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Electrochemical power generation systems in which the oxidizable reactant is non-carbon constituents of a fossil fuel are provided. The fossil fuel may be coal, which is contacted with an aqueous electrolyte medium used in the systems. The electrolyte may, in certain aspects, be acid mine drainage.

Electrochemical power generation systems in which the oxidizable reactant is non-carbon constituents of a fossil fuel are provided. The fossil fuel may be coal, which is contacted with an aqueous electrolyte medium used in the systems. The electrolyte may, in certain aspects, be acid mine drainage. Aspects of the invention include systems and methods for remediation of acid mine drainage, where the systems are configured to raise the pH of acid mine drainage. Aspects of the invention also include regenerating the electrolyte using an external electricity source and recirculating the electrolyte to the system.

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That which is claimed is: 1. An electrochemical power generation system comprising:an anode;a cathode;an electrical conductor connecting the anode and the cathode; anda housing for containing an aqueous electrolyte medium in contact with at least a portion of the anode and the cathode, wherein the a

That which is claimed is: 1. An electrochemical power generation system comprising:an anode;a cathode;an electrical conductor connecting the anode and the cathode; anda housing for containing an aqueous electrolyte medium in contact with at least a portion of the anode and the cathode, wherein the aqueous electrolyte medium comprises oxidizable non-carbon constituents of a fossil fuel, and wherein the system is configured to obtain energy from the oxidizable non-carbon constituents of the fossil fuel at a temperature below the oxidation temperature of carbon.