Background:Excessive use of inorganic trace minerals(ITMs)in swine production leads to high fecal mineral excretion and environmental risks,while most studies on organic trace minerals(OTMs)focus on single elements,wi...Background:Excessive use of inorganic trace minerals(ITMs)in swine production leads to high fecal mineral excretion and environmental risks,while most studies on organic trace minerals(OTMs)focus on single elements,with limited data on the synergistic effects and molecular mechanisms of combined OTMs(Fe,Cu,Mn,Zn)in growing-finishing pigs.Methods:This study aimed to investigate the effects of graded levels of micromineral proteinates(combined OTMs)on growth performance,mineral metabolism,and mRNA expression of mineral regulatory proteins.A total of 360 crossbred Duroc×Landrace×Large White pigs(initial body weight 47.1±4.8 kg)were randomly assigned to 6 dietary treatments:basal diet without microminerals(CON),basal diet with ITMs at commercially recommended levels(IT),and basal diets with 15%(OT 15%),25%(OT 25%),35%(OT 35%)commercially recommended levels(CRL)of combined micromineral proteinates.After a 70-day feeding trial,samples were analyzed using ICP-OES,ELISA,and RT-qPCR.Results:Results showed that reduced levels(15-35%CRL)of micromineral proteinates did not significantly affect average daily gain,average daily feed intake,or feed conversion ratio(gain-to-feed ratio)compared to IT(P>0.05),but significantly increased plasma Cu(1.73-1.83μg/mL)and Zn(1.72-1.97μg/mL)concentrations(P<0.05)and elevated activities of Cu/Zn-superoxide dismutase(32.9-35.9 U/L)and manganese superoxide dismutase(20.5-24.1 U/L)compared to CON(P<0.05),with no significant differences from IT(P>0.05).Fecal excretion of Fe,Cu,Mn,and Zn was significantly reduced by 35-50%in OT 15%-OT 35%groups compared to IT(P<0.05).OT 25%group exhibited the highest apparent absorptivity of Fe(38.5%),Cu(27.8%),and Zn(42.4%)(P<0.05),which was associated with significantly regulated mRNA expression of mineral regulatory proteins:upregulated DMT1,FPN1,ZIP4,and MT1A in the duodenum,and modulated HAMP,ATP7B,ZIP14,and ZnT1 in the liver(P<0.05).Conclusion:In conclusion,dietary supplementation with 25%CRL or less of combined micromineral proteinates can fully meet the nutritional needs of growing-finishing pigs,improve mineral absorptivity,and reduce fecal mineral excretion by regulating intestinal and hepatic mineral transport and homeostatic proteins,providing a sustainable alternative to high-dose ITMs.展开更多
The Zijinshan ore field located in southwestern Fujian Province,China,is a representative porphyry-epithermal ore system hosting diverse mineralization types(Mao et al.,2013).The ore field comprises of the Zijinshan h...The Zijinshan ore field located in southwestern Fujian Province,China,is a representative porphyry-epithermal ore system hosting diverse mineralization types(Mao et al.,2013).The ore field comprises of the Zijinshan highsulfidation Cu-Au deposit,the Luoboling porphyry Cu-Mo deposit,the transitional style Cu deposit(Longjiangting and Wuziqilong)and the Yueyang low-sulfidation Agpolymetallic deposit(Zhang,2013;Zhang et al.,2003)展开更多
Fine debris is an important component of natural debris flows.Previous studies focused primarily on the clay minerals found in the fines,and non-clay minerals were often neglected.The effects of mineralogy of fines on...Fine debris is an important component of natural debris flows.Previous studies focused primarily on the clay minerals found in the fines,and non-clay minerals were often neglected.The effects of mineralogy of fines on debris-mass slurrying and flow behaviors of the resultant slurries are examined herein.The fines(≤0.04 mm)in the<5 mm fraction of the Dongyuege Creek debris-flow deposit is replaced with five other mineral powders with the same maximum particle size.Four types of separate and sequential experiments related to debris slurrying and slurry behaviors are carried out with the prepared clastic materials.The obtained slurrying index ranging from 0.08 to 0.18 shows that non-clay minerals also can function as the fine fractions of debris-flow materials,so long as the requirement of grain size distribution is met.Equidimensional,non-clay minerals making up fines of debris flows can increase the upper solid concentration limits of slurrying(with a maximum of 0.692)and peak values of relative excess water pressure(measured maximum mean peak value is 0.99),leading to higher momentum and higher competence,and thereby more destructive catastrophe.The sediments with platy non-clay mineral-dominated fines have potential for mobilizing into small-to medium-size debris flows with a relatively small competence.Clay minerals in the fines may indeed enhance the liquefaction potential of debris masses by expanding the difference between upper and lower solid concentration limits of slurrying(0.413 and 0.238,respectively,for pure kaolinite),but they significantly suppress the momentum,competence,and destructive power of potential debris flows by lowering upper solid concentration limit of slurrying of debris masses.Alpine catchments rich in non-clay minerals,notably those releasing dolomite into loose sediments,may be more prone to threatening and destructive debris flows.The basin producing clay minerals should be more susceptible to lowmagnitude/high-frequency debris flows with less devastating consequences.展开更多
In this study,Schwertmannite,Akaganéite and ammoniojarosite were biosynthesized by different bacteria and characterized.The results showed that bacteria are critical in mediating the mineral formation process:the...In this study,Schwertmannite,Akaganéite and ammoniojarosite were biosynthesized by different bacteria and characterized.The results showed that bacteria are critical in mediating the mineral formation process:the morphology,crystallinity,grain size and specific surface area of each mineral varied upon different bacteria and culturing conditions.In addition,the formed minerals’elemental composition and group disparity lead to different morphology,crystallinity and subsequent adsorption performance.In particular,adsorption difference existed in iron minerals biosynthesized by different bacteria.The maximal adsorption capacities of Akaganéite,Schwertmannite and ammoniojarosite were 26.6 mg/g,17.5 mg/g and 3.90 mg/g respectively.Cr(VI)adsorption on iron-minerals involves hydrogen bonding,electrostatic interaction,and ligand exchange.The adsorption only occurred on the surface of ammoniojarosite,while for Akaganéite and Schwertmannite,the tunnel structure greatly facilitated the adsorption process and improved adsorption capacity.Thus,the molecular structure is the primary determining factor for adsorption performance.Collectively,the results can provide useful information in selecting suitable bacteria for synthesizing heavy-metal scavenging minerals according to different environmental conditions.展开更多
Hydrogen-based mineral phase transformation(HMPT)technology has demonstrated its effectiveness in separating iron and enriching rare earths from Bayan Obo refractory ores.However,further research is needed to clarify ...Hydrogen-based mineral phase transformation(HMPT)technology has demonstrated its effectiveness in separating iron and enriching rare earths from Bayan Obo refractory ores.However,further research is needed to clarify the phase composition and floatability of rare earths obtained after HMPT owing to the associated phase transformations.This study explored the mineralogical characteristics and separation behavior of rare earths in HMPT-treated iron tailings.Process mineralogy studies conducted via BGRIMM process mineralogy analysis and X-ray diffraction revealed that the main valuable minerals in the tailings included rare-earth oxides(9.15wt%),monazite(5.31wt%),and fluorite(23.52wt%).The study also examined the impact of mineral liberation and gangue mineral intergrowth on flotation performance.Flotation tests achieved a rare-earth oxide(REO)grade of 74.12wt% with a recovery of 34.17% in open-circuit flotation,whereas closed-circuit flotation resulted in a REO grade of 60.27wt% with a recovery of 73%.Transmission electron microscopy and scanning electron microscopy coupled with energy-dispersive spectroscopy revealed that monazite remained stable during the HMPT process,while bastnaesite was transformed into Ce_(7)O_(12)and CeF_(3),leading to increased collector consumption.Nonetheless,the HMPT process did not significantly affect the flotation performance of rare earths.The enrichment of fluorite in the tailings highlighted its further recovery potential.The integration of HMPT with magnetic separation and flotation presents an efficient strategy for recovering rare earths,iron,and fluorite from Bayan Obo ores.展开更多
