Types,composition and diagenetic evolution of authigenic clay minerals in argillaceous limestone of sepiolite-bearing strata:A case study of Mao-1 Member of Middle Permian Maokou Formation,eastern Sichuan Basin,SW China

The types,occurrence and composition of authigenic clay minerals in argillaceous limestone of sepiolite-bearing strata of the first member of the Middle Permian Maokou Formation(Mao-1 Member)in eastern Sichuan Basin were investigated through outcrop section measurement,core observation,thin section identification,argon ion polishing,X-ray diffraction,scanning electron microscope,energy spectrum analysis and laser ablation-inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry.The diagenetic evolution sequence of clay minerals was clarified,and the sedimentary-diagenetic evolution model of clay minerals was established.The results show that authigenic sepiolite minerals were precipitated in the Si4+and Mg2+-rich cool aragonite sea and sepiolite-bearing strata were formed in the Mao-1 Member.During burial diagenesis,authigenic clay minerals undergo two possible evolution sequences.First,from the early diagenetic stage A to the middle diagenetic stage A1,the sepiolite kept stable in the shallow-buried environment lack of Al3+.It began to transform into stevensite in the middle diagenetic stage A2,and then evolved into disordered talc in the middle diagenetic stage B1and finally into talc in the period from the middle diagenetic stage B2to the late diagenetic stage.Thus,the primary diagenetic evolution sequence of authigenic clay minerals,i.e.sepiolite-stevensite-disordered talc-talc,was formed in the Mao-1 Member.Second,in the early diagenetic stage A,as Al3+carried by the storm and upwelling currents was involved in the diagenetic process,trace of sepiolite started to evolve into smectite,and a part of smectite turned into chlorite.From the early diagenetic stage B to the middle diagenesis stage A1,a part of smectite evolved to illite/smectite mixed layer(I/S).The I/S evolved initially into illite from the middle diagenesis stage A2to the middle diagenesis stage B2,and then totally into illite in the late diagenesis stage.Thus,the secondary diagenetic evolution sequence of authigenic clay minerals,i.e.sepiolite-smectite-chlorite/illite,was formed in the Mao-1 Member.The types and evolution of authigenic clay minerals in argillaceous limestone of sepiolite-bearing strata are significant for petroleum geology in two aspects.First,sepiolite can adsorb and accumulate a large amount of organic matters,thereby effectively improving the quality and hydrocarbon generation potential of the source rocks of the Mao-1 Member.Second,the evolution from sepiolite to talc is accompanied by the formation of numerous organic matter pores and clay shrinkage pores/fractures,as well as the releasing of the Mg2+-rich diagenetic fluid,which allows for the dolomitization of limestone within or around the sag.As a result,the new assemblages of self-generation and self-accumulation,and lower/side source and upper/lateral reservoir,are created in the Middle Permian,enhancing the hydrocarbon accumulation efficiency.

Identification of reservoir types in deep carbonates based on mixedkernel machine learning using geophysical logging data

Identification of reservoir types in deep carbonates has always been a great challenge due to complex logging responses caused by the heterogeneous scale and distribution of storage spaces.Traditional cross-plot analysis and empirical formula methods for identifying reservoir types using geophysical logging data have high uncertainty and low efficiency,which cannot accurately reflect the nonlinear relationship between reservoir types and logging data.Recently,the kernel Fisher discriminant analysis(KFD),a kernel-based machine learning technique,attracts attention in many fields because of its strong nonlinear processing ability.However,the overall performance of KFD model may be limited as a single kernel function cannot simultaneously extrapolate and interpolate well,especially for highly complex data cases.To address this issue,in this study,a mixed kernel Fisher discriminant analysis(MKFD)model was established and applied to identify reservoir types of the deep Sinian carbonates in central Sichuan Basin,China.The MKFD model was trained and tested with 453 datasets from 7 coring wells,utilizing GR,CAL,DEN,AC,CNL and RT logs as input variables.The particle swarm optimization(PSO)was adopted for hyper-parameter optimization of MKFD model.To evaluate the model performance,prediction results of MKFD were compared with those of basic-kernel based KFD,RF and SVM models.Subsequently,the built MKFD model was applied in a blind well test,and a variable importance analysis was conducted.The comparison and blind test results demonstrated that MKFD outperformed traditional KFD,RF and SVM in the identification of reservoir types,which provided higher accuracy and stronger generalization.The MKFD can therefore be a reliable method for identifying reservoir types of deep carbonates.

