Influence of operating parameters on nanobubble-assisted flotation of graphite
Although many studies have focused on processing of lithium-ion batteries (LiBs), there is a considerable lack of information concerning the application of nanobubbles (NBs) in their floatabilities. To cover this knowledge gap, the current study aims at exploring the effect of key operating paramete...
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| author | Sabereh Nazari Shaoqi Zhou Ahmad Hassanzadeh Jinlong Li Yaqun He Xiangning Bu Przemyslaw B. Kowalczuk |
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| description | Although many studies have focused on processing of lithium-ion batteries (LiBs), there is a considerable lack of information concerning the application of nanobubbles (NBs) in their floatabilities. To cover this knowledge gap, the current study aims at exploring the effect of key operating parameters on flotation of two types of graphite i.e., lithium-ion batteries’ graphite (LIBG) and natural ore graphite (NOG) in the presence of NBs. For this purpose, the effects of NB solution ratio, impeller speed, air flow rate, as well as dosage and type of collector and frother on recovery of graphite were investigated in the presence and absence of NBs. Three frothers (i.e., methyl isobutyl carbinol (MIBC), terpenic oil, and 2-octanol), and three collectors (i.e., n-dodecane, kerosene and diesel oil) were employed for comparison purposes using an XFG micro-flotation unit. The hydrodynamic cavitation and dynamic light scattering (DLS) methods were utilized to produce and characterize ultrafine bubbles, respectively. The DLS results confirmed the bubble size distribution ranged between 180 and 400 nm. The maximum recovery of graphite particles (ca. 98%) was obtained for the LIBG particles, at an impeller speed of 1000 rpm, air flow rate of 0.4 L/min, using 2-octanol as a frother, and n-dodecane as a collector. Further, the influential order of the frothers was found as 2-octanol > terpenic oil > MIBC. According to the flotation results, the presence of NBs increased the LIBG flotation recovery and its kinetic rate by 15% and 33%, respectively. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-bb46dd6282fc491ebac691e56b06db812022-12-22T03:52:48ZengElsevierJournal of Materials Research and Technology2238-78542022-09-012038913904Influence of operating parameters on nanobubble-assisted flotation of graphiteSabereh Nazari0Shaoqi Zhou1Ahmad Hassanzadeh2Jinlong Li3Yaqun He4Xiangning Bu5Przemyslaw B. Kowalczuk6School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou, 221116, ChinaSchool of Chemical Engineering and Technology, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou, 221116, China; Key Laboratory of Coal Processing and Efficient Utilization (Ministry of Education), China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou, 221116, ChinaMaelgwyn Mineral Services Ltd, Ty Maelgwyn, 1A Gower Road, Cathays, Cardiff, CF24 4PA, UK; Department of Geoscience and Petroleum, Faculty of Engineering, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, 7031, NorwaySchool of Chemical Engineering and Technology, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou, 221116, ChinaSchool of Chemical Engineering and Technology, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou, 221116, China; Corresponding author.School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou, 221116, China; Key Laboratory of Coal Processing and Efficient Utilization (Ministry of Education), China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou, 221116, China; Corresponding author.Department of Geoscience and Petroleum, Faculty of Engineering, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, 7031, NorwayAlthough many studies have focused on processing of lithium-ion batteries (LiBs), there is a considerable lack of information concerning the application of nanobubbles (NBs) in their floatabilities. To cover this knowledge gap, the current study aims at exploring the effect of key operating parameters on flotation of two types of graphite i.e., lithium-ion batteries’ graphite (LIBG) and natural ore graphite (NOG) in the presence of NBs. For this purpose, the effects of NB solution ratio, impeller speed, air flow rate, as well as dosage and type of collector and frother on recovery of graphite were investigated in the presence and absence of NBs. Three frothers (i.e., methyl isobutyl carbinol (MIBC), terpenic oil, and 2-octanol), and three collectors (i.e., n-dodecane, kerosene and diesel oil) were employed for comparison purposes using an XFG micro-flotation unit. The hydrodynamic cavitation and dynamic light scattering (DLS) methods were utilized to produce and characterize ultrafine bubbles, respectively. The DLS results confirmed the bubble size distribution ranged between 180 and 400 nm. The maximum recovery of graphite particles (ca. 98%) was obtained for the LIBG particles, at an impeller speed of 1000 rpm, air flow rate of 0.4 L/min, using 2-octanol as a frother, and n-dodecane as a collector. Further, the influential order of the frothers was found as 2-octanol > terpenic oil > MIBC. According to the flotation results, the presence of NBs increased the LIBG flotation recovery and its kinetic rate by 15% and 33%, respectively.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2238785422013710Nano-bubble-assisted flotationGraphiteFrotherOperating parametersKinetic rate constant |
| spellingShingle | Sabereh Nazari Shaoqi Zhou Ahmad Hassanzadeh Jinlong Li Yaqun He Xiangning Bu Przemyslaw B. Kowalczuk Influence of operating parameters on nanobubble-assisted flotation of graphite Journal of Materials Research and Technology Nano-bubble-assisted flotation Graphite Frother Operating parameters Kinetic rate constant |
| title | Influence of operating parameters on nanobubble-assisted flotation of graphite |
| title_full | Influence of operating parameters on nanobubble-assisted flotation of graphite |
| title_fullStr | Influence of operating parameters on nanobubble-assisted flotation of graphite |
| title_full_unstemmed | Influence of operating parameters on nanobubble-assisted flotation of graphite |
| title_short | Influence of operating parameters on nanobubble-assisted flotation of graphite |
| title_sort | influence of operating parameters on nanobubble assisted flotation of graphite |
| topic | Nano-bubble-assisted flotation Graphite Frother Operating parameters Kinetic rate constant |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2238785422013710 |
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