Salinity stress is a major challenge for global agriculture,particularly in arid and semi-arid regions,limiting plant productivity due to water and soil salinity.These conditions particularly affect countries along th...Salinity stress is a major challenge for global agriculture,particularly in arid and semi-arid regions,limiting plant productivity due to water and soil salinity.These conditions particularly affect countries along the southern Mediterranean rim,including Algeria,which primarily focuses on pastoral and forage practices.This study investigates salinity tolerance and ecotypic variability in Vicia narbonensis L.,a fodder legume species recognized for its potential to reclaim marginal soils.Morphological,physiological,and biochemical responses were assessed in three ecotypes(eco2,eco9,and eco10)exposed to different salinity levels(low,moderate,and severe).The study was conducted using a completely randomized block design with three blocks per ecotype per dose.The results from the two-way analysis of variance demonstrate significant effects across nearly all attributes studied,revealing distinct ecotypic responses.These findings underscore variations in growth parameters,osmotic regulation mechanisms,and biochemical adjustments.The substantial diversity observed among these ecotypes in their response to salinity provides valuable insights for breeders addressing both agronomic and ecological challenges.Multivariate analyses,including Principal Component Analysis(PCA),revealed key variables distinguishing between ecotypes under salinity stress.Moreover,Classification based on Salinity Tolerance Indices(STI)further differentiated ecotypic performance with more precision,and this is because of the combination of the different parameters studied.These results open up new prospects for the development of strategies to improve the salinity tolerance of forage legumes.展开更多
Three-dimensional ocean subsurface temperature and salinity structures(OST/OSS)in the South China Sea(SCS)play crucial roles in oceanic climate research and disaster mitigation.Traditionally,real-time OST and OSS are ...Three-dimensional ocean subsurface temperature and salinity structures(OST/OSS)in the South China Sea(SCS)play crucial roles in oceanic climate research and disaster mitigation.Traditionally,real-time OST and OSS are mainly obtained through in-situ ocean observations and simulation by ocean circulation models,which are usually challenging and costly.Recently,dynamical,statistical,or machine learning models have been proposed to invert the OST/OSS from sea surface information;however,these models mainly focused on the inversion of monthly OST and OSS.To address this issue,we apply clustering algorithms and employ a stacking strategy to ensemble three models(XGBoost,Random Forest,and LightGBM)to invert the real-time OST/OSS based on satellite-derived data and the Argo dataset.Subsequently,a fusion of temperature and salinity is employed to reconstruct OST and OSS.In the validation dataset,the depth-averaged Correlation(Corr)of the estimated OST(OSS)is 0.919(0.83),and the average Root-Mean-Square Error(RMSE)is0.639°C(0.087 psu),with a depth-averaged coefficient of determination(R~2)of 0.84(0.68).Notably,at the thermocline where the base models exhibit their maximum error,the stacking-based fusion model exhibited significant performance enhancement,with a maximum enhancement in OST and OSS inversion exceeding 10%.We further found that the estimated OST and OSS exhibit good agreement with the HYbrid Coordinate Ocean Model(HYCOM)data and BOA_Argo dataset during the passage of a mesoscale eddy.This study shows that the proposed model can effectively invert the real-time OST and OSS,potentially enhancing the understanding of multi-scale oceanic processes in the SCS.展开更多
Fine particle detachment and subsequent migration can lead to severe pore plugging and consequent permeability decline.Therefore,it is crucial to quantify the critical condition when fine particle detachment occurs.Th...Fine particle detachment and subsequent migration can lead to severe pore plugging and consequent permeability decline.Therefore,it is crucial to quantify the critical condition when fine particle detachment occurs.The frequently observed deviations or even contradictions between experimental results and theoretical predictions of fines detachment arise from an insufficient understanding of adhesion force that can be highly influenced by salinity and temperature.To clarify the intrinsic influence of salinity and temperature on fines detachment,adhesion forces between carboxyl microspheres and hydrophilic silica substrates in an aqueous medium were measured at various salinities and tempera-tures using atomic force microscopy(AFM).The AFM-measured adhesion force decreases with increasing salinity or temperature.Trends of mean measured adhesion forces with temperature and salinity were compared with the DLVO and XDLVO theories.DLVO theory captured the trend with temperature via the impact of temperature on electric double layer interactions,whereas XDLVO theory captured the observed trend with salinity via the impact of salinity on the repulsive hydration force.Our results highlight the significance of hydration force in accurately predicting the fate of fines in porous media.展开更多
Increasing nitrogen and phosphorus discharge and decreasing sediment input have made silicon(Si)a limiting element for diatoms in estuaries.Disturbances in nutrient structure and salinity fluctuation can greatly affec...Increasing nitrogen and phosphorus discharge and decreasing sediment input have made silicon(Si)a limiting element for diatoms in estuaries.Disturbances in nutrient structure and salinity fluctuation can greatly affect metal uptake by estuarine diatoms.However,the combined effects of Si and salinity on metal accumulation in these diatoms have not been evaluated.In this study,we aimed to investigate how salinity and Si availability combine to influence the adsorption of metals by a widely distributed diatom Phaeodactylum tricornutum.Our data indicate that replete Si and low salinity in seawater can enhance cadmium and copper adsorption onto the diatom surface.At the single-cell level,surface potential was a dominant factor determining metal adsorption,while surface roughness also contributed to the highermetal loading capacity at lower salinities.Using a combination of noninvasive micro-test technology,atomic force microscopy,X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy,and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy,we demonstrate that the diversity and abundance of the functional groups embedded in diatom cell walls vary with salinity and Si supply.This results in a change in the cell surface potential and transient metal influx.Our study provides novel mechanisms to explain the highly variable metal adsorption capacity of a model estuarine diatom.展开更多
The response of lake environments in arid Central Asia to climate change during the Late Holocene over the centennial to millennial timescales remains contentious.The reason that primarily paleoenvironmental proxies d...The response of lake environments in arid Central Asia to climate change during the Late Holocene over the centennial to millennial timescales remains contentious.The reason that primarily paleoenvironmental proxies diverse and the scarcity of accurate quantitative reconstruction records.In this study,we employed diatoms and pollen records from lacustrine sediment in the Aibi Lake of Southwest Junggar Basin to quantitatively reconstruct salinity and watershed precipitation amounts while exploring the associated forcing mechanisms.The results indicate that Aibi Lake salinity varied between 2 and 47 g/L during the Late Holocene Period,indicating a generally brackish environment,and corresponding to prevailing Tryblionella granulata diatom in the lake basin.Westerly-dominated annual precipitation varied between 250 and 320 mm during the Late Holocene Period in the basin,exhibiting a generally semi-arid environment and prevailing desert steppe vegetation.The Aibi Lake has a low salinity of average value of~15 g/L and exhibits elevated precipitation(average value of~280 mm)during the periods of the 2900-1990,1570-1140,and 590-120 cal yr BP.The reconstructed precipitation and salinity exhibit a periodicity of~200 years,which is consistent with the cycle of phase changes of the North Atlantic oscillation(NAO)and total solar irradiance(TSI).This correlation suggests that variations in NOA and TSI significantly influence the precipitation and salinity changes in Central Asia over centennial to millennial timescales.展开更多