Research advances on the mechanisms of reservoir formation and hydrocarbon accumulation and the oil and gas development methods of deep and ultra-deep marine carbonates

Based on the new data of drilling, seismic, logging, test and experiments, the key scientific problems in reservoir formation, hydrocarbon accumulation and efficient oil and gas development methods of deep and ultra-deep marine carbonate strata in the central and western superimposed basin in China have been continuously studied.(1) The fault-controlled carbonate reservoir and the ancient dolomite reservoir are two important types of reservoirs in the deep and ultra-deep marine carbonates. According to the formation origin, the large-scale fault-controlled reservoir can be further divided into three types:fracture-cavity reservoir formed by tectonic rupture, fault and fluid-controlled reservoir, and shoal and mound reservoir modified by fault and fluid. The Sinian microbial dolomites are developed in the aragonite-dolomite sea. The predominant mound-shoal facies, early dolomitization and dissolution, acidic fluid environment, anhydrite capping and overpressure are the key factors for the formation and preservation of high-quality dolomite reservoirs.(2) The organic-rich shale of the marine carbonate strata in the superimposed basins of central and western China are mainly developed in the sedimentary environments of deep-water shelf of passive continental margin and carbonate ramp. The tectonic-thermal system is the important factor controlling the hydrocarbon phase in deep and ultra-deep reservoirs, and the reformed dynamic field controls oil and gas accumulation and distribution in deep and ultra-deep marine carbonates.(3) During the development of high-sulfur gas fields such as Puguang, sulfur precipitation blocks the wellbore. The application of sulfur solvent combined with coiled tubing has a significant effect on removing sulfur blockage. The integrated technology of dual-medium modeling and numerical simulation based on sedimentary simulation can accurately characterize the spatial distribution and changes of the water invasion front.Afterward, water control strategies for the entire life cycle of gas wells are proposed, including flow rate management, water drainage and plugging.(4) In the development of ultra-deep fault-controlled fractured-cavity reservoirs, well production declines rapidly due to the permeability reduction, which is a consequence of reservoir stress-sensitivity. The rapid phase change in condensate gas reservoir and pressure decline significantly affect the recovery of condensate oil. Innovative development methods such as gravity drive through water and natural gas injection, and natural gas drive through top injection and bottom production for ultra-deep fault-controlled condensate gas reservoirs are proposed. By adopting the hierarchical geological modeling and the fluid-solid-thermal coupled numerical simulation, the accuracy of producing performance prediction in oil and gas reservoirs has been effectively improved.

基于MICP法的巴氏生孢八叠球菌固化镉污染土的试验研究

以重金属污染土的治理为背景,通过毒性浸出、无侧限抗压强度、土柱淋滤试验并结合镉形态分析等其他微观测试方法,探讨了Ca^(2+)的添加、Cd^(2+)浓度、养护时间等因素对驯化巴氏生孢八叠球菌固化镉污染土特性的影响.结果表明:Ca^(2+)对固化土中Cd^(2+)浸出特性影响显著,不添加Ca^(2+)时,当尿素浓度为0.5 mol·L^(-1),固化土的Cd^(2+)浸出质量浓度(0.42~5.64 mg·L^(-1))最低;添加Ca^(2+)后,Cd^(2+)浸出浓度略有增大,胶结液中尿素和Ca^(2+)浓度均为0.5 mol·L^(-1)时,Cd^(2+)的固化效果较好.延长养护时间,固化后土体的抗压强度增加,Cd^(2+)浸出浓度降低且固化效果提高;增大Cd^(2+)浓度,固化后土体的抗压强度降低,Cd^(2+)浸出浓度提高;添加Ca^(2+)有助于增强镉污染土的固化效果,在养护时间为28 d时,当Cd^(2+)浓度为100 mg·kg^(-1)时,添加Ca^(2+)的试样强度达到312 kPa,相较于未添加Ca^(2+)试样强度(234 kPa)提升了33.3%;当Cd^(2+)浓度增大至1600 mg·kg^(-1)时,添加Ca^(2+)的试样强度达到269 kPa,相较于未添加Ca^(2+)试样强度提升了57.3%,试样的浸出浓度降低了15.4%;经淋滤后,添加Ca^(2+)的试样滤出液中Cd^(2+)浓度始终低于未添加Ca^(2+)试样.固化后土中弱酸可提取态镉向可还原态镉和残渣态镉转变,添加Ca^(2+)进一步降低弱酸可提取态镉所占比例,减小了Cd^(2+)的迁移能力.

