Reclamation of water and the synthesis of gypsum and limestone from acid mine drainage treatment process using a combination of pre-treated magnesite nanosheets, lime, and CO2 bubbling

In this study, an integration of pre-treated magnesite, lime, and CO2 bubbling (MLC) was used for the treatment of acid mine drainage (AMD). The primary aim was to reclaim clean water and synthesize valuable minerals. This treatment process comprises three steps which include neutralisation (i) usin...

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Main Authors: Vhahangwele Masindi, Godfrey Madzivire, Memory Tekere
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2018-12-01
Series:Water Resources and Industry
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2212371717301294