Achieving the dual carbon goal through energy transition has become a global consensus.The increasingly recognized of mineral resources is increasingly recognized due to their role in determining the pace of energy tr...Achieving the dual carbon goal through energy transition has become a global consensus.The increasingly recognized of mineral resources is increasingly recognized due to their role in determining the pace of energy transition.China has a leading capacity in the production and processing of certain minerals.However,because the major sources are abroad,China still faces certain disadvantages in acquiring upstream resources.In response to the complex international situation and high consumption demand。展开更多
Quartz vein-type tungsten deposits are a common W deposit type.Their ore vein distribution was previously considered to be controlled by regional horizontal tectonic stress.In this paper,14 tungsten deposits with fan-...Quartz vein-type tungsten deposits are a common W deposit type.Their ore vein distribution was previously considered to be controlled by regional horizontal tectonic stress.In this paper,14 tungsten deposits with fan-shaped mineralization in SE China are summarized,and the relations between their ore veins and granite and the ore-forming structural stress field are analyzed.These deposits have a post-magmatic hydrothermal genesis and involve the formation of two sets of veins with similar strike and opposite dips at the top of the ore-causative granite bodies,forming a vertical fan-shaped profile.Their ore veins were coeval with the underlying granite bodies,and generally extend along the long axis of the granite.In such fan-shaped ore formation,the stress is highly focused at the top of the granite and gradually weakens outward.The maximum principal stress(σ1)is perpendicular to the granite contact surface,and radiates outward from the pluton.Meanwhile,the minimum principal stress(σ3)forms an arc-shaped band parallel to the contact surface.Our findings,together with published numerical modeling indicate that the emplacement dynamics of granitic magma(rather than regional horizontal tectonic stress)are essential controls on the distribution of ore veins in quartz vein-type tungsten deposits.展开更多
Lishiite,(Ca_(2)□)Sr_(3)(CO_(3))_(5),is a new mineral species from Shaxiongdong,Hubei Province,China.It mainly occours as conchoidal crystals and with combination of hexagonal prism and pyramid and is associated with...Lishiite,(Ca_(2)□)Sr_(3)(CO_(3))_(5),is a new mineral species from Shaxiongdong,Hubei Province,China.It mainly occours as conchoidal crystals and with combination of hexagonal prism and pyramid and is associated with calcite,K-feldspar,albite,aegirine,apatite,and ancylite-(Ce)(?)and strontianite etc.Lishiite is brittle with conchiform fracture and has a Mohs hardness of approximately 4 and none cleavages were observed.The Vickers microhardness(VHN10)is 197.42 kg/mm^(2)(range:166.88 kg/mm^(2) to 214.58 kg/mm^(2)),and the calculated density of lishiite is 3.696 g/cm3.Hand specimen of lishiite are yellow-brown.The empirical chemical formula of the lishiite is ^(A)(Ca_(1.18)Sr_(0.25)Na_(0.19□1.38))_(Σ3.00)^( B)[Sr_(2.17)(Ce_(0.42)La_(0.24)Nd_(0.09)Eu_(0.01))_(Σ0.76) Ba_(0.07)]_(Σ3.00)(C_(5.05)O_(15)).As a member of the burbankite group,the general formula of lishiite follows the general formula A_(3)B_(3)(CO_(3))_(5),where A=Na,Ca,or and B=Sr,Ba,REE,or Ca.Its crystal structure is hexagonal(space group P6_(3)mc)with unit cell parameters a=10.4898(5)Å,c=6.4167(5)Å,and V=611.47(6)Å^(3),characterized by layers of AO_(8) and BO_(10) polyhedra connected to[CO_(3)]^(3−)groups.The discovery of lishiite provides new insights into the evolutionary history of rare earth element(REE)carbonate deposit formation.展开更多
The substantial emissions of greenhouse gases,particularly CO_(2),constitute a primary driver of global warming.CCUS is proposed as an effective mitigation strategy which is often estimated to account for about 15%of ...The substantial emissions of greenhouse gases,particularly CO_(2),constitute a primary driver of global warming.CCUS is proposed as an effective mitigation strategy which is often estimated to account for about 15%of cumulative carbon emission reduction.In-situ CO_(2) mineralization sequestration,compared to conventional geological storage methods such as depleted oil and gas reservoirs,unmineable coal seams,and deep saline aquifers,offers the advantage of permanent immobilization of injected carbon.However,uncertainties persist regarding the characteristics of geochemical interactions under reservoir pore conditions,as well as the kinetic mechanisms of mineralization reactions.Additionally,geochemical reactions may lead to solid particle transport and deposition,potentially causing pore throat occlusion.Pilot projects in Iceland and the United States have demonstrated the feasibility of this technology,but the field remains in the early deployment stage.In this review,the mechanisms of in-situ mineralization have been elucidated,the primary factors influencing the reaction kinetics have been discussed,and the current research status in this field has been summarized.It is emphasized that establishing a reliable system for evaluating storage capacity and understanding the kinetic mechanisms governing CO_(2) conversion into minerals at multi-phase interfaces are key priorities for future work.展开更多
The Taishang-Shuiwangzhuang gold deposit is located in the southeastern margin of Linglong gold field in the northern part of the Zhaoping Fault metallogenic belt of the Jiaodong gold province-the world’s third-large...The Taishang-Shuiwangzhuang gold deposit is located in the southeastern margin of Linglong gold field in the northern part of the Zhaoping Fault metallogenic belt of the Jiaodong gold province-the world’s third-largest gold metallogenic area.Major prospecting breakthroughs have been made at the depth of 600‒2500 m in recent years,with cumulative proven gold resources exceeding 700 t.Based on a large number of exploration data,the main characteristics of the deposit are described in detail,and the spatial coupling relationship between ore-controlling fault and main orebodies is discussed.The main orebodies occur as regular large veins,exhibiting branching and combination,expansion and contraction,and pinch-out and reoccurrence.They extend in a gentle wave pattern along their strikes and dip directions and generally have a pitch direction of NEE and a plunge direction of NEE.As the ore-controlling fault,the Zhaoping Fault has the characteristics of wave-like fluctuation,with its dip angle presenting three steps of steep-slow transition within the depth range of 2500 m.The gold mineralization enrichment area is mainly distributed in the step parts where the fault plane changes from steeply to gently.The ore-forming age,ore-forming fluid and ore-forming material sources and the genesis of the ore deposit are analyzed based on the research results of ore deposit geochemistry.The ore-forming fluids were H_(2)O-CO_(2)-NaCl-type hydrothermal solutions with a medium-low temperature and medium-low salinity.The H-O isotopic characteristics indicate that the fluids in the early ore-forming stage were possibly formed by degassing of basic magma and that meteoric water gradually entered the ore-forming fluids in the late ore-forming stage.The S and Pb isotopes indicate that the ore-forming materials mainly originate from the lower crust and contain a small quantity of mantle-derived components.The comprehensive analysis shows that the Taishang-shuiwangzhuang gold deposit was a typical“Jiaodong type”gold deposit.The strong crust-mantle interactions,large-scale magmatism,and the material exchange arising from the transformation from the ancient lower crust to the juvenile lower crust during the Early Cretaceous provided abundant fluids and material sources for mineralization.Moreover,the detachment faults formed by the rapid magmatic uplift and the extensional tectonism created favorable temperature and pressure conditions and space for fluid accumulation and gold precipitation and mineralization.展开更多