Recent advances in metal-free catalysts for the synthesis of cyclic carbonates from CO_2 and epoxides

The aim of ＂green chemistry＂ and ＂atom economy＂ is to utilize carbon dioxide and replace harmful reactants such as CO and phosgene for the production of cyclic carbonates. In this paper, metal-free catalysts including organic bases, ionic liquids, supported catalysts, organic copolymers and carbon materials for the synthesis of cyclic carbonates by the cycloaddition of carbon dioxide to epoxides are reviewed. Recent advances in the design of the catalysts and the understanding of the reaction mechanism are summarized and discussed. The synergistic effects of organic bases and hydrogen bond donors, organic bases and nucleophilic anions, hydrogen bond donors and nucleophilic anions and active components and supports are highlighted. The challenge is to develop metal-free catalysts suitable for carbon dioxide capture and fixation. The ultimate goal is to synthesize cyclic carbonates in a flow reactor directly using carbon dioxide from industrial flue gas at ambient temperature and atmospheric pressure. By using synergetic effects, a multi-functional approach can meet the design strategy of metal-free catalysts for carbon dioxide adsorption and activation as well as epoxide ring opening.

Effect of pore structure on seismic rock-physics characteristics of dense carbonates

The Ordovician carbonate rocks of the Yingshan formation in the Tarim Basin have a complex pore structure owing to diagenetic and secondary structures. Seismic elastic parameters（e.g., wave velocity） depend on porosity and pore structure. We estimated the average specific surface, average pore-throat radius, pore roundness, and average aspect ratio of carbonate rocks from the Tazhong area. High P-wave velocity samples have small average specific surface, small average pore-throat radius, and large average aspect ratio. Differences in the pore structure of dense carbonate samples lead to fluid-related velocity variability. However, the relation between velocity dispersion and average specific surface, or the average aspect ratio, is not linear. For large or small average specific surface, the pore structure of the rock samples becomes uniform, which weakens squirt fl ow and minimizes the residuals of ultrasonic data and predictions with the Gassmann equation. When rigid dissolved（casting mold） pores coexist with less rigid microcracks, there are significant P-wave velocity differences between measurements and predictions.

Synthesis of cyclic carbonates from epoxides and CO_2 in acetonitrile via the synergistic action of BMIMBr and electrogenerated magnesium

Using 1-butyl-3-methyl-imidazolium bromide （BM1MBr） as the supporting electrolyte and magne- sium as the sacrificial anode, a new and highly efficient electrochemically catalytic route was devel- oped for the synthesis of cyclic carbonates from epoxides and CO2. Based on the cooperative action of BMIMBr and an electrogenerated magnesium salt obtained under a N2 atmosphere, CO2 reacted with a wide range of epoxides to readily generate cyclic carbonates in moderate to excellent yields under mild conditions.

Understanding activity of butyrate at a cellular level

Butyrate is a short-chain fatty acid of four carbons in length that is a by-product produced by the microbial fermentation of dietary fiber and undigested carbohydrates within the colon.Over the years,butyrate has attracted significant attention due to its diverse roles within cells.

