Professor Yongjun Peng
Professor
School of Chemical Engineering
+61 7 336 57156
Researcher biography
Yongjun Peng is a Professor at School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Queensland. He obtained his PhD under the supervision of Profs Stephen Grano, John Ralston and Daniel Fornasiero from the Ian Wark Research Institute of the University of South Australia in 2002. This study was part of a large international project, AMIRA P260C regarding grinding and flotation chemistry in fine particle flotation with application of complementary solution and surface analytical techniques. He studied the galvanic interactions between grinding media and base metal sulphide minerals, mineral oxidation and dissolution, the activation of iron sulphide minerals, and surface contamination in improving mineral flotation. He was the 1st researcher developing the well-known Magotteaux Mill which allows the control of chemical reactions during grinding. His research work also guides the industry to use high chromium media in primary grinding mills and inert grinding media in regrinding mills to minimize the negative effect of galvanic interactions.
From 2002 to 2006, Yongjun Peng worked at the COREM Research Centre in Canada which is supported by the Canadian government and eleven international member mining companies. During his time there, he developed technologies for member mining companies to improve base metal, gold and niobium flotation. He was awarded an expert certificate for five years in Canada by the Quebec government, and also awarded NSERC (Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada)-Industry Research Fellowship. From 2006 to 2009, Yongjun Peng worked at BHP Billiton Perth Technology Centre in Australia as a Senior Metallurgist/Engineer responsible for fine nickel flotation in saline water, gold and uranium processing. He won a major BHP Billiton internal prize in 2008.
Yongjun Peng's current research at the University of Queensland focuses on froth flotation and the underlying solution chemistry, colloid/surface chemistry and electrochemistry. In addition to solving problems for individual companies, the underlying theme is the particle interaction taking place during the processing of low quality and complex energy and mineral resources with low quality water to address key challenges that face the resource industry today. His research is supported by the Australia Research Council, the Australian Coal Industry's Research Program (ACARP) and the resource industry. In 2022, he was awarded the ACARP Research Excellent Award recognising research and leadership excellence through long term commitment and impact.
New technologies developed
Depressing hydrophobic gangue minerals in the flotation of sulphide ores. Traditional prefloat to float and remove hydrophobic gangue minerals also floats and removes sulphide minerals due to the collectorless flotation of sulphide minerals upon surface oxidation. This technology introduces a prefloat cleaner stage where sulphide minerals recovered to the prefloat concentrate are depressed and separated from other hydrophobic gangue minerals at a low pulp potential using innovative reducing agents which do not affect the natural floatability of sulphide minerals. The prefloat cleaner tailings are then fed back to the main sulphide flotation circuit. Traditional reducing agents applied in prefloat require high consumptions and also interfere with the downstream flotation. Flotation tests using chalcopyrite and organic carbon show that the new approach can reduce the loss of chalcopyrite in the prefloat by over 40% without affecting the rejection of naturally hydrophobic gangue. This technology is commercialized by ALS.
GoldRecover. This technology improves the gold flotation recovery from comminution circuit and flotation circuit in gold processing operations using innovative chemicals to remove iron contamination from gold surfaces. Iron contamination prevents the adsorption of collectors on mineral surfaces. Based on a copper-gold ore, this technology achieved a gold recovery up to 30% and a copper recovery up to 12% higher than the base line. Based on a pyrite-gold ore, this technology achieved a gold recovery up to 10% higher than the base line. This technology is commercialized by Kinetic Group Worldwide.
Counteracting the adverse effect of cyanide in flotation. Cyanide added to depress gangue minerals or existing in process water can depress the flotation of sulphide and precious minerals. Cyanide can also complex with metal ions and form metal cyanide which can depress or activate mineral flotation depending on the pulp chemistry. The new technology involves the modification of pulp chemistry to make metal cyanide activate sulphide and precious minerals in flotation. This technology has been applied in the sponsor's flotation plant to improve gold and silver recoveries since 2012.
Regrinding-flotation pre-treatment prior to CIL leaching. This technology has been applied in the sponsor's plant to improve copper and gold recoveries while reducing cyanide consumption since 2012.
New sulphidisation to improve the flotation of oxidized minerals. Traditional sulphidisation suffers from drawbacks such as low efficiency, low pulp potential with a high reagent consumption and difficulty to sulphidise some minerals. The new sulphidisation we developed from the ARC Linkage Project LP160100619 supported by Newmont and Newcrest is conducted at higher pulp potential. Based on a stockpile copper ore, the new sulphidisation improves the copper recovery from 76% (base line) to 93% with even higher copper grade. Based on a stockpile pyritic ore containing gold, the new sulphidisation improves the recovery of total S from 48% (base line) to 68% and the recovery of sulphide S from 84% (base line) to 92%.