Biomineralization of natural composites are usually highly finely adjusted to achieve extremely precise control over the shape,size and distribution of inorganic crystals,giving them unique structures and properties o...Biomineralization of natural composites are usually highly finely adjusted to achieve extremely precise control over the shape,size and distribution of inorganic crystals,giving them unique structures and properties of biomaterials.These underlying mechanisms and pathways provide inspiration for the design and construction of materials for repairing hard tissues.Due to good biocompatibility of hydrogels,materials using gel-like systems as media are inextricably linked to biological macrocomponents and mineralization.Inspired by those bioprocesses,polyacrylamide hydrogel with enzymes was 3D printed to form controlled shapes and structures,then was used as templates for mineralization.Effect of polyacrylamide hydrogel pore size on the mineralization was studied via incorporating NaF and CaCl2 and controlling the mineralization degree.The mineralization processes of 3D printed hydrogels with different pore sizes were also explored to find out the confinement influence of pores.Mineralization in hydrogels with smaller pores is developed in a columnar stacked pattern,which is similar to the vesicular mineralization stage of bone mineralization.展开更多
Since the first discovery of gold deposits on the northeastern margin of the Jiaolai Basin in Shandong Province at the end of the 20^(th) century,seven medium-sized to large/super-large gold deposits have been identif...Since the first discovery of gold deposits on the northeastern margin of the Jiaolai Basin in Shandong Province at the end of the 20^(th) century,seven medium-sized to large/super-large gold deposits have been identified in this region,with cumulative proven gold resources of 223 t.This study reviewed the metallogenic and geochemical characteristics of various gold deposits in this region,examined the sources of their ore-forming fluids and materials,as well as their gold metallogenic epochs and processes,and developed a gold metallogenic model.The gold deposits in this region are governed by both dense fractures and detachment structural systems along basin margins,primarily categorized into the altered rock type and the pyrite-bearing carbonate vein type.The latter type,a recently discovered mineralization type in the Jiaodong Peninsula,enjoys high gold grade,a large scale,and high gold mineral fineness,suggesting considerable prospecting potential.Both types of gold deposits show metallogenic epochs ranging from 116 Ma to 119 Ma.Their ore-forming fluids are identified as a CO_(2)-NaCl-H_(2)O fluid system characterized by moderate to low temperatures,moderate to low salinity,and low density,with the pyrite-bearing carbonate vein-type gold deposits manifesting slightly higher salinity.The C-H-O,S,and Pb isotopes of hydrothermal minerals reveal that the ore-forming fluids and materials are characteristic of crust-mantle mixing.Specifically,they were derived from mantle fluids in the early stages,mixed with stratum water and meteoric water in the later stages for mineralization.The gold metallogenic process is identified as follows:During the Early Cretaceous,the subduction of the Pacific Plate and the destruction of the North China Craton led to asthenospheric upwelling.The resulting fluids,after metasomatizing the enriched mantle,differentiated and evolved into C-H-O ore-bearing fluids,which were then mixed with crustal fluids.The mixed fluids migrated to the shallow crust,where they mingled with stratum water and meteoric water.Then,the fluids underwent unloading and final mineralization in detachment fault tectonic systems on basin margins.Due to differences in mixed crustal materials or the surrounding rocks involved in water-rock interactions,altered rock-and pyrite-bearing carbonate vein-type gold deposits were formed in acidic and alkaline fluid environments,respectively.展开更多
Soil mineralized nitrogen(N)is a vital component of soil N supply capacity and an important N source for rice growth.Unveiling N mineralization(Nm)process characteristics and developing a simple and effective approach...Soil mineralized nitrogen(N)is a vital component of soil N supply capacity and an important N source for rice growth.Unveiling N mineralization(Nm)process characteristics and developing a simple and effective approach to evaluate soil Nm are imperative to guide N fertilizer application and enhance its efficiency in various paddy soils with different physicochemical properties.Soil properties are important driving factors contributing to soil Nm differences and must be considered to achieve effective N management.Nevertheless,discrepancies in Nm capacity and other key influencing factors remain uncertain.To address this knowledge gap,this study collected 52 paddy soil samples from Taihu Lake Basin,China,which possess vastly different physicochemical properties.The samples were subjected to a 112-d submerged anaerobic incubation experiment at a constant temperature to obtain the soil Nm characteristics.Reaction kinetics models,including one-pool exponential model,two-pool exponential model,and effective cumulative temperature model,were employed to compare characteristic differences between Nm potential(Nmp)and short-term accumulated mineralized N(Amn)processes in relation to soil physicochemical properties.Based on these relationships,simplified Nmp prediction methods for paddy soils were established.The results revealed that the Nmp values were 145.18,88.64,and 21.03 mg kg-1 in paddy soils with pH<6.50,6.50≤pH≤7.50,and pH>7.50,respectively.Significantly,short-term Amn at day 14 showed a good correlation(P<0.01)with Nmp(R2=0.94),indicating that the prevailing short-term incubation experiment is an acceptable marker for Nmp.Moreover,Nmp correlated well with the ultraviolet absorbance value at 260 nm based on NaHCO3 extraction(Na260),further streamlining the Nmp estimation method.The incorporation of easily obtainable soil properties,including pH,total N(TN),and the ratio of total organic carbon to TN(C/N),alongside Na260 for Nmp evaluation allowed the multiple regression model,Nmp=58.62×TN-23.18×pH+13.08×C/N+86.96×Na260,to achieve a high prediction accuracy(R2=0.95).The reliability of this prediction was further validated with published data of paddy soils in the same region and other rice regions,demonstrating the regional applicability and prospects of this model.This study underscored the roles of soil properties in Nm characteristics and mechanisms and established a site-specific prediction model based on rapid extractions and edaphic properties of paddy soils,paving the way for developing rapid and precise Nm prediction models.展开更多
0.INTRODUCTION.The Jiuwandashan Sn-polymetallic ore cluster,located in the western part of the Jiangnan Orogen and the Nanling Metallogenic Belt,is one of the most significant Precambrian tin ore concentration areas i...0.INTRODUCTION.The Jiuwandashan Sn-polymetallic ore cluster,located in the western part of the Jiangnan Orogen and the Nanling Metallogenic Belt,is one of the most significant Precambrian tin ore concentration areas in South China(Figure 1a;Mao et al.,1987).Recently,this region has garnered considerable research attention due to its intense mafic-felsic magmatic activity and large-scale Sn-polymetallic mineralization(Li et al.,2020;Chen J F et al.,2019;Huang and Wang,2019;Zhang et al.,2019;Chen L et al.,2018;Xiang et al.,2018;Su et al.,2014).A series of medium-to large-scale Sn-polymetallic deposits,including Jiumao,Liuxiu,Yidong,Honggangshan,and Shaping(Figure 1b),have been identified within this region,with proven tin reserves of approximately 200000 t.High-precision dating methods have yielded cassiterite U-Pb ages of ca.830 Ma,pointing to a Neoproterozoic Sn-polymetallic mineralization event in South China(Zhang et al.,2019;Xiang et al.,2018).展开更多
