Geothermal energy potential and development in ChinaLiangliang Jiang, Yuwei Li, Shuoliang Wang, Kai Zhang, Xiang-Zhao Kong, Wei Liu, Aliakbar Hassanpouryouzband, Allegra Hosford Scheirer, S.M. Farouq Ali2026 Peer-ReviewedDOI: 10.1016/b978-0-443-33600-3.00004-2[Cite]View Abstract
Natural convection in porous media: the role of porosity and conductivity ratios in the transition from laminar to inertial convectionD. Schwendener, J. Noir, J. Latt, C. Coreixas, X. Kong2026 Peer-ReviewedJournal of Fluid Mechanics 1026 URLDOI: 10.1017/jfm.2025.11014[Cite]View Abstract
Bacterial roles, genomic features, and their regulation in the cleaner recovery of low-grade chalcopyrite bioleaching: A critical review and future prospectsLeiming Wang, Senmiao Xue, Shenghua Yin, Cunbao Li, Jinglin Xu, Xun Chen, Liangliang Jiang, Li Li, Xiang-Zhao Kong, S.M. Farouq Ali2025 Peer-ReviewedDOI: 10.1016/j.gsme.2025.09.008[Cite]View Abstract
Harnessing sediment voids of low-grade salt mines for compressed air energy storage: Experimental and theoretical insightsQ. Li, W. Liu, L. Jiang, Y. Ju, A. Hassanpouryouzband, G. Zhang, X. Kong, J. Xu2025 Peer-ReviewedInternational Journal of Mining Science and Technology 35, 1303-1322 URLDOI: 10.1016/j.ijmst.2025.07.001[Cite]View Abstract
Fully coupled hydro-mechanical–chemical continuum modeling of fluid percolation through rock saltI. Yevugah, X. Kong, A. Jacquey, C. Green, H. Holländer, P. Maghoul2025 Peer-ReviewedInternational Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences 186 URLDOI: 10.1016/j.ijrmms.2024.105985[Cite]View Abstract
Unlocking the potential of shape memory alloys for near-borehole fracture stimulation: Numerical and experimental insights for underground energy extractionV. De Silva, J. Aaron, X. Kong, C. Madonna2025 Peer-ReviewedJournal of Cleaner Production 520 URLDOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2025.146111[Cite]View Abstract
Reactivity of Wet scCO<sub>2</sub> toward Reservoir and Caprock Formations under Elevated Pressure and Temperature Conditions: Implications for CCS and CO<sub>2</sub>-Based Geothermal Energy ExtractionN. Rangel-Jurado, X. Kong, A. Kottsova, L. Grafulha Morales, N. Ma, F. Games, M. Brehme, S. Bernasconi, M. Saar2025 Peer-ReviewedEnergy & Fuels 39, 1679-1693 URLDOI: 10.1021/acs.energyfuels.4c04515[Cite]View Abstract
Mixing‐Induced Mineral Precipitation in Porous Media: Front Development and Its Impact on Flow and TransportA. Kottsova, X. Kong, P. Zitha, M. Saar, D. Bruhn, N. Knornschild, J. Allaz, C. Archer, M. Brehme2025 Peer-ReviewedWater Resources Research 61 URLDOI: 10.1029/2024wr039316[Cite]View Abstract
DNA-sequencing method maps subsurface fluid flow paths for enhanced monitoringH. Yang, C. Yu, S. Wang, A. Scheirer, X. Kong, H. Zhao, X. Yang, S. Wang, L. Jiang2025 Peer-ReviewedCommunications Earth & Environment 6 URLDOI: 10.1038/s43247-025-02271-8[Cite]View Abstract
Compressed carbon dioxide energy storage in salt caverns holds promise for China's hard-to-abate sectorsW. Liu, X. Duan, L. Jiang, Y. Ju, K. Wen, N. Zhang, A. Hassanpouryouzband, J. Wan, X. Kong2025 Peer-ReviewedThe Innovation Energy 2 URLDOI: 10.59717/j.xinn-energy.2024.100065[Cite]View Abstract
Advancing fractured geothermal system modeling with artificial neural network and bidirectional gated recurrent unitY. Li, G. Peng, T. Du, L. Jiang, X. Kong2024 Peer-ReviewedApplied Energy 372 URLDOI: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2024.123826[Cite]View Abstract
Towards A hydrogen economy: Understanding pore alterations in the context of underground coal gasificationZ. Wei, L. Jiang, S. Chen, Z. Dong, Y. Chen, B. Liu, D. Xue, J. Liu, X. Kong, J. Zhang, Z. Chen, S. Farouq Ali2024 Peer-ReviewedJournal of Cleaner Production 484 URLDOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2024.144325[Cite]View Abstract
