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http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/DP0666334
Funding Status
Closed
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Funded Activity Summary
Schwertmannite in acid sulfate soil landscapes: iron cycling induced acidification. Acid sulfate soils impact over 24 million ha of land throughout the world, 4 million ha of valuable coastal land in Australia alone. Their oxidation and acidification are the cause of catastrophic declines in water quality, aquatic habitat, agricultural productivity and urban infrastructure. The practical benefits of this project arise from an improved understanding of the processes controlling acidification and water quality in these areas. Intellectual benefits include the development and application of novel geochemical concepts involving iron minerals relevant to acidity impacted coastal rivers, wetlands and estuaries; this project will enhance Australia's capacity for sustainable environmental management.Funded Activity Details
Start Date: 01-2006
End Date: 06-2011
Funding Scheme: Discovery Projects
Funding Amount: $350,000.00
Funder: Australian Research Council
Research Topics
ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)
Soil Chemistry | Environmental Science and Management | Mineralogy And Crystallography | Environmental Management And Rehabilitation |
ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)
Land and water management | Physical and chemical conditions | Rehabilitation of degraded coastal and estuarine areas
