We found a match
Your institution may have access to this item. Find your institution then sign in to continue.
- Title
Editorial for Special Issue "Advances on Fine Particles and Bubbles Flotation".
- Authors
Ren, Liuyi
- Abstract
This document is an editorial for a special issue on "Advances on Fine Particles and Bubbles Flotation." The froth-flotation process is an efficient and cost-effective method for separating solid particles based on their physical and surface-chemistry properties. Recent advances in grinding have made it possible to economically exploit low-grade mineral deposits, leading to increased interest in the flotation of fine particles. The recovery of fine particles by flotation depends on bubble-particle collisions, and current practices involve particle collection via air bubbles. However, studies have shown that nanobubbles can improve the flotation of fine particles. The special issue focuses on various topics related to fine-particle flotation, microbubble flotation, nanobubble flotation, particle-bubble interaction, and more. It aims to contribute to the development of efficient and cost-effective flotation technologies for fine and ultrafine particles. The editorial also highlights specific research studies on topics such as the separation of ultrafine coal, the sedimentation of fine arsenopyrite, the flocculation behavior of ultrafine silica particles, and the flotation separation of different minerals with varying particle sizes. Additionally, it discusses the effect of froth stability and the role of nanobubbles in flotation behavior. The document concludes with studies on process optimization, reagent development, and particle-size control in the beneficiation process.
- Subjects
PARTICULATE matter; FLOTATION; DISSOLVED air flotation (Water purification); TANNINS; GARNET; ZETA potential; POLYETHYLENE oxide; IMINO group
- Publication
Minerals (2075-163X), 2024, Vol 14, Issue 5, p439
- ISSN
2075-163X
- Publication type
Editorial
- DOI
10.3390/min14050439