Porous-grain–upper-boundary model and its application to Tarim Basin carbonates

Most of the carbonates in the Tarim Basin in northwest China are low-porosity and low-permeability rocks. Owing to the complexity of porosity in carbonates, conventional rock- physics models do not describe the relation between velocity and porosity for the Tarim Basin carbonates well. We propose the porous-grain-upper-boundary （PGU） model for estimating the relation between velocity and porosity for low-porosity carbonates. In this model, the carbonate sediments are treated as packed media of porous elastic grains, and the carbonate pores are divided into isolated and connected pores The PGU model is modified from the porous-grain-stiff-sand （PGST） model by replacing the critical porosity with the more practical isolated porosity. In the implementation, the effective elastic constants of the porous grains are calculated by using the differential effective medium （DEM） model. Then, the elastic constants of connected porous grains in dry rocks are calculated by using the modified upper Hashin-Shtrikman bound. The application to the Tarim carbonates shows that relative to other conventional effective medium models the PGU model matches the well log data well.

Assessing the corrosion protection property of coatings loaded with corrosion inhibitors using the real-time atmospheric corrosion monitoring technique

The atmospheric corrosion monitoring(ACM)technique has been widely employed to track the real-time corrosion behavior of metal materials.However,limited studies have applied ACM to the corrosion protection properties of organic coatings.This study compared a bare epoxy coating with one containing zinc phosphate corrosion inhibitors,both applied on ACM sensors,to observe their corrosion protection properties over time.Coatings with artificial damage via scratches were exposed to immersion and alternating dry and wet environments,which allowed for monitoring galvanic corrosion currents in real-time.Throughout the corrosion tests,the ACM currents of the zinc phosphate/epoxy coating were considerably lower than those of the blank epoxy coating.The trend in ACM current variations closely matched the results obtained from regular electrochemical tests and surface analysis.This alignment highlights the potential of the ACM technique in evaluating the corrosion protection capabilities of organic coatings.Compared with the blank epoxy coating,the zinc phosphate/epoxy coating showed much-decreased ACM current values that confirmed the effective inhibition of zinc phosphate against steel corrosion beneath the damaged coating.

Construction of 3D porous Cu_(1.81)S/nitrogen-doped carbon frameworks for ultrafast and long-cycle life sodium-ion storage

Transition metal sulfides have great potential as anode mterials for sodium-ion batteries(SIBs)due to their high theoretical specific capacities.However,the inferior intrinsic conductivity and large volume variation during sodiation-desodiation processes seriously affect its high-rate and long-cyde performance,unbeneficial for the application as fast-charging and long-cycling SIBs anode.Herein,the three-dimensional porous Cu_(1.81)S/nitrogen-doped carbon frameworks(Cu_(1.81)S/NC)are synthesized by the simple and facile sol-gel and annealing processes,which can accommodate the volumetric expansion of Cu_(1.81)S nanoparticles and accelerate the transmission of ions and electrons during Na^(+)insertion/extraction processes,exhibiting the excellent rate capability(250.6 mA·g^(-1)at 20.0 A·g^(-1))and outstanding cycling stability(70% capacity retention for 6000 cycles at 10.0 A·g^(-1))for SIBs.Moreover,the Na-ion full cells coupled with Na_(3)V_(2)(PO_(4))_(3)/C cathode also demonstrate the satisfactory reversible specific capacity of 330.5 mAh·g^(-1)at 5.0 A·g^(-1)and long-cycle performance with the 86.9% capacity retention at 2.0 A·g^(-1)after 750 cycles.This work proposes a promising way for the conversionbased metal sulfides for the applications as fast-charging sodium-ion battery anode.

Preparation of Co/S co-doped carbon catalysts for excellent methylene blue degradation

