Zinc is recognized as a vital biological element for animals and plants.Both zinc deficiency and excess will cause damage to cells,and zinc deficiency in the human body may lead to severe health problems.Zinc deficien...Zinc is recognized as a vital biological element for animals and plants.Both zinc deficiency and excess will cause damage to cells,and zinc deficiency in the human body may lead to severe health problems.Zinc deficiency has been identified as a global nutritional issue.Wheat,one of the most significant food crops for humans,is primarily planted in potentially zinc-deficient,calcareous soils in China.It proves to be a major global challenge to increase the zinc concentration in wheat crops to boost crop yields and improve human health.This study investigated the growth process of wheat in calcareous soils with various zinc concentrations using outdoor pot experiments and systematically explored the characteristics and mechanism of zinc transport in the soil-wheat system.The results indicate that the zinc concentrations in various wheat organs decreased in the order of roots,stems,and leaves in the jointing stage and in the order of seeds,roots,and stems in the mature stage.Overall,the zinc enrichment in various wheat organs decreased in the order of seeds,roots,stems,and leaves.In the case of zinc deficiency in soils,wheat roots exhibited elevated zinc availability in the rhizosphere by secreting phytosiderophores.This enhances the zinc uptake capacity of wheat roots.In the case of sufficient zinc supply from soils,chelated zinc formed with citric acid as the chelating ligand occurred stably in soils,contributing to enhanced utilization and uptake rates of zinc,along with elevated transport and enrichment capacities of zinc inside the plants.The results indicate that the zinc concentration in wheat seeds can be somewhat enhanced by regulating the background value of bioavailable zinc concentration in soils.A moderate zinc concentration gradient of 1.0 mg/kg is unfavorable for zinc accumulation in wheat seeds,while a high zinc concentration gradient of 6.0 mg/kg corresponds to the highest degree of zinc enrichment in wheat seeds.This study holds critical scientific significance for enhancing the zinc supply capacity of soils,increasing the zinc concentrations in wheat seeds,and,accordingly,addressing zinc deficiency in the human body.Additionally,this study offers a mechanistic reference and basis for research on the interplay between soils,plants,and human health.展开更多
The enrichment and development of shale oil are significantly influenced by the evolution of clay minerals.In this paper,the mineralogy and clay mineral crystallinity of shale samples from Wells X1,X2 and X3 in the Gu...The enrichment and development of shale oil are significantly influenced by the evolution of clay minerals.In this paper,the mineralogy and clay mineral crystallinity of shale samples from Wells X1,X2 and X3 in the Gulong Sag are characterized by X-ray diffraction analysis(XRD)and field emission scanning electron microscopy(FE-SEM).Geochemical parameters,including total organic carbon(TOC)and rock-eval pyrolysis,were also evaluated.The results reveal that illite in the shale primarily exists in the matrix,originating mainly from the transformation of smectite and I/S mixed layer.Chlorite in pores is predominantly formed through fluid precipitation and crystallization.The study area exhibits abnormal evolution of illite and I/S mixed layers,as well as the phenomenon of rapid chlorite growth under overpressure condition.The abnormal evolution of illite and I/S mixed layer may attribute to the inhibition of the conversion reaction from I/S mixed layer to illite.Chlorite's rapid growth occurs through the nucleation mechanism.Furthermore,through the analysis of clay and organic matter correlation,coupled with overpressure and hydrocarbon-rich section considerations,it is observed that chlorite may play a significant role in the storage and generation of S1.This study contributes to a better understanding of the relationship between clay mineral evolution and shale reservoir overpressure,offering valuable insights for the accurate assessment of shale oil.展开更多