De-aerating froth products (patented technologies). Persistent froth in flotation concentrates presents operational challenges in downstream processing such as pumping in sumps and dewatering in filters and thickeners. In sumps where flotation concentrates are pumped to the dewatering process, the liquid level sensors often fail to detect the persistent froth which may lead to flooding of the processing area or even the entire plant. In dewatering to separate the solids in the concentrate from water, persistent froth significantly reduces both thickening and filtration efficiencies. The accumulated persistent froth floating on top of thickeners can also limit the capacity of the plant. Two types of physical froth de-aerators have been developed, one based on physical forces and another based on pressure changes. The de-aerator using physical forces is suitable for destabilising froth in sumps and filters, while the de-aerator using pressure changes is suitable for destabilising froth in thickeners. These technologies are commercialized by DADI (AUSTRALIA) Engineering Company.
Rapid measurement of coal oxidation (patented technology). This technology can be used in the plant to determine the degree of coal oxidation in natural environments within 5 minutes. The solvens used are environmentally friendly. Based on the degree of coal oxidation, a ratio of non-polar collector to polar collector can be determined to maximise the coal flotation while minimizing reagent consumptions. At one coal preparation plant this technology demonstrates an improvement of 5%-26% increase in the recovery of coal (based on applying optimised ratios of oily and polar collectors for the measured degree of coal oxidation).This technology is commercialized by interchem.
Apparatus and method for emulsifying oily collectors for use in flotation (patented technology). Oily collectors are widely used in the flotation of various commodities. Due to their low solubility in water, a large amount of oily collectors has to be used with a long conditioning time. A number of studies has demonstrated that chemical emulsifiers can significantly improve the efficiency of oily collectors by reducing their droplets. However, the application of chemical emulsifiers in flotation plants is limited due to their strong frothing abilities which can cause various problems. We have developed apparatus to physically emulsify oily collectors to droplets with a size ranging from 12.2 µm to 0.7 µm and found that the flotation performance increases with the decrease of droplet size until an optimal droplet size. Droplets smaller than the optimal size is not beneficial to flotation. The apparatus has a low equipment cost and low maintenance. Based on the test work on five different coal samples from 3 Australian coal preparation plants, the emulsified diesel could increase the yield by 2.5 to 15.3% at the same product ash content while reducing the diesel consumption by 97,412 L to 304,941 L per annum. This technology is commercialized by DADI (AUSTRALIA) Engineering Company.
Journal Articles
Rezvani, Alireza, Raji, Foad, Liu, Qi and Peng, Yongjun (2024). Identification and quantification of pyrrhotite superstructures in base metal sulfide ore samples: a critical review. Minerals Engineering, 218 108975, 108975. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2024.108975
Hwang, Minsu, Mu, Yufan, Cao, Liang and Peng, Yongjun (2024). The influence of NaCl on xanthate adsorption on chalcopyrite surface and chalcopyrite flotation. Minerals Engineering, 218 109026, 109026. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2024.109026
Rezvani, Alireza, Raji, Foad, Fan, Rong, Kappes, Ronel and Peng, Yongjun (2024). Quantifying pyrrhotite superstructures in copper-gold ore flotation through synchrotron X-ray diffraction analysis. Minerals Engineering, 216 108894. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2024.108894
Raji, Foad, Kappes, Ronel and Peng, Yongjun (2024). Deleterious impacts of triethylenetetramine and sodium metabisulphite on gold flotation during pyrrhotite depression. Minerals Engineering, 216 108884. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2024.108884
Hwang, Minsu, Mu, Yufan, Cao, Liang and Peng, Yongjun (2024). Identifying true collectorless flotation of chalcopyrite in calcium chloride solutions. Minerals Engineering, 211 108701, 1-9. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2024.108701
Chimonyo, Wonder and Peng, Yongjun (2024). Review of the influence of native and modified biopolymers on carbonaceous gangue depression in selective flotation. Mineral Processing and Extractive Metallurgy Review, 1-18. doi: 10.1080/08827508.2024.2367404
Chimonyo, Wonder, Chen, Jiarui and Peng, Yongjun (2024). Synergistic effects of Reflux Flotation Cell's downcomer and reverse fluidization bed in rejecting clay entrainment during particle separation. Powder Technology, 440 119796. doi: 10.1016/j.powtec.2024.119796
