Advances in Flotation Separation and Mineral Processing
A special issue of Metals (ISSN 2075-4701). This special issue belongs to the section "Extractive Metallurgy".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2025 | Viewed by 6
Special Issue Editors
Interests: flotation of oxide minerals; mineral crystal chemistry; flotation reagent molecular design; mineral/reagent/water interfacial science
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Interests: flotation; flotation reagent; flotation collector; flotation technology
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Mineral processing is a critical stage in the utilization of mineral resources. Froth flotation is one of the widely used separation techniques in this field. As global mineral resources are continuously developed and exploited, the complexity of these resources—both currently and prospectively mined—continues to increase. Consequently, advancements in both the technology and theory of mineral processing methods, including flotation, are required to meet these growing challenges. This evolution has also catalyzed rapid advancements within this domain. We invite contributions to this Special Issue focusing on the aspects outlined in the keywords, which encompass recent advancements and innovations in flotation separation and mineral processing. These topics will be of direct relevance to researchers and practitioners within the field of mineral processing. We particularly welcome submissions that report on flotation mechanisms, novel flotation reagents, efficient mineral processing equipment, and mineral processing of complex low-grade ores.
Prof. Dr. Li Wang
Dr. Mengjie Tian
Dr. Feng Jiang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- flotation
- minerals
- mineral processing
- flotation reagents
- reagent chemistry
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