Abstract Sulphate (SO 4 2-) concentrations in freshwaters have increased globally over the
last decades even though a strong reduction in atmospheric sulphur (S) deposition has …

Iron-based materials used in water treatment and groundwater remediation especially
micro-and nanosized zerovalent iron (nZVI) can be more effective when modified with …

Permeable reactive barriers (PRBs) are one of the innovative technologies widely accepted
as an alternative to the 'pump and treat'(P&T) for sustainable in situ remediation of …

The contamination of groundwater by heavy metal, originating either from natural soil
sources or from anthropogenic sources is a matter of utmost concern to the public health …

Water is needed at mine sites for dust suppression, mineral processing, coal washing, and
hydrometallurgical extraction. For these applications, water is mined from surface water …

Industrial activities and the natural oxidation of metallic sulfide-ores produce sulfate-rich
waters with low pH and high heavy metals content, generally termed acid mine drainage …

Hydrology is a relatively young science, which has developed gradually out of the hydraulic
expedients which underpin much of civil engineering practice. Indeed, the emergence of …

Permeable reactive barriers are an emerging alternative to traditional pump and treat
systems for groundwater remediation. This technique has progressed rapidly over the past …

This article aims to provide an overview of the upcoming technology of permeable reactive
barriers for groundwater remediation. A comprehensive list of references and web-links are …

Biological sulfate reduction is increasingly replacing chemical unit processes in mining
biotechnology. Sulfate reducing bacteria (SRB) can be used for treating ground‐and surface …