reactive transport

Reactive transport is the study of how substances like pollutants or minerals move through soil and water while also undergoing chemical reactions. Imagine water flowing through the ground, carrying dissolved chemicals with it. As these chemicals travel, they can react with the surrounding materials, changing their form or quantity. This process helps scientists understand how contaminants spread or how valuable minerals can be extracted. It combines the physical movement of fluids and particles (transport) with the changes they experience chemically (reaction), providing insights critical for environmental management and resource exploitation.