In the Fatira(Abu Zawal)mine area,located in the northern Eastern Desert of Egypt,fieldwork and mineralogical analysis,integrated with machine learning techniques applied to Landsat-8 OLI,ASTER,and Sentinel-2 multi-sp...In the Fatira(Abu Zawal)mine area,located in the northern Eastern Desert of Egypt,fieldwork and mineralogical analysis,integrated with machine learning techniques applied to Landsat-8 OLI,ASTER,and Sentinel-2 multi-spectral imagery(MSI)data delineate gold-sulfide mineralization in altered rocks.Gold(Au)anomalies in hydrothermal breccias and quartz veins are associated with NE-oriented felsite dykes and silicified granitic rocks.Two main alteration types are identified:a pyrite-sericite-quartz and a sulfide-chlorite-carbonate assemblage,locally with dispersed free-milling Au specks.Dimensionality reduction techniques,including principal component analysis(PCA)and independent component analysis(ICA),enabled mapping of alteration types.Sentinel-2 PC125 composite images offered efficient lithological differentiation,while supervised classifications,i.e.,the support vector machine(SVM)of Landsat-8 yielded an accuracy of 88.55%and a Kappa value of 0.86.ASTER mineral indices contributed to map hydrothermal alteration mineral phases,including sericite,muscovite,kaolinite,and iron oxides.Results indicate that post-magmatic epigenetic hydrothermal activity significantly contributed to the Au-sulfide mineralization in the Fatira area,distinguishing it from the more prevalent orogenic gold deposits in the region.展开更多
Coupled dissolution-precipitation is one of the critical processes influencing the mineralogical and geochemical evolution of pegmatites.This mechanism involves the simultaneous dissolution of primary mineral phases a...Coupled dissolution-precipitation is one of the critical processes influencing the mineralogical and geochemical evolution of pegmatites.This mechanism involves the simultaneous dissolution of primary mineral phases and the precipitation of secondary phases,driven by changes in the chemical environment,often mediated by hydrothermal fluids.The Bailongshan Li deposit,located in the West Kunlun region of northwest China,is a significant geological formation known for its rich lithium content and associated rare metals such as tantalum,niobium,and tin.This study investigates the coupled dissolution-precipitation processes that have played a crucial role in the mineralization of this deposit,focusing on key minerals,including cassiterite(Cst),columbite-group minerals(CGM),and elbaite(Elb).Using a combination of petrographic analysis,back-scattered electron(BSE)imaging,cathodoluminescence(CL)imaging,and micro X-ray fluorescence(XRF)mapping,we examined the textural and chemical characteristics of these minerals.Our findings reveal intricate patchy zoning patterns and element distributions(indicated by the Nb,Ta,W,Mn,Fe,Hf,Ti for CGM;Hf,Ti Rb,W,Nb,Ta for Cst;Ti,Zn,Fe,W,Hf,Mn,K for Elb)that indicate multiple stages of mineral alteration driven by fluid-mediated processes.The coupled dissolution-precipitation mechanisms observed in the Bailongshan deposit have resulted in significant redistribution and enrichment of economically valuable elements.The study highlights the importance of hydrothermal fluids in altering primary mineral phases and precipitating secondary phases with distinct compositions.These processes not only modified the mineralogical makeup of the pegmatite but also enhanced its economic potential by concentrating rare metals.Signatures of coupled dissolutionprecipitation processes can serve as an essential tool for mineral exploration,guiding the search for high-grade zones within similar pegmatitic formations.展开更多
1.Objective The Eastern Junggar Kalamaili region in Xinjiang constitutes a significant tin metallogenic belt in northwest China(Fig.1a).It hosts four independent tin deposits-Kamusite,Ganliangzi,Beilekuduke,and Saresh...1.Objective The Eastern Junggar Kalamaili region in Xinjiang constitutes a significant tin metallogenic belt in northwest China(Fig.1a).It hosts four independent tin deposits-Kamusite,Ganliangzi,Beilekuduke,and Sareshenke-from west to east,supplemented by two tin mineralized points,namely Hongtujingzi and Sujiquan(Figs.1b).according to the ore type and the composition of gangue minerals,the tin deposits in the region are classified into two groups:Quartz vein type and greisen type,with the Sareshenke deposit ascribed to the former and the remainder to the latter.展开更多
Deep mineral exploration is increasingly important for finding new mineral resources but there are many uncertainties.Understanding the factors controlling the localization of mineralization at depth can reduce the ri...Deep mineral exploration is increasingly important for finding new mineral resources but there are many uncertainties.Understanding the factors controlling the localization of mineralization at depth can reduce the risk in deep mineral exploration.One of the relatively poorly constrained but important factors is the hydrodynamics of mineralization.This paper reviews the principles of hydrodynamics of mineralization,especially the nature of relationships between mineralization and structures,and their applications to various types of mineralization systems in the context of hydrodynamic linkage between shallow and deep parts of the systems.Three categories of mineralization systems were examined,i.e.,magmatic-hydrothermal systems,structurally controlled hydrothermal systems with uncertain fluid sources,and hydrothermal systems associated with sedimentary basins.The implications for deep mineral exploration,including potentials for new mineral resources at depth,favorable locations for mineralization,as well as uncertainties,are discussed.展开更多
Mineral fulvic acid(MFA)was used as an eco-friendly pyrite depressant to recover chalcopyrite by flotation with the use of the butyl xanthate as a collector.Flotation experiments showed that MFA produced a stronger in...Mineral fulvic acid(MFA)was used as an eco-friendly pyrite depressant to recover chalcopyrite by flotation with the use of the butyl xanthate as a collector.Flotation experiments showed that MFA produced a stronger inhibition effect on pyrite than on chalcopyrite.The separation of chalcopyrite from pyrite was realized by introducing 150 mg/L MFA at a pulp pH of approximately 8.0.The copper grade,copper recovery,and separation efficiency were 28.03%,84.79%,and 71.66%,respectively.Surface adsorption tests,zeta potential determinations,and localized electrochemical impedance spectroscopy tests showed that more MFA adsorbed on pyrite than on chalcopyrite,which weakened the subsequent interactions between pyrite and the collector.Atomic force microscope imaging further confirmed the adsorption of MFA on pyrite,and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy results indicated that hydrophilic Fe-based species on the pyrite surfaces increased after exposure of pyrite to MFA,thereby decreasing the floatability of pyrite.展开更多
Polybrominated biphenyl ethers(PBDEs)and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons(PAHs)are commonly detected contaminants at e-waste recycling sites.Against the conventional wisdom that PBDEs and PAHs are highly immobile and ...Polybrominated biphenyl ethers(PBDEs)and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons(PAHs)are commonly detected contaminants at e-waste recycling sites.Against the conventional wisdom that PBDEs and PAHs are highly immobile and persist primarily in shallowsurface soils,increasing evidence shows that these compounds can leach into the groundwater.Herein,we compare the leachabilities of PBDEs vs.PAHs from contaminated soils collected at an e-waste recycling site in Tianjin,China.Considerable amounts of BDE-209(0.3–2 ng/L)and phenanthrene(42–106 ng/L),the most abundant PBDE and PAH at the site,are detected in the effluents of columns packed with contaminated soils,with the specific concentrations varying with hydrodynamic and solution chemistry conditions.Interestingly,the leaching potential of BDE-209 appears to be closely related to the release of colloidal mineral particles,whereas the leachability of phenanthrene correlates well with the concentration of dissolved organic carbon in the effluent,but showing essentially no correlation with the concentration of mineral particles.The surprisingly different trends of the leachability observed between BDE-209 and phenanthrene is counterintuitive,as PBDEs and PAHs often co-exist at e-waste recycling sites(particularly at the sites wherein incineration is being practiced)and share many similarities in terms of physicochemical properties.One possible explanation is that due to its extremely low solubility,BDE-209 predominantly exists in free-phase(i.e.,as solid(nano)particles),whereas the more soluble phenanthrene is mainly sorbed to soil organic matter.Findings in this study underscore the need to better understand the mobility of highly hydrophobic organic contaminants at contaminated sites for improved risk management.展开更多
基金financially supported by the Hainan Province Science and Technology Special Fund(Grant no:ZDYF2024XDNY187).
