The main function of traditional proppants is to provide and maintain conductive fractures during well production where proppants should meet closure stress requirement and show resistance to diagenesis under downhole...The main function of traditional proppants is to provide and maintain conductive fractures during well production where proppants should meet closure stress requirement and show resistance to diagenesis under downhole conditions.Many different proppants have been developed in the oil&gas industry,with various types,sizes,shapes,and applications.While most proppants are simply made of silica or ceramics,advanced proppants like ultra-lightweight proppant is also desirable since it reduces proppant settling and requires low viscosity fluids to transport.Additionally,multifunctional proppants may be used as a crude way to detect hydraulic fracture geometry or as matrices to slowly release downhole chemical additives,besides their basic function of maintaining conductive hydraulic fractures.Different from the conventional approach where proppant is pumped downhole in frac fluids,a revolutionary way to generate in-situ spherical proppants has been reported recently.This paper presents a comprehensive review of over 100 papers published in the past several decades on the subject.The objectives of this review study are to provide an overview of current proppant technologies,including different types,compositions,and shapes of proppants,new technologies to pump and organize proppants downhole such as channel fracturing,and also in-situ proppant generation.Finally,the paper sheds light on the current challenges and emphasizes needs for new proppant development for unconventional resources.展开更多
Alkaline sulfur-containing lixiviants,including thiosulfate,polysulfides,and alkaline sulfide solutions,stand out as a promising class of alternatives to cyanide because of their low toxicity,high efficiency,and stron...Alkaline sulfur-containing lixiviants,including thiosulfate,polysulfides,and alkaline sulfide solutions,stand out as a promising class of alternatives to cyanide because of their low toxicity,high efficiency,and strong adaptability.In this paper,we summarized the research progress and remaining challenges in gold extraction using these noncyanide reagents.After a brief introduction to the preparation method,the transformation process of various sulfur-containing species in alkaline solutions was discussed.Thereafter,some insights into the mechanism of gold leaching in alkaline sulfur-containing solutions were presented from different aspects,including thermodynamics analysis,electrochemical dissolution,and leaching kinetics.Moreover,recent progress in in-situ generation of sulfur-containing anions from gold-bearing sulfide minerals was outlined as well.Gold passivation caused by sulfur species was discussed in particular because it is considered the greatest challenge facing sulfur-containing leaching systems.Alkaline sulfur-containing lixiviants are expected to serve as alternatives in industrial applications of gold extraction,particularly for refractory gold ores containing copper and carbonaceous matter.展开更多
α-Synuclein is a protein that mainly exists in the presynaptic terminals.Abnormal folding and accumulation of α-synuclein are found in several neurodegenerative diseases,including Parkinson’s disease.Aggregated and...α-Synuclein is a protein that mainly exists in the presynaptic terminals.Abnormal folding and accumulation of α-synuclein are found in several neurodegenerative diseases,including Parkinson’s disease.Aggregated and highly phospho rylated a-synuclein constitutes the main component of Lewy bodies in the brain,the pathological hallmark of Parkinson s disease.For decades,much attention has been focused on the accumulation of α-synuclein in the brain parenchyma rather than considering Parkinson s disease as a systemic disease.Recent evidence demonstrates that,at least in some patients,the initial α-synuclein pathology originates in the peripheral organs and spreads to the brain.Injection of α-synuclein preformed fibrils into the gastrointestinal tra ct trigge rs the gutto-brain propagation of α-synuclein pathology.However,whether α-synuclein pathology can occur spontaneously in peripheral organs independent of exogenous α-synuclein preformed fibrils or pathological α-synuclein leakage from the central nervous system remains under investigation.In this review,we aimed to summarize the role of peripheral α-synuclein pathology in the pathogenesis of Parkinson’s disease.We also discuss the pathways by which α-synuclein pathology spreads from the body to the brain.展开更多
