Sebogodi, Keolebogile RJohakimu, Jonas KSithole, Bishop B2022-05-132022-05-132021-02Sebogodi, K.R., Johakimu, J.K. & Sithole, B.B. 2021. A review of technologies used in handling the acid mine drainage challenge: Perspectives on using green liquor dregs as a sustainable option for treatment of acid mine drainage. <i>The Journal of Solid Waste Technology and Management, 47(1).</i> http://hdl.handle.net/10204/124161088-1697DOI: https://doi.org/10.5276/JSWTM/2021.1http://hdl.handle.net/10204/12416Acid mine drainage (AMD) is one of the repercussions that result from earth-moving activities around the sulfide-bearing mineral hosts. The detrimental effects associated with this AMD are driven by its characteristics, which include low pH and high concentrations of sulfate and toxic dissolved metals. Traditionally, the prevention and treatment of AMD are achieved by using technologies that use, amongst other, naturally occurring soils and carbonates. However, the continual use of these materials may eventually lead to their depletion. On the other hand, industrial by-products have been proven to occupying land that could have otherwise been used for profitable businesses. Additionally, the handling and maintenance of landfills are costly. In this current trend of a circular economy that is driven by industrial symbiosis, scientists are concerned with valorizing industrial by-products. One such by-product is the green liquor dregs (GLD) from Kraft mills. The neutralizing and geotechnical properties of these wastes have prompted the research pioneers to seek their potential use in handling the challenges associated with AMD. In this review, the formation AMD, trends in technologies for treatment and prevention of AMD are critically analyzed. This includes the feasibility of using GLD as an alternative, promising sustainable material.AbstractenAcid mine drainageGreen liquor dregsIndustrial wasteLandfillsPassive and active treatmentWaste managementArticleSebogodi, K. R., Johakimu, J. K., & Sithole, B. B. (2021). A review of technologies used in handling the acid mine drainage challenge: Perspectives on using green liquor dregs as a sustainable option for treatment of acid mine drainage. <i>The Journal of Solid Waste Technology and Management, 47(1)</i>, http://hdl.handle.net/10204/12416Sebogodi, Keolebogile R, Jonas K Johakimu, and Bishop B Sithole "A review of technologies used in handling the acid mine drainage challenge: Perspectives on using green liquor dregs as a sustainable option for treatment of acid mine drainage." <i>The Journal of Solid Waste Technology and Management, 47(1)</i> (2021) http://hdl.handle.net/10204/12416Sebogodi KR, Johakimu JK, Sithole BB. A review of technologies used in handling the acid mine drainage challenge: Perspectives on using green liquor dregs as a sustainable option for treatment of acid mine drainage. The Journal of Solid Waste Technology and Management, 47(1). 2021; http://hdl.handle.net/10204/12416.TY - Article AU - Sebogodi, Keolebogile R AU - Johakimu, Jonas K AU - Sithole, Bishop B AB - Acid mine drainage (AMD) is one of the repercussions that result from earth-moving activities around the sulfide-bearing mineral hosts. The detrimental effects associated with this AMD are driven by its characteristics, which include low pH and high concentrations of sulfate and toxic dissolved metals. Traditionally, the prevention and treatment of AMD are achieved by using technologies that use, amongst other, naturally occurring soils and carbonates. However, the continual use of these materials may eventually lead to their depletion. On the other hand, industrial by-products have been proven to occupying land that could have otherwise been used for profitable businesses. Additionally, the handling and maintenance of landfills are costly. In this current trend of a circular economy that is driven by industrial symbiosis, scientists are concerned with valorizing industrial by-products. One such by-product is the green liquor dregs (GLD) from Kraft mills. The neutralizing and geotechnical properties of these wastes have prompted the research pioneers to seek their potential use in handling the challenges associated with AMD. In this review, the formation AMD, trends in technologies for treatment and prevention of AMD are critically analyzed. This includes the feasibility of using GLD as an alternative, promising sustainable material. DA - 2021-02 DB - ResearchSpace DP - CSIR J1 - The Journal of Solid Waste Technology and Management, 47(1) KW - Acid mine drainage KW - Green liquor dregs KW - Industrial waste KW - Landfills KW - Passive and active treatment KW - Waste management LK - https://researchspace.csir.co.za PY - 2021 SM - 1088-1697 T1 - A review of technologies used in handling the acid mine drainage challenge: Perspectives on using green liquor dregs as a sustainable option for treatment of acid mine drainage TI - A review of technologies used in handling the acid mine drainage challenge: Perspectives on using green liquor dregs as a sustainable option for treatment of acid mine drainage UR - http://hdl.handle.net/10204/12416 ER -25396