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Collaborative Monitoring and Remediation of Mine or Industrial Soils and Water

A special issue of Water (ISSN 2073-4441). This special issue belongs to the section "Soil and Water".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 October 2025 | Viewed by 2208

Special Issue Editors

Prof. Dr. Xiujuan Feng

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School of Mines, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou, China
Interests: rare earth functional materials; soil remediation; water treatment; environmental monitoring; health risk assessment
Prof. Dr. Baogang Zhang

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Guest Editor
School of Water Resources and Environment, China University of Geosciences, Beijing, China
Interests: heavy metals; biogeochemistry; bioremediation; soil and groundwater; migration and transformation

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

The exploitation of mineral resources results in the significant pollution of mine water, groundwater, and river basin water, with wide-ranging impacts and persistent contamination. The source of water pollutants is complex and closely linked to the occurrence of mineral resources, geological and geomorphic conditions, groundwater endowment and abundance, geographical location, and soil environment. Furthermore, the use of water for irrigation or drinking leads to soil pollution and agricultural safety issues. Despite extensive research on this topic worldwide, including the development of advanced treatment processes and technologies for pollutant removal from water sources (without standard samples or non-toxic treatment agents), challenges remain in applying these findings to practical problems.

This Special Issue of Water focuses on the problem of regional water pollution caused by the exploitation and utilization of mineral resources, and delves into original research methods and means for understanding the mechanisms involved. It seeks to encompass monitoring theory, technology, and devices for pollutant removal as well as theories, materials, techniques, and devices for restoration. Authors are encouraged to contribute original research and new insights on advances in this important field.

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Prof. Dr. Xiujuan Feng
Prof. Dr. Baogang Zhang
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • industrial wastewater
  • mining wastewater
  • pollution monitoring
  • soil and water remediation
  • wastewater treatment
  • heavy metal pollution

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Bioremediation of Cd-Contaminated Soil around Bauxite with Stimulants and Microorganisms
by Luxuan Feng, Xiaofeng Chen, Jinghua Yao, Lei Xiao, Xiujuan Feng and Shengmin Wu
Water 2024, 16(13), 1910; https://doi.org/10.3390/w16131910 - 4 Jul 2024
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Heavy metal pollution in the soil around bauxite mines, especially cadmium pollution, is becoming more and more severe due to this mining becoming more frequent. Therefore, it is urgent to develop green and safe remediation technology. Biostimulants have been studied extensively, but their [...] Read more.
Heavy metal pollution in the soil around bauxite mines, especially cadmium pollution, is becoming more and more severe due to this mining becoming more frequent. Therefore, it is urgent to develop green and safe remediation technology. Biostimulants have been studied extensively, but their practical application is still challenging. In this study, the effects of humic acid (HA), glucose (GLU), and tetrasodium glutamate diacetate (GLDA), as well as their synergistic complex bacterial flora, on Cd-contaminated soil were analyzed. It has been shown that applying these three types of stimulants, individually or with complex bacterial flora, can enhance soil environment and quality. Nevertheless, the remediation efficacy of stimulants in combination with microbial communities surpasses that achieved through the use of stimulants alone. Among them, 1%GLU combined with complex bacterial flora had the best passivation effect on Cd, reducing the available Cd by 25%, followed by 0.5% GLU combined with complex bacterial flora and 0.5%HA combined with complex bacterial flora, which reduced the available Cd by 21.92% and 19.17%, respectively. The synergistic remediation method using stimulants and microorganisms can reduce the harm caused to the environment by conventional remediation methods and improve the effectiveness of soil remediation. It has broad application prospects in the field of bauxite-contaminated soil remediation. Full article
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Research Activities on Acid Mine Drainage Treatment in South Africa (1998–2025): Trends, Challenges, Bibliometric Analysis and Future Directions
by Tumelo M. Mogashane, Johannes P. Maree, Lebohang Mokoena and James Tshilongo
Water 2025, 17(15), 2286; https://doi.org/10.3390/w17152286 - 31 Jul 2025
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Acid mine drainage (AMD) remains a critical environmental challenge in South Africa due to its severe impact on water quality, ecosystems and public health. Numerous studies on AMD management, treatment and resource recovery have been conducted over the past 20 years. This study [...] Read more.
Acid mine drainage (AMD) remains a critical environmental challenge in South Africa due to its severe impact on water quality, ecosystems and public health. Numerous studies on AMD management, treatment and resource recovery have been conducted over the past 20 years. This study presents a comprehensive review of research activities on AMD in South Africa from 1998 to 2025, highlighting key trends, emerging challenges and future directions. The study reveals a significant focus on passive and active treatment methods, environmental remediation and the recovery of valuable resources, such as iron, rare earth elements (REEs) and gypsum. A bibliometric analysis was conducted to identify the most influential studies and thematic research areas over the years. Bibliometric tools (Biblioshiny and VOSviewer) were used to analyse the data that was extracted from the PubMed database. The findings indicate that research production has increased significantly over time, with substantial contributions from top academics and institutions. Advanced treatment technologies, the use of artificial intelligence and circular economy strategies for resource recovery are among the new research prospects identified in this study. Despite substantial progress, persistent challenges, such as scalability, economic viability and policy implementation, remain. Furthermore, few technologies have moved beyond pilot-scale implementation, underscoring the need for greater investment in field-scale research and technology transfer. This study recommends stronger industry–academic collaboration, the development of standardised treatment protocols and enhanced government policy support to facilitate sustainable AMD management. The study emphasises the necessity of data-driven approaches, sustainable technology and interdisciplinary cooperation to address AMD’s socioeconomic and environmental effects in the ensuing decades. Full article
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