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16 articles for “mineral separation”
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Soap Flotation: A Brief Review
Abstract: Homologues of fatty acids derived from vegetable oils/fats are used as collectors as such or as their soaps in the flotation of silicate/oxide/salt type minerals. Straight chain saturated fatty acid anions are envisaged to form compact adsorbed patches on the mineral surface which are more effective in imparting surface hydrophobicity to the minerals than the loose/fluffy patches formed by unsaturated fatty acid anions that are bent at the double bonds. …
Published in Journal of Modern Chemistry & Chemical Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 5–8 Read article
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Recovery of Iron Values from Iron Ore Slimes using Reagents
Abstract: Mining wastes include waste generated during the extraction, beneficiation or processing of minerals like iron ore fines, slimes and tailings. Approximately 10–20% of the raw material is discarded as slimes in to slime ponds/tailing dams. Recovery of iron values from slimes result in economic benefit by utilization of waste as a resource and minimizes the threat to the environment. The iron ore slime is generally considered as waste due to …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 32–43 Read article
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Advance Mineral Practices Techniques
Abstract: In recent years, the field of mineral processing has witnessed significant advancements aimed at improving the efficiency, sustainability, and economic viability of mineral extraction and processing techniques. These advancements encompass a broad spectrum of practices, from ore sorting and comminution to flotation and tailings management. This paper reviews the latest innovations in mineral processing, focusing on key areas such as: Ore Sorting and Pre-Concentration: Implementation of sensor-based sorting technologies that …
Published in International Journal of Minerals · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 16–22 Read article
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Advancements in Ore Beneficiation Technologies: A Review of Modern Extraction Methods
Abstract: Ore beneficiation plays an essential role in the mining industry, as it facilitates the extraction of valuable minerals from their ores while ensuring maximum efficiency and minimal environmental impact. Beneficiation technologies have evolved significantly over time, leading to improvements in metal recovery rates and reduced waste generation. These advancements have enabled the mining industry to address increasing resource demands, with a particular focus on sustainability and cost-effectiveness. In this review, …
Published in International Journal of Minerals · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 36–40 Read article
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Utilizing Metallurgical Wastes for the use of magnetic separation
Abstract: To enable a wider application of magnetic applications, concentration and purification parameters must be enhanced. The inventive fusion of electromagnetic gradients and multipurpose separations will establish new magnetic-based trends for large-scale downstream processing. More creative solutions are required for downstream processing to advance and resolve the problems facing bioprocessing today. Chromatography is the method that a conservative industry sector uses the most frequently. Chromatography provides a few benefits, but it …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 37–41 Read article
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Iron Ore Beneficiation through Reverse Flotation: Advances in Nanobubble-Assisted Flotation Technology for Lean Grade Ore Upgradation and Silica Removal: A Review
Abstract: The global demand for high-grade iron ore concentrates continues to surge as readily available rich ores become depleted. Iron ore beneficiation through froth flotation has emerged as a critical technology for upgrading lean-grade iron ores (typically 25–35% Fe) to produce high-quality concentrates (64–70% Fe) suitable for direct reduction and blast furnace operations. This comprehensive review examines the fundamental principles of flotation in iron ore beneficiation, with particular emphasis on the …
Published in International Journal of Minerals · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1–30 Read article
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The theoretical study of behavior of the gas bubble, fixed on the surface of a solid material, under simultaneous changes of the surface tension on the border section of the phases of the fluid-gas and contact angle
Abstract: In the practice of ore and particular coal flotation, the injection of oils (nonpolar reagents) into the flotation pulp intensifies the process of the flotation, separation of the particles of different minerals, and contributes of extraction into the foam product considerably of the larger and heavier particles, no floating before. However, conducted studies to present time do not permit to explain significant strengthening of contact between the bubble and the …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 17–28 Read article
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Solid Acid Catalysts for the Selective Conversion of Biomass to Levulinic Acid
Abstract: Levulinic acid (LA) has emerged as a versatile platform chemical with significant potential for producing renewable fuels like gamma-valerolactone (GVL), biodegradable polymers, and fine chemicals from biomass (both terrestrial and marine which ae rich in carbohydrate). The selective conversion of biomass-derived carbohydrates to LA requires efficient catalytic systems that can overcome the recalcitrance of the biomass, namely the stiff-necked structural integrity of cellulose and the kind of strong interactions between …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 23–35 Read article
