Prof George Franks
Professor
Department of Chemical Engineering
219 Scholarly works
41 Projects
HIGHLIGHTS
2027
Journal article
Separating fine spodumene from K-feldspar with sodium oleate, glycine collector and flocculation-flotation with anionic polyacrylamide
DOI: 10.1016/j.mineng.2026.1110332026
Journal article
Tailored Multiarm Block Polymer via RAFT Polymerization: Dual Role of Cationic Micelles in Flocculation and Selective Flotation of Quartz
DOI: 10.1021/acsapm.6c035402026
Journal article
Sedimentation and flotation of calcite using polyacrylamide flocculants
DOI: 10.1016/j.ceja.2026.1015032026
Journal article
Selective flocculation-flotation of fine spodumene with anionic polyacrylamide flocculant and calcium activator
DOI: 10.1016/j.mineng.2026.1105502020
Research contracts (non-grants)
Super Anode
2020
Research grants (other domestic)
ARC Centre of Excellence for Enabling Eco-Efficient Beneficiation of Minerals
2020
Research grants (ARC, NHMRC, MRFF)
ARC Centre of Excellence for Enabling Eco-Efficient Beneficiation of Minerals
RECENT SCHOLARLY WORKS
2026
Journal article
Fractal analysis of mineral aggregates via in-situ imaging: Bridging flocculation under high shear conditions
DOI: 10.1016/j.apt.2026.1053912026
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Flotation of copper mineral fines and aggregates using novel bio-inspired Vitamin E xanthate collectors
DOI: 10.1016/j.mineng.2026.1101032026
Journal article
A pH-responsive flavylium surfactant as a recyclable hydrophobic modifier for selective aggregation and flotation of kaolinite
DOI: 10.1016/j.mtsust.2025.1012882026
Journal article
Chalcopyrite–quartz mineral surfaces: controlled wetting and spreading by xanthate-tallow diamine emulsions
DOI: 10.1039/d5lf00275c2026
Journal article
Quantifying entrapment in selective flocculation-flotation: Model and measurement method
DOI: 10.1016/j.mineng.2025.1098162026
Journal article
Identifying opportunities for the selective flocculation-flotation of fine valuable minerals: A techno-economic analysis
DOI: 10.1016/j.mineng.2025.109884
RECENT PROJECTS
2026
Research grants (other domestic)
Critical Metals for Critical Industries CRC
2026
Research contracts (non-grants)
Floculation-Flotation of Spodumene Slimes