Occurrence and mobility of shale oil are prerequisites for evaluating shale oil reserves and prioritizing exploration targets,particularly for heterogeneous lacustrine shales.The Qingshankou Formation in the Gulong Sa...Occurrence and mobility of shale oil are prerequisites for evaluating shale oil reserves and prioritizing exploration targets,particularly for heterogeneous lacustrine shales.The Qingshankou Formation in the Gulong Sag,Songliao Basin is a classic lacustrine pure shale reservoir that contains abundant shale oil resources.The predicted geological reserves of the shale are 1.268×10^(9) t.In this study,field emission scanning electron microscope(FE-SEM),the modular automated processing system(MAPS),pyrolysisgas chromatography(Py-GC),low-pressure nitrogen gas adsorption(LPNA),Soxhlet extraction,pyrolysis,and 2-D nuclear magnetic resonance(NMR)were integrated to describe the shale oil components,microscopic occurrence,mobility,and the effective pore size distribution.Meanwhile,the related controlling factors are discussed.The shale oil in the Qingshankou Fm exists dominantly in the matrix pores of the clay minerals,with small amounts distributed in the intergranular pores of terrigenous clastic grains,intercrystalline pores of pyrite,intragranular pores of ostracod shells,and micro-fractures.Shale oil is distributed in the pore spaces of variable sizes in different lithofacies.The clay mineral-laminated shales are characterized by the broadest range of pore size and largest volume of pore spaces with shale oil distribution,while the ostracod-laminated shales have limited pore spaces retaining oil.Furthermore,the proposed integrated analysis evaluates the shale oil molecules existing in two states:movable,and adsorbed oil,respectively.The result illustrates that movable oil takes up 30.6%e79.4%of the total residual oil.TOC,mineral composition,and pore structures of the shale joint together to control the states and mobility of the shale oil.TOC values are positively correlated with the quantities of shale oil regardless of the state of oil.The mineral components significantly impact the state of shale oil.Noticeable differences in the states of oil were observed following the changing types of minerals,possibly due to their difference in adsorption capacity and wettability.Clay minerals attract more adsorbed oil than movable oil.Felsic minerals generally decrease the occurrence of total and adsorbed oil.Carbonate plays a positive role in hydrocarbon retention of all the shale oil states.As for the pore structure,the average pore size exerts a critical impact on the total,movable,and adsorbed oil content.The total pore volume and specific surface area of shales play a principal role in controlling the total yields and amounts of adsorbed oil.This research improves the understanding of the occurrence characteristics and enrichment mechanisms of shale oil in terrestrial pure shales and provides a reference for locating favorable shale oil exploration areas.展开更多
基金supported by a general project of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(42272346)a project initiated by the China Geological Survey(DD20230101).
文摘Zinc is recognized as a vital biological element for animals and plants.Both zinc deficiency and excess will cause damage to cells,and zinc deficiency in the human body may lead to severe health problems.Zinc deficiency has been identified as a global nutritional issue.Wheat,one of the most significant food crops for humans,is primarily planted in potentially zinc-deficient,calcareous soils in China.It proves to be a major global challenge to increase the zinc concentration in wheat crops to boost crop yields and improve human health.This study investigated the growth process of wheat in calcareous soils with various zinc concentrations using outdoor pot experiments and systematically explored the characteristics and mechanism of zinc transport in the soil-wheat system.The results indicate that the zinc concentrations in various wheat organs decreased in the order of roots,stems,and leaves in the jointing stage and in the order of seeds,roots,and stems in the mature stage.Overall,the zinc enrichment in various wheat organs decreased in the order of seeds,roots,stems,and leaves.In the case of zinc deficiency in soils,wheat roots exhibited elevated zinc availability in the rhizosphere by secreting phytosiderophores.This enhances the zinc uptake capacity of wheat roots.In the case of sufficient zinc supply from soils,chelated zinc formed with citric acid as the chelating ligand occurred stably in soils,contributing to enhanced utilization and uptake rates of zinc,along with elevated transport and enrichment capacities of zinc inside the plants.The results indicate that the zinc concentration in wheat seeds can be somewhat enhanced by regulating the background value of bioavailable zinc concentration in soils.A moderate zinc concentration gradient of 1.0 mg/kg is unfavorable for zinc accumulation in wheat seeds,while a high zinc concentration gradient of 6.0 mg/kg corresponds to the highest degree of zinc enrichment in wheat seeds.This study holds critical scientific significance for enhancing the zinc supply capacity of soils,increasing the zinc concentrations in wheat seeds,and,accordingly,addressing zinc deficiency in the human body.Additionally,this study offers a mechanistic reference and basis for research on the interplay between soils,plants,and human health.