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Sodium Benzoate and Urea as Promoters in Sillimanite Flotation
Abstract: Sillimanite is an alumino-silicate mineral with the chemical formula Al2SiO5. Sillimanite in general is concentrated by gravity separation methods followed by froth flotation. Hydrophobicity is induced to sillimanite surface by adsorbing surfactant (oleic acid/oleate) molecules selectively and the mineral is collected into froth as concentrate. Other reagents used are; sodium silicate to depress garnet and silica and sodium hydroxide to adjust the pulp pH. In the present study, hydrotropes (sodium …
Published in Journal of Modern Chemistry & Chemical Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Historical Development and Potentiality of LED-fluorimeter
Abstract: Pulsed LED-fluorimetry is a highly sensitive, versatile, and well-documented field technique for the direct determination of uranium in water samples at the μgL-1 levels. Pulsed LED-fluorimetry has been utilized to assess uranium in a variety of matrices, including mineralized rocks, ores, beneficiation products, and other matrices, without the need for any kind of separation method. Using the high sensitivity of pulsed LED-fluorimetry, interferences from related and auxiliary elements are removed …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Physics · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 14–21 Read article
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Pharmacognostical and Pharmaceutical Analysis of Amavatari Rasa- A Herbo-mineral Compound
Abstract: Amavatari Rasa is a herbo-mineral formulation, composed of processed mercury, sulphar, Terminalia chebula Retz, Terminalia bellerica Roxb., Phyllanthus embilica (Embelica officinalis Gaertn), Plambagozeylenica Linn., Commiphora wightii (Arn) Bhand and Ricinuscommunis Linn. This formulation is routinely practiced in cases of Rheumatoid Arthritis, but preliminary physicochemical and pharmacognostical profiles are not available. Considering this, an attempt has been made to develop this profile. Pharmacognostical study of raw drugs was carried out. Organoleptic …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmaceutical Science · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 6–10 Read article
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Utilization of Egg Yolk as A Non-Toxic Emulsifier in Environmentally Friendly Invert Emulsion Drilling Mud
Abstract: Vegetable oil such as Jatropha has been shown to be a comparable alternative to diesel and mineral oils for environmentally friendly oil based drilling mud. However compatibility of the vegetable oils with the usual chemical additives is still a major challenge that calls for compatible and non-toxic substitutes. This study examined the suitability of hen egg yolk as a non-toxic emulsifier in invert emulsion drilling mud using vegetable oil continuous …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 41–49 Read article
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Whey Valorization in the Dairy Industry: Emerging Technologies and Value-Added Applications
Abstract: Whey is a major by-product of the dairy industry generated during the manufacture of cheese, casein, and other dairy products. Despite being traditionally considered a waste stream, whey contains valuable nutrients, particularly high-quality proteins, lactose, minerals, vitamins, and bioactive compounds, making it an important resource for sustainable food production. Improper disposal of untreated whey can create significant environmental concerns because of its high organic load. Whey valorization, therefore, provides an …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Dairy Science and Technology · Vol. 15, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 42–49 Read article
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Evaluating the Efficacy of Implosion Water Treatment Versus Traditional Methods
Abstract: The first worry of all people is the quality of the water. The majority of the water that is accessible is unfit for immediate usage. Certain methods are frequently employed to purify water for optimal use. These methods include UV treatment, chemical treatments, reverse osmosis, filtration, and ultrafiltration, among others. Each of these water treatment methods is applied separately or in combination. There are benefits and drawbacks to each of …
Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 10–21 Read article
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Solutions to Problems Faced in Well Log Analysis in fractured metamorphic Reservoir Systems Due To Multiple Porosities and Lithology’s
Abstract: Metamorphic rocks are the most bottomless non-terrigenous sedimentary rock and are made essentially out of transformative minerals. Most metamorphic rocks shape from calcareous stores that collect in marine conditions running from salt marshes to reefs to profound sea bowls. Unmistakable and one of a kind parts of transformative rocks are their dominatingly intrabasinal starting point, their essential reliance on natural exercises for their constituents and their powerlessness to change by …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 36–42 Read article
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Health Assessment of Oil Immersed Transformer Using Fuzzy Logic
Abstract: A transformer is an electrical device that transfers energy between two or more circuits through electromagnetic induction. Commonly, transformers are used to increase or decrease the voltages of alternating current in electric power applications. Mineral oil treats heart of the transformer, its functions are to insulate, suppress corona and arcing, and to serve as a coolant. The oil helps cool the transformer. Because it also provides part of the electrical …
Published in Trends in Electrical Engineering · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 6–16 Read article