Mechanisms of lead and zinc removal from lead mine drainage in constructed wetland

Author

Ying Song

Keywords and Phrases

Removal mechanism

Abstract

"Constructed wetlands treating different mine drainage were designed based on one-for-all criteria instead of being customized and engineered carefully based on the characteristics of the mine drainage and wetland substrates due to lack of detailed knowledge about metal removal mechanisms. This research has studied individually the chemistry of the major removal mechanisms and generated the parameters describing the reactions involved in metal removal in constructed wetlands, which can be used to combine different removal mechanisms to meet the treatment requirement for different mine drainage. The bioavailability and potential hazard of metals retained in constructed wetlands can also be determined based on the fate of metals in constructed wetlands."--Introduction, page 5.

Department(s)

Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering

Degree Name

Ph. D. in Civil Engineering

Publisher

University of Missouri--Rolla

Publication Date

Fall 2003

Pagination

xii, 164 pages

Note about bibliography

Includes bibliographical references (pages 152-163).

Rights

© 2003 Ying Song, All rights reserved.

Document Type

Dissertation - Citation

File Type

text

Language

English

Subject Headings

Lead mines and mining -- Environmental aspectsConstructed wetlands -- Case studiesLead abatementZinc

Thesis Number

T 8360

Print OCLC #

56427662

Recommended Citation

Song, Ying, "Mechanisms of lead and zinc removal from lead mine drainage in constructed wetland" (2003). Doctoral Dissertations. 1524.
https://scholarsmine.mst.edu/doctoral_dissertations/1524