文摘Background:Excessive use of inorganic trace minerals(ITMs)in swine production leads to high fecal mineral excretion and environmental risks,while most studies on organic trace minerals(OTMs)focus on single elements,with limited data on the synergistic effects and molecular mechanisms of combined OTMs(Fe,Cu,Mn,Zn)in growing-finishing pigs.Methods:This study aimed to investigate the effects of graded levels of micromineral proteinates(combined OTMs)on growth performance,mineral metabolism,and mRNA expression of mineral regulatory proteins.A total of 360 crossbred Duroc×Landrace×Large White pigs(initial body weight 47.1±4.8 kg)were randomly assigned to 6 dietary treatments:basal diet without microminerals(CON),basal diet with ITMs at commercially recommended levels(IT),and basal diets with 15%(OT 15%),25%(OT 25%),35%(OT 35%)commercially recommended levels(CRL)of combined micromineral proteinates.After a 70-day feeding trial,samples were analyzed using ICP-OES,ELISA,and RT-qPCR.Results:Results showed that reduced levels(15-35%CRL)of micromineral proteinates did not significantly affect average daily gain,average daily feed intake,or feed conversion ratio(gain-to-feed ratio)compared to IT(P>0.05),but significantly increased plasma Cu(1.73-1.83μg/mL)and Zn(1.72-1.97μg/mL)concentrations(P<0.05)and elevated activities of Cu/Zn-superoxide dismutase(32.9-35.9 U/L)and manganese superoxide dismutase(20.5-24.1 U/L)compared to CON(P<0.05),with no significant differences from IT(P>0.05).Fecal excretion of Fe,Cu,Mn,and Zn was significantly reduced by 35-50%in OT 15%-OT 35%groups compared to IT(P<0.05).OT 25%group exhibited the highest apparent absorptivity of Fe(38.5%),Cu(27.8%),and Zn(42.4%)(P<0.05),which was associated with significantly regulated mRNA expression of mineral regulatory proteins:upregulated DMT1,FPN1,ZIP4,and MT1A in the duodenum,and modulated HAMP,ATP7B,ZIP14,and ZnT1 in the liver(P<0.05).Conclusion:In conclusion,dietary supplementation with 25%CRL or less of combined micromineral proteinates can fully meet the nutritional needs of growing-finishing pigs,improve mineral absorptivity,and reduce fecal mineral excretion by regulating intestinal and hepatic mineral transport and homeostatic proteins,providing a sustainable alternative to high-dose ITMs.
基金financially supported by Zijin Mining Group(No.01612216)the Ministry of Natural Resources,China(No.ZKKJ202426)。
文摘The Zijinshan ore field located in southwestern Fujian Province,China,is a representative porphyry-epithermal ore system hosting diverse mineralization types(Mao et al.,2013).The ore field comprises of the Zijinshan highsulfidation Cu-Au deposit,the Luoboling porphyry Cu-Mo deposit,the transitional style Cu deposit(Longjiangting and Wuziqilong)and the Yueyang low-sulfidation Agpolymetallic deposit(Zhang,2013;Zhang et al.,2003)
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(41931294)the National Natural Science Foundation of China-Yunnan Joint Fund(U1502232,U1033601)。
文摘Fine debris is an important component of natural debris flows.Previous studies focused primarily on the clay minerals found in the fines,and non-clay minerals were often neglected.The effects of mineralogy of fines on debris-mass slurrying and flow behaviors of the resultant slurries are examined herein.The fines(≤0.04 mm)in the<5 mm fraction of the Dongyuege Creek debris-flow deposit is replaced with five other mineral powders with the same maximum particle size.Four types of separate and sequential experiments related to debris slurrying and slurry behaviors are carried out with the prepared clastic materials.The obtained slurrying index ranging from 0.08 to 0.18 shows that non-clay minerals also can function as the fine fractions of debris-flow materials,so long as the requirement of grain size distribution is met.Equidimensional,non-clay minerals making up fines of debris flows can increase the upper solid concentration limits of slurrying(with a maximum of 0.692)and peak values of relative excess water pressure(measured maximum mean peak value is 0.99),leading to higher momentum and higher competence,and thereby more destructive catastrophe.The sediments with platy non-clay mineral-dominated fines have potential for mobilizing into small-to medium-size debris flows with a relatively small competence.Clay minerals in the fines may indeed enhance the liquefaction potential of debris masses by expanding the difference between upper and lower solid concentration limits of slurrying(0.413 and 0.238,respectively,for pure kaolinite),but they significantly suppress the momentum,competence,and destructive power of potential debris flows by lowering upper solid concentration limit of slurrying of debris masses.Alpine catchments rich in non-clay minerals,notably those releasing dolomite into loose sediments,may be more prone to threatening and destructive debris flows.The basin producing clay minerals should be more susceptible to lowmagnitude/high-frequency debris flows with less devastating consequences.
基金Project(42277256)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProjects(HBKT-2021011,HBKT-2021014)supported by the Hunan Province Environmental Protection Research Program,ChinaProject(CDSKY-2023-05)supported by the Scientific Research of Project Hunan Provincial Urban Geological Survey and Monitoring Institute,China。
文摘In this study,Schwertmannite,Akaganéite and ammoniojarosite were biosynthesized by different bacteria and characterized.The results showed that bacteria are critical in mediating the mineral formation process:the morphology,crystallinity,grain size and specific surface area of each mineral varied upon different bacteria and culturing conditions.In addition,the formed minerals’elemental composition and group disparity lead to different morphology,crystallinity and subsequent adsorption performance.In particular,adsorption difference existed in iron minerals biosynthesized by different bacteria.The maximal adsorption capacities of Akaganéite,Schwertmannite and ammoniojarosite were 26.6 mg/g,17.5 mg/g and 3.90 mg/g respectively.Cr(VI)adsorption on iron-minerals involves hydrogen bonding,electrostatic interaction,and ligand exchange.The adsorption only occurred on the surface of ammoniojarosite,while for Akaganéite and Schwertmannite,the tunnel structure greatly facilitated the adsorption process and improved adsorption capacity.Thus,the molecular structure is the primary determining factor for adsorption performance.Collectively,the results can provide useful information in selecting suitable bacteria for synthesizing heavy-metal scavenging minerals according to different environmental conditions.
基金the financial support received from the Key Program of National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52130406)the National Key R&D Program of China(Nos.2021YFC2901000 and 2022YFC2905800)+1 种基金the General Program of National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52274253)Natural Science Foundation Innovation Group Project of Hubei Province,China(No.2023AFA044)。
文摘Hydrogen-based mineral phase transformation(HMPT)technology has demonstrated its effectiveness in separating iron and enriching rare earths from Bayan Obo refractory ores.However,further research is needed to clarify the phase composition and floatability of rare earths obtained after HMPT owing to the associated phase transformations.This study explored the mineralogical characteristics and separation behavior of rare earths in HMPT-treated iron tailings.Process mineralogy studies conducted via BGRIMM process mineralogy analysis and X-ray diffraction revealed that the main valuable minerals in the tailings included rare-earth oxides(9.15wt%),monazite(5.31wt%),and fluorite(23.52wt%).The study also examined the impact of mineral liberation and gangue mineral intergrowth on flotation performance.Flotation tests achieved a rare-earth oxide(REO)grade of 74.12wt% with a recovery of 34.17% in open-circuit flotation,whereas closed-circuit flotation resulted in a REO grade of 60.27wt% with a recovery of 73%.Transmission electron microscopy and scanning electron microscopy coupled with energy-dispersive spectroscopy revealed that monazite remained stable during the HMPT process,while bastnaesite was transformed into Ce_(7)O_(12)and CeF_(3),leading to increased collector consumption.Nonetheless,the HMPT process did not significantly affect the flotation performance of rare earths.The enrichment of fluorite in the tailings highlighted its further recovery potential.The integration of HMPT with magnetic separation and flotation presents an efficient strategy for recovering rare earths,iron,and fluorite from Bayan Obo ores.
