Mineralogy, Geochemistry, and Sedimentary Geology of Lacustrine Basins, 2nd Edition
A special issue of Minerals (ISSN 2075-163X). This special issue belongs to the section "Mineral Geochemistry and Geochronology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2026 | Viewed by 140
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Interests: sedimentary geology; sedimentary geochemistry
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Interests: sedimentary geology; reservoir sedimentary geology
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Dear Colleagues,
Following the fruitful outcomes of the first edition, which published a series of high-quality contributions on sedimentary evolution, reservoir characterization, diagenetic processes, and paleoenvironmental reconstruction in lacustrine basins, we are pleased to announce the launch of the Second Edition of the Special Issue on Lacustrine Sedimentology and Reservoir Systems.
In recent years, research on lacustrine basins has made significant progress by integrating sedimentary facies analysis, pore structure characterization, mineralogical and geochemical proxies, and advanced sequence stratigraphy. The first edition featured diverse case studies from major basins in China, South Asia, and beyond, highlighting the global significance of lake basins in unconventional oil and gas exploration. Building on this foundation, the second edition aims to further expand the scope by encouraging cross-disciplinary approaches and comparative studies across different basins worldwide.
We welcome contributions that address, but are not limited to, the following themes:
- High-resolution reconstruction of sedimentary cycles and stratigraphic architecture in lacustrine systems;
- Quantitative characterization of diagenetic processes and pore structure evolution in tight reservoirs;
- Multi-scale coupling between tectonics, climate, and sedimentary processes in lake basins;
- Geochemical and mineralogical proxies for paleoenvironment and reservoir quality assessment;
- Innovations in methodologies, including digital outcrop modeling, isotopic tracers, and big-data analytics;
- Comparative case studies from different basins that highlight global diversity in lacustrine systems.
This Special Issue aims to provide a platform for the latest advances in theory, technology, and practice, thereby fostering collaboration among sedimentologists, reservoir geologists, and geochemists. We look forward to receiving your contributions and continuing to advance research in this vibrant field.
Prof. Dr. Jingchun Tian
Dr. Qingshao Liang
Prof. Dr. Qinlian Wei
Prof. Dr. Zhonggui Hu
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- sedimentary environment and sedimentary model
- diagenesis types and diagenetic evolution
- shale oil and gas in lacustrine basins
- characteristics of tight sandstone reservoirs in lacustrine basins
- high-resolution sequence stratigraphy of lacustrine basins
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