Paleoceanographic applications of trace-metal concentration data

Trace metals as paleoredox and paleoproductivity proxies: An update

Tribovillard, N., Algeo, T. J., Lyons, T., & Riboulleau, A. (2006) · Chemical Geology · doi:10.1016/j.chemgeo.2006.02.012 · Cited by 4,201

87Sr/86Sr, δ13C and δ18O evolution of Phanerozoic seawater

Veizer, J., Ala, D., Azmy, K., Bruckschen, P., Buhl, D., Bruhn, F., Carden, G. A. F., Diener, A., Ebneth, S., Godderis, Y., et al. (1999) · Chemical Geology · doi:10.1016/s0009-2541(99)00081-9 · Cited by 2,694

The Chemical Evolution of the Atmosphere and Oceans

Holland, H. D. (1984) · doi:10.1515/9780691220239 · Cited by 1,836

Trace-element behavior and redox facies in core shales of Upper Pennsylvanian Kansas-type cyclothems

Algeo, T. J., & Maynard, J. B. (2004) · Chemical Geology · doi:10.1016/j.chemgeo.2003.12.009 · Cited by 1,736

Geochemistry of oceanic anoxic events

Jenkyns, H. C. (2010) · Geochemistry Geophysics Geosystems · doi:10.1029/2009gc002788 · Cited by 1,729

Strontium Isotope Stratigraphy: LOWESS Version 3: Best Fit to the Marine Sr‐Isotope Curve for 0–509 Ma and Accompanying Look‐up Table for Deriving Numerical Age

McArthur, J. M., Howarth, R. J., & Bailey, T. R. (2001) · The Journal of Geology · doi:10.1086/319243 · Cited by 1,488

Dating the rise of atmospheric oxygen

Bekker, A., Holland, H. D., Wang, P.-L., Rumble, D., Stein, H. J., Hannah, J. L., Coetzee, L. L., & Beukes, N. J. (2004) · Nature · doi:10.1038/nature02260 · Cited by 1,435 · cited 2×

A new model for Proterozoic ocean chemistry

Canfield, D. E. (1998) · Nature · doi:10.1038/24839 · Cited by 1,243

Sequences in the Cratonic Interior of North America

SLOSS, L. L. (1963) · Geological Society of America Bulletin · doi:10.1130/0016-7606(1963)74[93:sitcio]2.0.co;2 · Cited by 1,237

Mo–total organic carbon covariation in modern anoxic marine environments: Implications for analysis of paleoredox and paleohydrographic conditions

Algeo, T. J., & Lyons, T. W. (2006) · Paleoceanography · doi:10.1029/2004pa001112 · Cited by 1,194

Palaeo-Oceanic Geochemistry and Sedimentary Environments of the Xiamaling Formation in the Yanliao Faulted-Depression Zone, North China Craton

Zhang, S., Wang, X., Wang, H., Su, J., Ye, Y., & Canfield, D. E. (2022) · Springer geology · doi:10.1007/978-981-19-5666-9_7

Mesozoic Oceanic Anoxic Events and the Associated Black Shale Deposits as a Potential Source of Energy

Anan, T. I., & El‐Shahat, A. (2023) · Advances in Science, Technology & Innovation/Advances in science, technology & innovation · doi:10.1007/978-3-030-95637-0_7

Sedimentological and geochemical insights into the opening of the Cretaceous interior seaway: The Lower Cretaceous Skull Creek Formation, Colorado

Sullivan, P. M., Sonnenberg, S. A., Hankins, B., & Hagadorn, J. W. (2023) · AAPG Bulletin · doi:10.1306/10242221080

Productivity and Redox Influences on the Late Ordovician 'Katian Extinction' And 'Early Silurian Radiation'Preprint

Chen, C., Wang, J., Chen, X., Algeo, T. J., Wang, Z., Yang, W., & Song, Q. (2023) · SSRN Electronic Journal · doi:10.2139/ssrn.4516651

Controls of Paleogeomorphology on Organic Matter Accumulation as Recorded in Ordovician–Silurian Marine Black Mudstones in the Western South China BlockPreprint

Liang, F., Zhao, Q., Zhang, Q., Wang, Y., Zhou, S., Qiu, Z., Liu, W., Ran, B., & Sun, T. (2024) · SSRN Electronic Journal · doi:10.2139/ssrn.4763946

