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Polymeric Flocculants and Selective Flocculation An Overview

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Solution Behavior of Surfactants

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Behavior of fine particles in aqueous suspensions is markedly different as compared to those at sizes treated by conventional methods for economic recovery. Depletion of natural resources and environmental considerations coupled with the challenge presented by fine particle properties has led to increasing activity in the science and technology of fine particles in recent years. In this connection, the use of water-soluble polymers is of primary importance. This overview presents fundamental aspects of colloid-chemical nature in mixed mineral pulps, together with polymer behavior in solutions and at solid/liquid interfaces. Some new research data are presented, and it is noted that a unified colloid-chemical understanding of such systems is basic to the design of custom-made flocculants that may behave in aqueous media as predicted. Recent trends in flocculant applications and research are also presented with examples.

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Yarar, B. (1982). Polymeric Flocculants and Selective Flocculation An Overview. In: Mittal, K.L., Fendler, E.J. (eds) Solution Behavior of Surfactants. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4613-3494-1_41

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