Li Jie Lee, Richard and Peng, Yongjun (2024). Assessing the depression of high-concentration pyrite in copper flotation by high pH. Minerals Engineering, 209 108651, 1-6. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2024.108651
Chen, Jiarui and Peng, Yongjun (2024). Understanding the effects of hydrophobic particle densities on bubble-liquid motion and gangue entrainment in the RFC’s reverse fluidized bed through CFD simulation. Mineral Processing and Extractive Metallurgy Review. doi: 10.1080/08827508.2024.2328685
Lee, Richard Li Jie and Peng, Yongjun (2024). The effect of cathodic surface areas on galvanic interactions between grinding media, chalcocite and pyrite and subsequent mineral flotation. Minerals Engineering, 206 108537, 1-8. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2023.108537
Rezvani, Alireza, Raji, Foad, Liu, Qi and Peng, Yongjun (2024). Unveiling different pyrrhotite superstructures in copper-gold ore samples: Insights from advanced spectroscopic and microscopic characterization. Minerals Engineering, 206 108536, 1-12. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2023.108536
Zhang, Han-Rui, Ma, Gu-Quan, Lv, He-Qun, Feng, Yao-Ting and Peng, Yong-Jun (2024). Electroacupuncture Alleviates Cerebral Ischemia-reperfusion Injury by Regulating the S1PR2/TLR4/NLRP3 Signaling Pathway via m6A Methylation of lncRNA H19. Current Neurovascular Research, 21 (1), 64-73. doi: 10.2174/0115672026294183240207115956
Lee, Richard Li Jie and Peng, Yongjun (2023). Evaluate the depression of high-concentration pyrite in copper flotation by high-chromium grinding media. Mineral Processing and Extractive Metallurgy Review. doi: 10.1080/08827508.2023.2282007
Cao, Liang, Peng, Yongjun and Liu, Qi (2023). Interactions of NaCl with frother surfactants in producing microbubbles through modifying air/water interfacial energy and interfacial charge. Journal of Molecular Liquids, 389 122889, 122889. doi: 10.1016/j.molliq.2023.122889
Liang, Guanyu, Chimonyo, Wonder, Lv, Jinfang and Peng, Yongjun (2023). Differential depression of calcium lignosulfonate on chalcopyrite and molybdenite flotation with collector kerosene. Minerals Engineering, 201 108192, 108192. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2023.108192
Chen, Jiarui, Chimonyo, Wonder and Peng, Yongjun (2023). Compare graphite flotation and coal flotation in Reflux Flotation Cell. Powder Technology, 428 118846. doi: 10.1016/j.powtec.2023.118846
Deng, Xiaoman, Chu, Wenming, Zhang, Hanrui and Peng, Yongjun (2023). Nrf2 and ferroptosis: a new research direction for ischemic stroke. Cellular and Molecular Neurobiology, 43 (8), 3885-3896. doi: 10.1007/s10571-023-01411-y
Hwang, Minsu, Mu, Yufan, Cao, Liang and Peng, Yongjun (2023). The modification of bubble characteristics and chalcopyrite surface hydrophobicity in water containing NaCl. Journal of Molecular Liquids, 385 122391, 122391. doi: 10.1016/j.molliq.2023.122391
Xu, Shu-Ying, Ni, Si-Ming, Zeng, Chun-Li and Peng, Yong-Jun (2023). Role of ferroptosis in glial cells after ischemic stroke. Frontiers in Bioscience-Landmark, 28 (9) 208. doi: 10.31083/j.fbl2809208
Zhang, Hanrui, Feng, Yaoting, Lv, Hequn, Tang, Shaowen and Peng, Yongjun (2023). The prevalence of apathy in stroke patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Psychosomatic Research, 173 111478. doi: 10.1016/j.jpsychores.2023.111478
Wang, Gui-Ling, Xu, Shu-Ying, Lv, He-Qun, Zhang, Chao and Peng, Yong-Jun (2023). Electroacupuncture inhibits ferroptosis induced by cerebral ischemia-reperfusion. Current Neurovascular Research, 20 (3), 346-353. doi: 10.2174/1567202620666230623153728
Mu, Yufan and Peng, Yongjun (2023). Maximise pyrite depression in copper ore flotation using high salinity water. Minerals Engineering, 196 108060, 1-6. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2023.108060
Liu, Jinggong, Li, Wenying, Lin, Yongpeng, Peng, Yongjun, Zhan, Meixiao, Lai, Haoqiang, Chang, Yanzhou, Li, Yongjin, Wong, Ka-hing, Chen, Bolai and Chen, Tianfeng (2023). Tumor microenvironment-responsive metal nanotherapeutics for breast cancer chemo-/immunotherapy. NPG Asia Materials, 15 (1) 26, 1-14. doi: 10.1038/s41427-023-00473-0
Chimonyo, Wonder and Peng, Yongjun (2023). Evaluation of novel RAFT block copolymers as alternatives to amine collectors. Minerals Engineering, 193 108020, 1-8. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2023.108020
Cao, Liang, Liu, Qi and Peng, Yongjun (2023). The surface energy and surface charge of microbubbles generated by frother surfactants. Journal of Molecular Liquids, 372 121201, 1-7. doi: 10.1016/j.molliq.2023.121201
Guo, Zehao, Peng, Yongjun, Shen, Qiling, Li, Jian, He, Peng, Yuan, Peng, Liu, Yulei, Que, Yukang, Guo, Wei, Hu, Yong and Xu, Shenglin (2023). Reconstruction with 3D-printed prostheses after type I plus II plus III internal hemipelvectomy: Finite element analysis and preliminary outcomes. Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, 10 ARTN 1036882. doi: 10.3389/fbioe.2022.1036882