Salinity is a fundamental variable of watermass chemistry,often varying strongly in coastal,estuarine,lagoonal,restricted-marine basinal,and non-freshwater lacustrine systems(Figure 1).Salinity variation commonly cont...Salinity is a fundamental variable of watermass chemistry,often varying strongly in coastal,estuarine,lagoonal,restricted-marine basinal,and non-freshwater lacustrine systems(Figure 1).Salinity variation commonly controls other watermass properties(e.g.,redox,temperature,p H,and chemical composition)as well as nutrient levels(and thus bioproductivity).展开更多
Peanut(Arachis hypogaea)is of international importance as a source of oil and protein.Soil salinity is one of themost significant abiotic stress factors affecting the yield and quality of peanuts.This study evaluated ...Peanut(Arachis hypogaea)is of international importance as a source of oil and protein.Soil salinity is one of themost significant abiotic stress factors affecting the yield and quality of peanuts.This study evaluated the potential of a seaweed-based biostimulant to enhance emergence and seedling growth of four peanut cultivars(‘Ayse Hanım’,‘Halis Bey’,‘NC-7’,and‘Albenek’)under increasing salinity levels.The experiment was conducted under greenhouse conditions using a randomized complete block design with four replicates.Seeds were sown in trays and treated with two doses of seaweed extract(0 and 5 g L^(-1))applied directly to the seedbed.Salinity stress was induced by dissolving NaCl in distilled water used for weekly irrigation over six weeks,with salinity levels set at:S_(0):Control,S_(1):50mMNaCl,S_(2):100 mM NaCl,S_(3):150 mM NaCl,and S_(4):200 mM NaCl.Emergence percentage,mean emergence time,shoot and root length,fresh and dry biomass,chlorophyll content,proline,crude protein,and macro-and micronutrient concentrations(Ca,K,P,Mg,Zn,Mn,Cu,and Fe)were measured.The results revealed significant differences between treatments.Seaweed applications showed notable improvements in measured parameters of each variety compared to the salt treated and un-treated control plants of each variety.As salinity stress increased,the emergence percentage,root and shoot length,fresh and dry weight of the plants,crude protein content percentage,leaf chlorophyll contents,Ca,K,P,Mg,Zn,Mn,Cu,and Fe decreased.Similarly,the mean emergence time,and proline contents also decreased with each increase in Na concentration.The best outcomes were obtained in seedlings treated with seaweed under no salinity(0 mM NaCl)and mild salinity(50 mM NaCl)conditions.These findings suggest that seaweeds is an effective biostimulant for improving early-stage growth and stress resilience in peanuts under saline conditions.展开更多
Wheat(Triticum aestivum L.)is a staple crop critical for global food security,yet its productivity is significantly affected by abiotic stresses such as drought,salinity,and waterlogging,which are exacerbated by clima...Wheat(Triticum aestivum L.)is a staple crop critical for global food security,yet its productivity is significantly affected by abiotic stresses such as drought,salinity,and waterlogging,which are exacerbated by climate change.This study evaluated the effects of these stresses on vegetative growth,physiological responses,and yield.Field experiments were conducted using a Randomized Complete Block Design(RCBD)at the Mona Reclamation Experimental Project(MREP),WAPDA,Bhalwal,Sargodha,Punjab Pakistan.Stress treatments included three levels of drought(25%,50%,and 75%field capacity),salinity(4,8,and 12 dS/m),and waterlogging(24,48,and 72 h).Key parameters measured included plant height,leaf area,tiller number,stomatal conductance,chlorophyll content,and antioxidant enzyme activities.The results revealed that drought stress caused a 46%reduction in yield,while salinity and waterlogging reduced yield by 54%and 35%,respectively,with statistically significant differences(p 0.05).Key<physiological changes included a significant reduction in stomatal conductance(from 0.55 to 0.15 mmol m^(2)/s under drought stress,p 0.01)and chlorophyll content(from 48 to 28 SPAD units under drought,p 0.01).Biochemical<<responses indicated elevated levels of malondialdehyde(MDA)and hydrogen peroxide(H2O2),with significant increases in antioxidant enzyme activities,particularly superoxide dismutase(SOD)and catalase(CAT).These findings underscore the need for developing stress-tolerant wheat varieties and implementing agronomic practices to mitigate the impact of abiotic stresses on wheat yield.展开更多
This study explores the impact of salinity on fluid replacement during imbibition-driven oil recovery through a series of core self-imbibition experiments.By integrating key parameters such as interfacial tension,cont...This study explores the impact of salinity on fluid replacement during imbibition-driven oil recovery through a series of core self-imbibition experiments.By integrating key parameters such as interfacial tension,contact angle,and oil displacement efficiency,we systematically examine how variations in salinity level,ion type,and ion concentration affect the imbibition process.The results demonstrate that the salinity of the injected fluid exerts a strong influence on the rate and extent of oil recovery.Compared with high-salinity conditions,low-salinity injection,particularly below 5000 mg.L-1,induces pronounced fluctuations in the replacement rate,achieving the highest recovery at approximately 1000 mg·L-1.The interplay between interfacial tension and displacement efficiency is jointly governed by both ion type and concentration.Moreover,changes in ionic composition can alter rock wettability from oil-wet toward water-wet states,thereby enhancing imbibition efficiency.Among the tested ions,Mg2+and SO4²at low concentrations were found to be especially effective in promoting oil displacement.展开更多
Although metabolic homeostasis disruption,cellular damage,and premature senescence caused by salinity stress are well-documented in the literature,there are few studies investigating cytological changes induced by sal...Although metabolic homeostasis disruption,cellular damage,and premature senescence caused by salinity stress are well-documented in the literature,there are few studies investigating cytological changes induced by salinity stress within the altered metabolic landscape of rice,and this study aims to fill that gap.The cytological characterization of root tips(in terms of mitotic index and chromosomal abnormalities such as stickiness,laggards,fragments,bridges,micronuclei,ring chromosomes,and total mitotic abnormalities)was conducted on 10 experimental rice landraces from coastal Bangladesh,grown under post-imbibitional salinity stress(PISS),while correlating these changes with their metabolic status.The results revealed a strong correlation between salinity-induced cytological changes in root cells(mitotic index and chromosomal abnormalities)and the redox interactome status of all experimental rice landraces.The landraces Kutepatnai,Talmugur,Nonakochi,and Benapol,which exhibited a higher ability to mitigate PISS-induced chromosomal abnormalities and improve mitotic index,also showed lower accumulation of oxidative stress markers(protein carbonylation,lipid peroxidation,prooxidant accumulation,oxidative stress index,reactive oxygen species(ROS)-antioxidative stress index,and efficiency of ROS processing via the Halliwell-Asada pathway)compared with more susceptible landraces(Charobalam,Jotaibalam,Kachra,and Lalmota).These findings underscore the role of redox biology in preventing chromotoxic effects under salinity stress.Hierarchical cluster analysis and principal component analysis,used to determine variations and similarities among the experimental rice landraces based on cytological attributes,redox interactome,and physiological phenotypes,classified the landraces according to their salinity tolerance and sensitivity.This study proposes a novel approach for exploring redox-regulated cytological fingerprints as a tool for identifying salinity-tolerant rice landraces.展开更多
