Around two billion tonnes of alkaline residues are produced globally each year by industries
such as steel production, alumina refining and coal-fired power generation, with a total …

This review focuses on the applicability of red mud as an amendment for metal/metalloid-
contaminated soil. The varying properties of red muds from different sources are presented …

Water contamination by heavy metal pollution is induced by rapid industrialization and
urbanization. Removal of heavy metal ions from wastewater is of prime importance for a …

Arsenic (As) is classified as a Class A human carcinogen and has gained a substantial
attention in recent years owing to its high levels currently observed in the environment and …

In the 5 years since the 2010 Ajka red mud spill (Hungary), there have been 46 scientific
studies assessing the key risks and impacts associated with the largest single release of …

The generation of bauxite residue, the by-product of alumina manufacture from bauxite ore,
has increased to a global stockpile of some 3 billion tonnes. In the absence of significant …

Bauxite residue is a high volume byproduct of alumina manufacture which is commonly
disposed of in purpose-built bauxite residue disposal areas (BRDAs). Natural waters …

Worldwide arsenic (As) contamination in soils induces pollution of surface and ground
waters, reduces crop quality and yield, and threatens human health. Biochar-based material …

Bauxite residue is a highly saline-sodic tailings material formed as a by-product of the Bayer
process for alumina production. In situ remediation of bauxite residue has the potential to …

Soil ecology may be economically altered via microbiota and nutrient management in an
organic agricultural setting. While biochar may be used to promote microbial activity in the …