{"title":"Effect of Fe3+ on barite flotation and investigation of its adsorption mechanism","authors":"Xin Zhang, Bin Luo, Maoxia Lu, Jun Feng","doi":"10.1016/j.apt.2025.105039","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apt.2025.105039","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>During the flotation process of barite ore, the release and adsorption of surface ions from associated minerals can inhibit or activate barite flotation. However, the effect of Fe<sup>3+</sup> dissolved from associated iron minerals in barite ore on its flotation performance has not been reported, and the mechanism of Fe<sup>3+</sup> interaction with barite surfaces requires further investigation. This study systematically investigated the effect of Fe<sup>3+</sup> on barite flotation and its adsorption mechanism using a multidisciplinary approach combining flotation experiments, X-ray diffraction (XRD), Zeta potential measurements, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR),<!--> <!-->X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), solution chemistry calculations, adsorption capacity determination, and contact angle analysis. The results demonstrated that Fe<sup>3+</sup> inhibits barite flotation when sodium oleate is employed as the collector. This inhibition arises from the formation of a Ba(-O-Fe-OH) complex on the barite surface, which reduces the available adsorption sites for sodium oleate. This reduction in sodium oleate adsorption diminishes surface hydrophobicity, thereby deteriorating barite floatability.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":7232,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Powder Technology","volume":"36 10","pages":"Article 105039"},"PeriodicalIF":4.2,"publicationDate":"2025-08-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144878413","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Transient-state behaviours of blast furnace ironmaking: the role of shaft-injected hydrogen","authors":"Xiaobing Yu, Yansong Shen","doi":"10.1016/j.apt.2025.105040","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apt.2025.105040","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Hydrogen shaft injection into blast furnaces (BFs) has a large potential to eliminate carbon dioxide emissions, yet the temporal evolution of thermal and chemical states following shaft-injected hydrogen utilisation has not been reported in the open literature. In this research, a recently developed transient-state multifluid BF model is applied to elucidate the temporal evolution of in-furnace phenomena. Besides, a domain-average method is adopted to analyse the extensive simulation data to determine the time required to attain the next steady-like state. The results show that the evolution of thermal and chemical conditions varies across different regions, with distinct characteristics near the furnace wall. The shifts in iron oxide reduction behaviour are completed within 10 to 20 h after the new operation, and the transition time points to the next steady-like states of thermal and chemical conditions are different. As the hydrogen flow rate increases, the average transition time decreases. However, 2 to 4 days are required for the studied BF to reach a new steady-like state in the considered scenarios. The model offers a cost-effective approach to investigating the transient smelting characteristics of an ironmaking BF with hydrogen injection.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":7232,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Powder Technology","volume":"36 10","pages":"Article 105040"},"PeriodicalIF":4.2,"publicationDate":"2025-08-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144878502","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Influence of sintering temperature on the dielectric, ferroelectric, electrocaloric, and energy storage properties of [(Na0.5Bi0.5)TiO3]0.7-[(K0.5Bi0.5)TiO3]0.3 ceramics","authors":"Yogendra Singh, Satyendra Singh","doi":"10.1016/j.apt.2025.105024","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apt.2025.105024","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In this work, we report the influence of sintering temperature (T<sub>s</sub>) on the structural, dielectric, ferroelectric, electrocaloric (EC), and energy storage (ES) properties of [(Na<sub>0.5</sub>Bi<sub>0.5</sub>)TiO<sub>3</sub>]<sub>0.7</sub>−[(K<sub>0.5</sub>Bi<sub>0.5</sub>)TiO<sub>3</sub>]<sub>0.3</sub> (abbreviated as 0.7NBT-0.3KBT) ceramics prepared by the conventional solid-state reaction method. Rietveld refinement analysis confirmed the dual-phase coexistence (rhombohedral and tetragonal) in all the samples. The SEM study revealed a progressive increase in average grain size with T<sub>s</sub>. The correlation between electrocaloric effect (ECE) and depolarization temperature (T<sub>d</sub>) was examined. The indirect method was used to investigate the ECE in the temperature range of 303–473 K. The maximum adiabatic temperature change (ΔT<sub>max</sub>) of about 0.38 K was observed near 350 K at 60 kVcm<sup>−1</sup> for T<sub>s</sub> = 1140 °C. The maximum ES response (W<sub>rec</sub> ∼0.73 J/cm<sup>3</sup>) was observed at T<sub>s</sub> = 1160 °C. This study establishes multi-phase coexistence as a viable approach for developing innovative technologies such as new-generation solid-state cooling devices.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":7232,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Powder Technology","volume":"36 10","pages":"Article 105024"},"PeriodicalIF":4.2,"publicationDate":"2025-08-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144842457","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Xiaowei Gu , Ziyang Hu , Zhihang Hu , Zhijun Li , Jianping Liu , Xiaowei Ge , Hao Wang
