Prof George Franks
Professor
Department of Chemical Engineering
216 Scholarly works
41 Projects
HIGHLIGHTS
2026
Journal article
Novel emulsion collectors for coarse composite particle flotation of chalcopyrite-quartz ore in a mechanical flotation cell
DOI: 10.1016/j.mineng.2026.1105872026
Journal article
Selective flocculation-flotation of fine spodumene with anionic polyacrylamide flocculant and calcium activator
DOI: 10.1016/j.mineng.2026.1105502026
Journal article
Fractal analysis of mineral aggregates via in-situ imaging: Bridging flocculation under high shear conditions
DOI: 10.1016/j.apt.2026.1053912020
Journal article
3D printing of clay for decorative architectural applications: Effect of solids volume fraction on rheology and printability
DOI: 10.1016/j.addma.2020.1013352020
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
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
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.2025.1098842026
Journal article
Chalcopyrite–quartz mineral surfaces: controlled wetting and spreading by xanthate-tallow diamine emulsions
DOI: 10.1039/d5lf00275c2025
Journal article
A novel vitamin E-based xanthate collector for chalcopyrite-quartz mineral flotation
DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2025.1347142025
Journal article
Implementation of a Yukawa force model in polymer-induced bridging flocculation of hematite particles using CFD-DEM
DOI: 10.1016/j.apt.2025.105096
RECENT PROJECTS
2026
Research grants (other domestic)
Critical Metals for Critical Industries CRC