Trace metal geochemistry of Bolivian carbonate rock formations - Patches of life during the Permian mass extinction

Nina, L., de Paula-Santos, G. M., Bark, G., Kampmann, T. C., Wanhainen, C., & Blanco, M. (2024) · Journal of South American Earth Sciences · doi:10.1016/j.jsames.2024.105083

Shale Sedimentary Characteristics and Organic Matter Accumulation

Yang, F. Y., & Xu, S. (2024) · Springer eBooks · doi:10.1007/978-981-97-5361-1_3

Impact of Volcanic Activities on the Paleoenvironment of Northeastern Sichuan Basin During the Middle and Late PermianPreprint

Deng, K., Azmy, K., Zhang, B., Du, X., Meng, M., Chen, F., Li, F., Chen, Z., Liu, X., Cui, Q., et al. (2025) · SSRN Electronic Journal · doi:10.2139/ssrn.5254780

Genesis and geological significance of pyrite in the First Member of the Cretaceous Qingshankou formation of the Songliao Basin, NE China

Wu, Y., Wang, M., Bai, X., Li, Y., Wang, X., Yan, Y., Yu, C., & Li, M. (2025) · Journal of Asian Earth Sciences · doi:10.1016/j.jseaes.2025.106811

Advancing Chemofacies Classification and Characterization in Organic-Rich Mudrocks Using Unsupervised Machine Learning and Hypothesis Testing on Core-Based XRF DataPreprint

Omodolor, H. E., & Yarus, J. M. (2025) · SSRN Electronic Journal · doi:10.2139/ssrn.5639370

Pyrite-based reconstruction of seawater trace metal concentration in Earth history: Insights from abiotic synthesis experiments

Zhu, K., Dai, Z. J., Liu, D., & Luo, G. (2025) · Palaeogeography Palaeoclimatology Palaeoecology · doi:10.1016/j.palaeo.2025.113366

Sedimentary Characteristics and Controls of Multiple Factors on Organic‐Enrichment of the Lower Cambrian Yuertusi Formation in the Tarim Basin, Northwest China

Xu, F., Lin, C., Wang, Q., Xia, H., Yuan, W., Li, H., Shi, C., Zhang, M., Huang, L., Wu, X., et al. (2025) · Geological Journal · doi:10.1002/gj.70111

Paleoenvironmental changes and their controls on organic matter accumulation during the Late Cryogenian: New elemental insights from the Tiesiao and Datangpo formations, Nanhua Basin, South China

Zhao, W., Li, Y., Lash, G. G., Fan, T., & Zhang, T. (2025) · Palaeogeography Palaeoclimatology Palaeoecology · doi:10.1016/j.palaeo.2025.113398

Characteristics of atypical hydrothermal activity and influence on development of high-quality source rocks on depression flanks: the Paleogene Wenchang Formation, Pearl River Mouth Basin, South China SeaPreprint

Sun, Y., Zhang, Z., Xiao, Z., Li, H., Liu, B., Gao, X., & Ming, C. (2026) · SSRN Electronic Journal · doi:10.2139/ssrn.6309134

Unsupervised chemofacies classification from core HHXRF data in the Ohio Trenton–Utica succession: a reproducible multivariate workflow

Omodolor, H. E., & Yarus, J. (2026) · Earth Science Informatics · doi:10.1007/s12145-026-02141-7

Volcanism-driven redox and productivity responses during the Paleocene–Eocene Thermal Maximum in the western Atlantic

Liu, X., Tang, H., Huang, Y., Xu, S., & Ni, S. (2026) · Global and Planetary Change · doi:10.1016/j.gloplacha.2026.105586

Geochemical Characteristics and Ore Genesis of the Muhu Manganese Deposit in the Eastern Segment of Markansu Metallogenic Zone, Western Kunlun Mountains, Northwest China

Li, J., Zhao, H., Wang, X., 熊双才, Zhao, M., Liu, J., Jiang, Y., Wang, S., & Yan, S. (2026) · Minerals · doi:10.3390/min16070696

Paleodepositional Controls on Organic Matter Enrichment in the Silurian Qalibah Formation, NW Saudi Arabia: Implications for Transitional Shale Gas SystemsPreprint

Osman, M. S., Ayrancı, K., Mustapha, K. A., & Abdlmutalib, A. J. (2026) · SSRN Electronic Journal · doi:10.2139/ssrn.7071701

Paleodepositional Controls on Organic Matter Enrichment in the Silurian Qalibah Formation, NW Saudi Arabia: Implications for Transitional Shale Gas SystemsPreprint

Osman, M. S., Ayrancı, K., Mustapha, K. A., & Abdlmutalib, A. J. (2026) · SSRN Electronic Journal · doi:10.2139/ssrn.7071702

The Devonian–Carboniferous Boundary in western North America: Did tectonic inversion drive Earth system change?

