Research on Mineralogical and Geochemical Characterization

Dear Colleagues,

Geochemically, the study of element distribution and isotopic compositions in minerals provides crucial insights into geological history, including the evolution of magmatic systems, tectonic activities, and the formation of the Earth's crust. Furthermore, mineralogical and geochemical characteristics can help assess environmental pollution status, study the migration and transformation of elements in the environment, and provide scientific basis for environmental protection and governance.

This Special Issue encompasses studies on mineralogy, including mineral composition, structure, and genesis, as well as geochemical analyses of elements and isotopes in coals and other sediments. Contributions may address characterization techniques (e.g., LA-ICP-MS, TOF-SIMS, EPMA, TEM, SEM-EDS, etc.) and their applications in understanding magmatic, metamorphic, sedimentary, and hydrothermal processes; the distribution; occurrence modes; metallogenic theories; and exploration of associated elements in coal. The submitted manuscripts should highlight the scientific significance of characterization in solving geological, environmental, or resource-related challenges.

Recommended topics include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Mineralogical and geochemical characteristics of coals;
2. Distribution, occurrence, and enrichment mechanisms of associated elements in coal;
3. Advanced techniques for microstructural and compositional analysis of minerals;
4. Application of isotope geochemistry in ore-genesis studies;
5. Environmental geochemistry;
6. Mineral resource exploration.

We look forward to your contributions.

Prof. Dr. Wenfeng Wang
Dr. Qingfeng Lu
Guest Editors

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