Advanced Technologies in Mine and Mineral Separation
A Special Issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417) belonging to the section "Earth Sciences".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2026 | Viewed by 469
Editors
Interests: surface analysis; XPS; material characterization; surface characterization; surface science
Interests: magnetic separation; dry magnetic separation; preconcentration; numerical simulation; multi-physics
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Dear Colleagues,
The Special Issue explores recent innovations in physical separation**, mining technologies**, and mineral processing. The global mining and metallurgical industries currently demand highly efficient methods to recover valuable resources while minimizing environmental impact. The collection aims to compile high-quality research on novel techniques for particle recovery, impurity removal, and mineral enrichment. Relevant topics encompass high-gradient magnetic separation, advanced froth flotation mechanisms, gravity separation techniques, and innovative fluidization technologies. Submissions addressing the integration of multiphysics fields, such as the combination of magnetic separation with radial airflow or magnetic fluids, are highly encouraged. Furthermore, the scope includes surface chemistry regulation, polyanionic interfacial phenomena in flotation, and the preconcentration of complex or low-grade ores including ilmenite, spodumene, and barite. 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 systems to address modern critical material shortages.
Dr. Haoran Chu
Prof. Dr. Dongfang Lu
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- magnetic separation
- froth flotation
- gravity separation
- mineral processing
- multiphysics fields
- particle recovery
- surface chemistry
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