed laser ablation of a high heritage value
Australian granite comprising quartz, feldspar (plagioclase and minor potassium-feldspar) …

Recycling lixiviant from sodium silicate solution is a key to the cleaner utilization of
aluminosilicate solid wastes such as coal fly ash and coal gangue via ferric oxide assisted …

The structure and kinetics in the glass system with increasing Li 2 O contents were
characterized to determine how Li 2 O interrupts melt crystallization of cuspidine in CaO-SiO …

Volcanic phenomaena shaped the surface of all terrestrial planets in the solar system, and
silicate glasses represent a major component in pyroclastic deposits and lavas. Spectral …

Weathering of primary silicate minerals under acidic conditions occurs in contexts as varied
as acid mine drainage, volcanic environments, soils, stone monuments subjected to acid …