Assessing the Performance of Constructed Wetland for Acid Mine Drainage Treatment Using Sugarcane Molasses as a Carbon Source

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dc.creatorBuddy, Zainabu
dc.creatorNjau, Oscar
dc.creatorRugaika, Anita
dc.creatorNjau, Karoli
dc.date2025-06-25T10:11:58Z
dc.date2025-06-25T10:11:58Z
dc.date2025-04-22
dc.date.accessioned2025-07-22T13:54:34Z
dc.descriptionThis research article was published by Journal of Geoscience and Environment Protection,Volume 13, April 2025
dc.descriptionAcid mine drainage (AMD) is a widespread environmental issue at mining sites globally. AMD is caused by pyrite oxidation which produces an acidic discharge > 2500 mg/L of sulfate, dissolved heavy metals at high amounts and low pH (2 - 4.5). AMD has serious health impact on living organisms. The present study aimed to assess the performance of locally available, high-organic matter containing by-products, specifically sugarcane molasses (SCM), as a carbon source for AMD treatment. In batch experiments containing SCM and control, 99% sulfate and nitrate reductions were reached. Heavy metal removal efficiencies > 94% were achieved for Cu, Fe, Mn, and Zn, in the SCM inoculated columns, while efficiencies > 42% were recorded in the control columns. The column experiments removed 99% of the initial Al concentrations but were not very effective in COD reduction to acceptable limits. The findings reported by this study verify that high carbon containing substrates can be used to remediate metal and sulfate contaminated water in mining areas.
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dc.identifierhttps://doi.org/10.4236/gep.2025.134016
dc.identifierhttps://dspace.nm-aist.ac.tz/handle/20.500.12479/3167
dc.identifier.urihttp://repository.costech.or.tz/handle/20.500.14732/95875
dc.languageen
dc.publisherScientific Research Publishing
dc.subjectAcid Mine Drainage
dc.subjectConstructed Wetland
dc.subjectHeavy Metals
dc.subjectSugar Cane Molasses
dc.subjectSulfate Reducing Bacteria
dc.subjectSulfate Reduction
dc.titleAssessing the Performance of Constructed Wetland for Acid Mine Drainage Treatment Using Sugarcane Molasses as a Carbon Source
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