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Author Carlson, L.; Kumpulainen, S.
Title Retention of harmful elements by ochreous precipitates of iron Type Journal Article
Year 2001 Publication Tutkimusraportti Geologian Tutkimuskeskus Abbreviated Journal
Volume - Issue 154 Pages 30-33
Keywords Surface water quality Pollution and waste management non radioactive geographical abstracts: physical geography hydrology (71 6 9) geological abstracts: environmental geology (72 14 2) iron oxide precipitation chemistry sulfate arsenate heavy metal pH water pollution remediation
Abstract The capability of soil fines to fix harmful elements, e.g. heavy metals and arsenic, depends on specific surface area and other characteristics, such as surface charge. In the pH-range typical of natural waters (pH 5,5-7,5), the surfaces of fine-grained silicate particles and manganese oxides are negatively charged; consequently cations, such as heavy metals, fix effectively to them. The iron oxide surfaces are usually positively charged and typically fix anions, such as sulphate and arsenate. Retention of anions is especially extensive to precipitates formed from acid mine drainage (pH 2,5-5,0). For example, precipitates found at Paroistenjarvi mine, Finland, contain more than 70 g/kg of arsenic (dry matter). Adsorbed anions, e.g. sulphate, enhance the capacity of precipitate to fix heavy metal cations in low-pH environments.
Address L. Carlson, Tehtaankatu 25 A 4, Helsinki FIN-00150, Finland liisa.carlson@kolumbus.fi
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Notes Retention of harmful elements by ochreous precipitates of iron; 2392974; Oksidiset rautasaostumat haitallisten aineiden pidattajina. Finland 7; Geobase Approved no
Call Number CBU @ c.wolke @ 17533 Serial 421
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Author Bowell, R.J.
Title Sulphate and salt minerals; the problem of treating mine waste Type Journal Article
Year 2000 Publication Mining Environmental Management Abbreviated Journal
Volume 8 Issue 3 Pages 11-13
Keywords acid mine drainage; acidification; decontamination; discharge; dissolved materials; ecology; effluents; geomembranes; lime; mines; pollution; precipitation; protection; recycling; reverse osmosis; soils; surface water; suspended materials; toxic materials; waste disposal; waste management 22, Environmental geology
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Notes Sulphate and salt minerals; the problem of treating mine waste; 2000-062783; illus. incl. 4 tables United Kingdom (GBR); GeoRef; English Approved no
Call Number CBU @ c.wolke @ 5834 Serial 440
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Author Arango, I.
Title Evaluation of the beneficial effects of the acidophilic alga Euglena mutabilis on acid mine drainage systems Type Book Whole
Year 2002 Publication Abbreviated Journal
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Keywords acid mine drainage atmospheric precipitation benthic taxa bioremediation dissolved materials dissolved oxygen electron microscopy data Euglena mutabilis Green Valley Mine ICP mass spectra Indiana iron mass spectra metals microorganisms mines oxygen pH photochemistry photosynthesis pollution rain remediation sediments soils spectra temperature United States Vigo County Indiana water 22, Environmental geology
Abstract Euglena mutabilis is an acidophilic, photosynthetic protozoan that forms benthic mats in acid mine drainage (AMD) channels. At the Green Valley mine, western Indiana, E. mutabilis resides in AMD measuring <4.2 pH, with high concentrations of dissolved constituents (up to 22.67 g/l). One of the main factors influencing E. mutabilis distribution is water temperature. The microbe forms thick (>1 mm), extensive mats during spring and fall, when water temperature is between 13 and 28 degrees C. During winter and summer, when temperatures are outside this range, benthic communities have a very patchy distribution and are restricted to areas protected from extreme temperature changes. E. mutabilis also responds to rapid increases in pH, which are associated with rainfall events. During these events pH can increase above 4.0, causing precipitation of Fe and Al oxy-hydroxides that cover the mats. The microbe responds by moving through the precipitates, due to phototaxis, and reestablishing the community at the sediment-water interface within 12 hours. The biological activities of E. mutabilis may have a beneficial effect on AMD systems by removing iron from effluent via oxygenic photosynthesis, and/or by internal sequestration. Photosynthesis by E. mutabilis contributes elevated concentrations of dissolved oxygen (DO), up to 17.25 mg/l in the field and up to 11.83 mg/l in the laboratory, driving oxidation and precipitation of reduced metal species, especially Fe (II), which are dissolved in the effluent. In addition, preliminary electro-microscopic and staining analyses of the reddish intracellular granules in E. mutabilis indicate that the granules contain iron, suggesting that E. mutabilis sequesters iron from AMD. Inductive coupled plasma analysis of iron concentration in AMD with and without E. mutabilis also shows that E. mutabilis accelerates the rate of Fe removal from the media. Whether iron removal is accelerated by internal sequestration of iron and/or by precipitation via oxygenic photosynthesis has yet to be determined. These biological activities may play an important role in the natural remediation of AMD systems.
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Notes Evaluation of the beneficial effects of the acidophilic alga Euglena mutabilis on acid mine drainage systems; GeoRef; English; References: 39; illus. incl. 3 tables Approved no
Call Number CBU @ c.wolke @ 16491 Serial 476
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Author Al-Abed, S.; Allen, D.; Bates, E.; Reisman, D.
Title Lime treatment lagoons technology for treating acid mine drainage from two mining sites Type Journal Article
Year 2002 Publication Abbreviated Journal
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Keywords acid mine drainage; case studies; Copper Mine; drainage; geochemistry; heavy metals; hydrochemistry; Leviathan Mine; mining; Nevada; pH; pollutants; pollution; precipitation; remediation; runoff; surface water; Tennessee; United States; waste lagoons; water treatment 22 Environmental geology; 02B Hydrochemistry
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Series Editor Series Title Hardrock mining 2002; issues shaping the industry Abbreviated Series Title
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Notes 2007-046170; Hardrock mining 2002; issues shaping the industry, Westminster, CO, United States, May 7-9, 2002 U. S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Research and Development, Washington, DC, United States; GeoRef; English Approved no
Call Number CBU @ c.wolke @ 5621 Serial 487
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Author Cravotta, C.A., III; Watzlaf, G.R.; Naftz, D.L.; Morrison, S.J.; Fuller, C.C.; Davis, J.A.
Title Design and performance of limestone drains to increase pH and remove metals from acidic mine drainage Handbook of groundwater remediation using permeable reactive barriers; applications to radionuclides, trace metals, and nutrients Type Book Chapter
Year 2002 Publication Abbreviated Journal
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Keywords acid mine drainage; alkaline earth metals; aquatic environment; aquifers; calcium; carbonate rocks; chemical properties; construction; construction materials; crushed stone; dissolved materials; drainage; effluents; ground water; limestone; magnesium; metals; pH; pollution; porous materials; precipitation; retention; saturation; sedimentary rocks; sulfate ion; suspended materials 22, Environmental geology
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Notes Design and performance of limestone drains to increase pH and remove metals from acidic mine drainage Handbook of groundwater remediation using permeable reactive barriers; applications to radionuclides, trace metals, and nutrients; GeoRef; English; 2004-040518; References: 66; illus. incl. 4 tables Approved no
Call Number CBU @ c.wolke @ 5686 Serial 81
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