Microorganisms in acidic mine drainage: diversity and application in bioleaching

Abstract:

Acid mine drainage contains microorganisms with unique characteristics that enable them to survive in highly acidic environments. This paper details the key microbial groups in AMD and evaluates their application potential in bioleaching. It then introduces the principle, reviews the current research status, and offers insights into the future development of bioleaching. Bioleaching has been applied in industrial applications. However, enhancing the efficiency and adaptability of microbial communities for bioleaching remains a focus and challenge in this field at present.