{"title":"Coal gasification slag-based composite cement under the regulation of grinding speed grinding kinetics: Parameter optimization, hydration mechanism and properties analysis","authors":"Xiaowei Gu , Ziyang Hu , Zhihang Hu , Zhijun Li , Jianping Liu , Xiaowei Ge , Hao Wang","doi":"10.1016/j.apt.2025.105029","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apt.2025.105029","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In this study, a low-carbon cement with energy-saving and emission reduction characteristics was synthesized from coal-based solid waste coal gasification slag (CGS). The influence of the grinding kinetic process of coal gasification slag on powder properties, compressive properties, hydration reactions, and environmental impacts was investigated. The results showed that the synergistic hydration of coal gasification slag and cement particles at a grinding speed of 350 rpm resulted in the 28-day compressive strength of composite cement reaching its maximum value, which was 14.9 % higher than that of the control. Furthermore, the environmental impact assessment showed that replacing 30 % of cement with coal gasification slag could reduce emissions by approximately 273.921 kg CO<sup>2</sup>/t, representing a reduction rate of about 29.45 %. This study supports the development of the solid waste recycling industry and contributes to achieving the goals of efficient resource utilization and environmental protection.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":7232,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Powder Technology","volume":"36 10","pages":"Article 105029"},"PeriodicalIF":4.2,"publicationDate":"2025-08-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144829931","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Seungjae Gwak, Chungsup Kim, Yusun Lee, Dong-Bin Kwak
{"title":"Nanoparticle penetration efficiency prediction model in conductive and non-conductive coils for aerosol measurement system: Experimental research and critical review","authors":"Seungjae Gwak, Chungsup Kim, Yusun Lee, Dong-Bin Kwak","doi":"10.1016/j.apt.2025.105027","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apt.2025.105027","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Nanoparticles play an important role across industries such as drug delivery, energy storage systems, semiconductor manufacturing, and environmental research. However, the utilization of nanoparticles is often hindered by particle loss during transfer. In this study, we developed a predictive model for the penetration efficiency of aerosol in the three-turn coil with conductive (Copper and Tygon) and non-conductive (Teflon) materials. We conducted samplings for NaCl particles under controlled conditions and atmospheric aerosol particles directly from the ambient environment. The results demonstrated that penetration efficiency strongly depends on coil material, with non-conductive Teflon exhibiting significant particle losses due to electrostatic effects. Comparative analysis with existing models revealed their limitations in capturing the coupled influence of diffusion, secondary flow, and electrostatic effects in multi-turn coil configurations. To overcome this limitation, we developed a novel predictive model incorporating a new parameter (<em>Γ</em>), which enables accurate estimation of nanoparticle penetration efficiency in multi-turn coils under the broadest operating conditions. By accounting for electrostatic forces, our model is applicable to both conductive and non-conductive coil types, achieving the highest accuracy, with average errors of 9.37% for conductive and 5.97% for non-conductive coils. This study also provides practical design guidelines and online tool for improving aerosol-based systems.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":7232,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Powder Technology","volume":"36 10","pages":"Article 105027"},"PeriodicalIF":4.2,"publicationDate":"2025-08-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144829930","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Rupei Zhang , Siyuan Gong , Bingrui Chen , Hui Li , Linzhi Wang , Xinyuan Tian
{"title":"Particle flow numerical simulation study on fracture nucleation in red sandstone considering initial nonlinear deformation","authors":"Rupei Zhang , Siyuan Gong , Bingrui Chen , Hui Li , Linzhi Wang , Xinyuan Tian","doi":"10.1016/j.apt.2025.105022","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apt.2025.105022","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study systematically explores the evolution of microcracks and localized nucleation characteristics in red sandstone under uniaxial compression using Particle Flow Code (PFC) integrated with innovative numerical simulation techniques. To address the inherent nonlinear deformation behaviour of rock during initial loading stages, a novel dual-stage modulus matching parameter calibration method was proposed. This method effectively reproduces the complete stress–strain process of red sandstone under uniaxial loading. Furthermore, the acoustic emission (AE) characterization technique in PFC was enhanced through optimizing spatiotemporal clustering criteria and localization algorithms for