Cyanobacteria have evolved since the early history of the Earth and played a critical role in
Earth's carbon cycle. However, the contribution of cyanobacteria to organic carbon burial …

The transition between Aptian and Albian stages of the Lower Cretaceous (∼ 113 Ma) was
a critical moment in the development of the proto–South Atlantic Ocean. At this time, marine …

Recently, significant oil discoveries have been made in the shallower pay zones of the
Jurassic Badaowan Formation (J 1 b) in the Mahu Sag, Junggar Basin, Northwest China …

Alkaline lakes are a special aquatic ecosystem that act as important water and alkali
resource in the arid-semiarid regions. The primary aim of the study is to explore how …

Jianghan Basin is the largest terrestrial saline lake basin in China, with the largest
salinization area in the Paleogene. Research on salt rhythmite formations is crucial for …

The formation and distribution of carbonate minerals have important influences on reservoir
development. The dissolution-precipitation effect plays an important role in controlling the …

Alkaline lacustrine deposits are known for their high primary productivity, unique aquatic
environments, and sedimentary patterns, which are conducive to the formation and …

Alkaline lake is one of the most productive ecosystems on Earth, commonly characterized by
massive organic matter accumulation. However, the primary biological precursors of organic …

The Permian Lucaogou Formation in the Junggar Basin, NW China is the target layer for
shale oil exploration, but its hydrocarbon precursors have remained the focus of debate. In …

In the western Junggar Basin, various oil and gas phases, such as black oil, volatile oil,
condensate, and gas, have been discovered and reported. However, the primary factors …