Improving cotton fiber quality can increase the economic income of cotton farmers, but achieving high fiber quality without decreasing cotton fiber yield remains a major challenge in saline-alkaline cotton fields. A f...Improving cotton fiber quality can increase the economic income of cotton farmers, but achieving high fiber quality without decreasing cotton fiber yield remains a major challenge in saline-alkaline cotton fields. A field experiment was conducted in 2020 and 2021 on saline-alkaline soil with cotton under drip irrigation to examine how amount and timing of leaching affected soils salinity, cotton fiber yield and quality. There were five leaching amounts(CK: 0 mm, W1: 75 mm, W2: 150 mm, W3: 225 mm and W4: 300 mm) and three leaching timings(T1: once at the seedling stage, T2: twice at the seedling and budding stages, and T3: thrice at the seedling, budding and pollen-setting stages). Soil salinity, soil nitrate nitrogen(NO_(3)-N), cotton nitrogen(N) uptake, irrigation water productivity(IWP), cotton fiber yield, fiber length, fiber uniformity, fiber strength, fiber elongation, micronaire and fiber quality index(FQI) were investigated. The results indicated that soil salinity and NO_(3)-N reduced with increasing leaching amount. The N uptake of cotton bolls was greater than in cotton leaves, stems and roots, and total N accumulation increased with increasing leaching amount. The optimal cotton fiber yield and IWP occurred in treatment W3T2, and were 3,199 and 2,771 kg ha^(-1), and 0.5482 and 0.4912 kg m-3in 2020 and 2021, respectively. Fiber length, strength, elongation, and uniformity increased with increasing leaching amount, while there was a negative relationship between fiber micronaire and leaching amount. Soil salinity, NO_(3)-N and fiber micronaire were negatively correlated with fiber quality(i.e., length, strength, elongation and uniformity) and yield, nitrogen uptake of various organs(i.e., root, stems and leaves) and whole plant nitrogen uptake. Pearson correlation analysis revealed that fiber elongation was most sensitive to soil salinity. The method of Entropy–Order Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution(EM–TOPSIS) indicated that leaching of 300 mm of water applied equally at the seedling and budding periods was the optimal treatment to maintain soil salinity and nutrient levels and achieve high cotton fiber yield and quality. In conclusion, the optimal level of leaching treatment decreased soil salinity and improved nitrogen uptake and was beneficial to achieve high fiber yield and quality. Our results will be significant for guiding drip irrigation practice of leaching on saline-alkaline soils for sustainable cotton fiber production.展开更多
Urea is a major end product of nitrogen catabolism,serving as an osmolyte to regulate osmotic stress in fish exposed to varying water environments.It has been well known that urea transporters(UTs)facilitate the rapid...Urea is a major end product of nitrogen catabolism,serving as an osmolyte to regulate osmotic stress in fish exposed to varying water environments.It has been well known that urea transporters(UTs)facilitate the rapid movement of urea across cell membranes.However,researches on ut genes were predominantly focused on elasmobranchs and early developmental stages of fish.In this investigation,a total of three ut genes were identified in spotted sea bass.Phylogenetic,homology,and syntenic analyses were conducted to validate the annotation and assess the evolutionary relationships among ut genes.Both ut-a and ut-b genes have retained their evolutionary stability,demonstrating a significant level of homology between them.To gain deeper insights into the evolution of ut genes in spotted sea bass,we performed selective pressure analysis using site,branch,and branch-site models.The results suggested that positive selection likely played a significant role in shaping the evolution of the ut gene family.Furthermore,tissue-specific expression analyses revealed high expression levels of ut genes in osmoregulatory tissues such as the gill and kidney.Additionally,all three ut genes exhibited salinity-related expression patterns in gill and kidney tissues during both seawater-to-freshwater(SF)and freshwater-to-seawater(FS)adaptation.In situ hybridization results demonstrated the localization of both ut-a and ut-c mRNAs on the gill lamellae and adjacent gill filament epithelium.In summary,our study establishes a solid foundation for future research elucidating the evolutionary relationships and functional significance of ut genes during salinity acclimation in spotted sea bass and other teleost species.展开更多
Macroalgae dominate nutrient dynamics and function as high-value foods for microbial,meio-and macrofaunal communities in coastal ecosystems.Because of this vital role,it is important to clarify the physiological infor...Macroalgae dominate nutrient dynamics and function as high-value foods for microbial,meio-and macrofaunal communities in coastal ecosystems.Because of this vital role,it is important to clarify the physiological information associated with environmental changes as it reflects their growth potential.To evaluate the effects of the changes in salinity and nutrients,the photosynthetic efficiency of a green macroalga Ulva fasciata from the Daya Bay was tested at a range of salinity(i.e.,31 to 10 psu)and nitrogen content(i.e.,5 to 60μmol L^(-1)).The results showed that cellular chlorophyll a(Chl a),carbohydrate and protein contents of U.fasciata were increased due to reduced salinity,and were decreased by interactive nitrogen enrichment.Within a short culture period(i.e.,18 h),the reduced salinity decreased the maximum photosynthetic efficiency(rETRmax and Pmax)derived from the rapid light response curve and photosynthetic oxygen evolution rate versus irradiance curve,respectively,as well as the saturation irradiance(E_(K)).This reducing effect diminished with enlonged cultivation time and reversed to a stimulating effect after 24 h of cultivation.The nitrogen enrichment stimulated the rETRmax and Pmax,as well as the E_(K),regardless of salinity,especially within short-term cultivation period(i.e.,<24 h).In addition,our results indicate that seawater freshening lowers the photosynthetic efficiency of U.fasciata in the short term,which is mitigated by nitrogen enrichment,but stimulates it in the long term,providing insight into how macroalgae thrive in coastal or estuarine waters where salinity and nutrients normally covary strongly.展开更多
High-temperature and high-salt reservoirs are often accompanied by serious gas channeling in gas flooding,which will greatly affect the effect of gas injection development,so in-situ foaming of temperature-resistant a...High-temperature and high-salt reservoirs are often accompanied by serious gas channeling in gas flooding,which will greatly affect the effect of gas injection development,so in-situ foaming of temperature-resistant and salt-resistant foaming agents is commonly used to control gas channeling.The feasibility of the compound system of dodecyl hydroxyl sulfobetaine(HSB12)andα-olefin sulfonate(AOS)as foaming agent for sandstone reservoir was studied at 130℃and 22×10^(4)mg/L.The results showed that the foaming agent(HSB12 and AOS were compounded in a 6:1 mass ratio,in this article,this foaming agent is simply referred to as SA61)had good solubility in 22×10^(4)mg/L simulated formation water.Besides,the foaming volume of SA61 and HSB12 was similar,but the foam decay half-life of SA61was 10-25 times higher than that of HSB12.The foaming performance of SA61 on the surface of quartz sand remained above 90%of that before adsorption.The strong interaction between HSB12 and AOS in the compound system SA61 was demonstrated by surface rheological measurements and NMR studies of surfactants.The results of co re flow test showed that SA61 had better mobility control ability than HSB12under the same surfactant concentration.In addition,SA61 showed a selective mobility reduction in2005.30 and 632.00 mD cores.The above research results can guide the selection and application of foaming agent in clastic reservoir.展开更多
The direct electrolysis of high-salinity water(e.g.,seawater)presents significant potential for large-scale green hydrogen production.However,challenges such as corrosion and catalyst poisoning,driven by high concentr...The direct electrolysis of high-salinity water(e.g.,seawater)presents significant potential for large-scale green hydrogen production.However,challenges such as corrosion and catalyst poisoning,driven by high concentrations of Cl−,severely impact the efficiency and stability of both oxygen evolution reaction and hydrogen evolution reaction,posing a major obstacle to their industrialization.Therefore,developing high-performance electrocatalysts with anti-corrosion and anti-poisoning properties is critical for achieving stable and efficient electrolysis in high-salinity environments,making this a prominent challenge in contemporary research.This review presents a thorough analysis of the challenges and advancements in the production of green hydrogen through seawater electrolysis.We compile various approaches to enhance the selectivity of the oxygen evolution reaction(OER)and hydrogen evolution reaction(HER),as well as corrosion resistance in high-salinity water electrolysis.These approaches include improvements in catalyst intrinsic activity,electrolyte design and introduct protective barrier layers.Finally,the prospects for the development of seawater electrolysis for hydrogen production are presented.展开更多