Liu, Di and Peng, Yongjun (2022). Foaming and aggregation behaviours of polyethylene oxide and polyacrylamide in inhibiting mechanical entrainment of kaolinite in flotation using saline water. Journal of Molecular Liquids, 359 119299, 1-9. doi: 10.1016/j.molliq.2022.119299
Moimane, Tiisetso and Peng, Yongjun (2022). Limitations of conventional sulphidisation in restoring the floatability of oxidised chalcocite. Minerals Engineering, 185 107683, 1-8. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2022.107683
Chen, Xumeng and Peng, Yongjun (2022). Physically emulsifying oily collectors to produce optimal droplet sizes for flotation. Minerals Engineering, 184 107641, 107641. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2022.107641
Chen, Xumeng, Shi, Zhiming and Peng, Yongjun (2022). The development of a novel type of microelectrodes to evaluate the reactivity of fine sulphide mineral particles. Minerals Engineering, 183 107595, 107595. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2022.107595
Chimonyo, Wonder and Peng, Yongjun (2022). Selective inhibition of kaolinite entrainment during chalcopyrite flotation in saline water. Minerals Engineering, 184 107637, 107637. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2022.107637
Chen, Jiarui, Chimonyo, Wonder and Peng, Yongjun (2022). Flotation behaviour in reflux flotation cell – A critical review. Minerals Engineering, 181 107519. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2022.107519
Moimane, Tiisetso and Peng, Yongjun (2022). Sulphidisation of oxides and oxidised sulphides and adsorption of thiol collectors on the sulphidised products-a critical review. Advances in Colloid and Interface Science, 305 102697, 102697. doi: 10.1016/j.cis.2022.102697
Chen, Jiarui and Peng, Yongjun (2022). Electrochemical and surface properties of sulphidised molybdate minerals. Applied Surface Science, 592 153358, 153358. doi: 10.1016/j.apsusc.2022.153358
Huang, Jianping, Lin, Zefang, Chen, Yingyin, Zhang, Xiao, Zhao, Wei, Zhang, Jie, Li, Yong, He, Xu, Zhan, Meixiao, Lu, Ligong, Jiang, Xiaofei and Peng, Yongjun (2022). DBFU-Net: double branch fusion U-Net with hard example weighting train strategy to segment retinal vessel. Peerj Computer Science, 8 e871, 1-19. doi: 10.7717/peerj-cs.871
Lee, Richard Li Jie, Chen, Xumeng and Peng, Yongjun (2022). Flotation performance of chalcopyrite in the presence of an elevated pyrite proportion. Minerals Engineering, 177 107387, 107387. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2021.107387
Lv, Jin-Fang, Quan, Ying-Cong, Tong, Xiong, Peng, Yongjun and Zheng, Yong-Xing (2022). The Crystallization Behavior and Stability of Chromite Synthesized in Chromium-containing Wastewater at Room Temperature. Engineering, 9, 67-76. doi: 10.1016/j.eng.2020.12.018
Zhan, Meixiao, Yu, Xiangrong, Zhao, Wei, Peng, Yongjun, Peng, Shaojun, Li, Jingchao and Lu, Ligong (2022). Extracellular matrix-degrading STING nanoagonists for mild NIR-II photothermal-augmented chemodynamic-immunotherapy. Journal of Nanobiotechnology, 20 (1) 23, 1-17. doi: 10.1186/s12951-021-01226-3
Yang, Xiaoxia, Mu, Yufan and Peng, Yongjun (2022). The roles of lead ions in restoring the floatability of pyrite depressed by free cyanide. Minerals Engineering, 175 107289, 107289. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2021.107289
Cao, Liang, Chen, Xumeng and Peng, Yongjun (2022). The interaction of frothers with hydrophobic and hydrophilic sites of coal particles in NaCl solution. Powder Technology, 396 (Part A), 378-384. doi: 10.1016/j.powtec.2021.11.011
Dai, Hongbin, Chen, Zhanwen, Xie, Zongkai and Peng, Yongjun (2022). Evaluation of the efficacy of electroacupuncture in poststroke spasticity: results of a randomized controlled trial. Revista de Psiquiatria Clinica, 49 (1), 11-18. doi: 10.15761/0101-60830000000331
Liu, Runcong, Peng, Yongjun, Lu, Ligong, Peng, Shaojun, Chen, Tianfeng and Zhan, Meixiao (2021). Near-infrared light-triggered nano-prodrug for cancer gas therapy. Journal of Nanobiotechnology, 19 (1) 443. doi: 10.1186/s12951-021-01078-x
Zhang, Yongbo, He, Xu, Zhang, Yongteng, Zhao, Yanping, Lu, Siyu, Peng, Yongjun, Lu, Ligong, Hu, Xianglong and Zhan, Meixiao (2021). Native Mitochondria-Targeting polymeric nanoparticles for mild photothermal therapy rationally potentiated with immune checkpoints blockade to inhibit tumor recurrence and metastasis. Chemical Engineering Journal, 424 130171, 1-11. doi: 10.1016/j.cej.2021.130171
Liu, Shiqi, Chen, Xumeng and Peng, Yongjun (2021). Destabilising persistent coal froth using silicone oil. International Journal of Mining Science and Technology, 31 (6), 1023-1031. doi: 10.1016/j.ijmst.2021.11.005