Nanoenzyme-mediated antibacterial strategies have been widely exploited to overcome the shortcomings(such as drug resistance and mild-to-severe side effects) of antibiotic therapy.The peroxidase-like activity of nanoe...Nanoenzyme-mediated antibacterial strategies have been widely exploited to overcome the shortcomings(such as drug resistance and mild-to-severe side effects) of antibiotic therapy.The peroxidase-like activity of nanoenzymes possesses great potential against bacterial infection by the generation of hydroxyl radical(·OH) in the specific microenvironment.However,the lifetime of-OH is extremely short,and a large amount of the ·OH generated within the infection microenvironment cannot come into contact with bacteria quickly enough,thus resulting in low treatment efficiency.Here,chitosan-oligosaccharide-modified CuS nanoparticles possessing positive charges(PCuS NPs) were prepared using a one-pot method.PCuS NPs exhibited efficient peroxidase-like activity.Importantly,the PCuS NPs can combine with bacteria via electrostatic attraction.The direct contact between the PCuS NPs and bacteria enabled the generation of ·OH in situ on the bacterial surface,ultimately leading to a high antibacterial efficacy at a low concentration in the presence of H_(2)O_(2).At an effective antibacterial concentration,the PCuS NPs exhibited high cytocompatibility.Furthermore,in vivo results revealed that PCuS NPs not only decreased the size of abscesses but also reduced inflammation and promoted collagen fiber formation.Therefore,PCuS NPs possess great potential against bacterial infection via in situ ·OH generation based on electrostatic attraction.展开更多
The purpose of this study is to investigate the entire evolution process of shales with various total organic contents(TOC)in order to build models for quantitative evaluation of oil and gas yields and establish metho...The purpose of this study is to investigate the entire evolution process of shales with various total organic contents(TOC)in order to build models for quantitative evaluation of oil and gas yields and establish methods for assessing recoverable oil and gas resources from in-situ conversion of organic matters in shale.Thermal simulation experiments under in-situ conversion conditions were conducted on Chang 7_(3) shales from the Ordos Basin in a semi-open system with large capacity.The results showed that TOC and R_(o) were the key factors affecting the in-situ transformation potential of shale.The remaining oil and gas yields increased linearly with TOC but inconsistently with R_(o).R_(o) ranged 0.75%—1.25%and 1.05%—2.3%,respectively,corresponding to the main oil generation stage and gas generation stage of shale in-situ transformation.Thus a model to evaluate the remaining oil/gas yield with TOC and R_(o) was obtained.The TOC of shale suitable for in-situ conversion should be greater than 6%,whereas its R_(o) should be less than 1.0%.Shales with 0.75%(R_(o))could obtain the best economic benefit.The results provided a theoretical basis and evaluation methodology for predicting the hydrocarbon resources from in-situ conversion of shale and for the identification of the optimum“sweet spots”.The assessment of the Chang 7_(3) shale in the Ordos Basin indicated that the recoverable oil and gas resources from in-situ conversion of organic matters in shale are substantial,with oil and gas resources reaching approximately 450×10^(8) t and 30×10^(12)m^(3),respectively,from an area of 4.27×10^(4) km^(2).展开更多
文摘The main function of traditional proppants is to provide and maintain conductive fractures during well production where proppants should meet closure stress requirement and show resistance to diagenesis under downhole conditions.Many different proppants have been developed in the oil&gas industry,with various types,sizes,shapes,and applications.While most proppants are simply made of silica or ceramics,advanced proppants like ultra-lightweight proppant is also desirable since it reduces proppant settling and requires low viscosity fluids to transport.Additionally,multifunctional proppants may be used as a crude way to detect hydraulic fracture geometry or as matrices to slowly release downhole chemical additives,besides their basic function of maintaining conductive hydraulic fractures.Different from the conventional approach where proppant is pumped downhole in frac fluids,a revolutionary way to generate in-situ spherical proppants has been reported recently.This paper presents a comprehensive review of over 100 papers published in the past several decades on the subject.The objectives of this review study are to provide an overview of current proppant technologies,including different types,compositions,and shapes of proppants,new technologies to pump and organize proppants downhole such as channel fracturing,and also in-situ proppant generation.Finally,the paper sheds light on the current challenges and emphasizes needs for new proppant development for unconventional resources.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51574018).
