Research Progress of Nanobubble Flotation Technology

YANG Xiao; TAO Dongping; SHAO Huaizhi; SHEN Youyue

doi:10.3969/j.issn.1000-6532.2024.05.018

2024 Vol. 45, No. 5

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YANG Xiao, TAO Dongping, SHAO Huaizhi, SHEN Youyue. Research Progress of Nanobubble Flotation Technology[J]. Multipurpose Utilization of Mineral Resources, 2024, 45(5): 123-132. doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1000-6532.2024.05.018

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YANG Xiao, TAO Dongping, SHAO Huaizhi, SHEN Youyue. Research Progress of Nanobubble Flotation Technology[J]. Multipurpose Utilization of Mineral Resources, 2024, 45(5): 123-132. doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1000-6532.2024.05.018

Research Progress of Nanobubble Flotation Technology

School of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo 255049, Shandong, China

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Corresponding author: TAO Dongping, dptao@qq.com

Received Date: 21 October 2022

Publish Date: 25 October 2024

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This is an article in the field of mineral processing engineering. Froth flotation is the main method for separating mineral particles. However, the conventional bubble size used in traditional flotation technology is relatively large, and the separation effect of fine particles is poor. As an important means to solve the problem of fine particle separation, nano bubbles have attracted extensive attention and in-depth research in the field of mineral flotation because of their unique physical and chemical properties. This article summarizes the research progress in the formation, preparation and stability of nano bubbles, introduces the application of nano bubble flotation in mineral processing and environmental treatment, and looks forward to the future research and development of nano bubble flotation.
- Mineral processing engineering /
- Nanobubble /
- Flotation /
- Fine particles /
- Hydraulic cavitation

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