Hedhli, M., Dewing, K., & Grasby, S. E. (2026) · Earth-Science Reviews · doi:10.1016/j.earscirev.2026.105629

Late Cretaceous paleoenvironments in the Mesopotamian Foreland Basin, northern Arabia: Petrographical, mineralogical, and geochemical evidence from the boundary of the Kometan and Shiranish Formations

Sherwani, Z. R., Ali, S. A., Al-Juboury, A. I., Rowe, H., Zanoni, G., Abdelhameed, A. M., Omar, N., & Al‐Arifi, N. (2026) · Physics and Chemistry of the Earth Parts A/B/C · doi:10.1016/j.pce.2026.104693

Multi-Proxy Reconstruction of Organic Matter Accumulation and Its Controls in Oligocene–Pliocene Lacustrine Shales, Western Qaidam Basin (China)

Li, S., Ma, X., Wei, Z., Wang, Y., Zhang, P., Wang, G., Liang, K., Wei, K., & Chen, J. (2026) · Minerals · doi:10.3390/min16080839

Early development of anoxia prior to the main euxinic phase of the Jenkyns Event on the margin of the Western Tethys (Sachrang Basin, Eastern Alps)

Müller, T., Neumeister, S., Schlögl, J., Mattioli, E., Gawlick, H., Algeo, T. J., & Tomášových, A. (2026) · Sedimentology · doi:10.1111/sed.70149

Palaeoenvironmental evolution and organic matter enrichment in the Early Silurian Yangtze Foreland Basin: Tectonosequence stratigraphic insights for shale gas exploration

Li, X., Liu, R., Wang, Y., 蒲, 俊., Liu, H., Xu, L., Luo, T., Tan, X., Chen, W., & Chao, R. (2026) · Applied Geochemistry · doi:10.1016/j.apgeochem.2026.107064

Palaeoenvironmental evolution and stage-dependent organic matter enrichment in the Late Permian Longtan Formation, Upper Yangtze Block, South China

Chen, H.-F., Jin, X., Caggiati, M., Ren, T., LUO, B., Fang, L.-H., Cao, H.-W., Liu, Y., Huang, C.-C., Xiao, B., et al. (2026) · Sedimentary Geology · doi:10.1016/j.sedgeo.2026.107185

Carbon isotope and mercury anomalies evidence across the Ordovician-Silurian boundary of volcanism accelerating the global carbon cycle

Xie, H., Liang, C., Wu, J., Cao, Y., Han, Y., Wang, J., Liu, K., & Hao, F. (2026) · Gondwana Research · doi:10.1016/j.gr.2026.08.005

Paleoenvironmental Reconstruction and Organic-Matter Enrichment Mechanisms of Marine Shale from the Ordovician Wulalike Formation, Northwestern Ordos Basin

Su, Q., Ma, R., Zhang, S., Yang, X., Ma, H., Ma, X., Zeng, Z., Xie, F., Li, Z., & He, J. (2026) · Journal of Marine Science and Engineering · doi:10.3390/jmse14171637

Organic Matter Enrichment and Reservoir Property Variations of Marine Shales, Northwestern Guizhou, China

Zhao, X., Wen, J., Liu, H., Fu, J., Yu, B., Pan, Z., Liu, B., Mohammadian, E., Hu, Q., & Sun, M. (2026) · Energy & Fuels · doi:10.1021/acs.energyfuels.6c03224

An integrated sedimentological, PXRD, and PXRF approach to resolve facies ambiguity in peritidal carbonates: a case study from the Upper Ordovician Saluda Formation

Scott, A. B., Al-Musawi, M., Farnam, C., Brett, C. E., Voice, P. J., & Kaczmarek, S. E. (2026) · Journal of Sedimentary Research · doi:10.2110/jsr.2025.158

