Biogeochemical Cycle of Acid Mine Drainage from Pyrite Mines and Its Environmental Impact

Zhouyuan Zhang

doi:10.54097/kmbm2d79

Authors

Zhouyuan Zhang

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54097/kmbm2d79

Keywords:

Mine environment, acid wastewater, pollution prevention, iron mine.

Abstract

Acid wastewater from pyrite mines is a serious environmental pollutant, whose formation and evolution is a complex microbial ecology and biogeochemical cycle process. This paper reviews the research progress on the microbial classification and distribution, microbial diversity and abundance, biogeochemical cycle process of acid wastewater, etc., reveals the key role of microorganisms in the formation mechanism, environmental impact and utilization and treatment of acid wastewater, and provides theoretical basis and technical support for the monitoring, assessment and management of acid wastewater. The sustainable and ecological study of acid wastewater, etc., hoping to provide more scientific evidence and innovative ideas for the sustainable management and utilization of acid wastewater.

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