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Fluid-rock interaction experiments with andesite at 100°C for potential carbon storage in geothermal reservoirs (2024)
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Belshaw, G. E., Steer, E., Ji, Y., Azis, H., Sapiie, B., Muljadi, B., & Vandeginste, V. (2024). Fluid-rock interaction experiments with andesite at 100°C for potential carbon storage in geothermal reservoirs. Deep Underground Science and Engineering, https://doi.org/10.1002/dug2.12097

Geothermal energy extraction often results in the release of naturally occurring carbon dioxide (CO2) as a byproduct. Research on carbon storage using volcanic rock types other than basalt under both acidic and elevated temperature conditions has bee... Read More about Fluid-rock interaction experiments with andesite at 100°C for potential carbon storage in geothermal reservoirs.

Pore-Scale Modeling of Fluid–Rock Chemical Interactions in Shale during Hydraulic Fracturing (2021)
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Fazeli, H., Vandeginste, V., Rabbani, A., Babaei, M., & Muljadi, B. (2021). Pore-Scale Modeling of Fluid–Rock Chemical Interactions in Shale during Hydraulic Fracturing. Energy and Fuels, 35(13), 10461-10474. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.energyfuels.0c02975

During the hydraulic fracturing process in unconventional shale gas reservoirs, chemical interactions between the hydraulic fracturing fluid (HFF) and the shale rock could result in mineral precipitation and dissolution reactions, potentially influen... Read More about Pore-Scale Modeling of Fluid–Rock Chemical Interactions in Shale during Hydraulic Fracturing.

Neoproterozoic Nafun Group Sediments from Oman Affected by an Active Continental Margin (2020)
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Yue, L., & Vandeginste, V. (2020). Neoproterozoic Nafun Group Sediments from Oman Affected by an Active Continental Margin. Minerals, 10(6), Article 511. https://doi.org/10.3390/min10060511

The Neoproterozoic era is a time of major environmental change in Earth history. The Ediacaran period (635–541 Ma), the uppermost division of Precambrian time, is characterized by the remarkable Shuram excursion (largest C isotope negative excursion)... Read More about Neoproterozoic Nafun Group Sediments from Oman Affected by an Active Continental Margin.

Natural fluorapatite dissolution kinetics and Mn2+ and Cr3+ metal removal from sulfate fluids at 35 °C (2020)
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Vandeginste, V., Cowan, C., Gomes, R. L., Hassan, T., & Titman, J. (2020). Natural fluorapatite dissolution kinetics and Mn2+ and Cr3+ metal removal from sulfate fluids at 35 °C. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 389, Article 122150. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhazmat.2020.122150

In light of the consequences of global warming and population growth, access to safe drinking water becomes an ever greater challenge, in particular in low to middle income countries in arid regions. Moreover, mining which may cause acid mine drainag... Read More about Natural fluorapatite dissolution kinetics and Mn2+ and Cr3+ metal removal from sulfate fluids at 35 °C.

Acceleration of dolomitization by zinc in saline waters (2019)
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Vandeginste, V., Snell, O., Hall, M. R., Steer, E., & Vandeginste, A. (2019). Acceleration of dolomitization by zinc in saline waters. Nature Communications, 10, Article 1851. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-019-09870-y

Dolomite (CaMg(CO3)2) plays a key role in the global carbon cycle. Yet, the chemical mechanisms that catalyze its formation remain an enigma. Here, using batch reactor experiments, we demonstrate an unexpected acceleration of dolomite formation by zi... Read More about Acceleration of dolomitization by zinc in saline waters.

The architectural design of smart ventilation and drainage systems in termite nests (2019)
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Singh, K., Muljadi, B. P., Raeini, A. Q., Jost, C., Vandeginste, V., Blunt, M. J., …Singh, K. (2019). The architectural design of smart ventilation and drainage systems in termite nests. Science Advances, 5(3), Article eaat8520. https://doi.org/10.1126/sciadv.aat8520

Termite nests have been widely studied as effective examples for ventilation and thermoregulation; however, the mechanisms by which the nest properties are controlled by the micro-structure of the outer walls remain unclear. Here, we combine multi-sc... Read More about The architectural design of smart ventilation and drainage systems in termite nests.

Frost heave in freezing soils: a quasi-static model for ice lens growth (2018)
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Ji, Y., Zhou, G., Zhou, Y., & Vandeginste, V. (2019). Frost heave in freezing soils: a quasi-static model for ice lens growth. Cold Regions Science and Technology, 158, 10-17. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.coldregions.2018.11.003

Frost heave can have a very destructive impact on infrastructure in permafrost regions. The complexity of nanoscale ice-mineral interactions and their relation to the macroscale frost heave phenomenon make ice lens growth modeling an interesting but... Read More about Frost heave in freezing soils: a quasi-static model for ice lens growth.

Ground-based hyperspectral imaging as a tool to identify different carbonate phases in natural cliffs (2018)
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Beckert, J., Vandeginste, V., McKean, T. J., Alroichdi, A., & John, C. M. (in press). Ground-based hyperspectral imaging as a tool to identify different carbonate phases in natural cliffs. International Journal of Remote Sensing, 39(12), https://doi.org/10.1080/01431161.2018.1452068

Recent research has shown hyperspectral imaging to be a powerful tool to distinguish carbonate phases with slight compositional differences on quarry cliff faces. The traditional remote sensing set5up uses an optimal short distance between the hypers... Read More about Ground-based hyperspectral imaging as a tool to identify different carbonate phases in natural cliffs.