基金the General Project of the National Natural Science Foundation of China,“Research on the Method of CO_(2)Technology Economic Evaluation Based on Net Energy and Carbon Input-Output”(72274212)。
文摘Achieving the dual carbon goal through energy transition has become a global consensus.The increasingly recognized of mineral resources is increasingly recognized due to their role in determining the pace of energy transition.China has a leading capacity in the production and processing of certain minerals.However,because the major sources are abroad,China still faces certain disadvantages in acquiring upstream resources.In response to the complex international situation and high consumption demand。
基金funded by the National Key Research&Development Program of China(No.2021YFC2900100)the Guangxi Natural Science Foundation(No.2022GXNSFFA035025)+3 种基金the Chinese National Natural Science Foundation(No.42372099)the China Geological Survey(No.DD20190379)the Science&Technology Fundamental Resources Investigation Program(No.2022FY101800)the Major Talent Program of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region,and the Innovation Project of Guangxi Graduate Education(No.YCSW2023345)。
文摘Quartz vein-type tungsten deposits are a common W deposit type.Their ore vein distribution was previously considered to be controlled by regional horizontal tectonic stress.In this paper,14 tungsten deposits with fan-shaped mineralization in SE China are summarized,and the relations between their ore veins and granite and the ore-forming structural stress field are analyzed.These deposits have a post-magmatic hydrothermal genesis and involve the formation of two sets of veins with similar strike and opposite dips at the top of the ore-causative granite bodies,forming a vertical fan-shaped profile.Their ore veins were coeval with the underlying granite bodies,and generally extend along the long axis of the granite.In such fan-shaped ore formation,the stress is highly focused at the top of the granite and gradually weakens outward.The maximum principal stress(σ1)is perpendicular to the granite contact surface,and radiates outward from the pluton.Meanwhile,the minimum principal stress(σ3)forms an arc-shaped band parallel to the contact surface.Our findings,together with published numerical modeling indicate that the emplacement dynamics of granitic magma(rather than regional horizontal tectonic stress)are essential controls on the distribution of ore veins in quartz vein-type tungsten deposits.
基金supported by the project China Geological Survey(DD202501026090)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2024YFC2910102).
文摘Lishiite,(Ca_(2)□)Sr_(3)(CO_(3))_(5),is a new mineral species from Shaxiongdong,Hubei Province,China.It mainly occours as conchoidal crystals and with combination of hexagonal prism and pyramid and is associated with calcite,K-feldspar,albite,aegirine,apatite,and ancylite-(Ce)(?)and strontianite etc.Lishiite is brittle with conchiform fracture and has a Mohs hardness of approximately 4 and none cleavages were observed.The Vickers microhardness(VHN10)is 197.42 kg/mm^(2)(range:166.88 kg/mm^(2) to 214.58 kg/mm^(2)),and the calculated density of lishiite is 3.696 g/cm3.Hand specimen of lishiite are yellow-brown.The empirical chemical formula of the lishiite is ^(A)(Ca_(1.18)Sr_(0.25)Na_(0.19□1.38))_(Σ3.00)^( B)[Sr_(2.17)(Ce_(0.42)La_(0.24)Nd_(0.09)Eu_(0.01))_(Σ0.76) Ba_(0.07)]_(Σ3.00)(C_(5.05)O_(15)).As a member of the burbankite group,the general formula of lishiite follows the general formula A_(3)B_(3)(CO_(3))_(5),where A=Na,Ca,or and B=Sr,Ba,REE,or Ca.Its crystal structure is hexagonal(space group P6_(3)mc)with unit cell parameters a=10.4898(5)Å,c=6.4167(5)Å,and V=611.47(6)Å^(3),characterized by layers of AO_(8) and BO_(10) polyhedra connected to[CO_(3)]^(3−)groups.The discovery of lishiite provides new insights into the evolutionary history of rare earth element(REE)carbonate deposit formation.
基金support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(51604288)the Beijing Natural Science Foundation(IS23043)+1 种基金the Science Foundation of China University of Petroleum-Beijing(ZX20200133)the Research and Development Fund of China Huaneng Group Clean Energy Technology Research Institute(QNYJJ22-21).
文摘The substantial emissions of greenhouse gases,particularly CO_(2),constitute a primary driver of global warming.CCUS is proposed as an effective mitigation strategy which is often estimated to account for about 15%of cumulative carbon emission reduction.In-situ CO_(2) mineralization sequestration,compared to conventional geological storage methods such as depleted oil and gas reservoirs,unmineable coal seams,and deep saline aquifers,offers the advantage of permanent immobilization of injected carbon.However,uncertainties persist regarding the characteristics of geochemical interactions under reservoir pore conditions,as well as the kinetic mechanisms of mineralization reactions.Additionally,geochemical reactions may lead to solid particle transport and deposition,potentially causing pore throat occlusion.Pilot projects in Iceland and the United States have demonstrated the feasibility of this technology,but the field remains in the early deployment stage.In this review,the mechanisms of in-situ mineralization have been elucidated,the primary factors influencing the reaction kinetics have been discussed,and the current research status in this field has been summarized.It is emphasized that establishing a reliable system for evaluating storage capacity and understanding the kinetic mechanisms governing CO_(2) conversion into minerals at multi-phase interfaces are key priorities for future work.
基金financially supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant No.2023YFC2906900)Key Research and Development Program of Shandong Province(Grant No.2023CXGC011001)+2 种基金The Taishan Scholars Talent Project(TSTP 20240847)The Open Project of Technology Innovation Center for Deep Gold Resources Exploration and Mining,Ministry of Natural Resources(Grant No.SDK202211,SDK202214)Science and Technology Project of Shandong Bureau of Geology and Mineral Exploration and Development(Grant No.KY202208)。
文摘The Taishang-Shuiwangzhuang gold deposit is located in the southeastern margin of Linglong gold field in the northern part of the Zhaoping Fault metallogenic belt of the Jiaodong gold province-the world’s third-largest gold metallogenic area.Major prospecting breakthroughs have been made at the depth of 600‒2500 m in recent years,with cumulative proven gold resources exceeding 700 t.Based on a large number of exploration data,the main characteristics of the deposit are described in detail,and the spatial coupling relationship between ore-controlling fault and main orebodies is discussed.The main orebodies occur as regular large veins,exhibiting branching and combination,expansion and contraction,and pinch-out and reoccurrence.They extend in a gentle wave pattern along their strikes and dip directions and generally have a pitch direction of NEE and a plunge direction of NEE.As the ore-controlling fault,the Zhaoping Fault has the characteristics of wave-like fluctuation,with its dip angle presenting three steps of steep-slow transition within the depth range of 2500 m.The gold mineralization enrichment area is mainly distributed in the step parts where the fault plane changes from steeply to gently.The ore-forming age,ore-forming fluid and ore-forming material sources and the genesis of the ore deposit are analyzed based on the research results of ore deposit geochemistry.The ore-forming fluids were H_(2)O-CO_(2)-NaCl-type hydrothermal solutions with a medium-low temperature and medium-low salinity.The H-O isotopic characteristics indicate that the fluids in the early ore-forming stage were possibly formed by degassing of basic magma and that meteoric water gradually entered the ore-forming fluids in the late ore-forming stage.The S and Pb isotopes indicate that the ore-forming materials mainly originate from the lower crust and contain a small quantity of mantle-derived components.The comprehensive analysis shows that the Taishang-shuiwangzhuang gold deposit was a typical“Jiaodong type”gold deposit.The strong crust-mantle interactions,large-scale magmatism,and the material exchange arising from the transformation from the ancient lower crust to the juvenile lower crust during the Early Cretaceous provided abundant fluids and material sources for mineralization.Moreover,the detachment faults formed by the rapid magmatic uplift and the extensional tectonism created favorable temperature and pressure conditions and space for fluid accumulation and gold precipitation and mineralization.