Highlights●Salinity commonly hindered wheat germination,and using herb-derived carbon dots was an emerging approach to enhancing plant salt tolerance in agricultural production.●Wolfberry-driven carbon dots(Wo-CDs)w...Highlights●Salinity commonly hindered wheat germination,and using herb-derived carbon dots was an emerging approach to enhancing plant salt tolerance in agricultural production.●Wolfberry-driven carbon dots(Wo-CDs)were synthesized and applied as a nano-primer to enhance wheat salt tolerance by maintaining reactive oxygen species levels through early oxidative stress conditioning.展开更多
In recent years, the rational utilization of saline water resources for agricultural irrigation has emerged as an effective strategy to alleviate water scarcity. To safely and efficiently exploit saline water resource...In recent years, the rational utilization of saline water resources for agricultural irrigation has emerged as an effective strategy to alleviate water scarcity. To safely and efficiently exploit saline water resources over the long term, it is crucial to understand the effects of salinity on crops and develop optimal water-salinity irrigation strategies for processing tomatoes. A two-year field experiment was conducted in 2018 and 2019 to explore the impact of water salinity levels(S1: 1 g L^(–1), S2: 3 g L^(–1), and S3: 5 g L^(–1)) and irrigation amounts(W1: 305 mm, W2: 485 mm, and W3: 611 mm) on the soil volumetric water content and soil salinity, as well as processing tomato growth, yield, and water use efficiency. The results showed that irrigation with low to moderately saline water(<3 g L^(–1)) enhanced plant wateruptake and utilization capacity, with the soil water content(SWC) reduced by 6.5–7.62% and 10.52–13.23% for the S1 and S2 levels, respectively, compared to the S3 level in 2018. Under S1 condition, the soil salt content(SSC) accumulation rate gradually declined with an increase in the irrigation amount. For example, W3 decreased by 85.00 and 77.94% compared with W1 and W2 in 2018, and by 82.60 and 73.68% in 2019, respectively. Leaching effects were observed at the W3 level under S1, which gradually diminished with increasing water salinity and duration. In 2019, the salt contents of soil under each of the treatments increased by 10.81–89.72% compared with the contents in 2018. The yield of processing tomatoes increased with an increasing irrigation amount and peaked in the S1W3 treatment for the two years, reaching 125,304.85 kg ha^(–1)in 2018 and 128,329.71 kg ha^(–1)in 2019. Notably, in the first year, the S2W3 treatment achieved relatively high yields, exhibiting only a 2.85% reduction compared to the S1W3 treatment. However, the yield of the S2W3 treatment declined significantly in two years, and it was 15.88% less than that of the S1W3 treatment. Structural equation modeling(SEM) revealed that soil environmental factors(SWC and SSC) directly influence yield while also exerting indirect impacts on the growth indicators of processing tomatoes(plant height, stem diameter, and leaf area index). The TOPSIS method identified S1W3, S1W2, and S2W2 as the top three treatments. The single-factor marginal effect function also revealed that irrigation water salinity contributed to the composite evaluation scores(CES) when it was below 0.96 g L^(–1). Using brackish water with a salinity of 3 g L^(–1)at an irrigation amount of 485 mm over one year ensured that processing tomatoes maintained high yields with a relatively high CES(0.709). However, using brackish water for more than one year proved unfeasible.展开更多
As China’s second longest river,the Yellow River(YR)carries a large volume of fresh water into the Bohai Sea with abundant nutrients and,thus,plays a crucial role in regulating the temperature and salinity near the Y...As China’s second longest river,the Yellow River(YR)carries a large volume of fresh water into the Bohai Sea with abundant nutrients and,thus,plays a crucial role in regulating the temperature and salinity near the YR Delta.In this study,using the runoff data and the Finite Volume Community Ocean Model,we simulated the salinity distribution near the YR Estuary for 2013-2022.We investigated the effect of the YR runoff on salinity dispersion and established the relationship between salinity distribution and the river’s runoff volume.Additionally,we analyzed the relationship between fish eggs and salinity distribution using fish egg da-ta.Findings indicated that the freshwater discharged from the YR converged into Laizhou Bay under the influence of tide.The sever-al years of simulation results(2013-2022)showed that the salinity field near the YR Estuary changed with the variations of river runoff entering the sea.Simultaneously,we found a positive correlation between the area of low-salinity zones(below 27)and the monthly average river runoff,and this relation could be expressed as Y_(s)=0.7457X_(r)+78.904.The characteristics of fish egg distribution revealed that fish eggs were primarily distributed in the areas characterized by salinity in the range of 25-29.展开更多
Natural surfactants that are present in complex crude oil may induce spontaneous emulsification in the oil and brine phases that co-exist in rock pores.This process is known to be affected by the salinity of brine.How...Natural surfactants that are present in complex crude oil may induce spontaneous emulsification in the oil and brine phases that co-exist in rock pores.This process is known to be affected by the salinity of brine.However,the role of salinity in water-oil micro-emulsification is not fully understood.In this paper,we report on our experimental studies of the effect of salinity on spontaneous emulsification in a“mixture”of dodecane and brine.The dodecane contains SPAN 80 surfactant and brine with different salinity values,varying from 0.2%to 20%(by weight).For our observations,we use dynamic light scattering(DLS)technique to capture nano-scale emulsion formation and pendant drop method to observe micro-scale emulsion dynamics.The DLS experiments show that small(2.2 nm)and medium-sized emulsions(100 nm)are formed at low salinities,while at higher salinities only smaller droplets are formed and emulsification is reduced.In pendant drop experiments,dodecane and heptane systems were tested over 13 h.Heptane exhibited faster emulsification at water-oil interfaces in the cases with pure water and low salinity brine(0.2%),where the changes at interfacial area occurring within two hours and significant droplet shrinkage by 13 h.Lower salinity enhances micelle activity and emulsification,while higher salinities(2%,5%,and 20%)stabilize the oil-water interface and suppress emulsion formation.Dodecane exhibits a similar trend in emulsification but forms more stable emulsions and maintains a more stable water-oil interface compared to heptane.Additionally,we present the theory of reverse micelle exclusion through a theoretical derivation,providing a deeper understanding of the emulsification mechanism.Four distinct scenarios are schematically presented to explain the influence of salinity on spontaneous emulsification,illustrating how varying salinity levels affect micelle formation and emulsion behaviour.This study provides valuable insights into optimizing salinity levels in enhanced oil recovery.展开更多
A widely employed energy technology,known as reverse electrodialysis(RED),holds the promise of delivering clean and renewable electricity from water.This technology involves the interaction of two or more bodies of wa...A widely employed energy technology,known as reverse electrodialysis(RED),holds the promise of delivering clean and renewable electricity from water.This technology involves the interaction of two or more bodies of water with varying concentrations of salt ions.The movement of these ions across a membrane generates electricity.However,the efficiency of these systems faces a challenge due to membrane performance degradation over time,often caused by channel blockages.One potential solution to enhance system efficiency is the use of nanofluidic membranes.These specialized membranes offer high ion exchange capacity,abundant ion sources,and customizable channels with varying sizes and properties.Graphene oxide(GO)-based membranes have emerged as particularly promising candidates in this regard,garnering significant attention in recent literature.This work provides a comprehensive overview of the literature surrounding GO membranes and their applications in RED systems.It also highlights recent advancements in the utilization of GO membranes within these systems.Finally,it explores the potential of these membranes to play a pivotal role in electricity generation within RED systems.展开更多
基金Direction Generale de la Recherche Scientifique et du Developpement Technologique(DGRSDT)Algeria,and the Researchers Supporting Project No.(RSP2025R390),King Saud University,Riyadh,Saudi Arabia.
