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Improvement of the froth flotation of LiAlO₂ and melilite solid solution via pre-functionalization.

ABSTRACT: In this work froth flotation studies with LiAlO₂ (lithium-containing phase) and Melilite solid solution (gangue phase) are presented. The system was optimized with standard collectors and with compounds so far not applied as collectors. Furthermore, the principle of self-assembled monolayers was introduced to a froth flotation process for the first time resulting in excellent yields and selectivities.

SUBMITTER: Qiu H

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8516992 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Improvement of the froth flotation of LiAlO2 and melilite solid solution via pre-functionalization.

Qiu Hao H Kersebaum Jule J Wollmann Annett A Feuge Niklas N Haas Andrea A Goldmann Daniel D Wilhelm René R

Scientific reports 20211014 1

In this work froth flotation studies with LiAlO2 (lithium-containing phase) and Melilite solid solution (gangue phase) are presented. The system was optimized with standard collectors and with compounds so far not applied as collectors. Furthermore, the principle of self-assembled monolayers was introduced to a froth flotation process for the first time resulting in excellent yields and selectivities. ...[more]

PMID: 34650090

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