The Dynamics of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) at Interfaces in Porous Media: A Computational Roadmap from Nanoscale Molecular Dynamics Simulation to Macroscale ModelingK. Sookhak Lari, G. Davis, A. Kumar, J. Rayner, X. Kong, M. Saar2024 Peer-ReviewedACS Omega 9, 5193-5202 URLDOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c09201[Cite]View Abstract
Physics‐Informed Convolutional Decoder (PICD): A Novel Approach for Direct Inversion of Heterogeneous Subsurface FlowN. Wang, X. Kong, D. Zhang2024 Peer-ReviewedGeophysical Research Letters 51 URLDOI: 10.1029/2024gl108163[Cite]View Abstract
Innovative temperature-sensitive phase-transition fracturing: Boosting unconventional resource developmentN. Zhang, L. Zhao, L. Jiang, Y. Ju, Z. Luo, P. Liu, Y. Pei, K. Wen, W. Liu, A. Hassanpouryouzband, X. Kong, W. Chen, J. Li, K. Liu2024 Peer-ReviewedThe Innovation Energy 1 URLDOI: 10.59717/j.xinn-energy.2024.100039[Cite]View Abstract
Bacterial succession and mechanism in chalcopyrite bioleaching: A review from genetic insightWang, L., Cheng, L., Yin, S., Jiang, L., Li, Z., Zhang, X., Kong, X.-Z., Ali, F.2024 Peer-ReviewedDeep Underground Science and Engineering[Cite]View Abstract
Time-lapse Large Scale Internal Microbial DNA Sequencing for Monitoring Inter-Well Communication: Implications for Geoenergy SustainabilityYang, H., Yu, C., Wang, S., Scheirer, A., Kong, X.-Z., Zhao, H., Yang, X., Jiang, L., Wang, S.2024Water Research[Cite]View Abstract
Reactivity of wet scCO2 towards reservoir and caprock formations under elevated pressure and temperature conditions: Implications for CCS and CO2-based geothermal energy extractionRangel Jurado, N., Kong, X-Z., Kottsova, A., Grafulha Morales, L., Ma, N., Games, F., Brehme, M., Bernasconi, S.M., Saar, M.O.2024Unknown Source[Cite]View Abstract
Mapping conduits in two-dimensional heterogeneous karst aquifers using hydraulic tomographyX. Wang, X. Kong, L. Hu, Z. Xu2023 Peer-ReviewedJournal of Hydrology 617 URLDOI: 10.1016/j.jhydrol.2022.129018[Cite]View Abstract
Deep learning based closed-loop well control optimization of geothermal reservoir with uncertain permeabilityN. Wang, H. Chang, X. Kong, D. Zhang2023 Peer-ReviewedRenewable Energy 211, 379-394 URLDOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2023.04.088[Cite]View Abstract
Permeability evolution during pressure-controlled shear slip in saw-cut and natural granite fracturesZ. Li, X. Ma, X. Kong, M. Saar, D. Vogler2023 Peer-ReviewedRock Mechanics Bulletin 2 URLDOI: 10.1016/j.rockmb.2022.100027[Cite]View Abstract
Experimental characterization of the chemical reactivity of wet scCO2 under elevated pressure and temperature conditionsRangel Jurado, N., Kong, X-Z., Kottsova, A., Brehme, M., Games, F., Saar, M.O.2023Society of Core Analysts Annual Symposium [Cite]View Abstract
Investigating the chemical reactivity of the Gipskeuper and Muschelkalk formations to wet CO2 injection: A case study towards the first CCS pilotRangel Jurado, N., Kong, X-Z., Kottsova, A., Games, F., Brehme, M., Saar, M.O.2023 Peer-ReviewedSwiss Geoscience Meeting[Cite]View Abstract
The Role of High-Permeability Inclusion on Solute Transport in a 3D-Printed Fractured Porous Medium: An LIF–PIV Integrated StudyX. Kong, M. Ahkami, I. Naets, M. Saar2022 Peer-ReviewedTransport in Porous Media 146, 283-305 URLDOI: 10.1007/s11242-022-01827-y[Cite]View Abstract
Shear induced fluid flow path evolution in rough-wall fractures: A particle image velocimetry examinationI. Naets, M. Ahkami, P. Huang, M. Saar, X. Kong2022 Peer-ReviewedJournal of Hydrology 610 URLDOI: 10.1016/j.jhydrol.2022.127793[Cite]View Abstract
