Use of coal mining waste for the removal of acidity and metal ions Al (III), Fe (III) and Mn (II) in acid mine drainage

Environmental Technology
R GeremiasF V Fávere

Abstract

The coal industry may generate acid mine drainage (AMD) and mining wastes, which may adversely affect the quality of the environment. In this study we propose the use of this waste in the removal of acidity and metal ions, as well as in the reduction of the toxicity of AMD. A physico-chemical analysis of the waste shows the presence of mainly SiO2, Al2O3 and Fe2O3 and a superficial area of 4.316 m2 g(-1). The treatment of AMD with the waste resulted in an increase in pH from 2.6 to 7.8 and removed 100% of the Al (III), 100% of the Fe (III) and 89% of the Mn (II). We also observed that the high toxicity of the AMD towards Daphnia magna (LC50 = 3.68%) and Artemia sp. (LC50 = 4.97%) was completely eliminated after treatment with the waste. The data obtained allow us to propose that the waste can be used in the treatment of AMD, providing an economic use for the waste.

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Sep 18, 2012·Journal of Hazardous Materials·Luís Otávio de Brito BenetoliNito Angelo Debacher
Jan 14, 2012·Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety·Reginaldo GeremiasValfredo Tadeu de Fávere
Aug 14, 2020·Environmental Science and Pollution Research International·Jae-Hyun KimSoonjae Lee

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