Zhao, Yijun, Ouyang, Xumei, Peng, Yongjun and Peng, Shaojun (2021). Stimuli responsive nitric oxide-based nanomedicine for synergistic therapy. Pharmaceutics, 13 (11) 1917, 1917. doi: 10.3390/pharmaceutics13111917
Hamilton, Toby and Peng, Yongjun (2021). The removal of lead from chalcopyrite surfaces in relation to radionuclide removal from copper minerals. Powder Technology, 389, 63-74. doi: 10.1016/j.powtec.2021.05.013
Liu, Shiqi, Chen, Xumeng and Peng, Yongjun (2021). Deaeration of stable coal froth by surfactants to modify the interfacial properties. Fuel, 298 120839, 120839. doi: 10.1016/j.fuel.2021.120839
Chimonyo, Wonder, Fletcher, Brenton and Peng, Yongjun (2021). Adsorption and morphology of oxidized starches on graphite. Minerals Engineering, 168 106936, 1-9. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2021.106936
Chen, Yang, Chen, Xumeng and Peng, Yongjun (2021). The depression of molybdenite flotation by sodium metabisulphite in fresh water and seawater. Minerals Engineering, 168 106939, 106939. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2021.106939
Yang, Xiaoxia, Mu, Yufan and Peng, Yongjun (2021). Comparing lead and copper activation on pyrite with different degrees of surface oxidation. Minerals Engineering, 168 106926, 1-9. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2021.106926
Chimonyo, Wonder, Fletcher, Brenton and Peng, Yongjun (2021). The effect of oxidized starches on chalcopyrite flotation. Minerals Engineering, 165 106749, 106749. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2020.106749
Cao, Liang, Chen, Xumeng and Peng, Yongjun (2021). The adsorption and orientation of frother surfactants on heterogeneous wetting surfaces. Applied Surface Science, 548 149225, 1-6. doi: 10.1016/j.apsusc.2021.149225
Moimane, Tiisetso, Huai, Yangyang and Peng, Yongjun (2021). Evaluating the sulphidisation and flotation of oxidised chalcopyrite. Minerals Engineering, 164 106816, 106816. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2021.106816
Peng, Yongjun and Bhambhani, Tarun (2021). Preface to the MME special focus issue on managing gangue minerals. Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration, 38 (2), 669-671. doi: 10.1007/s42461-021-00414-x
Qiu, Yidan, She, Shenglin, Zhang, Shufei, Wu, Fengchun, Liang, Qunjun, Peng, Yongjun, Yuan, Haishan, Ning, Yuping, Wu, Huawang and Huang, Ruiwang (2021). Cortical myelin content mediates differences in affective temperaments. Journal of Affective Disorders, 282, 1263-1271. doi: 10.1016/j.jad.2021.01.038
Hamilton, Toby, Huai, Yangyang, Plackowski, Chris and Peng, Yongjun (2021). The interactions of radioactive lead with sulphide minerals. Applied Surface Science, 538 148141, 148141. doi: 10.1016/j.apsusc.2020.148141
Mu, Yufan and Peng, Yongjun (2021). Selectively Depress Copper-Activated Pyrite in Copper Flotation at Slightly Alkaline pH. Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration, 38 (2), 751-762. doi: 10.1007/s42461-021-00393-z
Fletcher, Brenton, Chimonyo, Wonder and Peng, Yongjun (2021). The Potential of Modified Starches as Mineral Flotation Depressants. Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration, 38 (2), 739-750. doi: 10.1007/s42461-021-00379-x
Cao, Liang, Chen, Xumeng and Peng, Yongjun (2021). The formation and stabilization of oily collector emulsions – a critical review. Mineral Processing and Extractive Metallurgy Review, 42 (6), 388-405. doi: 10.1080/08827508.2020.1776279
Guo, Jing, Pei, Lixia, Chen, Lu, Chen, Hao, Gu, Dongmei, Peng, Yongjun and Sun, Jianhua (2021). Bidirectional association between irritable bowel syndrome and restless legs syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Sleep Medicine, 77, 104-111. doi: 10.1016/j.sleep.2020.12.002
Huai, Yangyang, Qian, Yupeng and Peng, Yongjun (2020). Re-evaluating the sulphidisation reaction on malachite surface through electrochemical and cryo XPS studies. Applied Surface Science, 531 147334. doi: 10.1016/j.apsusc.2020.147334
Chen, Yang, Chen, Xumeng and Peng, Yongjun (2020). The effect of sodium hydrosulfide on molybdenite flotation in seawater and diluted seawater. Minerals Engineering, 158 106589, 106589. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2020.106589
Huai, Yangyang and Peng, Yongjun (2020). The formation of iron sulphide on oxidised pyrite during sulphidisation and subsequent interactions with xanthate. Minerals Engineering, 157 106564, 106564. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2020.106564
Cao, Liang, Chen, Xumeng and Peng, Yongjun (2020). The effect of polyglycol-type frothers on the interfacial characteristics of oily collector dispersion. Minerals Engineering, 157 106579, 1-7. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2020.106579
Cao, Liang, Chen, Xumeng and Peng, Yongjun (2020). The effect of aliphatic alcohol frothers on the dispersion of oily collector. Minerals Engineering, 157 106552, 1-7. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2020.106552
