| Abstract: | Temperature, pressure, and time have been thought to control the smectiteto-illite (S-I) reaction, an important diagenetic process used for petroleum exploration. We demonstrated that microorganisms can promote the S-I reaction by dissolving smectite through reduction of structural FE(III) at room temperature and 1 atmosphere within 14 days. This reaction typically requires conditions of 300?? to 350??C, 100 megapascals, and 4 to 5 months in the absence of microbial activity. These results challenge the conventional concept of the S-I reaction and of reaction kinetic models. |
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| ProdID: | 70027448 |
| Citation Author: | Kim, J.; Dong, H.; Seabaugh, J.; Newell, S. W.; Eberl, D. D. |
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| Citation Search Results Text: | Role of Microbes in the Smectite-to-Illite Reaction; 2004; Article; Journal; Science; Kim, J.; Dong, H.; Seabaugh, J.; Newell, S. W.; Eberl, D. D. |
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| Citation Volume: | 303 |
| Citation Year: | 2004 |
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| Text: | Role of Microbes in the Smectite-to-Illite Reaction; 2004; Article; Journal; Science; Kim, J.; Dong, H.; Seabaugh, J.; Newell, S. W.; Eberl, D. D. |
| URL (THUMBNAIL): | http://pubs.er.usgs.gov/thumbnails/outside_thumb.jpg |
| URL (DIGITAL OBJECT IDENTIFIER): | http://dx.doi.org/10.1126/science.1093245 |
| Date Other: | Thu, 1 Jan 2004 00:00 -0600 |
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