Progress of coal gangue research

Abstract

China is carrying out a large-scale energy bases in the early stages. Historical experience shows that a large number of coal gangue will be produce in the development of coal process. The coal gangue will occur environmental pollution when the improper disposal. This paper summarized the domestic and international coal gangue researching issues, such as basic characteristics, pollution mechanism, model research, and utilization and pollution control. Furthermore, the research directions in future were prospected. © 2011 Springer-Verlag.