Historical Overview and Future Directions of the Microbial Role in the Acidic Coal Mine Drainage System

摘要

Bacteria have been implicated and analyzed at eveiy step in the production of acidic coal mine drainage (AMD). This review paper provides detailed information about microbial studies in mines, laboratory settings, waste piles, ground water, receiving streams, and downstream rivers and lakes. Research on AMD treatment, beneficial uses, and seasonal variability is also reviewed.