Linkage Projects - Grant ID: LP0776593

Funding Activity

Website
http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/API/grants/LP0776593

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Identifying limitations to the establishment of microbial communities and sustainable nutrient cycling in bauxite residue sand under rehabilitation. Australia is the world's largest producer of bauxite. The process of refining bauxite to aluminium generates 2 t of residue for every 3 t of bauxite, creating a major residue management issue. Rehabilitation of residue disposal areas is critical for reducing impacts on the environment and surrounding community and ultimately aims to create a sustainable ecosystem following closure of the facility. This research will provide a detailed understanding of the establishment of microbial communities and the factors controlling the survival and functioning of microorganisms in bauxite residue sand. The outcomes will aid the development of improved protocols and strategies for bauxite residue rehabilitation in Australia and internationally.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 02-2008

End Date: 12-2012

Funding Scheme: Linkage Projects

Funding Amount: $539,155.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Soil Biology | Microbial Ecology | Environmental Management And Rehabilitation | Microbiology

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Remnant vegetation and protected conservation areas | Integrated (ecosystem) assessment and management | Industrial/degraded areas |

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