基金Funded by the Joint Fund of Natural Science Foundation of Hubei Province(No.2024AFD033)the Open Fund of Hubei Longzhong Laboratory。
文摘Biomineralization of natural composites are usually highly finely adjusted to achieve extremely precise control over the shape,size and distribution of inorganic crystals,giving them unique structures and properties of biomaterials.These underlying mechanisms and pathways provide inspiration for the design and construction of materials for repairing hard tissues.Due to good biocompatibility of hydrogels,materials using gel-like systems as media are inextricably linked to biological macrocomponents and mineralization.Inspired by those bioprocesses,polyacrylamide hydrogel with enzymes was 3D printed to form controlled shapes and structures,then was used as templates for mineralization.Effect of polyacrylamide hydrogel pore size on the mineralization was studied via incorporating NaF and CaCl2 and controlling the mineralization degree.The mineralization processes of 3D printed hydrogels with different pore sizes were also explored to find out the confinement influence of pores.Mineralization in hydrogels with smaller pores is developed in a columnar stacked pattern,which is similar to the vesicular mineralization stage of bone mineralization.
基金supported by the Program of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.41973048,U2006201)the Open Project of State Key Laboratory of Geological Processes and Mineral Resources(No.GPMR202203)+1 种基金the Key R&D Program of Shandong Province(No.2023CXGC011001),the Taishan Scholars.Program(tstp20240847)the Open Project of Shandong Engineering Research Center of Application and Development of Big Data for Deep Gold Exploration(No.SDK202207)。
文摘Since the first discovery of gold deposits on the northeastern margin of the Jiaolai Basin in Shandong Province at the end of the 20^(th) century,seven medium-sized to large/super-large gold deposits have been identified in this region,with cumulative proven gold resources of 223 t.This study reviewed the metallogenic and geochemical characteristics of various gold deposits in this region,examined the sources of their ore-forming fluids and materials,as well as their gold metallogenic epochs and processes,and developed a gold metallogenic model.The gold deposits in this region are governed by both dense fractures and detachment structural systems along basin margins,primarily categorized into the altered rock type and the pyrite-bearing carbonate vein type.The latter type,a recently discovered mineralization type in the Jiaodong Peninsula,enjoys high gold grade,a large scale,and high gold mineral fineness,suggesting considerable prospecting potential.Both types of gold deposits show metallogenic epochs ranging from 116 Ma to 119 Ma.Their ore-forming fluids are identified as a CO_(2)-NaCl-H_(2)O fluid system characterized by moderate to low temperatures,moderate to low salinity,and low density,with the pyrite-bearing carbonate vein-type gold deposits manifesting slightly higher salinity.The C-H-O,S,and Pb isotopes of hydrothermal minerals reveal that the ore-forming fluids and materials are characteristic of crust-mantle mixing.Specifically,they were derived from mantle fluids in the early stages,mixed with stratum water and meteoric water in the later stages for mineralization.The gold metallogenic process is identified as follows:During the Early Cretaceous,the subduction of the Pacific Plate and the destruction of the North China Craton led to asthenospheric upwelling.The resulting fluids,after metasomatizing the enriched mantle,differentiated and evolved into C-H-O ore-bearing fluids,which were then mixed with crustal fluids.The mixed fluids migrated to the shallow crust,where they mingled with stratum water and meteoric water.Then,the fluids underwent unloading and final mineralization in detachment fault tectonic systems on basin margins.Due to differences in mixed crustal materials or the surrounding rocks involved in water-rock interactions,altered rock-and pyrite-bearing carbonate vein-type gold deposits were formed in acidic and alkaline fluid environments,respectively.
基金supported by the Youth Innovation Promotion Association of Chinese Academy of Sciences(No.Y201956)the Young Elite Scientists Sponsorship Program by China Association for Science and Technology(No.2023QNRC001)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2017YFD200104).
文摘Soil mineralized nitrogen(N)is a vital component of soil N supply capacity and an important N source for rice growth.Unveiling N mineralization(Nm)process characteristics and developing a simple and effective approach to evaluate soil Nm are imperative to guide N fertilizer application and enhance its efficiency in various paddy soils with different physicochemical properties.Soil properties are important driving factors contributing to soil Nm differences and must be considered to achieve effective N management.Nevertheless,discrepancies in Nm capacity and other key influencing factors remain uncertain.To address this knowledge gap,this study collected 52 paddy soil samples from Taihu Lake Basin,China,which possess vastly different physicochemical properties.The samples were subjected to a 112-d submerged anaerobic incubation experiment at a constant temperature to obtain the soil Nm characteristics.Reaction kinetics models,including one-pool exponential model,two-pool exponential model,and effective cumulative temperature model,were employed to compare characteristic differences between Nm potential(Nmp)and short-term accumulated mineralized N(Amn)processes in relation to soil physicochemical properties.Based on these relationships,simplified Nmp prediction methods for paddy soils were established.The results revealed that the Nmp values were 145.18,88.64,and 21.03 mg kg-1 in paddy soils with pH<6.50,6.50≤pH≤7.50,and pH>7.50,respectively.Significantly,short-term Amn at day 14 showed a good correlation(P<0.01)with Nmp(R2=0.94),indicating that the prevailing short-term incubation experiment is an acceptable marker for Nmp.Moreover,Nmp correlated well with the ultraviolet absorbance value at 260 nm based on NaHCO3 extraction(Na260),further streamlining the Nmp estimation method.The incorporation of easily obtainable soil properties,including pH,total N(TN),and the ratio of total organic carbon to TN(C/N),alongside Na260 for Nmp evaluation allowed the multiple regression model,Nmp=58.62×TN-23.18×pH+13.08×C/N+86.96×Na260,to achieve a high prediction accuracy(R2=0.95).The reliability of this prediction was further validated with published data of paddy soils in the same region and other rice regions,demonstrating the regional applicability and prospects of this model.This study underscored the roles of soil properties in Nm characteristics and mechanisms and established a site-specific prediction model based on rapid extractions and edaphic properties of paddy soils,paving the way for developing rapid and precise Nm prediction models.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.42472117)China Geological Survey(Nos.DD20243431,DD20230342,DD20240064)。
文摘0.INTRODUCTION.The Jiuwandashan Sn-polymetallic ore cluster,located in the western part of the Jiangnan Orogen and the Nanling Metallogenic Belt,is one of the most significant Precambrian tin ore concentration areas in South China(Figure 1a;Mao et al.,1987).Recently,this region has garnered considerable research attention due to its intense mafic-felsic magmatic activity and large-scale Sn-polymetallic mineralization(Li et al.,2020;Chen J F et al.,2019;Huang and Wang,2019;Zhang et al.,2019;Chen L et al.,2018;Xiang et al.,2018;Su et al.,2014).A series of medium-to large-scale Sn-polymetallic deposits,including Jiumao,Liuxiu,Yidong,Honggangshan,and Shaping(Figure 1b),have been identified within this region,with proven tin reserves of approximately 200000 t.High-precision dating methods have yielded cassiterite U-Pb ages of ca.830 Ma,pointing to a Neoproterozoic Sn-polymetallic mineralization event in South China(Zhang et al.,2019;Xiang et al.,2018).