文摘Alkaline sulfur-containing lixiviants,including thiosulfate,polysulfides,and alkaline sulfide solutions,stand out as a promising class of alternatives to cyanide because of their low toxicity,high efficiency,and strong adaptability.In this paper,we summarized the research progress and remaining challenges in gold extraction using these noncyanide reagents.After a brief introduction to the preparation method,the transformation process of various sulfur-containing species in alkaline solutions was discussed.Thereafter,some insights into the mechanism of gold leaching in alkaline sulfur-containing solutions were presented from different aspects,including thermodynamics analysis,electrochemical dissolution,and leaching kinetics.Moreover,recent progress in in-situ generation of sulfur-containing anions from gold-bearing sulfide minerals was outlined as well.Gold passivation caused by sulfur species was discussed in particular because it is considered the greatest challenge facing sulfur-containing leaching systems.Alkaline sulfur-containing lixiviants are expected to serve as alternatives in industrial applications of gold extraction,particularly for refractory gold ores containing copper and carbonaceous matter.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China,Nos.82271447,81771382the National Key Research and Development Program of China,No.2019 YFE0115900the"New 20 Terms of Universities in Jinan,No.202228022 (all to ZZ)。
文摘α-Synuclein is a protein that mainly exists in the presynaptic terminals.Abnormal folding and accumulation of α-synuclein are found in several neurodegenerative diseases,including Parkinson’s disease.Aggregated and highly phospho rylated a-synuclein constitutes the main component of Lewy bodies in the brain,the pathological hallmark of Parkinson s disease.For decades,much attention has been focused on the accumulation of α-synuclein in the brain parenchyma rather than considering Parkinson s disease as a systemic disease.Recent evidence demonstrates that,at least in some patients,the initial α-synuclein pathology originates in the peripheral organs and spreads to the brain.Injection of α-synuclein preformed fibrils into the gastrointestinal tra ct trigge rs the gutto-brain propagation of α-synuclein pathology.However,whether α-synuclein pathology can occur spontaneously in peripheral organs independent of exogenous α-synuclein preformed fibrils or pathological α-synuclein leakage from the central nervous system remains under investigation.In this review,we aimed to summarize the role of peripheral α-synuclein pathology in the pathogenesis of Parkinson’s disease.We also discuss the pathways by which α-synuclein pathology spreads from the body to the brain.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.82100974)the Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province (No.ZR2021QH241)Qilu Young Scholars Program of Shandong University。
文摘Nanoenzyme-mediated antibacterial strategies have been widely exploited to overcome the shortcomings(such as drug resistance and mild-to-severe side effects) of antibiotic therapy.The peroxidase-like activity of nanoenzymes possesses great potential against bacterial infection by the generation of hydroxyl radical(·OH) in the specific microenvironment.However,the lifetime of-OH is extremely short,and a large amount of the ·OH generated within the infection microenvironment cannot come into contact with bacteria quickly enough,thus resulting in low treatment efficiency.Here,chitosan-oligosaccharide-modified CuS nanoparticles possessing positive charges(PCuS NPs) were prepared using a one-pot method.PCuS NPs exhibited efficient peroxidase-like activity.Importantly,the PCuS NPs can combine with bacteria via electrostatic attraction.The direct contact between the PCuS NPs and bacteria enabled the generation of ·OH in situ on the bacterial surface,ultimately leading to a high antibacterial efficacy at a low concentration in the presence of H_(2)O_(2).At an effective antibacterial concentration,the PCuS NPs exhibited high cytocompatibility.Furthermore,in vivo results revealed that PCuS NPs not only decreased the size of abscesses but also reduced inflammation and promoted collagen fiber formation.Therefore,PCuS NPs possess great potential against bacterial infection via in situ ·OH generation based on electrostatic attraction.
基金supported by PetroChina Co Ltd.(Grant number:2015D-4810-02,2018YCQ03,2021DJ52)National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant number:42172170)
文摘The purpose of this study is to investigate the entire evolution process of shales with various total organic contents(TOC)in order to build models for quantitative evaluation of oil and gas yields and establish methods for assessing recoverable oil and gas resources from in-situ conversion of organic matters in shale.Thermal simulation experiments under in-situ conversion conditions were conducted on Chang 7_(3) shales from the Ordos Basin in a semi-open system with large capacity.The results showed that TOC and R_(o) were the key factors affecting the in-situ transformation potential of shale.The remaining oil and gas yields increased linearly with TOC but inconsistently with R_(o).R_(o) ranged 0.75%—1.25%and 1.05%—2.3%,respectively,corresponding to the main oil generation stage and gas generation stage of shale in-situ transformation.Thus a model to evaluate the remaining oil/gas yield with TOC and R_(o) was obtained.The TOC of shale suitable for in-situ conversion should be greater than 6%,whereas its R_(o) should be less than 1.0%.Shales with 0.75%(R_(o))could obtain the best economic benefit.The results provided a theoretical basis and evaluation methodology for predicting the hydrocarbon resources from in-situ conversion of shale and for the identification of the optimum“sweet spots”.The assessment of the Chang 7_(3) shale in the Ordos Basin indicated that the recoverable oil and gas resources from in-situ conversion of organic matters in shale are substantial,with oil and gas resources reaching approximately 450×10^(8) t and 30×10^(12)m^(3),respectively,from an area of 4.27×10^(4) km^(2).
