Phytostabilization of Mine Tailings in Arid and Semiarid Environments—An Emerging Remediation Technology | Zendy

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Phytostabilization of Mine Tailings in Arid and Semiarid Environments—An Emerging Remediation Technology

Author(s) -

Monica O. Mendez,

Raina M. Maier

Publication year - 2007

Publication title -

environmental health perspectives

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 2.257

H-Index - 282

eISSN - 1552-9924

pISSN - 0091-6765

DOI - 10.1289/ehp.10608

Subject(s) - tailings , environmental remediation , revegetation , environmental science , arid , aeolian processes , environmental protection , ecology , contamination , ecological succession , geology , biology , materials science , geomorphology , metallurgy

Unreclaimed mine tailings sites are a worldwide problem, with thousands of unvegetated, exposed tailings piles presenting a source of contamination for nearby communities. Tailings disposal sites in arid and semiarid environments are especially subject to eolian dispersion and water erosion. Phytostabilization, the use of plants for in situ stabilization of tailings and metal contaminants, is a feasible alternative to costly remediation practices. In this review we emphasize considerations for phytostabilization of mine tailings in arid and semiarid environments, as well as issues impeding its long-term success.

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