microcracks. The rationality of this approach was validated by analysing AE energy characteristics and the correlation between microcracks and macroscopic fractures. To accurately identify the spatial distribution and threshold stress of microcrack nucleation, a full-field synergistic strain calculation method and local strain concentration coefficient (LSCC) for PFC based on digital image correlation (DIC) were proposed. The results demonstrate that strain information exhibits higher sensitivity compared to fracture information, and the LSCC effectively identifies threshold stresses corresponding to microcrack nucleation and rock failure. The novel PFC methodologies proposed in this study advance numerical simulation techniques and offer valuable insights into the evolution, nucleation, and failure mechanisms of microcracks in rocks.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":7232,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Powder Technology","volume":"36 9","pages":"Article 105022"},"PeriodicalIF":4.2,"publicationDate":"2025-08-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144771504","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Simultaneous recovery of acid-soluble potassium and silicon components from biomass combustion bottom ash using pulverization methods","authors":"Fandi Angga Prasetya , Sawa Ishizuka , Tomonori Fukasawa , Toru Ishigami , Kazuyuki Sakemi , Takako Fukuda , Kunihiro Fukui","doi":"10.1016/j.apt.2025.105021","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apt.2025.105021","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The value of biomass combustion ash as a fertilizer can be improved when the potassium and silicon as major elements can be recovered simultaneously. To address this concern, the pulverization and classification is proposed in this study to improve the surface of ash particles to recover potassium and silicon elements simultaneously from woody biomass bottom ash. To this end, ash is ball milled using different ball sizes and pulverization times of 15–60 min, followed by sieving with 150 and 75 µm screen sizes. Pulverized ash obtained using smaller ball diameter produces finer ash particles with 14 % of higher yield in average, 18 % and 25 % higher levels of acid-soluble potassium and silicon, respectively at their maximum level, and 35 % higher of Newton’s efficiency in average compared to produced using a larger ball, indicating that the recovery of potassium and silicon simultaneously improved. A smaller ball separated finer particles containing potassium from the surface of larger particles containing silicon via surface grinding, as indicated by the higher difference in the median diameter of pulverized ash, resulting in ash particles that have a higher recovery of acid-soluble potassium and silicon components.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":7232,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Powder Technology","volume":"36 9","pages":"Article 105021"},"PeriodicalIF":4.2,"publicationDate":"2025-07-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144738780","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Christoph Thon , Michel Lahmann , Hugues Delluc Munyabuhoro , Stefan Kausche , Arno Kwade , Christian Kirches , Carsten Schilde
{"title":"AI-driven soft-sensor for stirred media mills for real-time process control","authors":"Christoph Thon , Michel Lahmann , Hugues Delluc Munyabuhoro , Stefan Kausche , Arno Kwade , Christian Kirches , Carsten Schilde","doi":"10.1016/j.apt.2025.105007","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apt.2025.105007","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Real-time monitoring of particle size distribution (PSD) and viscosity remains a challenge in wet grinding, particularly due to their complex interdependence. This study presents a sequential neural network architecture that predicts both parameters via a soft-sensor approach, eliminating the need for offline sampling and dilution. The approach predicts the PSD from ultrasonic extinction measurements and uses these predictions to estimate suspension viscosity. Notably, the system covers a range of particle sizes and viscosity values, which complicates accurate real-time measurements and modelling. Experimental validations are carried out on a laboratory-scale stirred media mill processing Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> suspensions across operating conditions, with parameters including tip speeds (6–12 m/s), bead sizes (300–700 μm), and solids mass concentrations (10–30 %). Using data augmentation to enhance model robustness, the architecture achieves good accuracy (R<sup>2</sup> > 0.85) for PSD predictions and 0.82 for viscosity predictions. The model successfully captures process dynamics, including transition points where particle size reduction below 400 nm triggers significant rheological changes. A sensitivity analysis identifies mill tip speed and grinding bead diameter as the most influential parameters affecting prediction accuracy. This sequential approach enables continuous real-time process monitoring and lays the foundation for advanced control strategies in grinding operations.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":7232,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Powder Technology","volume":"36 9","pages":"Article 105007"},"PeriodicalIF":4.2,"publicationDate":"2025-07-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144723332","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}