Complexation of Alkali and Alkaline-Earth Metal Cations at Spodumene-Saltwater Interfaces by Molecular Simulation: Impact on Oleate Adsorption

Complexation of Alkali and Alkaline-Earth Metal Cations at Spodumene-Saltwater Interfaces by Molecular Simulation: Impact on Oleate Adsorption

Spodumene, a lithium aluminum inosilicate, is recovered by froth flotation using surfactants, so-called collectors. Therefore, the behavior and properties of the water-mineral interface in saline solutions are central. Here, molecular dynamics simulations are used to study the adsorption of alkali a...

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Main Authors: Gonzalo R. Quezada, Pedro G. Toledo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-12-01
Series:Minerals
Subjects:
inner-sphere complexes
cation bridges
spodumene
molecular dynamics
sodium oleate
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-163X/11/1/12

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https://www.mdpi.com/2075-163X/11/1/12

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