Advanced Separation Technologies for Sustainable Mineral and Secondary Resource Processing
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Materials Science and Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2027 | Viewed by 31
Editor
Interests: mineral processing; milling; screening; physical separation; flotation; triboelectric separation; recycling of spent LIBs
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue explores recent innovations in physical separation, flotation, electric separation, magnetic separation, surface modification and other separation technologies for sustainable mineral and secondary resource processing.
The application of advanced separation technologies in the processing of sustainable minerals and secondary resources aims to enhance resource utilization through efficient and environmentally friendly methods, reduce environmental impact, and promote the development of a circular economy. These technologies not only optimize traditional mineral processing procedures but also focus on recovering valuable components from waste or by-products, thereby achieving maximum resource utilization and minimizing waste.
This Special Issue aims to compile high-quality research on novel techniques for mineral recovery, impurity removal, mineral enrichment and resource recycling. Relevant topics encompass advanced froth flotation mechanisms, gravity separation techniques, innovative fluidization technologies, and electric and magnetic separation. Furthermore, the scope of this Special Issue includes surface chemistry regulation, interfacial phenomena in flotation, and the preconcentration of complex or low-grade ores, including metal minerals, nonmetal minerals, and solid waste recycling. Authors may submit original investigations, simulation models, and comprehensive reviews that showcase theoretical breakthroughs or full-scale industrial applications. The ultimate objective is to develop sustainable, high-performance separation technologies to address global material shortages.
Prof. Dr. Haifeng Wang
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- gravity separation
- flotation
- electric separation
- magnetic separation
- mineral materials
- separation and purification modification treatment
- surface chemistry
- nonmetal materials
- solid waste recycling
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