S and Co co-doped carbon catalysts were prepared via pyrolysis of MOF-71 and thiourea mixtures at 800℃at a mass ratio of MOF-71 to thiourea of 1:0.1 to effectively activate peroxymonosulfate(PMS)for methylene blue(MB)degradation.The effects of two different mixing routes were identified on the MB degradation performance.Particularly,the catalyst obtained by the alcohol solvent evaporation(MOF-AEP)mixing route could degrade 95.60%MB(50 mg/L)within 4 min(degradation rate:K=0.78 min^(-1)),which was faster than that derived from the direct grinding method(MOF-DGP,80.97%,K=0.39 min^(-1)).X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy revealed that the Co-S content of MOF-AEP(43.39at%)was less than that of MOF-DGP(54.73at%),and the proportion of C-S-C in MOF-AEP(13.56at%)was higher than that of MOF-DGP(10.67at%).Density functional theory calculations revealed that the adsorption energy of Co for PMS was -2.94 eV when sulfur was doped as C-S-C on the carbon skeleton,which was higher than that when sulfur was doped next to cobalt in the form of Co-S bond(-2.86 eV).Thus,the C-S-C sites might provide more contributions to activate PMS compared with Co-S.Furthermore,the degradation parameters,including pH and MOF-AEP dosage,were investigated.Finally,radical quenching experiments and electron paramagnetic resonance(EPR)measurements revealed that ^(1)O_(2)might be the primary catalytic species,whereas·O~(2-)might be the secondary one in degrading MB.

Structural and microwave absorption properties of CoFe_(2)O_(4)/residual carbon composites

Electromagnetic interference,which necessitates the rapid advancement of substances with exceptional capabilities for bsorbing electromagnetic waves,is of urgent concern in contemporary society.In this work,CoFe_(2)O_(4)/residual carbon from coal gasification fine slag(CFO/RC)composites were created using a novel hydrothermal method.Various mechanisms for microwave absorption,including conductive loss,natural resonance,interfacial dipole polarization,and magnetic flux loss,are involved in these composites.Consequently,compared with pure residual carbon materials,this composite offers superior capabilities in microwave absorption.At 7.76GHz,the CFO/RC-2 composite achieves an impressive minimum reflection loss(RL_(min))of-43.99 dB with a thickness of 2.44 mm.Moreover,CFO/RC-3 demonstrates an effective absorption bandwidth(EAB)of up to 4.16 GHz,accompanied by a thickness of 1.18mm.This study revealed the remarkable capability of the composite to diminish electromagnetic waves,providing a new generation method for microwave absorbing materials of superior quality.

碳族单质超导性的第一性原理研究

同为第四主族的元素,碳、硅、锗、锡、铅具有相似的价电子排布,但超导性却并不相同.锡和铅在常压下即可实现超导,硅和锗则需要在高压下才具有超导性,而碳的常规晶体结构在常压和高压下均尚未发现其超导性.压力在很大程度上是通过改变晶体结构和原子之间的位置进而影响其超导性,本论文基于密度泛函理论的第一性原理计算,对碳、硅、锗、锡、铅五种第四主族元素的单质的晶体结构、电子结构、声子性质以及超导性质进行系统地对比分析.计算结果表明费米能级附近的电子态密度越高,金属体系实现超导所需的压力越小.在具有金属性的体系中价带靠近费米能级处带隙的存在会使电子更容易局域在费米能级附近,从而增大费米能级附近电子态的数目并提高体系的超导性.此研究为探究超导机制并提高材料的超导性提供思路.

前期干旱寡雨条件下移栽期后移对烤烟碳氮代谢和产质量的影响

为探究移栽期后移对干旱寡雨条件下烤烟植株生长和烟叶品质的影响,本研究以K326为材料,当地常规移栽期(5月1日,T1)为参照,研究移栽期后移[(5月10日移栽,T2),(5月20日移栽,T3)]条件下烤烟生长、碳氮代谢关键酶活性、烟叶产质量的变化特征。结果表明,试验点2022年5至10月的降雨量分别为8.38、53.60、159.87、331.60、452.44、536.55 mm(移栽期呈干旱寡雨特征)。移栽期后移促进了烟株生长,与T1处理相比,T2和T3处理的株高分别提高8.13%和4.42%,茎围分别提高5.10%和17.02%,最大叶宽分别提高1.18%和9.62%。移栽期后移抑制烟株碳、氮代谢,与T1处理相比,T2、T3处理烟株蔗糖合成酶、硝酸还原酶活性降低。与常规移栽期相比,移栽期后移处理烟叶的产量和产值无显著差异,烟叶品质和烟叶感官质量得到提升,不同等级烤烟的常规化学成分(氯、钾、总氮含量和钾氯比)等指标均较满足优质烤烟的化学成分要求。综上,在云南地区前期干旱寡雨条件下,适当后移移栽期(即推迟至5月10日至20日)可以保障烟株的正常生长和烟叶品质。本研究结果为优质烟叶生产提供了理论依据。