Chimonyo, Wonder, Fletcher, Brenton and Peng, Yongjun (2020). Starch chemical modification for selective flotation of copper sulphide minerals from carbonaceous material: a critical review. Minerals Engineering, 156 106522, 1-15. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2020.106522
Fletcher, Brenton, Chimonyo, Wonder and Peng, Yongjun (2020). A comparison of native starch, oxidized starch and CMC as copper-activated pyrite depressants. Minerals Engineering, 156 106532, 106532. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2020.106532
Hamilton, Toby, Huai, Yangyang and Peng, Yongjun (2020). Lead adsorption on copper sulphides and the relevance to its contamination in copper concentrates. Minerals Engineering, 154 106381, 106381. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2020.106381
Moimane, Tiisetso, Huai, Yangyang and Peng, Yongjun (2020). The critical degree of bornite surface oxidation in flotation. Minerals Engineering, 155 106445, 106445. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2020.106445
Zhang, Na, Chen, Xumeng and Peng, Yongjun (2020). Effects of froth properties on dewatering of flotation products– A critical review. Minerals Engineering, 155 106477, 106477. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2020.106477
Xiong, Tao, Ren, Xiangjun, Xie, Meifang, Rao, Yuhuan, Peng, Yongjun and Chen, Luzheng (2020). Recovery of ultra-fine tungsten and tin from slimes using large-scale SLon-2400 centrifugal separator. Minerals, 10 (8) 694, 694-10. doi: 10.3390/min10080694
Zhang, Na, Chen, Xumeng and Peng, Yonjung (2020). The interaction between kaolinite and saline water in affecting the microstructure, rheology and settling of coal flotation products. Powder Technology, 372, 76-83. doi: 10.1016/j.powtec.2020.05.096
Mu, Yufan, Cheng, Yupu and Peng, Yongjun (2020). The interaction of grinding media and collector in pyrite flotation at alkaline pH. Minerals Engineering, 152 106344, 106344. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2020.106344
Chen, Yang, Chen, Xumeng and Peng, Yongjun (2020). The effect of sodium hydrosulfide on molybdenite flotation as a depressant of copper sulfides. Minerals Engineering, 148 106203, 106203. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2020.106203
Chimonyo, Wonder, Fletcher, Brenton and Peng, Yongjun (2020). The differential depression of an oxidized starch on the flotation of chalcopyrite and graphite. Minerals Engineering, 146 106114, 106114. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2019.106114
Mu, Yufan, Cheng, Yupu and Peng, Yongjun (2020). The interaction between grinding media and collector in pyrite flotation at neutral and slightly acidic pH. Minerals Engineering, 145 106063, 106063. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2019.106063
Moimane, Tiisetso, Plackowski, Chris and Peng, Yongjun (2020). The critical degree of mineral surface oxidation in copper sulphide flotation. Minerals Engineering, 145 106075, 106075. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2019.106075
Chen, Xumeng, Liu, Sunfangze and Peng, Yongjun (2020). A new approach to selectively reject naturally hydrophobic gangue in the flotation of base metal sulphide minerals. Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration, 38 (2), 713-720. doi: 10.1007/s42461-020-00365-9
Mu, Yufan and Peng, Yongjun (2019). The role of sodium metabisulphite in depressing pyrite in chalcopyrite flotation using saline water. Minerals Engineering, 142 105921, 105921. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2019.105921
Huai, Yangyang, Plackowski, Chris and Peng, Yongjun (2019). The effect of gold coupling on the surface properties of pyrite in the presence of ferric ions. Applied Surface Science, 488, 277-283. doi: 10.1016/j.apsusc.2019.05.236
Qian, Yupeng, Qin, Xukun and Peng, Yongjun (2019). Mitigating the coating of fine quartz in fluorite flotation using a triblock copolymer. Minerals Engineering, 136, 81-88. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2019.03.013
He, Tingshu, Li, Hui, Jin, Jianping, Peng, Yongjun, Wang, Yubin and Wan, He (2019). Improving fine molybdenite flotation using a combination of aliphatic hydrocarbon oil and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon. Results in Physics, 12, 1050-1055. doi: 10.1016/j.rinp.2018.12.010
Zhang, Na, Chen, Xumeng, Nicholson, Timothy and Peng, Yongjun (2019). The effect of saline water on the settling of coal slurry and coal froth. Powder Technology, 344, 161-168. doi: 10.1016/j.powtec.2018.12.036
Chang, Ziyong, Chen, Xumeng and Peng, Yongjun (2019). The interaction between diesel and surfactant Triton X-100 and their adsorption on coal surfaces with different degrees of oxidation. Powder Technology, 342, 840-847. doi: 10.1016/j.powtec.2018.10.047
Mu, Yufan and Peng, Yongjun (2019). The effect of saline water on copper activation of pyrite in chalcopyrite flotation. Minerals Engineering, 131, 336-341. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2018.11.032
