Isotopic geochemistry of chlorine, boron and lithium in hydrothermal waters: A review

IF 3.5 2区工程技术 Q3 ENERGY & FUELS

Geothermics Pub Date : 2025-03-19 DOI:10.1016/j.geothermics.2025.103325

Mingliang Liu , Lizhen Huang , Ke Wang , Yanlong Kong , Qinghai Guo

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Abstract

Hydrothermal water is a valuable geological resource with a wide range of applications. Understanding the genesis of hydrothermal system is fundamental and critical for the scientific and rational formulation of exploration strategies and development plans for hydrothermal resources. In recent years, with the continuous advancement of isotope analysis technologies and innovative research methods, non-traditional isotopes such as chlorine, boron, and lithium have gradually been applied in the field of hydrothermal research. Given that chlorine, boron, and lithium are highly fluid-mobile elements with relatively strong conservative behavior, these isotopes exhibit unique advantages in tracing the sources of hydrothermal waters, elucidating geochemical processes within hydrothermal systems, and understanding the geneses of these systems, demonstrating significant potential for application. This paper reviews the geochemical characteristics, fractionation mechanisms, and applications of chlorine, boron, and lithium isotopes in hydrothermal waters. Based on these discussions, it summarizes potential future research directions to provide deeper insights and scientific support for the exploration and development of hydrothermal resources.

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Geothermics 工程技术-地球科学综合

CiteScore

7.70

自引率

15.40%

发文量

237

审稿时长

4.5 months

期刊介绍： Geothermics is an international journal devoted to the research and development of geothermal energy. The International Board of Editors of Geothermics, which comprises specialists in the various aspects of geothermal resources, exploration and development, guarantees the balanced, comprehensive view of scientific and technological developments in this promising energy field. It promulgates the state of the art and science of geothermal energy, its exploration and exploitation through a regular exchange of information from all parts of the world. The journal publishes articles dealing with the theory, exploration techniques and all aspects of the utilization of geothermal resources. Geothermics serves as the scientific house, or exchange medium, through which the growing community of geothermal specialists can provide and receive information.