Science Explorer Back to mapMap

Mine drainage and remediation techniques

Mine drainage and remediation techniques is a research topic within Environmental Chemistry. Science Explorer counts 18k research works in it since 1950. 10.0% of them reached the world's top 10% most cited for their field and year.

This cluster of papers focuses on the remediation and biogeochemical aspects of acid mine drainage, covering topics such as sulfate-reducing bacteria, metal removal mechanisms, passive treatment in bioreactors, geochemistry, mineralogy, and environmental impacts. The research explores various options for preventing, treating, and recovering resources from acid mine drainage, with a particular emphasis on the ecological and biotechnological approaches.

  • Remediation
  • Sulfate-Reducing Bacteria
  • Metal Removal
  • Bioreactors
  • Sulfide Precipitation
  • Passive Treatment
  • Geochemistry
  • Mineralogy
  • Wetlands
  • Environmental Impacts
Research works
18k
fractional, since 1950
In the world top 10%
1.8k
per year above
Top-10% rate
10.0%
share of its works in the world top 10%
Growth, 2018-21 → 2022-25
+9%
the tick is no change
Largest producer
China
52% of the 10 largest, 2022-now
Mine drainage and remediation techniques
Drawing this view