Prof George Franks
Professor
Department of Chemical Engineering
213 Scholarly works
39 Projects
HIGHLIGHTS
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.2025.1098162020
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
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
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Implementation of a Yukawa force model in polymer-induced bridging flocculation of hematite particles using CFD-DEM
DOI: 10.1016/j.apt.2025.1050962025
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Formation and breakage of chalcopyrite aggregates produced by anionic polyacrylamides: Influence of polymer molecular weight and shear conditions
DOI: 10.1016/j.apt.2025.1050182025
Journal article
Flocculation-flotation of ultrafine hematite from quartz using anionic polyacrylamide as a selective flocculant
DOI: 10.1016/j.mineng.2025.1092542025
Journal article
Selective Aggregation of Fine Spodumene from Quartz with Anionic Polyacrylamide Flocculant and Calcium Activator
DOI: 10.3390/colloids9030036
RECENT PROJECTS
2022
Research grants (ARC, NHMRC, MRFF)
AM of MAX Phase Parts for Applications in Extreme Environments