Active Treatment of Contaminants of Emerging Concern in Cold Mine Water Using Advanced Oxidation and Membrane-Related Processes: A Review

Minerals

Patrice Couture¹  CarmenM. Neculita²  Sébastien Ryskie²  Lucie Coudert²  Eric Rosa² 

[1] Centre Eau Terre Environnement, Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique (INRS), Québec, QC G1K 9A9, Canada;Research Institute on Mines and Environment (RIME), Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue (UQAT), Rouyn-Noranda, QC J9X 5E4, Canada;

关键词: mine water treatment;    contaminants of emerging concern (CECs);    cold climates;    advanced oxidation processes (AOPs);    membranes;   

DOI  :  10.3390/min11030259

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Responsible use and effective treatment of mine water are prerequisites of sustainable mining. The behavior of contaminants in mine water evolves in relation to the metastable characteristics of some species, changes related to the mine life cycle, and mixing processes at various scales. In cold climates, water treatment requires adaptation to site-specific conditions, including high flow rates, salinity, low temperatures, remoteness, and sensitivity of receiving waterbodies. Contaminants of emerging concern (CECs) represent a newer issue in mine water treatment. This paper reviews recent research on the challenges and opportunities related to CECs in mine water treatment, with a focus on advanced oxidation and membrane-based processes on mine sites operating in cold climates. Finally, the paper identifies research needs in mine water treatment.

【 授权许可】

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