Liu, Shiqi, Chen, Xumeng, Lauten, Rolf A., Peng, Yongjun and Liu, Qi (2018). Mitigating the negative effects of clay minerals on gold flotation by a lignosulfonate-based biopolymer. Minerals Engineering, 126, 9-15. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2018.06.021
Jin, Jianping, Han, Yuexin, Li, Hui, Huai, Yangyang, Peng, Yongjun, Gu, Xiaotian and Yang, Wei (2018). Mineral phase and structure changes during roasting of fine-grained carbonaceous gold ores and their effects on gold leaching efficiency. Chinese Journal of Chemical Engineering, 27 (5), 1184-1190. doi: 10.1016/j.cjche.2018.08.006
Zhang, Na, Chen, Xumeng, Nicholson, Timothy and Peng, Yongjun (2018). The effect of froth on the dewatering of coals – an oscillatory rheology study. Fuel, 222, 362-369. doi: 10.1016/j.fuel.2018.02.168
Mu, Yufan, Peng, Yongjun and Lauten, Rolf A. (2018). The galvanic interaction between chalcopyrite and pyrite in the presence of lignosulfonate-based biopolymers and its effects on flotation performance. Minerals Engineering, 122, 91-98. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2018.03.048
Cao, Zhao, Chen, Xumeng and Peng, Yongjun (2018). The role of sodium sulfide in the flotation of pyrite depressed in chalcopyrite flotation. Minerals Engineering, 119, 93-98. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2018.01.029
Huai, Yangyang, Plackowski, Chris and Peng, Yongjun (2018). The galvanic interaction between gold and pyrite in the presence of ferric ions. Minerals Engineering, 119, 236-243. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2018.01.040
Chang, Ziyong, Chen, Xumeng and Peng, Yongjun (2018). The effect of saline water on the critical degree of coal surface oxidation for coal flotation. Minerals Engineering, 119, 222-227. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2018.01.020
Chen, Xumeng and Peng, Yongjun (2018). Managing clay minerals in froth flotation—a critical review. Mineral Processing and Extractive Metallurgy Review, 39 (5), 1-19. doi: 10.1080/08827508.2018.1433175
Chang, Ziyong, Chen, Xumeng and Peng, Yongjun (2018). The adsorption behavior of surfactants on mineral surfaces in the presence of electrolytes - A critical review. Minerals Engineering, 121, 66-76. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2018.03.002
Chang, Ziyong, Chen, Xumeng and Peng, Yongjun (2017). Understanding and improving the flotation of coals with different degrees of surface oxidation. Powder Technology, 321, 190-196. doi: 10.1016/j.powtec.2017.08.025
Chen, Xumeng, Hadde, Enrico, Liu, Shiqi and Peng, Yongjun (2017). The effect of amorphous silica on pulp rheology and copper flotation. Minerals Engineering, 113, 41-46. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2017.08.001
Huai, Yangyang, Plackowski, Chris and Peng, Yongjun (2017). The surface properties of pyrite coupled with gold in the presence of oxygen. Minerals Engineering, 111, 131-139. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2017.06.013
Wan, He, Yang, Wei, Cao, Weicheng, He, Tingshu, Liu, Yanying, Yang, Jianbo, Guo, Lin and Peng, Yongjun (2017). The interaction between Ca2+ and molybdenite edges and its effect on molybdenum flotation. Minerals, 7 (8) 141, 141. doi: 10.3390/min7080141
Wan, He, Yang, Wei, He, Tingshu, Yang, Jianbo, Guo, Lin and Peng, Yongjun (2017). The influence of Ca2+ and pH on the interaction between PAHs and molybdenite edges. Minerals, 7 (6) 104, 104. doi: 10.3390/min7060104
Chen, Xumeng, Chang, Ziyong and Peng, Yongjun (2017). Predicting the degree of surface oxidation on fine coals by measuring the oxygen transfer rate in coal suspensions. Fuel Processing Technology, 159, 313-319. doi: 10.1016/j.fuproc.2017.01.044
Ren, Zijie, Yu, Futao, Gao, Huimin, Chen, Zhijie, Peng, Yongjun and Liu, Lingyun (2017). Selective separation of fluorite, barite and calcite with valonea extract and sodium fluosilicate as depressants. Minerals, 7 (2) 24, 24. doi: 10.3390/min7020024
Mu, Yufan, Li, Liqing and Peng, Yongjun (2017). Surface properties of fractured and polished pyrite in relation to flotation. Minerals Engineering, 101, 10-19. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2016.11.012
Zhao, Shengli, Guo, Bao, Peng, Yongjun and Mai, Yuliang (2017). An impedance spectroscopy study on the mitigation of clay slime coatings on chalcocite by electrolytes. Minerals Engineering, 101, 40-46. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2016.09.027
Guo, Bao and Peng, Yongjun (2017). The interaction between copper species and pyrite surfaces in copper cyanide solutions. International Journal of Mineral Processing, 158, 85-92. doi: 10.1016/j.minpro.2016.11.021
Wang, L., Peng, Y. and Runge, K. (2017). The mechanism responsible for the effect of frothers on the degree of entrainment in laboratory batch flotation. Minerals Engineering, 100, 124-131. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2016.10.023
