Mine tailings are detrimental to natural plant growth due to their physicochemical
characteristics, such as high pH, high salinity, low water retention capacity, high heavy metal …

Bauxite residue (Red mud) is produced in alumina plants by the Bayer process in which Al-
containing minerals are dissolved in hot NaOH. The global residue inventory reached an …

A detailed understanding of the complex buffering and neutralization chemistry of bauxite
residue remains the key to improved management, both in terms of reduced environmental …

Bauxite residue is a highly alkaline material generated from the production of alumina in
which bauxite is dissolved in caustic soda. Approximately 4.4 billion tons of bauxite residues …

Bauxite residue (red mud) is a solid waste produced in the process of alumina extraction
from bauxite. More than 70 million tons of bauxite residue is generated annually. Presently, it …

Red mud is a solid waste derived from bauxite refining processes, chiefly the Bayer process.
Its disposal poses a significant environmental problem due to its high alkalinity and fine …

Worldwide bauxite residue disposal areas contain an estimated 2.7 billion tonnes of bauxite
residue, increasing by~ 120 million tpa. The future management of this residue is of …

Bauxite residue is a hazardous solid waste produced during the production of alumina. Its
high alkalinity is a potential threat to the environment which may disrupt the surrounding …

The feasibility of an integrated technological route for comprehensive utilization of red mud
was verified in this study. Valuable components in the mud, including Fe 2 O 3, Al 2 O 3 and …

Improving aggregate formation and stability of bauxite residue is essential for the
development of a soil on the residue. Effects of gypsum and vermicompost on related …