文摘Salinity stress is a major challenge for global agriculture,particularly in arid and semi-arid regions,limiting plant productivity due to water and soil salinity.These conditions particularly affect countries along the southern Mediterranean rim,including Algeria,which primarily focuses on pastoral and forage practices.This study investigates salinity tolerance and ecotypic variability in Vicia narbonensis L.,a fodder legume species recognized for its potential to reclaim marginal soils.Morphological,physiological,and biochemical responses were assessed in three ecotypes(eco2,eco9,and eco10)exposed to different salinity levels(low,moderate,and severe).The study was conducted using a completely randomized block design with three blocks per ecotype per dose.The results from the two-way analysis of variance demonstrate significant effects across nearly all attributes studied,revealing distinct ecotypic responses.These findings underscore variations in growth parameters,osmotic regulation mechanisms,and biochemical adjustments.The substantial diversity observed among these ecotypes in their response to salinity provides valuable insights for breeders addressing both agronomic and ecological challenges.Multivariate analyses,including Principal Component Analysis(PCA),revealed key variables distinguishing between ecotypes under salinity stress.Moreover,Classification based on Salinity Tolerance Indices(STI)further differentiated ecotypic performance with more precision,and this is because of the combination of the different parameters studied.These results open up new prospects for the development of strategies to improve the salinity tolerance of forage legumes.
基金jointly supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2022YFC3104304)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.41876011)+1 种基金the 2022 Research Program of Sanya Yazhou Bay Science and Technology City(SKJC-2022-01-001)the Hainan Province Science and Technology Special Fund(ZDYF2021SHFZ265)。
文摘Three-dimensional ocean subsurface temperature and salinity structures(OST/OSS)in the South China Sea(SCS)play crucial roles in oceanic climate research and disaster mitigation.Traditionally,real-time OST and OSS are mainly obtained through in-situ ocean observations and simulation by ocean circulation models,which are usually challenging and costly.Recently,dynamical,statistical,or machine learning models have been proposed to invert the OST/OSS from sea surface information;however,these models mainly focused on the inversion of monthly OST and OSS.To address this issue,we apply clustering algorithms and employ a stacking strategy to ensemble three models(XGBoost,Random Forest,and LightGBM)to invert the real-time OST/OSS based on satellite-derived data and the Argo dataset.Subsequently,a fusion of temperature and salinity is employed to reconstruct OST and OSS.In the validation dataset,the depth-averaged Correlation(Corr)of the estimated OST(OSS)is 0.919(0.83),and the average Root-Mean-Square Error(RMSE)is0.639°C(0.087 psu),with a depth-averaged coefficient of determination(R~2)of 0.84(0.68).Notably,at the thermocline where the base models exhibit their maximum error,the stacking-based fusion model exhibited significant performance enhancement,with a maximum enhancement in OST and OSS inversion exceeding 10%.We further found that the estimated OST and OSS exhibit good agreement with the HYbrid Coordinate Ocean Model(HYCOM)data and BOA_Argo dataset during the passage of a mesoscale eddy.This study shows that the proposed model can effectively invert the real-time OST and OSS,potentially enhancing the understanding of multi-scale oceanic processes in the SCS.
基金supports from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52474059,Grant No.52174046)are greatly acknowledged.
文摘Fine particle detachment and subsequent migration can lead to severe pore plugging and consequent permeability decline.Therefore,it is crucial to quantify the critical condition when fine particle detachment occurs.The frequently observed deviations or even contradictions between experimental results and theoretical predictions of fines detachment arise from an insufficient understanding of adhesion force that can be highly influenced by salinity and temperature.To clarify the intrinsic influence of salinity and temperature on fines detachment,adhesion forces between carboxyl microspheres and hydrophilic silica substrates in an aqueous medium were measured at various salinities and tempera-tures using atomic force microscopy(AFM).The AFM-measured adhesion force decreases with increasing salinity or temperature.Trends of mean measured adhesion forces with temperature and salinity were compared with the DLVO and XDLVO theories.DLVO theory captured the trend with temperature via the impact of temperature on electric double layer interactions,whereas XDLVO theory captured the observed trend with salinity via the impact of salinity on the repulsive hydration force.Our results highlight the significance of hydration force in accurately predicting the fate of fines in porous media.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos.U23A2048,42376152,41976140,and 42076148)the Special Program of Key Sectors in Guangdong Universities (Nos.2022ZDZX4040 and 2023KCXTD028).
文摘Increasing nitrogen and phosphorus discharge and decreasing sediment input have made silicon(Si)a limiting element for diatoms in estuaries.Disturbances in nutrient structure and salinity fluctuation can greatly affect metal uptake by estuarine diatoms.However,the combined effects of Si and salinity on metal accumulation in these diatoms have not been evaluated.In this study,we aimed to investigate how salinity and Si availability combine to influence the adsorption of metals by a widely distributed diatom Phaeodactylum tricornutum.Our data indicate that replete Si and low salinity in seawater can enhance cadmium and copper adsorption onto the diatom surface.At the single-cell level,surface potential was a dominant factor determining metal adsorption,while surface roughness also contributed to the highermetal loading capacity at lower salinities.Using a combination of noninvasive micro-test technology,atomic force microscopy,X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy,and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy,we demonstrate that the diversity and abundance of the functional groups embedded in diatom cell walls vary with salinity and Si supply.This results in a change in the cell surface potential and transient metal influx.Our study provides novel mechanisms to explain the highly variable metal adsorption capacity of a model estuarine diatom.
基金supported by the Gansu Province Outstanding Youth Fund(No.23JRRA1016)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.42422102,42071101,41907379)the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2022YFF0801501)。
文摘The response of lake environments in arid Central Asia to climate change during the Late Holocene over the centennial to millennial timescales remains contentious.The reason that primarily paleoenvironmental proxies diverse and the scarcity of accurate quantitative reconstruction records.In this study,we employed diatoms and pollen records from lacustrine sediment in the Aibi Lake of Southwest Junggar Basin to quantitatively reconstruct salinity and watershed precipitation amounts while exploring the associated forcing mechanisms.The results indicate that Aibi Lake salinity varied between 2 and 47 g/L during the Late Holocene Period,indicating a generally brackish environment,and corresponding to prevailing Tryblionella granulata diatom in the lake basin.Westerly-dominated annual precipitation varied between 250 and 320 mm during the Late Holocene Period in the basin,exhibiting a generally semi-arid environment and prevailing desert steppe vegetation.The Aibi Lake has a low salinity of average value of~15 g/L and exhibits elevated precipitation(average value of~280 mm)during the periods of the 2900-1990,1570-1140,and 590-120 cal yr BP.The reconstructed precipitation and salinity exhibit a periodicity of~200 years,which is consistent with the cycle of phase changes of the North Atlantic oscillation(NAO)and total solar irradiance(TSI).This correlation suggests that variations in NOA and TSI significantly influence the precipitation and salinity changes in Central Asia over centennial to millennial timescales.
