Differentiated regulation of mineral interface properties using an eco-friendly polysaccharide depressant for enhanced apatite–dolomite sustainable flotation separation
Bin Yang, Jing Li, Jingfeng He, Lingtao Zhu, Shihai Guo, Song Zhang
Abstract
A biodegradable, environmentally friendly, and highly selectively polysaccharide depressant PG modulates the interfacial properties between apatite and dolomite, thereby enabling the efficient flotation separation of these two minerals.
Topics & Concepts
DepressantChemistryPolysaccharideMineralApatiteChemical engineeringChromatographyOrganic chemistryEnvironmentally friendlyCatalysisInterface (matter)Separation methodFroth flotationAdsorptionMinerals Flotation and Separation TechniquesMembrane Separation TechnologiesCalcium Carbonate Crystallization and Inhibition