We are pleased to announce a new high-impact research publication co-authored by Niloy Nandi and fellow researchers, exploring the sedimentary geochemistry and potential economic resources of the Atrai River basin in Bangladesh.
📌 Research Overview
The study, titled “Geochemical Evolution of Atrai River Sediments, Bangladesh: Insight into Provenance, Weathering, Climate, Transportation Dynamics and REEs Potentiality,” utilizes X-ray Fluorescence (XRF) and Instrumental Neutron Activation Analysis (INAA) to deliver comprehensive insights into source-to-sink processes and elemental distribution.
Key Findings:
- Provenance & Weathering: Indicates a mixed provenance signature originating from both the Higher Himalayan Crystalline Series (HHCS) and Lesser Himalayan Series (LHS), characterized by low to moderate weathering conditions (CIA: 56.57–71.64).
- Tectonic & Climatic Insights: Sediments were deposited in an oxic, passive margin environment under semi-arid to semi-humid climatic conditions driven by variations in the Indian Summer Monsoon.
- REE Resource Potential: Significant enrichment of Rare Earth Elements (REEs) was identified in the midstream region, highlighting key targets for potential resource evaluation.
🤝 Author Contributions & Collaborations
- Authors: Niloy Nandi, Rahat Khan, Md. Abdullah, Fairuj Islam, Mehedi Hasan Ovi, Md. Sha Alam, Farhad Hossain, Umma Tamim, Javed Mallick, Hoang Thi Hang, and Dhiman Kumer Roy.
- Affiliations: Department of Geology and Mining (University of Barishal), BAEC, BCSIR, Jahangirnagar University, and King Khalid University.
Congratulations to Niloy Nandi and the entire collaborative team on this excellent contribution to sedimentary geochemistry!