文摘Salinity is a fundamental variable of watermass chemistry,often varying strongly in coastal,estuarine,lagoonal,restricted-marine basinal,and non-freshwater lacustrine systems(Figure 1).Salinity variation commonly controls other watermass properties(e.g.,redox,temperature,p H,and chemical composition)as well as nutrient levels(and thus bioproductivity).
文摘Peanut(Arachis hypogaea)is of international importance as a source of oil and protein.Soil salinity is one of themost significant abiotic stress factors affecting the yield and quality of peanuts.This study evaluated the potential of a seaweed-based biostimulant to enhance emergence and seedling growth of four peanut cultivars(‘Ayse Hanım’,‘Halis Bey’,‘NC-7’,and‘Albenek’)under increasing salinity levels.The experiment was conducted under greenhouse conditions using a randomized complete block design with four replicates.Seeds were sown in trays and treated with two doses of seaweed extract(0 and 5 g L^(-1))applied directly to the seedbed.Salinity stress was induced by dissolving NaCl in distilled water used for weekly irrigation over six weeks,with salinity levels set at:S_(0):Control,S_(1):50mMNaCl,S_(2):100 mM NaCl,S_(3):150 mM NaCl,and S_(4):200 mM NaCl.Emergence percentage,mean emergence time,shoot and root length,fresh and dry biomass,chlorophyll content,proline,crude protein,and macro-and micronutrient concentrations(Ca,K,P,Mg,Zn,Mn,Cu,and Fe)were measured.The results revealed significant differences between treatments.Seaweed applications showed notable improvements in measured parameters of each variety compared to the salt treated and un-treated control plants of each variety.As salinity stress increased,the emergence percentage,root and shoot length,fresh and dry weight of the plants,crude protein content percentage,leaf chlorophyll contents,Ca,K,P,Mg,Zn,Mn,Cu,and Fe decreased.Similarly,the mean emergence time,and proline contents also decreased with each increase in Na concentration.The best outcomes were obtained in seedlings treated with seaweed under no salinity(0 mM NaCl)and mild salinity(50 mM NaCl)conditions.These findings suggest that seaweeds is an effective biostimulant for improving early-stage growth and stress resilience in peanuts under saline conditions.
基金supported by grants from the Mona Reclamation Experimental Project WAPDA,Pakistan.Researchers Supporting Project Number(RSP2024R410),King Saud University,Riyadh,Saudi Arabia.
文摘Wheat(Triticum aestivum L.)is a staple crop critical for global food security,yet its productivity is significantly affected by abiotic stresses such as drought,salinity,and waterlogging,which are exacerbated by climate change.This study evaluated the effects of these stresses on vegetative growth,physiological responses,and yield.Field experiments were conducted using a Randomized Complete Block Design(RCBD)at the Mona Reclamation Experimental Project(MREP),WAPDA,Bhalwal,Sargodha,Punjab Pakistan.Stress treatments included three levels of drought(25%,50%,and 75%field capacity),salinity(4,8,and 12 dS/m),and waterlogging(24,48,and 72 h).Key parameters measured included plant height,leaf area,tiller number,stomatal conductance,chlorophyll content,and antioxidant enzyme activities.The results revealed that drought stress caused a 46%reduction in yield,while salinity and waterlogging reduced yield by 54%and 35%,respectively,with statistically significant differences(p 0.05).Key<physiological changes included a significant reduction in stomatal conductance(from 0.55 to 0.15 mmol m^(2)/s under drought stress,p 0.01)and chlorophyll content(from 48 to 28 SPAD units under drought,p 0.01).Biochemical<<responses indicated elevated levels of malondialdehyde(MDA)and hydrogen peroxide(H2O2),with significant increases in antioxidant enzyme activities,particularly superoxide dismutase(SOD)and catalase(CAT).These findings underscore the need for developing stress-tolerant wheat varieties and implementing agronomic practices to mitigate the impact of abiotic stresses on wheat yield.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.52374038 and U23B2089)Innovation Capability Support Program of Shaanxi(Program No.2024ZC-KJXX-064).
文摘This study explores the impact of salinity on fluid replacement during imbibition-driven oil recovery through a series of core self-imbibition experiments.By integrating key parameters such as interfacial tension,contact angle,and oil displacement efficiency,we systematically examine how variations in salinity level,ion type,and ion concentration affect the imbibition process.The results demonstrate that the salinity of the injected fluid exerts a strong influence on the rate and extent of oil recovery.Compared with high-salinity conditions,low-salinity injection,particularly below 5000 mg.L-1,induces pronounced fluctuations in the replacement rate,achieving the highest recovery at approximately 1000 mg·L-1.The interplay between interfacial tension and displacement efficiency is jointly governed by both ion type and concentration.Moreover,changes in ionic composition can alter rock wettability from oil-wet toward water-wet states,thereby enhancing imbibition efficiency.Among the tested ions,Mg2+and SO4²at low concentrations were found to be especially effective in promoting oil displacement.
文摘Although metabolic homeostasis disruption,cellular damage,and premature senescence caused by salinity stress are well-documented in the literature,there are few studies investigating cytological changes induced by salinity stress within the altered metabolic landscape of rice,and this study aims to fill that gap.The cytological characterization of root tips(in terms of mitotic index and chromosomal abnormalities such as stickiness,laggards,fragments,bridges,micronuclei,ring chromosomes,and total mitotic abnormalities)was conducted on 10 experimental rice landraces from coastal Bangladesh,grown under post-imbibitional salinity stress(PISS),while correlating these changes with their metabolic status.The results revealed a strong correlation between salinity-induced cytological changes in root cells(mitotic index and chromosomal abnormalities)and the redox interactome status of all experimental rice landraces.The landraces Kutepatnai,Talmugur,Nonakochi,and Benapol,which exhibited a higher ability to mitigate PISS-induced chromosomal abnormalities and improve mitotic index,also showed lower accumulation of oxidative stress markers(protein carbonylation,lipid peroxidation,prooxidant accumulation,oxidative stress index,reactive oxygen species(ROS)-antioxidative stress index,and efficiency of ROS processing via the Halliwell-Asada pathway)compared with more susceptible landraces(Charobalam,Jotaibalam,Kachra,and Lalmota).These findings underscore the role of redox biology in preventing chromotoxic effects under salinity stress.Hierarchical cluster analysis and principal component analysis,used to determine variations and similarities among the experimental rice landraces based on cytological attributes,redox interactome,and physiological phenotypes,classified the landraces according to their salinity tolerance and sensitivity.This study proposes a novel approach for exploring redox-regulated cytological fingerprints as a tool for identifying salinity-tolerant rice landraces.
