The sulfate-methane interface is an important biogeochemical identification interface for the areas with high methane flux and containing gas hydrate. Above the sulfate-methane interface, the sulfate concentration in ...The sulfate-methane interface is an important biogeochemical identification interface for the areas with high methane flux and containing gas hydrate. Above the sulfate-methane interface, the sulfate concentration in the sediment is consumed progressively for the decomposition of the organic matter and anaerobic methane oxidation. Below the sulfate-methane interface, the methane concentration increases continuously with the depth. Based on the variation characters of the sulfate and methane concentration around the sulfate-methane interface, it is feasible to estimate the intensity of the methane flux, and thereafter to infer the possible occurrence of gas hydrate. The geochemical data of the pore water taken from the northern slope of the South China Sea show the sulfate-methane interface is relatively shallow, which indicates that this area has the high methane flux. It is considered that the high methane flux is most probably caused by the occurrence of underlying gas hydrate in the northern slope of the South China Sea.展开更多
A novel metal-free photocatalyst--sulfur/graphene （S/GR） composite--has been synthesized using a facile one-pot, two-step hydrothermal method with thiosulfate and graphene oxide （GO） as precursors. A green reducta...A novel metal-free photocatalyst--sulfur/graphene （S/GR） composite--has been synthesized using a facile one-pot, two-step hydrothermal method with thiosulfate and graphene oxide （GO） as precursors. A green reductant--L-ascorbic add--was used to transform GO to GR under mild conditions. The photocatalyst powders were characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscop, X-ray diffraction, transmission electron microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, and energy dispersive spectroscopy. Experimental tests were conducted on the photocatalytic decomposition of methyl orange （MO） by different catalysts. Compared to pure oL-S, the as-prepared S/GR composite showed much enhanced photocatalytic activity for the degradation of MO under both UV and solar light. The presence of GR also greatly increased the hydrophilicity and adsorption capacity of the catalyst material. The results indicate that the incorporation of GR with a-S results in a synergistic effect for the S-based photocatalysts offering more effective environmental applications.展开更多
Shenhu Area is one of the most promising areas for gas hydrate exploration in the northern South China Sea （SCS）. Pore water sulfate gradient, sulfate-methane interface （SMI） depth, and sulfate flux were analyzed ...Shenhu Area is one of the most promising areas for gas hydrate exploration in the northern South China Sea （SCS）. Pore water sulfate gradient, sulfate-methane interface （SMI） depth, and sulfate flux were analyzed at 53 sites in this area. SO42- gradient ranges between 0.33 and 4.43 mmol L-L m-1. SMI depths are from 7.7 to 87.9 mbsf. Sulfate flux varies between 2.0 and 26.9 mmol m-2 yr L, with a mean of 11.7 mmol m-2 yr1. Correlation coefficient between SMI depth and methane flux for the 53 sites is -0.80, implying that methane flux regulates the rate of anaerobic methane oxidation （AMO）, SMI depth, and sulfate flux. Twelve anomalous fields with high methane flux and steep sulfate gradients were recognized. Bottom simulating reflector （BSR） is distributed mainly in areas where SMI depth is less than 50 mbsf or places with sulfate flux larger than 3.5 mmol m-2 yr-1. It is suggested that the Baiyun Sag and the Southern Uplift are potential areas for gas hydrate exploration.展开更多
Elemental sulfur(ES) is one of the intermediates in the inorganic sulfur cycle and thus plays a key role in the fractionation of stable sulfur isotopes in different reservoirs and the marine environment. In this study...Elemental sulfur(ES) is one of the intermediates in the inorganic sulfur cycle and thus plays a key role in the fractionation of stable sulfur isotopes in different reservoirs and the marine environment. In this study, solid ES is discovered in sediments near the Jiulong Methane Reef in the northern South China Sea by scanning electron microscopy and Raman spectroscopy. Combining the morphology and distribution of ES, pyrite concentrations, and sulfur isotopes, we conclude that:(1) solid ES coexists with pyrite microcrystals and sulfide(oxyhydr)oxides as well as clay minerals, and they are mainly distributed on the surface of mineral aggregates;(2) ES mainly occurs within and near the sulfate-methane transition zone(SMTZ) despite little morphological diversity;(3) ES formation might be related to hydrogen sulfide oxidation and is therefore linked with fluctuations in the SMTZ. Within the SMTZ, hydrogen sulfide is produced and pyrite precipitates because of enhanced anaerobic oxidation of methane coupled with dissimilatory sulfate reduction. This enhances the efficiency of the inorganic sulfur cycle and provides favorable conditions for ES formation. The discovery of solid ES in sediments near the Jiulong Methane Reef suggests an important relationship with SMTZ fluctuations that could have implications for the evolution of methane hydrate in the South China Sea.展开更多
Limestone Calcined Clay Cement(LC^(3)) is a newly proposed low-carbon cement,which can effectively reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions of the traditional cement industry without changing the basic mechanica...Limestone Calcined Clay Cement(LC^(3)) is a newly proposed low-carbon cement,which can effectively reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions of the traditional cement industry without changing the basic mechanical properties of cement-based materials.In this study,the degradation process of mortar samples of limestone and calcined clay cementitious material under sulfate attack is studied by both macroscopic and microscopic analysis.The results show that compared with pure Portland cement,the addition of calcined clay and limestone can significantly reduce the expansion rate,loss of dynamic modulus and mass loss of mortar specimens under sulfate attack.The addition of calcined clay and limestone will refine the pore size distribution of mortar specimens,then inhibiting the diffusion of sulfate and formation of corrosive products,therefore leading to a significant improvement of the sulfate resistance.展开更多
文摘The sulfate-methane interface is an important biogeochemical identification interface for the areas with high methane flux and containing gas hydrate. Above the sulfate-methane interface, the sulfate concentration in the sediment is consumed progressively for the decomposition of the organic matter and anaerobic methane oxidation. Below the sulfate-methane interface, the methane concentration increases continuously with the depth. Based on the variation characters of the sulfate and methane concentration around the sulfate-methane interface, it is feasible to estimate the intensity of the methane flux, and thereafter to infer the possible occurrence of gas hydrate. The geochemical data of the pore water taken from the northern slope of the South China Sea show the sulfate-methane interface is relatively shallow, which indicates that this area has the high methane flux. It is considered that the high methane flux is most probably caused by the occurrence of underlying gas hydrate in the northern slope of the South China Sea.