Drones in carbonate geology: opportunities and challenges, and application in diagenetic dolomite geobody mapping (2018)
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Madjid, M., Vandeginste, V., Hampson, G., Jordan, C., & Booth, A. (2018). Drones in carbonate geology: opportunities and challenges, and application in diagenetic dolomite geobody mapping. Marine and Petroleum Geology, 91, 723-734. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpetgeo.2018.02.002

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) or drones have become widely available for use in a broad range of disciplines. Despite the decreased cost and technological developments of platforms, sensors and software, the use of drones in carbonate geology has y... Read More about Drones in carbonate geology: opportunities and challenges, and application in diagenetic dolomite geobody mapping.

Geochemical insight during archaeological geophysical exploration through in situ X?ray fluorescence spectrometry (2017)
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Booth, A. D., Vandeginste, V., Pike, D., Abbey, R., Clark, R. A., Green, C. M., & Howland, N. (in press). Geochemical insight during archaeological geophysical exploration through in situ X?ray fluorescence spectrometry. Archaeological Prospection, https://doi.org/10.1002/arp.1575

Geophysical techniques are widely applied in archaeological exploration, providing rapid and noninvasive site appraisal. Geochemical analyses contribute significantly in archaeometry, but conventional laboratory apparatus requires that samples are re... Read More about Geochemical insight during archaeological geophysical exploration through in situ X?ray fluorescence spectrometry.

Diagenesis in salt dome roof strata: barite - calcite assemblage in Jebel Madar, Oman (2017)
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Vandeginste, V., Stehle, M. C., Jourdan, A., Bradbury, H. J., Manning, C., & Cosgrove, J. W. (2017). Diagenesis in salt dome roof strata: barite - calcite assemblage in Jebel Madar, Oman. Marine and Petroleum Geology, 86, 408-425. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpetgeo.2017.06.008

Halokinesis causes a dynamic structural evolution with the development of faults and fractures, which can act as either preferential fluid pathways or barriers. Reconstructing reactive fluid flow in salt dome settings remains a challenge. This contri... Read More about Diagenesis in salt dome roof strata: barite - calcite assemblage in Jebel Madar, Oman.

Relationship between karstification and burial dolomitization in Permian platform carbonates (Lower Khuff - Oman) (2016)
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Beckert, J., Vandeginste, V., & John, C. M. (2016). Relationship between karstification and burial dolomitization in Permian platform carbonates (Lower Khuff - Oman). Sedimentary Geology, 342, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sedgeo.2016.07.001

Large breccia fabrics associated with karst constitute an important structure in massive limestone successions. The dimensions and shapes of breccia structures are controlled by the initial fracture pattern of the limestone and preferential pathways... Read More about Relationship between karstification and burial dolomitization in Permian platform carbonates (Lower Khuff - Oman).

Diagenesis of phosphatic hardgrounds in the Monterey Formation: a perspective from bulk and clumped isotope geochemistry (2015)
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Bradbury, H. J., Vandeginste, V., & John, C. M. (2015). Diagenesis of phosphatic hardgrounds in the Monterey Formation: a perspective from bulk and clumped isotope geochemistry. Geological Society of America Bulletin, 127(9-10), 1453-1463. https://doi.org/10.1130/B31160.1

Understanding the authigenesis of carbonate fluorapatite through isotopic geochemistry can yield important information on fundamental geologic processes occurring on continental margins around the world. This is particularly true for phosphatic hardg... Read More about Diagenesis of phosphatic hardgrounds in the Monterey Formation: a perspective from bulk and clumped isotope geochemistry.

Application of handheld energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectrometry to carbonate studies: opportunities and challenges (2015)
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Quye-Sawyer, J., Vandeginste, V., & Johnston, K. J. (2015). Application of handheld energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectrometry to carbonate studies: opportunities and challenges. Journal of Analytical Atomic Spectrometry, 30(7), 1490–1499. https://doi.org/10.1039/c5ja00114e

Technology development over the last few years has led to significant improvements in the quality and flexibility of portable instruments. Notably, handheld energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence (ED-XRF) spectrometry has seen a bloom both in terms of... Read More about Application of handheld energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectrometry to carbonate studies: opportunities and challenges.

Dolomitization of Lower Cretaceous Peritidal Carbonates By Modified Seawater: Constraints From Clumped Isotopic Paleothermometry, Elemental Chemistry, and Strontium Isotopes (2014)
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Sena, C. M., John, C. M., Jourdan, A., Vandeginste, V., & Manning, C. (2014). Dolomitization of Lower Cretaceous Peritidal Carbonates By Modified Seawater: Constraints From Clumped Isotopic Paleothermometry, Elemental Chemistry, and Strontium Isotopes. Journal of Sedimentary Research, 84(7), 552-566. doi:10.2110/jsr.2014.45

This study investigates one of the few examples of dolomitization of Lower Cretaceous shallow-water limestonesfrom the southern Tethys carbonate platform from outcrops on the Haushi-Huqf High in central-east Oman. Mud-dominatedperitidal carbonates ri... Read More about Dolomitization of Lower Cretaceous Peritidal Carbonates By Modified Seawater: Constraints From Clumped Isotopic Paleothermometry, Elemental Chemistry, and Strontium Isotopes.