Quantification of mineral accessible surface area and flow-dependent fluid-mineral reactivity at the pore scaleJ. Ma, M. Ahkami, M. Saar, X. Kong2021 Peer-ReviewedChemical Geology 563 URLDOI: 10.1016/j.chemgeo.2020.120042[Cite]View Abstract
Flow-through Drying during CO <mml:math xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" altimg="si3.svg"> <mml:msub> <mml:mrow/> <mml:mn>2</mml:mn> ...M. Lima, H. Javanmard, D. Vogler, M. Saar, X. Kong2021 Peer-ReviewedInternational Journal of Greenhouse Gas Control 109 URLDOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijggc.2021.103378[Cite]View Abstract
Quantification of Natural CO<sub>2</sub> Emission Through Faults and Fracture Zones in Coal BasinsY. Ma, X. Kong, C. Zhang, A. Scheuermann, D. Bringemeier, L. Li2021 Peer-ReviewedGeophysical Research Letters 48 URLDOI: 10.1029/2021gl092693[Cite]View Abstract
Quantification of fracture-matrix fluid exchange in fractured porous media using PIV measurementsAhkami, M., Penn, A., Naets, I., Hennel, F., Müller, C. R., Pruessmann, K. P., Saar, M. O., Kong, X.-Z.2021Transport in Porous Media[Cite]View Abstract
Mapping karst conduits in a heterogeneous aquifer using hydraulic tomography: The first two-dimensional sandbox validationWang, X., Xu, Z., Kong, X.-Z., Hu, L.2021Water Resources Research[Cite]View Abstract
A lattice-Boltzmann study of permeability-porosity relationships and mineral precipitation patterns in fractured porous mediaM. Ahkami, A. Parmigiani, P. Di Palma, M. Saar, X. Kong2020 Peer-ReviewedComputational Geosciences 24, 1865-1882 URLDOI: 10.1007/s10596-019-09926-4[Cite]View Abstract
Characterization of the effects of hydraulic stimulation with tracer-based temporal moment analysis and tomographic inversionA. Kittilä, M. Jalali, M. Somogyvári, K. Evans, M. Saar, X. Kong2020 Peer-ReviewedGeothermics 86 URLDOI: 10.1016/j.geothermics.2020.101820[Cite]View Abstract
Injection-induced slip heterogeneity on faults in shale reservoirsY. Jia, W. Wu, X. Kong2020 Peer-ReviewedInternational Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences 131 URLDOI: 10.1016/j.ijrmms.2020.104363[Cite]View Abstract
The Effect of Mineral Dissolution on the Effective Stress Law for Permeability in a Tight SandstoneJ. Ma, L. Querci, B. Hattendorf, M. Saar, X. Kong2020 Peer-ReviewedGeophysical Research Letters 47 URLDOI: 10.1029/2020gl088346[Cite]View Abstract
Permeability Impairment and Salt Precipitation Patterns During CO<sub>2</sub> Injection Into Single Natural Brine‐Filled FracturesM. Grimm Lima, P. Schädle, C. Green, D. Vogler, M. Saar, X. Kong2020 Peer-ReviewedWater Resources Research 56 URLDOI: 10.1029/2020wr027213[Cite]View Abstract
Solute tracer test quantification of the effects of hot water injection into hydraulically stimulated crystalline rockA. Kittilä, M. Jalali, M. Saar, X. Kong2020 Peer-ReviewedGeothermal Energy 8 URLDOI: 10.1186/s40517-020-00172-x[Cite]View Abstract
Contributions of visible and invisible pores to reactive transport in dolomiteB. Tutolo, A. Luhmann, X. Kong, B. Bagley, D. Alba-Venero, N. Mitchell, M. Saar, W. Seyfried, Jr.2020 Peer-ReviewedGeochemical Perspectives Letters, 42-46 URLDOI: 10.7185/geochemlet.2022[Cite]View Abstract
A Numerical Model for Formation Dry-out During CO2 Injection in Fractured Reservoirs Using the MOOSE Framework: Implications for CO2-based Geothermal Energy ExtractionLima, M., Schädle, P., Vogler, D., Saar, M., Kong, X.-Z.2020 Peer-ReviewedProceedings of the World Geothermal Congress 2020, Reykjavík, Iceland[Cite]View Abstract
Toward a Spatiotemporal Understanding of Dolomite Dissolution in Sandstone by CO<sub>2</sub>-Enriched Brine CirculationJ. Ma, L. Querci, B. Hattendorf, M. Saar, X. Kong2019 Peer-ReviewedEnvironmental Science & Technology 53, 12458-12466 URLDOI: 10.1021/acs.est.9b04441[Cite]View Abstract