基金financially supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China (2022YFD1900401)the Science and Technology Project of Agriculture, Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, China (2021AB037)。
文摘Improving cotton fiber quality can increase the economic income of cotton farmers, but achieving high fiber quality without decreasing cotton fiber yield remains a major challenge in saline-alkaline cotton fields. A field experiment was conducted in 2020 and 2021 on saline-alkaline soil with cotton under drip irrigation to examine how amount and timing of leaching affected soils salinity, cotton fiber yield and quality. There were five leaching amounts(CK: 0 mm, W1: 75 mm, W2: 150 mm, W3: 225 mm and W4: 300 mm) and three leaching timings(T1: once at the seedling stage, T2: twice at the seedling and budding stages, and T3: thrice at the seedling, budding and pollen-setting stages). Soil salinity, soil nitrate nitrogen(NO_(3)-N), cotton nitrogen(N) uptake, irrigation water productivity(IWP), cotton fiber yield, fiber length, fiber uniformity, fiber strength, fiber elongation, micronaire and fiber quality index(FQI) were investigated. The results indicated that soil salinity and NO_(3)-N reduced with increasing leaching amount. The N uptake of cotton bolls was greater than in cotton leaves, stems and roots, and total N accumulation increased with increasing leaching amount. The optimal cotton fiber yield and IWP occurred in treatment W3T2, and were 3,199 and 2,771 kg ha^(-1), and 0.5482 and 0.4912 kg m-3in 2020 and 2021, respectively. Fiber length, strength, elongation, and uniformity increased with increasing leaching amount, while there was a negative relationship between fiber micronaire and leaching amount. Soil salinity, NO_(3)-N and fiber micronaire were negatively correlated with fiber quality(i.e., length, strength, elongation and uniformity) and yield, nitrogen uptake of various organs(i.e., root, stems and leaves) and whole plant nitrogen uptake. Pearson correlation analysis revealed that fiber elongation was most sensitive to soil salinity. The method of Entropy–Order Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution(EM–TOPSIS) indicated that leaching of 300 mm of water applied equally at the seedling and budding periods was the optimal treatment to maintain soil salinity and nutrient levels and achieve high cotton fiber yield and quality. In conclusion, the optimal level of leaching treatment decreased soil salinity and improved nitrogen uptake and was beneficial to achieve high fiber yield and quality. Our results will be significant for guiding drip irrigation practice of leaching on saline-alkaline soils for sustainable cotton fiber production.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.32072947)the China Agriculture Research System(No.CARS-47)。
文摘Urea is a major end product of nitrogen catabolism,serving as an osmolyte to regulate osmotic stress in fish exposed to varying water environments.It has been well known that urea transporters(UTs)facilitate the rapid movement of urea across cell membranes.However,researches on ut genes were predominantly focused on elasmobranchs and early developmental stages of fish.In this investigation,a total of three ut genes were identified in spotted sea bass.Phylogenetic,homology,and syntenic analyses were conducted to validate the annotation and assess the evolutionary relationships among ut genes.Both ut-a and ut-b genes have retained their evolutionary stability,demonstrating a significant level of homology between them.To gain deeper insights into the evolution of ut genes in spotted sea bass,we performed selective pressure analysis using site,branch,and branch-site models.The results suggested that positive selection likely played a significant role in shaping the evolution of the ut gene family.Furthermore,tissue-specific expression analyses revealed high expression levels of ut genes in osmoregulatory tissues such as the gill and kidney.Additionally,all three ut genes exhibited salinity-related expression patterns in gill and kidney tissues during both seawater-to-freshwater(SF)and freshwater-to-seawater(FS)adaptation.In situ hybridization results demonstrated the localization of both ut-a and ut-c mRNAs on the gill lamellae and adjacent gill filament epithelium.In summary,our study establishes a solid foundation for future research elucidating the evolutionary relationships and functional significance of ut genes during salinity acclimation in spotted sea bass and other teleost species.
基金funded by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.20022YFC3102405)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.42425004,32371665)the Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province(Nos.2022A1515011461,2022A1515011831)。
文摘Macroalgae dominate nutrient dynamics and function as high-value foods for microbial,meio-and macrofaunal communities in coastal ecosystems.Because of this vital role,it is important to clarify the physiological information associated with environmental changes as it reflects their growth potential.To evaluate the effects of the changes in salinity and nutrients,the photosynthetic efficiency of a green macroalga Ulva fasciata from the Daya Bay was tested at a range of salinity(i.e.,31 to 10 psu)and nitrogen content(i.e.,5 to 60μmol L^(-1)).The results showed that cellular chlorophyll a(Chl a),carbohydrate and protein contents of U.fasciata were increased due to reduced salinity,and were decreased by interactive nitrogen enrichment.Within a short culture period(i.e.,18 h),the reduced salinity decreased the maximum photosynthetic efficiency(rETRmax and Pmax)derived from the rapid light response curve and photosynthetic oxygen evolution rate versus irradiance curve,respectively,as well as the saturation irradiance(E_(K)).This reducing effect diminished with enlonged cultivation time and reversed to a stimulating effect after 24 h of cultivation.The nitrogen enrichment stimulated the rETRmax and Pmax,as well as the E_(K),regardless of salinity,especially within short-term cultivation period(i.e.,<24 h).In addition,our results indicate that seawater freshening lowers the photosynthetic efficiency of U.fasciata in the short term,which is mitigated by nitrogen enrichment,but stimulates it in the long term,providing insight into how macroalgae thrive in coastal or estuarine waters where salinity and nutrients normally covary strongly.
基金financial support from the Major Scientific and Technological Projects of CNPC(Award No.ZD2019-183-007)。
文摘High-temperature and high-salt reservoirs are often accompanied by serious gas channeling in gas flooding,which will greatly affect the effect of gas injection development,so in-situ foaming of temperature-resistant and salt-resistant foaming agents is commonly used to control gas channeling.The feasibility of the compound system of dodecyl hydroxyl sulfobetaine(HSB12)andα-olefin sulfonate(AOS)as foaming agent for sandstone reservoir was studied at 130℃and 22×10^(4)mg/L.The results showed that the foaming agent(HSB12 and AOS were compounded in a 6:1 mass ratio,in this article,this foaming agent is simply referred to as SA61)had good solubility in 22×10^(4)mg/L simulated formation water.Besides,the foaming volume of SA61 and HSB12 was similar,but the foam decay half-life of SA61was 10-25 times higher than that of HSB12.The foaming performance of SA61 on the surface of quartz sand remained above 90%of that before adsorption.The strong interaction between HSB12 and AOS in the compound system SA61 was demonstrated by surface rheological measurements and NMR studies of surfactants.The results of co re flow test showed that SA61 had better mobility control ability than HSB12under the same surfactant concentration.In addition,SA61 showed a selective mobility reduction in2005.30 and 632.00 mD cores.The above research results can guide the selection and application of foaming agent in clastic reservoir.
基金supported from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52072197,52174283,and 22301156)the Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province(No.ZR2024QB012),the Qingdao Natural Science Foundation(No.24-4-4-zrjj-16-jch)+1 种基金Shandong Province“Double-Hundred Talent Plan”(No.WST2020003)Qingdao New Energy Shandong Laboratory Open Project(No.QNESLOP 202305).
文摘The direct electrolysis of high-salinity water(e.g.,seawater)presents significant potential for large-scale green hydrogen production.However,challenges such as corrosion and catalyst poisoning,driven by high concentrations of Cl−,severely impact the efficiency and stability of both oxygen evolution reaction and hydrogen evolution reaction,posing a major obstacle to their industrialization.Therefore,developing high-performance electrocatalysts with anti-corrosion and anti-poisoning properties is critical for achieving stable and efficient electrolysis in high-salinity environments,making this a prominent challenge in contemporary research.This review presents a thorough analysis of the challenges and advancements in the production of green hydrogen through seawater electrolysis.We compile various approaches to enhance the selectivity of the oxygen evolution reaction(OER)and hydrogen evolution reaction(HER),as well as corrosion resistance in high-salinity water electrolysis.These approaches include improvements in catalyst intrinsic activity,electrolyte design and introduct protective barrier layers.Finally,the prospects for the development of seawater electrolysis for hydrogen production are presented.