基金the National Science Foundation of China (Grant No. NSFC: 92162213)the Geology Department Faculty of Science of Al-Azhar University (Assiut Branch)+2 种基金the China Scholarship CouncilChang'an UniversityIstanbul Technical University's Scientific Research Project (BAP Project ID: 45396, code: FHD-2024-45396)
文摘In the Fatira(Abu Zawal)mine area,located in the northern Eastern Desert of Egypt,fieldwork and mineralogical analysis,integrated with machine learning techniques applied to Landsat-8 OLI,ASTER,and Sentinel-2 multi-spectral imagery(MSI)data delineate gold-sulfide mineralization in altered rocks.Gold(Au)anomalies in hydrothermal breccias and quartz veins are associated with NE-oriented felsite dykes and silicified granitic rocks.Two main alteration types are identified:a pyrite-sericite-quartz and a sulfide-chlorite-carbonate assemblage,locally with dispersed free-milling Au specks.Dimensionality reduction techniques,including principal component analysis(PCA)and independent component analysis(ICA),enabled mapping of alteration types.Sentinel-2 PC125 composite images offered efficient lithological differentiation,while supervised classifications,i.e.,the support vector machine(SVM)of Landsat-8 yielded an accuracy of 88.55%and a Kappa value of 0.86.ASTER mineral indices contributed to map hydrothermal alteration mineral phases,including sericite,muscovite,kaolinite,and iron oxides.Results indicate that post-magmatic epigenetic hydrothermal activity significantly contributed to the Au-sulfide mineralization in the Fatira area,distinguishing it from the more prevalent orogenic gold deposits in the region.
基金jointly supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.42250202,92162323,42272075)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,Sun Yat-sen University(No.24lgqb001)+1 种基金the Natural Science Foundation Project of Guangdong Province(No.2022A1515010003)the Guangdong Province Introduced Innovative R&D Team of Big Data—Mathematical Earth Sciences and Extreme Geological Events Team(No.2021ZT09H399)。
文摘Coupled dissolution-precipitation is one of the critical processes influencing the mineralogical and geochemical evolution of pegmatites.This mechanism involves the simultaneous dissolution of primary mineral phases and the precipitation of secondary phases,driven by changes in the chemical environment,often mediated by hydrothermal fluids.The Bailongshan Li deposit,located in the West Kunlun region of northwest China,is a significant geological formation known for its rich lithium content and associated rare metals such as tantalum,niobium,and tin.This study investigates the coupled dissolution-precipitation processes that have played a crucial role in the mineralization of this deposit,focusing on key minerals,including cassiterite(Cst),columbite-group minerals(CGM),and elbaite(Elb).Using a combination of petrographic analysis,back-scattered electron(BSE)imaging,cathodoluminescence(CL)imaging,and micro X-ray fluorescence(XRF)mapping,we examined the textural and chemical characteristics of these minerals.Our findings reveal intricate patchy zoning patterns and element distributions(indicated by the Nb,Ta,W,Mn,Fe,Hf,Ti for CGM;Hf,Ti Rb,W,Nb,Ta for Cst;Ti,Zn,Fe,W,Hf,Mn,K for Elb)that indicate multiple stages of mineral alteration driven by fluid-mediated processes.The coupled dissolution-precipitation mechanisms observed in the Bailongshan deposit have resulted in significant redistribution and enrichment of economically valuable elements.The study highlights the importance of hydrothermal fluids in altering primary mineral phases and precipitating secondary phases with distinct compositions.These processes not only modified the mineralogical makeup of the pegmatite but also enhanced its economic potential by concentrating rare metals.Signatures of coupled dissolutionprecipitation processes can serve as an essential tool for mineral exploration,guiding the search for high-grade zones within similar pegmatitic formations.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2021YFC2901802)project of the China Geological Survey(No.DD20240073)Key R&D Program of Shaanxi Province(No.2024GH-ZDXM-26).
文摘1.Objective The Eastern Junggar Kalamaili region in Xinjiang constitutes a significant tin metallogenic belt in northwest China(Fig.1a).It hosts four independent tin deposits-Kamusite,Ganliangzi,Beilekuduke,and Sareshenke-from west to east,supplemented by two tin mineralized points,namely Hongtujingzi and Sujiquan(Figs.1b).according to the ore type and the composition of gangue minerals,the tin deposits in the region are classified into two groups:Quartz vein type and greisen type,with the Sareshenke deposit ascribed to the former and the remainder to the latter.
基金supported by an NSERC-DG grant(Grant No.RGPIN-2018-06458,to Chi)National Natural Science Foundation of China grant(Grant No.41930428,to Xu)。
文摘Deep mineral exploration is increasingly important for finding new mineral resources but there are many uncertainties.Understanding the factors controlling the localization of mineralization at depth can reduce the risk in deep mineral exploration.One of the relatively poorly constrained but important factors is the hydrodynamics of mineralization.This paper reviews the principles of hydrodynamics of mineralization,especially the nature of relationships between mineralization and structures,and their applications to various types of mineralization systems in the context of hydrodynamic linkage between shallow and deep parts of the systems.Three categories of mineralization systems were examined,i.e.,magmatic-hydrothermal systems,structurally controlled hydrothermal systems with uncertain fluid sources,and hydrothermal systems associated with sedimentary basins.The implications for deep mineral exploration,including potentials for new mineral resources at depth,favorable locations for mineralization,as well as uncertainties,are discussed.
基金supported by Fundamental Research Projects of Yunnan Province,China(Nos.202101BE070001-009,202301AU070189).
文摘Mineral fulvic acid(MFA)was used as an eco-friendly pyrite depressant to recover chalcopyrite by flotation with the use of the butyl xanthate as a collector.Flotation experiments showed that MFA produced a stronger inhibition effect on pyrite than on chalcopyrite.The separation of chalcopyrite from pyrite was realized by introducing 150 mg/L MFA at a pulp pH of approximately 8.0.The copper grade,copper recovery,and separation efficiency were 28.03%,84.79%,and 71.66%,respectively.Surface adsorption tests,zeta potential determinations,and localized electrochemical impedance spectroscopy tests showed that more MFA adsorbed on pyrite than on chalcopyrite,which weakened the subsequent interactions between pyrite and the collector.Atomic force microscope imaging further confirmed the adsorption of MFA on pyrite,and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy results indicated that hydrophilic Fe-based species on the pyrite surfaces increased after exposure of pyrite to MFA,thereby decreasing the floatability of pyrite.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2019YFC1804202)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22020102004 and 22125603)+1 种基金Tianjin Municipal Science and Technology Bureau(No.21JCZDJC00280)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,and the Ministry of Education of China(No.T2017002).
文摘Polybrominated biphenyl ethers(PBDEs)and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons(PAHs)are commonly detected contaminants at e-waste recycling sites.Against the conventional wisdom that PBDEs and PAHs are highly immobile and persist primarily in shallowsurface soils,increasing evidence shows that these compounds can leach into the groundwater.Herein,we compare the leachabilities of PBDEs vs.PAHs from contaminated soils collected at an e-waste recycling site in Tianjin,China.Considerable amounts of BDE-209(0.3–2 ng/L)and phenanthrene(42–106 ng/L),the most abundant PBDE and PAH at the site,are detected in the effluents of columns packed with contaminated soils,with the specific concentrations varying with hydrodynamic and solution chemistry conditions.Interestingly,the leaching potential of BDE-209 appears to be closely related to the release of colloidal mineral particles,whereas the leachability of phenanthrene correlates well with the concentration of dissolved organic carbon in the effluent,but showing essentially no correlation with the concentration of mineral particles.The surprisingly different trends of the leachability observed between BDE-209 and phenanthrene is counterintuitive,as PBDEs and PAHs often co-exist at e-waste recycling sites(particularly at the sites wherein incineration is being practiced)and share many similarities in terms of physicochemical properties.One possible explanation is that due to its extremely low solubility,BDE-209 predominantly exists in free-phase(i.e.,as solid(nano)particles),whereas the more soluble phenanthrene is mainly sorbed to soil organic matter.Findings in this study underscore the need to better understand the mobility of highly hydrophobic organic contaminants at contaminated sites for improved risk management.