IP3R2及RYR2介导Ca^(2+)信号在急性一氧化碳中毒迟发性脑病小鼠模型中的表达

背景:研究发现星形胶质细胞中Ca^(2+)的表达与认知功能密切相关,目前由1,4,5-三磷酸肌醇受体(Inositol 1,4,5-trisphosphate receptors,IP3Rs)2、兰尼碱受体(ryanodine receptors,RYRs)2受体及其调控的Ca^(2+)信号通路已经成为认知障碍相关疾病研究的热点。目的:研究急性一氧化碳中毒迟发性脑病动物模型中,海马组织内星形胶质细胞和IP3R2、RYR2介导的Ca^(2+)信号的表达情况,探索急性一氧化碳中毒迟发性脑病可能的发病机制。方法:Morris水迷宫实验筛选认知功能合格的C57BL小鼠随机分为对照组、实验组,实验组小鼠采用静态吸入一氧化碳建立急性一氧化碳中毒迟发性脑病模型,对照组小鼠吸入等量空气。造模后第21天,利用Morris水迷宫、苏木精-伊红染色、Western blot、免疫荧光双标法、Ca^(2+)荧光探针检测中毒小鼠行为学及神经元改变、星形胶质细胞特异性标记物胶质纤维酸性蛋白及IP3R2、RYR2受体、星形胶质细胞内Ca^(2+)浓度变化。结果与结论:①Morris水迷宫实验发现与对照组相比,实验组小鼠逃避潜伏期明显延长(P<0.05);②苏木精-伊红染色表明实验组小鼠海马锥体细胞数减少、细胞结构紊乱、细胞核碎裂伴溶解;③免疫荧光检测表明海马区IP3R2、RYR2分别和胶质纤维酸性蛋白存在共表达,且实验组海马区IP3R2、RYR2和胶质纤维酸性蛋白表达均上调(P<0.05);④Western blot检测显示实验组海马区IP3R2、RYR2及胶质纤维酸性蛋白的蛋白表达均增多(P<0.05);⑤Ca^(2+)荧光探针法检测表明实验组小鼠海马区星形胶质细胞内Ca^(2+)浓度明显升高(P<0.05);⑥结果说明,星形胶质细胞可能通过介导IP3R2、RYR2受体影响Ca^(2+)信号,进而使一氧化碳中毒的小鼠认知功能受损,最终导致急性一氧化碳中毒迟发性脑病发生。

碳交易计划对低碳居住建筑经济影响研究

随着我国碳市场的全面开启,低碳居住建筑增量成本过高、资金回笼期太长的现况或将被打破。以北京市一栋居住建筑为例,利用机器学习、工程经济学等相关理论方法,运用PKPM软件建模进行碳排放计算,以静态投资回收期作为评价指标,分析碳交易计划对低碳居住建筑全生命周期的经济影响。结果表明:碳交易计划可为新建低碳居住建筑整体带来10.92%的额外收益,其中运行阶段碳收益占比7.03%。本研究可为房地产开发商开发房屋类型选择提供参考。

生物医学领域碳纳米材料10年研究前沿与热点

背景:生物医学领域碳纳米材料的研究蓬勃发展,相关科研成果逐年增加,但此领域的年发文量、国家、机构、作者的研究情况及研究热点与趋势等内容的可视化分析相对匮乏。目的:展现生物医学领域碳纳米材料研究现状,揭示主要的研究主体,探索研究热点及发展趋势,为此领域未来发展提供参考。方法:以Web of Science核心集数据库为文献来源,检索2012-2023年生物医学领域碳纳米材料的相关文献,运用Citespace软件以国家、机构、作者、关键词、共被引为节点生成知识图谱并进行可视化分析。结果与结论:①共纳入2932篇文献,碳纳米材料在医学领域年发文量多且增长速度较快;美国发文量较多;中国是该领域的新兴力量,发文量虽然最多,但研究水平和影响力还有待提高;中国科学院是最大的合作网络机构,主要以国内机构为合作对象,缺少与国外知名单位的合作。②关键词分析显示,碳点的绿色合成方式及应用是近年来的研究热点;其次碳纳米材料与癌症光疗、免疫疗法相结合的新方法是未来研究中的重点方向。③共被引动态发展趋势提示,组织工程是生物医学领域碳纳米材料的热点研究主题,主要包括碳纳米材料对于心脏和神经组织修复和再生的研究以及作为3D和4D生物打印的生物墨水添加剂。④未来随着生物医学领域朝着以治疗为中心的精准方向发展,科研人员应加快创建科学有效的碳纳米材料与科技、新型聚合物或有机分子及新治疗方法等结合形成的碳基体系,发挥碳纳米材料的最大效应。