Field Comparison of DNA‐Labeled Nanoparticle and Solute Tracer Transport in a Fractured Crystalline RockA. Kittilä, M. Jalali, K. Evans, M. Willmann, M. Saar, X. Kong2019 Peer-ReviewedWater Resources Research 55, 6577-6595 URLDOI: 10.1029/2019wr025021[Cite]View Abstract
Characterization of Transport-Enhanced Phase Separation in Porous Media Using a Lattice-Boltzmann MethodA. Parmigiani, P. Di Palma, S. Leclaire, F. Habib, X. Kong2019 Peer-ReviewedGeofluids 2019, 1-13 URLDOI: 10.1155/2019/5176410[Cite]View Abstract
Contribution of Pore-Scale Approach to Macroscale Geofluids Modelling in Porous MediaE. Romano, J. Jiménez-Martínez, A. Parmigiani, X. Kong, I. Battiato2019 Peer-ReviewedGeofluids 2019, 1-4 URLDOI: 10.1155/2019/6305391[Cite]View Abstract
Thermally driven fracture aperture variation in naturally fractured granitesM. Lima, D. Vogler, L. Querci, C. Madonna, B. Hattendorf, M. Saar, X. Kong2019 Peer-ReviewedGeothermal Energy 7 URLDOI: 10.1186/s40517-019-0140-9[Cite]View Abstract
CO2 Interfacial Tension and Wettability: A pH and Ionic Strength InterpretationKong, X.-Z., Ahkami, M., Saar, M.O.2019Energy & Fuels[Cite]View Abstract
Impact of Effective Normal Stress on Capillary Pressure in a Single Natural FractureLima, M.M., Schädle, P., Vogler, D., Saar, M.O., Kong, X.-Z.2019European Geothermal Congress 2019[Cite]View Abstract
Estimation of Effective Surface Area: A Study on Dolomite Cement Dissolution in SandstonesMa, J., Saar, M.O., Kong, X.-Z.2019 Peer-ReviewedProceedings World Geothermal Congress 2020[Cite]View Abstract
High-Resolution Temporo-Ensemble PIV to Resolve Pore-Scale Flow in 3D-Printed Fractured Porous MediaM. Ahkami, T. Roesgen, M. Saar, X. Kong2018 Peer-ReviewedTransport in Porous Media 129, 467-483 URLDOI: 10.1007/s11242-018-1174-3[Cite]View Abstract
Tomographic Reservoir Imaging with DNA-Labeled Silica Nanotracers: The First Field ValidationX. Kong, C. Deuber, A. Kittilä, M. Somogyvári, G. Mikutis, P. Bayer, W. Stark, M. Saar2018 Peer-ReviewedEnvironmental Science & Technology 52, 13681-13689 URLDOI: 10.1021/acs.est.8b04367[Cite]View Abstract
Fluid Flow in Unconventional Gas ReservoirsT. Xia, E. Dontsov, Z. Chen, F. Zhang, M. Wei, X. Kong2018 Peer-ReviewedGeofluids 2018, 1-2 URLDOI: 10.1155/2018/2178582[Cite]View Abstract
Implications of hydrothermal flow-through experiments on deep geothermal energy utilizationKong, X.-Z., Leal, A.M.M., Saar, M.O.2016European Geothermal Congress 2016[Cite]View Abstract
Microbubble transport in water‐saturated porous mediaY. Ma, X. Kong, A. Scheuermann, S. Galindo‐Torres, D. Bringemeier, L. Li2015 Peer-ReviewedWater Resources Research 51, 4359-4373 URLDOI: 10.1002/2014wr016019[Cite]View Abstract
CO2 sequestration in feldspar-rich sandstone: Coupled evolution of fluid chemistry, mineral reaction rates, and hydrogeochemical propertiesB. Tutolo, A. Luhmann, X. Kong, M. Saar, W. Seyfried2015 Peer-ReviewedGeochimica et Cosmochimica Acta 160, 132-154 URLDOI: 10.1016/j.gca.2015.04.002[Cite]View Abstract
High performance reactive transport simulations examining the effects of thermal, hydraulic, and chemical (THC) gradients on fluid injectivity at carbonate CCUS reservoir scalesB. Tutolo, X. Kong, W. Seyfried, M. Saar2015 Peer-ReviewedInternational Journal of Greenhouse Gas Control 39, 285-301 URLDOI: 10.1016/j.ijggc.2015.05.026[Cite]View Abstract
Scaling solutions for connectivity and conductivity of continuous random networksS. Galindo-Torres, T. Molebatsi, X. Kong, A. Scheuermann, D. Bringemeier, L. Li2015 Peer-ReviewedPhysical Review E 92 URLDOI: 10.1103/physreve.92.041001[Cite]View Abstract
