Abstract In this Review, we present a comprehensive overview of fundamental gas hydrate properties and formation theories. Key terminologies, theories and hypotheses for hydrate nucleation process were elucidated as bulletin points, while proposed hydrate growth models were categorized into groups based on variously proposed controlling mechanisms and compared in depth. Understanding and mastering these is instrumental to engineering the formation and dissociation of gas hydrates for beneficial applications. We conclude with an outlook on future research opportunities within this rapidly developing field, to facilitate future endeavors in the realm of gas hydrates.

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气体水合物成核理论和生长模型综述

摘要 在这篇综述中，我们全面概述了天然气水合物的基本性质和形成理论。水合物成核过程的关键术语、理论和假设被阐明为公告点，同时提出的水合物生长模型根据提出的各种控制机制进行分类并进行深入比较。理解和掌握这些有助于设计天然气水合物的形成和解离以实现有益的应用。我们最后展望了这个快速发展的领域内未来的研究机会，以促进天然气水合物领域的未来努力。