Montmorillonite-olivine combination for synergistic enhancement of marine diatom growth and particulate organic carbon production

Key Points

• Enhanced marine diatom growth enables greater production of particulate organic carbon, supporting marine ecosystems.
• Experiments showed higher growth rates, with a significant increase in carbon production attributed to the montmorillonite-olivine combination.
• Experimental analysis involved treating diatom samples with montmorillonite and olivine to assess growth and organic carbon output.
• Findings suggest that this combination could boost carbon sequestration in marine environments, necessitating further ecological studies.