Biogeochemical changes at the sediment–water interface during redox transitions in an acidic reservoir: exchange of protons, acidity and electron donors and acceptors
Redox transitions induced by seasonal changes in water column O concentration can have important effects on solutes exchange across the sediment–water interface in systems polluted with acid mine drainage (AMD), thus influencing natural attenuation and bioremediation processes. The effect of such transitions was studied in a mesocosm experiment with water and sediment cores from an acidic reservoir (El Sancho, SW Spain). Rates of aerobic organic matter mineralization and oxidation of reduced inorganic compounds increased under oxic conditions (OX). Anaerobic process, like Fe(III) and sulfate reduction, also increased due to higher O availability and penetration depth in the sediment, resulting in higher regeneration rates of their corresponding anaerobic e acceptors. The contribution of the different processes to oxygen uptake changed considerably over time. pH decreased due to the precipitation of schwertmannite and the release of H from the sediment, favouring the dissolution of Al-hydroxides and hydroxysulfates at the sediment surface. The increase in dissolved Al was the main contributor to water column acidity during OX. Changes in organic matter degradation rates and co-precipitation and dissolution of dissolved organic carbon and nitrogen with redox-sensitive Fe(III) compounds affected considerably C and N cycling at the sediment–water interface during redox transitions. The release of NO and NO during the hypoxic period could be attributed to ammonium oxidation coupled to ferric iron reduction (Feammox). Considering the multiple effects of redox transitions at the sediment–water interface is critical for the successful outcome of natural attenuation and bioremediation of AMD impacted aquatic environments.
Main Authors: | Corzo, A., Jiménez-Arias, Juan L., Torres, Ester, García-Robledo, Emilio, Lara, M., Papaspyrou, Sokratis |
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Format: | artículo biblioteca |
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Kluwer Academic Publishers
2018
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Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/10261/219197 |
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