| Citation: | Fulai Li, Kaining Wang, Xiang Yu, Fangyu Dong, Yong Chen, Zhongfeng Duan. Stability Mechanisms of CO2-H2O-Dawsonite-Bearing Sandstone Reaction System. Journal of Earth Science, 2026, 37(4): 1696-1708. doi: 10.1007/s12583-024-0098-9 |
Effective CO2 sequestration is crucial for mitigating climate change, and dawsonite-bearing sandstone reservoirs are considered potential geological storage sites for CO2. In this process, the interactions among CO2, H2O, and rock directly influence the precipitation and dissolution of carbon-bearing minerals within the dawsonite-bearing sandstone, thereby affecting the stability of carbon sequestration. This study focuses on natural dawsonite-bearing sandstone from the Dongying sag. We conduct physical experiments in a high-temperature, high-pressure reactor to investigate the CO2-H2O-dawsonite-bearing sandstone interaction under different temperatures and CO2 pressures. X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, energy spectrum analysis, and water chemical analysis were employed to systematically investigate the dissolution and precipitation characteristics of the sandstone samples. Additionally, thermodynamic simulations were performed using the PHREEQC numerical simulation software, facilitating an understanding of the stable states of the reaction system under different conditions. The results indicate that the dissolution of dawsonite tablets leads to the formation of gibbsite and boehmite, which can transform into kaolinite under certain conditions. Temperature and CO2 pressure exert significant effects on these processes. Notably, the CO2-H2O-dawsonite-bearing sandstone reaction system remains stable under high CO2 pressure and exhibits strong carbon fixation ability. This research provides valuable insights for assessing the feasibility and safety of CO2 geological sequestration and storage.
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