Industrial Minerals Flotation

This Special Issue of Minerals, “Industrial Mineral Flotation—Fundamentals and Applications,” presents eight contributions that collectively advance the science and practice of flotation in industrial mineral processing. The papers cover a wide range of topics, from molecular-level insights into min...

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description This Special Issue of Minerals, “Industrial Mineral Flotation—Fundamentals and Applications,” presents eight contributions that collectively advance the science and practice of flotation in industrial mineral processing. The papers cover a wide range of topics, from molecular-level insights into mineral–reagent interactions, bubble dynamics, and interfacial phenomena, to innovative engineering solutions that enhance separation efficiency. Fundamental studies explore the flotation mechanisms of spodumene, dolomite, apatite, and sulfide ores, providing new perspectives on reagent chemistry and interfacial control. Complementing these are applied investigations into rare-earth recovery, copper extraction from slags, ultrasonic-assisted flotation, and emulsion flotation for difficult-to-float coals. Collectively, these works underscore the essential role of flotation not only in traditional ores but also in critical minerals, waste reprocessing, and sustainable energy technologies. Looking forward, integration of computational modeling, novel reagents, and advanced process technologies with digitalization and green chemistry will further shape the future of flotation. This Special Issue offers valuable perspectives for both researchers and practitioners, emphasizing the ongoing importance of flotation to industrial minerals, critical raw materials, and the circular economy.
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spelling doab-20.500.12854ir-1749002026-04-16T17:15:57Z Industrial Minerals Flotation Wang, Xuming Miller, Jan D. Industrial minerals Flotation chemistry Sustainable mineral processing Reagent design Spodumene flotation Apatite flotation Rare-earth recovery Emulsion flotation thema EDItEUR::T Technology, Engineering, Agriculture, Industrial processes::TB Technology: general issues::TBX History of engineering and technology This Special Issue of Minerals, “Industrial Mineral Flotation—Fundamentals and Applications,” presents eight contributions that collectively advance the science and practice of flotation in industrial mineral processing. The papers cover a wide range of topics, from molecular-level insights into mineral–reagent interactions, bubble dynamics, and interfacial phenomena, to innovative engineering solutions that enhance separation efficiency. Fundamental studies explore the flotation mechanisms of spodumene, dolomite, apatite, and sulfide ores, providing new perspectives on reagent chemistry and interfacial control. Complementing these are applied investigations into rare-earth recovery, copper extraction from slags, ultrasonic-assisted flotation, and emulsion flotation for difficult-to-float coals. Collectively, these works underscore the essential role of flotation not only in traditional ores but also in critical minerals, waste reprocessing, and sustainable energy technologies. Looking forward, integration of computational modeling, novel reagents, and advanced process technologies with digitalization and green chemistry will further shape the future of flotation. This Special Issue offers valuable perspectives for both researchers and practitioners, emphasizing the ongoing importance of flotation to industrial minerals, critical raw materials, and the circular economy. 2026-04-16T17:15:49Z 2026-04-16T17:15:49Z 2025 book ONIX_20260416T142754_9783725856176_5 9783725856176 9783725856183 https://directory.doabooks.org/handle/20.500.12854/174900 eng application/octet-stream Attribution 4.0 International https://mdpi.com/books/ https://mdpi.com/books/pdfview/book/11781 MDPI - Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute 10.3390/books978-3-7258-5618-3 10.3390/books978-3-7258-5618-3 46cabcaa-dd94-4bfe-87b4-55023c1b36d0 9783725856176 9783725856183 154 CH open access
spellingShingle Industrial minerals
Flotation chemistry
Sustainable mineral processing
Reagent design
Spodumene flotation
Apatite flotation
Rare-earth recovery
Emulsion flotation
thema EDItEUR::T Technology, Engineering, Agriculture, Industrial processes::TB Technology: general issues::TBX History of engineering and technology
Industrial Minerals Flotation
title Industrial Minerals Flotation
title_full Industrial Minerals Flotation
title_fullStr Industrial Minerals Flotation
title_full_unstemmed Industrial Minerals Flotation
title_short Industrial Minerals Flotation
title_sort industrial minerals flotation
topic Industrial minerals
Flotation chemistry
Sustainable mineral processing
Reagent design
Spodumene flotation
Apatite flotation
Rare-earth recovery
Emulsion flotation
thema EDItEUR::T Technology, Engineering, Agriculture, Industrial processes::TB Technology: general issues::TBX History of engineering and technology
topic_facet Industrial minerals
Flotation chemistry
Sustainable mineral processing
Reagent design
Spodumene flotation
Apatite flotation
Rare-earth recovery
Emulsion flotation
thema EDItEUR::T Technology, Engineering, Agriculture, Industrial processes::TB Technology: general issues::TBX History of engineering and technology
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