Fine-grained turbidites in lacustrine basins: Depositional controls and implications for shale oil reservoir development

Wang, X., Hu, F., Meng, Q.-T., Liu, Z.-J., & Tang, B.-Q. (2026) · Petroleum Science · doi:10.1016/j.petsci.2026.09.023

Palaeoenvironment and Productivity-Driven Organic Matter Enrichment in the Upper Permian Dalong Formation Shales, Northeastern Sichuan Basin

Chen, X., Lu, L.-F., Hu, Z.-Q., Liu, W.-W., Liu, W.-X., & He, C.-C. (2026) · ACS Earth and Space Chemistry · doi:10.1021/acsearthspacechem.6c00149

Silicified benthic microbial mat-like microfabrics in deep-water Middle Devonian deposits of the Prague Basin (Czechia): evidence from the Kačák Event interval

Vodrážková, S., Frýda, J., Vodrážka, R., Koubová, M., Pour, O., Tonarová, P., & Kubajko, M. (2026) · Facies · doi:10.1007/s10347-026-00751-7

Multi-element Signatures of Precipitation and Diagenetic Processes in Sedimentary Carbonates Revealed by 30-µm-Scale Laser-Ablation Mapping

Singh, P., Weaver, K. L., Burns, D., Dunn, C., Cantrell, D. L., Kelley, B. M., Lehrmann, D. J., Li, X., Morsilli, M., & Payne, J. L. (2026) · American Journal of Science · doi:10.2475/001c.171194

Redox conditions and primary productivity as controls on organic matter accumulation in Late Triassic mixed siliciclastic–carbonate mudrocks, Northern Qiangtang Depression, SW China

Wang, Z., Sui, B., Wang, J., Huo, F., Zhan, W., Hou, Q., Liu, W., Song, C., Qi, J., & Zhang, J. (2026) · Journal of Asian Earth Sciences · doi:10.1016/j.jseaes.2026.107369

Paleodepositional controls on organic matter enrichment in the Silurian Qalibah Formation, NW Saudi Arabia: implications for transitional shale gas systems

Osman, M., Ayrancı, K., Mustapha, K. A., & Abdlmutalib, A. J. (2026) · International Journal of Coal Geology · doi:10.1016/j.coal.2026.105126

Sedimentological and Geochemical Characteristics of the Lower Cambrian Maidiping and Qiongzhusi Shales in the Northwestern Margin of the Sichuan Basin, SW China

Zhang, Z., Hou, Q., Liu, W., & Zhang, X. (2026) · Minerals · doi:10.3390/min16111114

Kwangsian tectonic–paleogeographic reconfiguration and associated hydrographic reorganization during termination of the TOC >3 wt.% shale system in the lower Silurian Longmaxi Formation, South China

Yang, W.-T., Feng, L., Li, G., Chen, Y., Yuan, J., Bai, W., Wu, S., Yang, J., Liu, H., Wang, Y., et al. (2026) · Frontiers in Earth Science · doi:10.3389/feart.2026.1921447

Trace-metal covariation as a guide to water-mass conditions in ancient anoxic marine environments

Algeo, T. J., & Maynard, J. B. (2008) · Geosphere · doi:10.1130/ges00174.1 · Cited by 219

Can marine anoxic events draw down the trace element inventory of seawater?

Algeo, T. J. (2004) · Geology · doi:10.1130/g20896.1 · Cited by 271

Beyond redox: Control of trace-metal enrichment in anoxic marine facies by watermass chemistry and sedimentation rate

Liu, J., & Algeo, T. (2020) · Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta · doi:10.1016/j.gca.2020.02.037 · Cited by 91

Geochemistry of Recent oxic and anoxic marine sediments: Implications for the geological record

Calvert, S. E., & Pedersen, T. F. (1993) · Marine Geology · doi:10.1016/0025-3227(93)90150-t · Cited by 1,679

The coupling of long-term trace metal trends to internal trace metal fluxes at the oxic–anoxic interface in the Gotland Basin (57°19,20′N; 20°03,00′E) Baltic Sea

Pohl, C., & Hennings, U. (2004) · Journal of Marine Systems · doi:10.1016/j.jmarsys.2004.10.001 · Cited by 35