Fission Track Dating of Authigenic Quartz in Red Weathering Crusts of Carbonate Rocks in Guizhou Province

The Cenozoic evolution history of Guizhou Province, which is located on the southeastern flank of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, is unclear because of the lack of sedimentation records. The red weathering crusts widespread on the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau may bear critical information about their evolution history. This work firstly determined the ages of four red weathering crusts in eastern, central and northern Guizhou. The material used in fission track dating is well-crystallized quartz occurring in many in-situ weathering crusts of carbonate rocks. The results showed that the fission track ages of quartz vary over a wide range from 1 to 25 Ma in the four profiles, significantly younger than the ages of the Triassic and Cambrian parent rocks. In combination with the evolution history of the regional geology during the period from 25 to 1 Ma, the ages of quartz can exclude the possibility that the origin of quartz has nothing to do with primary clastic minerals in parent rocks, authigenesis during diagenesis and hydrothermal precipitation or roplacement by volcanic activities. It is deduced that the well-crystallized quartz was precipitated from Si-rich weathering fluids during the weathering process of carbonate rocks. The recorded ages of quartz from the four profiles are consistent with the episodes of the planation surfaces on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, the forming stages of red soil in the tropics of South China, the tectonically stable periods in Guizhou, and the ages of weathering in other parts of the world during the Cenozoic era. That is to say, the ages of authigenic quartz dated by the fission track method are well feasible and credible.

K-Ar Dating of Authigenic Illites and Its Applications to the Study of Hydrocarbon Charging Histories of Typical Sandstone Reservoirs in Tarim Basin, China

The Tarim Basin in China comprises eight sets of sandstone reservoirs, five of which are investigated in detail in this study. The main purpose of this study is to investigate the hydrocarbon charging histories of reservoirs by applying K-Ar dating of authigenic illites. The ages of authigenic illites from the Lower Silurian bituminous sandstones in the Central Uplift area range from 383.5 to 235.2 Ma, suggesting that the Silurian oil accumulations were formed from the late Caledonian till the late Hercynian. The ages of authigenic illites from the Upper Devonian Donghe Sandstone reservoirs range from 263.8 to 231.3 Ma, indicating that hydrocarbon accumulations within the Donghe sandstone were formed mainly in the late Hercynian. The authigenic illites ages from the Lower Jurassic Yangxia Group sandstones in the Yinan-2 gas reservoir (Yinan-2, Kuqa Depression) range from 28.1 to 23.9 Ma, suggesting that the initial hydrocarbon charging occurred in the Miocene. The ages of the authigenic illites from the Lower Cretaceous sandstones in the Akemomu gas field (Ake-1, Kashi Sag, Southwest Depression) range from 22.6 to 18.8 Ma, indicating a probable early oil accumulation or early migration of hydrocarbon within this area. The illites from the Paleogene sandstones in the Dina-2 gas reservoir (Dina-201, Kuqa Depression) have a detrital origin; they cannot be used to study the hydrocarbon charging histories. The ages of authigenic illites in the underlying Cretaceous sandstones in the same well (Dina-201) range from 25.5 to 15.5 Ma, indicating that hydrocarbon charging in this reservoir probably occurred within the Miocene. This study highlights the potential of applying K-Ar dating of authigenic illites to investigate the timing of hydrocarbon charging histories of the Tarim Basin reservoir sandstones.