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Swain AA, Sharma P, Keswani C, Minkina T, Tukkaraja P, Gadhamshetty V, Kumar S, Bauddh K, Kumar N, Shukla SK, Kumar M, Dubey RS, Wong MH. The efficient applications of native flora for phytorestoration of mine tailings: a pan-global survey. Environ Sci Pollut Res Int 2024; 31:27653-27678. [PMID: 38598151 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-024-33054-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2023] [Accepted: 03/19/2024] [Indexed: 04/11/2024]
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Mine tailings are the discarded materials resulting from mining processes after minerals have been extracted. They consist of leftover mineral fragments, excavated land masses, and disrupted ecosystems. The uncontrolled handling or discharge of tailings from abandoned mine lands (AMLs) poses a threat to the surrounding environment. Numerous untreated mine tailings have been abandoned globally, necessitating immediate reclamation and restoration efforts. The limited feasibility of conventional reclamation methods, such as cost and acceptability, presents challenges in reclaiming tailings around AMLs. This study focuses on phytorestoration as a sustainable method for treating mine tailings. Phytorestoration utilizes existing native plants on the mine sites while applying advanced principles of environmental biotechnology. These approaches can remediate toxic elements and simultaneously improve soil quality. The current study provides a global overview of phytorestoration methods, emphasizing the specifics of mine tailings and the research on native plant species to enhance restoration ecosystem services.
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- Ankit Abhilash Swain
- Department of Environmental Sciences, Central University of Jharkhand, Ranchi, 835222, India
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- School of Environment and Sustainable Development, Sector-30, Gandhinagar, 382030, Gujarat, India
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- Academy of Biology and Biotechnology, Southern Federal University, Rostov-On-Don, 344090, Russia
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- Academy of Biology and Biotechnology, Southern Federal University, Rostov-On-Don, 344090, Russia
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- Department of Mining Engineering and Management, South Dakota Mines, Rapid City, SD, 57701, USA
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- Civil and Environmental Engineering Department, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, 501 E. St. Joseph Street, Rapid City, SD, 57701, USA
- 2D-Materials for Biofilm Engineering, Science and Technology Center, 501 E. St. Joseph Street, Rapid City, SD, USA
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- Department of Geology, BB Ambedkar University, Lucknow, 226025, India
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, Central University of Jharkhand, Ranchi, 835222, India.
- Institute of Environment and Sustainable Development, RGSC, Banaras Hindu University, Barkachha, Mirzapur, 231001, India.
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- Department of Environmental Science, BB Ambedkar University, Lucknow, 226025, India
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, Central University of Jharkhand, Ranchi, 835222, India
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, Central University of Jharkhand, Ranchi, 835222, India
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- Central University of Gujarat, Sector-29, Gandhinagar, 382030, Gujarat, India
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- Consortium On Health, Environment, Education, and Research (CHEER), and Department of Science and Environmental Studies, The Education University of Hong Kong, Tai Po, Hong Kong, China
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Jha A, Verburg A, Tukkaraja P. Internet of Things–Based Command Center to Improve Emergency Response in Underground Mines. Saf Health Work 2021; 13:40-50. [PMID: 35936210 PMCID: PMC9346949 DOI: 10.1016/j.shaw.2021.10.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2021] [Revised: 08/11/2021] [Accepted: 10/11/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
Affiliation(s)
- Ankit Jha
- Corresponding author. Department of Mining Engineering and Management, SDSM&T, Rapid City, SD, 57701, USA.
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Ajayi KM, Shahbazi K, Tukkaraja P, Katzenstein K. Estimation of radon diffusivity tensor for fractured rocks in cave mines using a discrete fracture network model. J Environ Radioact 2019; 196:104-112. [PMID: 30447553 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvrad.2018.11.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2017] [Revised: 08/12/2018] [Accepted: 11/04/2018] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
Abstract
This study develops a numerical model for predicting radon effective diffusivity tensor for fractured rocks using a two dimensional discrete fracture network (DFN) model. This is motivated by the limitations of existing techniques in predicting the radon diffusion coefficient for the fractured zones of cave mines. These limitations include access to the fractured zones for the purpose of conducting field studies as well as replication of the degree of fracturing in these zones for laboratory studies. The caving of a rock mass involves the fracturing and breaking of intact and naturally fractured rock, which creates migration pathways for radon gas trapped within uranium-rich rock. Therefore, this study develops a stochastic DFN model with equations derived from radon transport to predict diffusivity. Our simulation results reveal the establishment of a representative elementary volume (REV) for diffusivity tensor; approximately equal principal and cross diffusivity magnitudes for each of the DFN domain; a range of diffusivity with porosity (calculated based on the fractures in the domain); and a significant effect of fracture density on diffusivity tensor. These results are essential in developing proactive measures for mitigation of radon gas in cave mines.
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- K M Ajayi
- South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, SDSMT, Rapid City, SD, 57701, USA.
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