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ArticleScientific reports2025

In-situ observation of nanoscale transformations in dehydrating lizardite.

Mutian Qin, Huilin Xing, Jianchao Wang, Guodong Jin, Zhongwen Hu, Weichao Yan, Yuyang Tan, Junbiao Liu, Rongxin Zhang

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Mutian QinFrontiers Science Center for Deep Ocean Multispheres and Earth System, Key Lab of Submarine Geosciences and Prospecting Techniques, MOE and College of Marine Geosciences, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, 266100, China.
Huilin XingFrontiers Science Center for Deep Ocean Multispheres and Earth System, Key Lab of Submarine Geosciences and Prospecting Techniques, MOE and College of Marine Geosciences, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, 266100, China. h.xing@ouc.edu.cn.
Jianchao WangLaoshan Laboratory, Qingdao, 266237, China.
Guodong JinFrontiers Science Center for Deep Ocean Multispheres and Earth System, Key Lab of Submarine Geosciences and Prospecting Techniques, MOE and College of Marine Geosciences, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, 266100, China.
Zhongwen HuFrontiers Science Center for Deep Ocean Multispheres and Earth System, Key Lab of Submarine Geosciences and Prospecting Techniques, MOE and College of Marine Geosciences, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, 266100, China.
Weichao YanFrontiers Science Center for Deep Ocean Multispheres and Earth System, Key Lab of Submarine Geosciences and Prospecting Techniques, MOE and College of Marine Geosciences, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, 266100, China.
Yuyang TanFrontiers Science Center for Deep Ocean Multispheres and Earth System, Key Lab of Submarine Geosciences and Prospecting Techniques, MOE and College of Marine Geosciences, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, 266100, China.
Junbiao LiuFrontiers Science Center for Deep Ocean Multispheres and Earth System, Key Lab of Submarine Geosciences and Prospecting Techniques, MOE and College of Marine Geosciences, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, 266100, China.
Rongxin ZhangFrontiers Science Center for Deep Ocean Multispheres and Earth System, Key Lab of Submarine Geosciences and Prospecting Techniques, MOE and College of Marine Geosciences, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, 266100, China.

Funding

111 Project No. B20048Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities No. 202012003Laoshan Laboratory No. LSKJ202203502National Natural Science Foundation of China 42121005National Natural Science Foundation of China No. 52074251National Natural Science Foundation of China No. 92058211Province Department of Education for Taishan Scholars No. tstp20221112
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Abstract

Dehydration of serpentine is an important prograde metamorphic reaction within the lithosphere and subduction zones, potentially causing profound changes in rock properties. Imaging these transitions in real time provides direct insight into the process. We have used in-situ transmission electron microscopy (TEM) to continuously monitor nanoscale transformations in lizardite from 20 to 600 °C. Phase transformation processes during dehydration are recorded and analyzed in real time, including the amorphization of lizardite, and the recrystallization of nanocrystalline forsterite and talc within amorphous dehydroxylate phases. These observations delimitate the role of dehydration temperature in controlling reaction kinetics and the nucleation of reaction products. Specifically, the higher the temperature, the faster the rate of lizardite dehydration, accompanied by faster and more extensive nucleation of nanocrystalline forsterite and talc. Furthermore, the lizardite crystal is observed to gradually shrink with dehydration while maintaining its structural integrity, leading to the expansion of nanoscale intergranular pores and the formation of interconnected pore networks.

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