Master theses / Diploma theses / Compulsory internship
Dynamics of bubble-particle attachment in a model stirred cell (Id 404)
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A process called flotation is widely used throughout the world to separate valuable minerals from non-valuable ones. Successful flotation relies on several sub-processes, such as promoting the attachment of certain sizes of particles to bubbles while preventing the attachment of others. Therefore, it is important to advance our knowledge about the particle attachment process, particularly, when different particle sizes are considered. Here we use our in-house setup to study:
- The effect of ultrafine particles on the attachment rate of fine particles.
- The effect of various parameters e.g., particles hydrophobicity on the packing density of the particles.
- Image analysis
- Particle size analysis techniques such as laser diffraction and dynamic light scattering
These experimental methods and the topic of particles at interfaces can prepare you for a variety of jobs after graduation, as these concepts are widely applicable in various fields such as mineral processing, recycling, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, painting, and so on.
Department: Transport processes at interfaces
Contact: Dr. Eftekhari, Milad, Dr. Schwarzenberger, Karin
Requirements
- Study in process engineering, chemical engineering (or comparative field of study)
- Motivation, interest in this field of research, experimental experience
- Optimally: basic knowledge of particle measurement techniques
Conditions
duration min. 6 month, start: from now, workplace: HZDR
