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Microbial pretreatment of microfine-grained low-grade zinnwaldite tailings for enhanced flotation to recover lithium and rubidium resources
Li, Haosheng1; Feng, Yali1; Li, Haoran2,3; Liu, Zhaowang1
2022-05-15
Source PublicationMINERALS ENGINEERING
ISSN0892-6875
Volume181Pages:9
AbstractThe accumulation of large amounts of refractory zinnwaldite in tailings pond in Hunan (China) implies a waste of the rare lithium and rubidium resources and also induces serious environmental problems. In the present study, the microbial pretreatment was introduced prior to the desliming and flotation processes. The silicate bacteria "LM-1 ", isolated from deep-sea sediments, was used to decompose and erode the minerals. This procedure will solve the problem of difficult sorting of the tailings in a more efficient and environmentally friendly way. Through flotation tests and mineral surface analysis, we derived the optimum pretreatment and flotation solution and we discuss application processes that will enhance the flotation effectiveness. The test results showed that the pretreatment with "LM-1 " caused an enlargement of the cleavage plane {001} on the surface of the ore grains and an increase of the content of the cleavage plane {001} throughout the raw ore. Therefore, the adsorption capacity of the collector increased, and the selectivity was enhanced, which largely improved the floatability of the zinnwaldite. A good index of 2.89% Li2O grade with 71.68% recovery and 0.59% Rb2O grade with 80.42% recovery was obtained for the concentrate. Compared to conventional flotation processes, the more efficient release of potassium and desilication through "LM-1 " not only avoids the high energy consumption and serious sliming caused by fine grinding of minerals, but also effectively improves the separation results.
KeywordMicrobial pretreatment Zinnwaldite Tailings Silicate bacteria Mixed collectors Flotation
DOI10.1016/j.mineng.2022.107503
Language英语
WOS KeywordMIXED ANIONIC/CATIONIC COLLECTORS ; ADSORPTION MECHANISM ; EXTRACTION ; OPTIMIZATION ; SEPARATION ; BACTERIA ; MINERALS ; QUARTZ ; WASTE ; AMINE
Funding ProjectLong term special project for National[JS-KTHT-2019-01]
WOS Research AreaEngineering ; Mineralogy ; Mining & Mineral Processing
WOS SubjectEngineering, Chemical ; Mineralogy ; Mining & Mineral Processing
Funding OrganizationLong term special project for National
WOS IDWOS:000791269000002
PublisherPERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD
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Document Type期刊论文
Identifierhttp://ir.ipe.ac.cn/handle/122111/53245
Collection中国科学院过程工程研究所
Corresponding AuthorFeng, Yali; Li, Haoran
Affiliation1.Univ Sci & Technol Beijing, Civil & Resource Engn Sch, Beijing 100083, Peoples R China
2.Chinese Acad Sci, Inst Proc Engn, State Key Lab Biochem Engn, Beijing 100190, Peoples R China
3.Univ Chinese Acad Sci, Beijing 100049, Peoples R China
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Li, Haosheng,Feng, Yali,Li, Haoran,et al. Microbial pretreatment of microfine-grained low-grade zinnwaldite tailings for enhanced flotation to recover lithium and rubidium resources[J]. MINERALS ENGINEERING,2022,181:9.
APA Li, Haosheng,Feng, Yali,Li, Haoran,&Liu, Zhaowang.(2022).Microbial pretreatment of microfine-grained low-grade zinnwaldite tailings for enhanced flotation to recover lithium and rubidium resources.MINERALS ENGINEERING,181,9.
MLA Li, Haosheng,et al."Microbial pretreatment of microfine-grained low-grade zinnwaldite tailings for enhanced flotation to recover lithium and rubidium resources".MINERALS ENGINEERING 181(2022):9.
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