A novel method of utilizing permeable reactive kiddle (PRK) for the remediation of acid mine drainage

Woo Chun Lee, Sang Woo Lee, Seong Taek Yun, Pyeong Koo Lee, Yu Sik Hwang, Soon Oh Kim

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Abstract

Numerous technologies have been developed and applied to remediate AMD, but each has specific drawbacks. To overcome the limitations of existing methods and improve their effectiveness, we propose a novel method utilizing permeable reactive kiddle (PRK). This manuscript explores the performance of the PRK method. In line with the concept of green technology, the PRK method recycles industrial waste, such as steel slag and waste cast iron. Our results demonstrate that the PRK method can be applied to remediate AMD under optimal operational conditions. Especially, this method allows for simple installation and cheap expenditure, compared with established technologies.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)332-341
Number of pages10
JournalJournal of hazardous materials
Volume301
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2016 Jan 15

Keywords

  • Acid mine drainage
  • Arsenic
  • Heavy metals
  • PH neutralization
  • Permeable reactive kiddle

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Environmental Engineering
  • Environmental Chemistry
  • Waste Management and Disposal
  • Pollution
  • Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis

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