文摘A novel metal-free photocatalyst--sulfur/graphene （S/GR） composite--has been synthesized using a facile one-pot, two-step hydrothermal method with thiosulfate and graphene oxide （GO） as precursors. A green reductant--L-ascorbic add--was used to transform GO to GR under mild conditions. The photocatalyst powders were characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscop, X-ray diffraction, transmission electron microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, and energy dispersive spectroscopy. Experimental tests were conducted on the photocatalytic decomposition of methyl orange （MO） by different catalysts. Compared to pure oL-S, the as-prepared S/GR composite showed much enhanced photocatalytic activity for the degradation of MO under both UV and solar light. The presence of GR also greatly increased the hydrophilicity and adsorption capacity of the catalyst material. The results indicate that the incorporation of GR with a-S results in a synergistic effect for the S-based photocatalysts offering more effective environmental applications.
基金supported by the National Basic Research Program of China (Grant Nos. 2009CB219508 and 2009CB219502)Research Program for Non-profit Industries of the Ministry of Land and Resources of the People’s Republic of China (Grant No. 200811014)
文摘Shenhu Area is one of the most promising areas for gas hydrate exploration in the northern South China Sea （SCS）. Pore water sulfate gradient, sulfate-methane interface （SMI） depth, and sulfate flux were analyzed at 53 sites in this area. SO42- gradient ranges between 0.33 and 4.43 mmol L-L m-1. SMI depths are from 7.7 to 87.9 mbsf. Sulfate flux varies between 2.0 and 26.9 mmol m-2 yr L, with a mean of 11.7 mmol m-2 yr1. Correlation coefficient between SMI depth and methane flux for the 53 sites is -0.80, implying that methane flux regulates the rate of anaerobic methane oxidation （AMO）, SMI depth, and sulfate flux. Twelve anomalous fields with high methane flux and steep sulfate gradients were recognized. Bottom simulating reflector （BSR） is distributed mainly in areas where SMI depth is less than 50 mbsf or places with sulfate flux larger than 3.5 mmol m-2 yr-1. It is suggested that the Baiyun Sag and the Southern Uplift are potential areas for gas hydrate exploration.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grants Nos.41472085 and 41172102)the National Basic Research Program of China(Grants Nos.2011CB808805 and 2009CB21950605)the National Project of Exploration and Test Production for Gas Hydrate(Grants Nos.GZH20110030-50603 and GZH20110030-6WX02)
文摘Elemental sulfur(ES) is one of the intermediates in the inorganic sulfur cycle and thus plays a key role in the fractionation of stable sulfur isotopes in different reservoirs and the marine environment. In this study, solid ES is discovered in sediments near the Jiulong Methane Reef in the northern South China Sea by scanning electron microscopy and Raman spectroscopy. Combining the morphology and distribution of ES, pyrite concentrations, and sulfur isotopes, we conclude that:(1) solid ES coexists with pyrite microcrystals and sulfide(oxyhydr)oxides as well as clay minerals, and they are mainly distributed on the surface of mineral aggregates;(2) ES mainly occurs within and near the sulfate-methane transition zone(SMTZ) despite little morphological diversity;(3) ES formation might be related to hydrogen sulfide oxidation and is therefore linked with fluctuations in the SMTZ. Within the SMTZ, hydrogen sulfide is produced and pyrite precipitates because of enhanced anaerobic oxidation of methane coupled with dissimilatory sulfate reduction. This enhances the efficiency of the inorganic sulfur cycle and provides favorable conditions for ES formation. The discovery of solid ES in sediments near the Jiulong Methane Reef suggests an important relationship with SMTZ fluctuations that could have implications for the evolution of methane hydrate in the South China Sea.
基金supported in part by grants from National Natural Science Foundation of China(52278259).
文摘Limestone Calcined Clay Cement(LC^(3)) is a newly proposed low-carbon cement,which can effectively reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions of the traditional cement industry without changing the basic mechanical properties of cement-based materials.In this study,the degradation process of mortar samples of limestone and calcined clay cementitious material under sulfate attack is studied by both macroscopic and microscopic analysis.The results show that compared with pure Portland cement,the addition of calcined clay and limestone can significantly reduce the expansion rate,loss of dynamic modulus and mass loss of mortar specimens under sulfate attack.The addition of calcined clay and limestone will refine the pore size distribution of mortar specimens,then inhibiting the diffusion of sulfate and formation of corrosive products,therefore leading to a significant improvement of the sulfate resistance.
