Abstract

Acid mine drainage (AMD), caused by biological oxidation of sulfide minerals in the presence of air and water, is a significant environmental problem because of its acidity and the presence of high concentrations of iron and solubilized toxic metal ions. The focus of this review is to consider the prospects for electrochemical technologies for either prevention or remediation of AMD, with physico-chemical technologies mentioned for comparison.

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