基金funded by the President’s Fund of Tarim University,China(TDZKBS202408 and TDZKCX202414)the Shihezi University High-Level Talent Project,China(RCZK202339)+1 种基金the Key Technology R&D Fund for Key Fields in the Production and Construction Corps,China(2024AB007)the Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(GJ05040103)。
文摘Highlights●Salinity commonly hindered wheat germination,and using herb-derived carbon dots was an emerging approach to enhancing plant salt tolerance in agricultural production.●Wolfberry-driven carbon dots(Wo-CDs)were synthesized and applied as a nano-primer to enhance wheat salt tolerance by maintaining reactive oxygen species levels through early oxidative stress conditioning.
基金funded by the National Key R&D Program of China (2022YFD1900405)。
文摘In recent years, the rational utilization of saline water resources for agricultural irrigation has emerged as an effective strategy to alleviate water scarcity. To safely and efficiently exploit saline water resources over the long term, it is crucial to understand the effects of salinity on crops and develop optimal water-salinity irrigation strategies for processing tomatoes. A two-year field experiment was conducted in 2018 and 2019 to explore the impact of water salinity levels(S1: 1 g L^(–1), S2: 3 g L^(–1), and S3: 5 g L^(–1)) and irrigation amounts(W1: 305 mm, W2: 485 mm, and W3: 611 mm) on the soil volumetric water content and soil salinity, as well as processing tomato growth, yield, and water use efficiency. The results showed that irrigation with low to moderately saline water(<3 g L^(–1)) enhanced plant wateruptake and utilization capacity, with the soil water content(SWC) reduced by 6.5–7.62% and 10.52–13.23% for the S1 and S2 levels, respectively, compared to the S3 level in 2018. Under S1 condition, the soil salt content(SSC) accumulation rate gradually declined with an increase in the irrigation amount. For example, W3 decreased by 85.00 and 77.94% compared with W1 and W2 in 2018, and by 82.60 and 73.68% in 2019, respectively. Leaching effects were observed at the W3 level under S1, which gradually diminished with increasing water salinity and duration. In 2019, the salt contents of soil under each of the treatments increased by 10.81–89.72% compared with the contents in 2018. The yield of processing tomatoes increased with an increasing irrigation amount and peaked in the S1W3 treatment for the two years, reaching 125,304.85 kg ha^(–1)in 2018 and 128,329.71 kg ha^(–1)in 2019. Notably, in the first year, the S2W3 treatment achieved relatively high yields, exhibiting only a 2.85% reduction compared to the S1W3 treatment. However, the yield of the S2W3 treatment declined significantly in two years, and it was 15.88% less than that of the S1W3 treatment. Structural equation modeling(SEM) revealed that soil environmental factors(SWC and SSC) directly influence yield while also exerting indirect impacts on the growth indicators of processing tomatoes(plant height, stem diameter, and leaf area index). The TOPSIS method identified S1W3, S1W2, and S2W2 as the top three treatments. The single-factor marginal effect function also revealed that irrigation water salinity contributed to the composite evaluation scores(CES) when it was below 0.96 g L^(–1). Using brackish water with a salinity of 3 g L^(–1)at an irrigation amount of 485 mm over one year ensured that processing tomatoes maintained high yields with a relatively high CES(0.709). However, using brackish water for more than one year proved unfeasible.
基金supported by the Yantai City Science and Technology Innovation Development Plan Project(Nos.2023JCYJ097 and 2023JCYJ094)the Key Project of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.42330406).
文摘As China’s second longest river,the Yellow River(YR)carries a large volume of fresh water into the Bohai Sea with abundant nutrients and,thus,plays a crucial role in regulating the temperature and salinity near the YR Delta.In this study,using the runoff data and the Finite Volume Community Ocean Model,we simulated the salinity distribution near the YR Estuary for 2013-2022.We investigated the effect of the YR runoff on salinity dispersion and established the relationship between salinity distribution and the river’s runoff volume.Additionally,we analyzed the relationship between fish eggs and salinity distribution using fish egg da-ta.Findings indicated that the freshwater discharged from the YR converged into Laizhou Bay under the influence of tide.The sever-al years of simulation results(2013-2022)showed that the salinity field near the YR Estuary changed with the variations of river runoff entering the sea.Simultaneously,we found a positive correlation between the area of low-salinity zones(below 27)and the monthly average river runoff,and this relation could be expressed as Y_(s)=0.7457X_(r)+78.904.The characteristics of fish egg distribution revealed that fish eggs were primarily distributed in the areas characterized by salinity in the range of 25-29.
基金the funding from National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52474105).
文摘Natural surfactants that are present in complex crude oil may induce spontaneous emulsification in the oil and brine phases that co-exist in rock pores.This process is known to be affected by the salinity of brine.However,the role of salinity in water-oil micro-emulsification is not fully understood.In this paper,we report on our experimental studies of the effect of salinity on spontaneous emulsification in a“mixture”of dodecane and brine.The dodecane contains SPAN 80 surfactant and brine with different salinity values,varying from 0.2%to 20%(by weight).For our observations,we use dynamic light scattering(DLS)technique to capture nano-scale emulsion formation and pendant drop method to observe micro-scale emulsion dynamics.The DLS experiments show that small(2.2 nm)and medium-sized emulsions(100 nm)are formed at low salinities,while at higher salinities only smaller droplets are formed and emulsification is reduced.In pendant drop experiments,dodecane and heptane systems were tested over 13 h.Heptane exhibited faster emulsification at water-oil interfaces in the cases with pure water and low salinity brine(0.2%),where the changes at interfacial area occurring within two hours and significant droplet shrinkage by 13 h.Lower salinity enhances micelle activity and emulsification,while higher salinities(2%,5%,and 20%)stabilize the oil-water interface and suppress emulsion formation.Dodecane exhibits a similar trend in emulsification but forms more stable emulsions and maintains a more stable water-oil interface compared to heptane.Additionally,we present the theory of reverse micelle exclusion through a theoretical derivation,providing a deeper understanding of the emulsification mechanism.Four distinct scenarios are schematically presented to explain the influence of salinity on spontaneous emulsification,illustrating how varying salinity levels affect micelle formation and emulsion behaviour.This study provides valuable insights into optimizing salinity levels in enhanced oil recovery.
基金Key Research and Development Program of Zhejiang Province,Grant/Award Number:2021C04019National Natural Science Foundation of China,Grant/Award Number:U20A20338Natural Science Foundation of Zhejiang Province,Grant/Award Number:LQ21H180012.
文摘A widely employed energy technology,known as reverse electrodialysis(RED),holds the promise of delivering clean and renewable electricity from water.This technology involves the interaction of two or more bodies of water with varying concentrations of salt ions.The movement of these ions across a membrane generates electricity.However,the efficiency of these systems faces a challenge due to membrane performance degradation over time,often caused by channel blockages.One potential solution to enhance system efficiency is the use of nanofluidic membranes.These specialized membranes offer high ion exchange capacity,abundant ion sources,and customizable channels with varying sizes and properties.Graphene oxide(GO)-based membranes have emerged as particularly promising candidates in this regard,garnering significant attention in recent literature.This work provides a comprehensive overview of the literature surrounding GO membranes and their applications in RED systems.It also highlights recent advancements in the utilization of GO membranes within these systems.Finally,it explores the potential of these membranes to play a pivotal role in electricity generation within RED systems.
