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Confined methane, nitrogen, and carbon dioxide exhibit anisotropic diffusion between calcite crystal planes. Molecular dynamics simulations reveal this behavior is influenced by temperature, pore size, and surface interactions.

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Area of Science:

  • Geochemistry
  • Materials Science
  • Physical Chemistry

Background:

  • Understanding fluid transport in porous geological materials is crucial for subsurface energy and environmental applications.
  • Confined fluids exhibit unique properties compared to bulk fluids due to surface interactions and geometric constraints.
  • Calcite, a common mineral, plays a significant role in various geological processes, including carbon sequestration and hydrocarbon reservoirs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the anisotropic self-diffusion of methane, nitrogen, and carbon dioxide confined between {101̄4} calcite crystal planes.
  • To explore the influence of temperature and pore size on the diffusion anisotropy of confined fluids.
  • To elucidate the role of calcite surface structure and fluid-surface interactions in determining transport properties.

Main Methods:

  • Classical molecular dynamics (MD) simulations were employed to model fluid behavior.
  • Parallel self-diffusion coefficients were calculated for methane, nitrogen, and carbon dioxide.
  • Simulations were conducted across a range of temperatures and confinement sizes.

Main Results:

  • Anisotropic self-diffusion was observed for all studied fluids near the calcite surface.
  • The degree of anisotropy varied with fluid type, temperature, and pore size.
  • Strong interactions between fluid molecules and the calcite surface were identified as a key factor.

Conclusions:

  • The arrangement of ions within the calcite crystal structure significantly impacts fluid diffusion.
  • Fluid-surface interactions are a primary driver of the observed anisotropic diffusion.
  • These findings provide insights into fluid behavior in nanoporous mineral systems.