Separation and Flotation of Non-Ferrous Metal Minerals
A special issue of Metals (ISSN 2075-4701). This special issue belongs to the section "Extractive Metallurgy".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 24
Special Issue Editors
Interests: mineral processing theory and technology; comprehensive utilization of resources
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We invite you to contribute to this Special Issue titled "Separation and Flotation of Non-Ferrous Metal Minerals". The efficient separation and recovery of non-ferrous metal minerals are critical for sustainable resource utilization, particularly as global demand for metals continues to rise amid declining ore grades. Froth flotation remains one of the most widely used techniques for mineral beneficiation, yet challenges persist in terms of optimizing selectivity, reagent efficiency, and environmental sustainability. Advances in surface chemistry, process automation, and novel flotation reagents are driving innovations in this field, making it a timely topic for scholarly discussion.
This Special Issue will highlight cutting-edge research on the fundamental and applied aspects of non-ferrous metal minerals separation and flotation. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Fundamental studies on mineral–reagent interactions, surface chemistry, and bubble–particle attachment mechanisms;
- Novel flotation reagents (collectors, depressants, frothers) and their environmental impact;
- Advanced separation techniques, including hybrid flotation–gravity methods, electrochemical flotation, and bioflotation;
- Process optimization through machine learning, AI-driven control systems, and real-time monitoring;
- Sustainable practices, such as water recycling, tailing management, and low-carbon flotation processes.
We welcome original research articles, reviews, and case studies that contribute to advancing knowledge in this field. Submissions should align with the journal’s scope in mineral processing, metallurgy, and sustainable resource recovery.
We look forward to receiving your valuable contributions and fostering a multidisciplinary exchange of ideas.
Prof. Dr. Ximei Luo
Dr. Yunfan Wang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- flotation
- novel reagent
- froth
- advanced separation techniques
- minerals
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