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Acid Mine Drainage:From Waste to Resources
I: Overview of Acid Mine Drainage
Acid Mine Drainage Formation, Dissemination and Control: Mining and Hydrological Perspectives
Introduction
Mining Operations and Acid Mine Drainage
The Mining Project Cycle
Hydrological Impacts of Mining
Mining Operations and Acid Mine Drainage Formation
Hydrological Controls on Acid Mine Drainage
Acid Mine Drainage Generation
Dissemination of Acid Mine Drainage
Acid Mine Drainage Impacts on Hydrochemistry
Applications of Hydrology Principles in Acid Mine Drainage Prevention
Future Perspectives on Acid Mine Drainage
Concluding Remarks
Prediction of Acid Mine Drainage Formation
Introduction
Developments in Acid Mine Drainage Prediction
Overview of Acid Mine Drainage Prediction Methods
Applications of Acid Mine Drainage Prediction Data
Concluding Remarks
Chemistry of Acid Mine Drainage Formation
Introduction
Oxidation of Sulphide Minerals
Oxidation of Pyrite
Oxidation of Pyrrhotite
Oxidation of Chalcopyrite
Oxidation of Arsenopyrite
Oxidation of Sphalerite
Oxidation of Galena
Concluding Remarks
Legislation and Policies Governing the Management of Acid Mine Drainage
Introduction
Legislation and Policies
Analysis of Legislation and Policies of South Africa on Acid Mine Drainage
Analysis of Legislation and Policies of the United States of America on Acid Mine Drainage
Analysis of Legislation and Policies of the European Union on Acid Mine Drainage
Analysis of Legislation and Policies of Australia on Acid Mine Drainage
Concluding Remarks
Environmental and Health Effects of Acid Mine Drainage
Introduction
Effect of High Acidity
Effect of High Acidity on Plants
Effect of High Acidity on Aquatic Species
Effect of High Acidity on Human Health
Effect of Heavy Metals
Effect of Heavy Metals on Plants
Effect of Heavy Metals on Aquatic Species
Effect of Heavy Metals on Human Health
Concluding Remarks
II: Prevention and Remediation Processes of Acid Mine Drainage
Prevention Processes for Acid Mine Drainage
Introduction
Preventive Techniques for Acid Mine Drainage
Control of Water Movement
Selective Separation and Blending of Sulphide-Rich Materials
Physical Separation Barriers for Water and Oxygen
Inhibition of Iron and Sulphur-Oxidizing Microorganisms
Other Methods
Concluding Remarks
Remediation Processes for Acid Mine Drainage
Introduction
Classification of Acid Mine Drainage Treatment Technologies
Classification of Conventional Active Treatment Methods
Classification of Innovative Passive Treatment Methods
Concluding Remarks
Life-Cycle Assessment of Acid Mine Drainage Treatment Processes
Introduction
Performing a Life-Cycle Assessment
Framework
Goal and Scope
Life-Cycle Inventory Analysis
Life-Cycle Impact Assessment
Typical Studies of Life-Cycle Assessments
Concluding Remarks
Recovery Processes and Utilisation of Valuable Materials from Acid Mine Drainage
Introduction
Recovery of Metals
Recovery of Water
Recovery of Water Using Membrane Technology
Recovery of Water Using Other Membrane Technologies
Selected Commercially Developed Projects for Recovery of Water from Acid Mine Drainage
Proposed Integrated Processes and Technologies for Recovery of Water from Acid Mine Drainage
Recovery of Acid
Generation of Electricity from Acid Mine Drainage
Production of Water Treatment Raw Materials
Utilisation of Acid Mine Drainage Sludge
Production of Nanoparticles from Acid Mine Drainage
Concluding Remarks
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