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Bio-geotechnologies for mine site rehabilitation /

Bio-Geotechnologies for Mine Site Rehabilitation deals with the biological, physical, chemical, and engineering approaches necessary for the reclamation of mine waste. As mining has negative effects on natural resources and deteriorates the quality of the surrounding environment, this book provides...

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Group Author: Prasad, M. N. V. (Majeti Narasimha Vara), 1953- (Editor); Favas, Paulo Jorge de Campos (Editor); Maiti, Subodh Kumar. (Editor)
Published: Elsevier,
Publisher Address: Amsterdam, Netherlands :
Publication Dates: [2018]
Literature type: Book
Language: English
Subjects:
Abandoned mined lands reclamation.
Mineral industries > Environmental aspects.
Geomicrobiology.
Restoration ecology.
Summary: Bio-Geotechnologies for Mine Site Rehabilitation deals with the biological, physical, chemical, and engineering approaches necessary for the reclamation of mine waste. As mining has negative effects on natural resources and deteriorates the quality of the surrounding environment, this book provides coverage across different types of mining industries, which are currently creating industrial deserts overloaded with technogenic waste. The book offers cost-effective strategies and approaches for contaminated sites, along with remediation and rehabilitation methods for contaminated soils and waste dumps. It is an essential resource for students and academics, but is also ideal for applied professionals in environmental geology, mineral geologists, biotechnologists and policymakers.
Carrier Form: xxi, 708 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), forms ; 24 cm
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
ISBN: 9780128129869 (paperback) :
0128129867 (paperback)
CLC: TD88
Call Number: TD88/B615

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