June 2019
When nature turns petroleum into a resource for essential metals
Base metals such as zinc (Zn) and lead (Pb) are essential elements for our economy. They are most commonly used for galvanizing protection for steel and the manufacture of batteries. Both metals are mostly mined from deposits hosted in ancient sedimentary rock formations.
ETH Medals - Distinction of Doctoral Theses
The Department of Earth Sciences congratulates Thomas Blattmann, David Sollberger, Juliana Troch, and Steffen Uhlemann.