基金funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(42072187)Heilongjiang Province open competition projects:“Research on the diagenetic dynamic evolution process and its coupling relationship with pores and fractures”(2021ZXJ01A09)。
文摘The enrichment and development of shale oil are significantly influenced by the evolution of clay minerals.In this paper,the mineralogy and clay mineral crystallinity of shale samples from Wells X1,X2 and X3 in the Gulong Sag are characterized by X-ray diffraction analysis(XRD)and field emission scanning electron microscopy(FE-SEM).Geochemical parameters,including total organic carbon(TOC)and rock-eval pyrolysis,were also evaluated.The results reveal that illite in the shale primarily exists in the matrix,originating mainly from the transformation of smectite and I/S mixed layer.Chlorite in pores is predominantly formed through fluid precipitation and crystallization.The study area exhibits abnormal evolution of illite and I/S mixed layers,as well as the phenomenon of rapid chlorite growth under overpressure condition.The abnormal evolution of illite and I/S mixed layer may attribute to the inhibition of the conversion reaction from I/S mixed layer to illite.Chlorite's rapid growth occurs through the nucleation mechanism.Furthermore,through the analysis of clay and organic matter correlation,coupled with overpressure and hydrocarbon-rich section considerations,it is observed that chlorite may play a significant role in the storage and generation of S1.This study contributes to a better understanding of the relationship between clay mineral evolution and shale reservoir overpressure,offering valuable insights for the accurate assessment of shale oil.
基金funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Project 42090025 and 42202152)Heilongjiang Province open competition projects:“Research on the shale oil phase state,seepage mechanism,and integrated geologicalengineering stimulation technology in the Gulong Sag”and“Research on the diagenetic dynamic evolution process and its coupling relationship with pores and fractures”.
文摘Occurrence and mobility of shale oil are prerequisites for evaluating shale oil reserves and prioritizing exploration targets,particularly for heterogeneous lacustrine shales.The Qingshankou Formation in the Gulong Sag,Songliao Basin is a classic lacustrine pure shale reservoir that contains abundant shale oil resources.The predicted geological reserves of the shale are 1.268×10^(9) t.In this study,field emission scanning electron microscope(FE-SEM),the modular automated processing system(MAPS),pyrolysisgas chromatography(Py-GC),low-pressure nitrogen gas adsorption(LPNA),Soxhlet extraction,pyrolysis,and 2-D nuclear magnetic resonance(NMR)were integrated to describe the shale oil components,microscopic occurrence,mobility,and the effective pore size distribution.Meanwhile,the related controlling factors are discussed.The shale oil in the Qingshankou Fm exists dominantly in the matrix pores of the clay minerals,with small amounts distributed in the intergranular pores of terrigenous clastic grains,intercrystalline pores of pyrite,intragranular pores of ostracod shells,and micro-fractures.Shale oil is distributed in the pore spaces of variable sizes in different lithofacies.The clay mineral-laminated shales are characterized by the broadest range of pore size and largest volume of pore spaces with shale oil distribution,while the ostracod-laminated shales have limited pore spaces retaining oil.Furthermore,the proposed integrated analysis evaluates the shale oil molecules existing in two states:movable,and adsorbed oil,respectively.The result illustrates that movable oil takes up 30.6%e79.4%of the total residual oil.TOC,mineral composition,and pore structures of the shale joint together to control the states and mobility of the shale oil.TOC values are positively correlated with the quantities of shale oil regardless of the state of oil.The mineral components significantly impact the state of shale oil.Noticeable differences in the states of oil were observed following the changing types of minerals,possibly due to their difference in adsorption capacity and wettability.Clay minerals attract more adsorbed oil than movable oil.Felsic minerals generally decrease the occurrence of total and adsorbed oil.Carbonate plays a positive role in hydrocarbon retention of all the shale oil states.As for the pore structure,the average pore size exerts a critical impact on the total,movable,and adsorbed oil content.The total pore volume and specific surface area of shales play a principal role in controlling the total yields and amounts of adsorbed oil.This research improves the understanding of the occurrence characteristics and enrichment mechanisms of shale oil in terrestrial pure shales and provides a reference for locating favorable shale oil exploration areas.