Jin, Junxun, Gao, Huimin, Chen, Xumeng, Peng, Yongjun and Min, Fanfei (2016). The flotation of aluminosilicate polymorphic minerals with anionic and cationic collectors. Minerals Engineering, 99, 123-132. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2016.08.005
Cruz, Nestor and Peng, Yongjun (2016). Rheology measurements for flotation slurries with high clay contents – a critical review. Minerals Engineering, 98, 137-150. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2016.08.011
Wang, L., Runge, K., Peng, Y. and Vos, C. (2016). An empirical model for the degree of entrainment in froth flotation based on particle size and density. Minerals Engineering, 98, 187-193. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2016.08.025
Wang, Yanhong, Lauten, Rolf Andreas and Peng, Yongjun (2016). The effect of biopolymer dispersants on copper flotation in the presence of kaolinite. Minerals Engineering, 96-97 (9), 123-129. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2016.05.010
Wang, Yanhong, Peng, Yongjun, Nicholson, Timothy and Lauten, Rolf Andreas (2016). The role of cations in copper flotation in the presence of bentonite. Minerals Engineering, 96-97, 108-112. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2016.06.012
Mu, Yufan, Peng, Yongjun and Lauten, Rolf A. (2016). The depression of copper-activated pyrite in flotation by biopolymers with different compositions. Minerals Engineering, 96-97, 113-122. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2016.06.011
Mu, Yufan, Peng, Yongjun and Lauten, Rolf A. (2016). The depression of pyrite in selective flotation by different reagent systems - a Literature review. Minerals Engineering, 96-97, 143-156. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2016.06.018
Wang, L., Runge, K. and Peng, Y. (2016). The observed effect of flotation operating conditions and particle properties on water recovery at laboratory scale. Minerals Engineering, 94, 83-93. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2016.05.003
Mu, Yufan, Peng, Yongjun and Lauten, Rolf A. (2016). The mechanism of pyrite depression at acidic pH by lignosulfonate-based biopolymers with different molecular compositions. Minerals Engineering, 92, 37-46. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2016.02.007
Guo, Bao, Peng, Yongjun and Parker, Gretel (2016). Electrochemical and spectroscopic studies of pyrite-cyanide interactions in relation to the depression of pyrite flotation. Minerals Engineering, 92, 78-85. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2016.03.003
Wei, T., Peng, Y. and Vink, S. (2016). The joint action of saline water and flotation reagents in stabilizing froth in coal flotation. International Journal of Mineral Processing, 148, 15-22. doi: 10.1016/j.minpro.2016.01.005
Jin, Junxun, Gao, Huimin, Chen, Xumeng and Peng, Yongjun (2016). The separation of kyanite from quartz by flotation at acidic pH. Minerals Engineering, 92, 221-228. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2016.03.022
Wang, L., Peng, Y. and Runge, K. (2016). Entrainment in froth flotation: the degree of entrainment and its contributing factors. Powder Technology, 288, 202-211. doi: 10.1016/j.powtec.2015.10.049
Guo, Bao, Peng, Yongjun and Mai, Yuliang (2016). The effect of zinc cyanide on the flotation of gold from pyritic ore. Minerals Engineering, 85, 106-111. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2015.10.023
Cruz, Nestor, Peng, Yongjun, Wightman, Elaine and Xu, Ning (2015). The interaction of pH modifiers with kaolinite in copper-gold flotation. Minerals Engineering, 84, 27-33. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2015.09.019
Zhang, Ming, Xu, Ning and Peng, Yongjun (2015). The entrainment of kaolinite particles in copper and gold flotation using fresh water and sea water. Powder Technology, 286 (1), 431-437. doi: 10.1016/j.powtec.2015.08.042
Chen, Xumeng and Peng, Yongjun (2015). The effect of regrind mills on the separation of chalcopyrite from pyrite in cleaner flotation. Minerals Engineering, 83, 33-43. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2015.08.008
Huang, Teng, Lei, Shaomin, Liu, Mochou, Ji, Mengjiao, Liu, Yuanyuan, Yin, Xudong and Peng, Yongjun (2015). Dry separation of iron minerals from low-grade coal-series kaolin. Journal Wuhan University of Technology, Materials Science Edition, 30 (5), 935-940. doi: 10.1007/s11595-015-1253-z
Wang, Yanhong, Peng, Yongjun, Nicholson, Timothy and Lauten, Rolf Andreas (2015). The different effects of bentonite and kaolin on copper flotation. Applied Clay Science, 114, 48-52. doi: 10.1016/j.clay.2015.05.008
Wei, Y. C. and Peng, Y. (2015). Effect of froth stability on dewatering of coal flotation concentrates. Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining. Transactions. Section C: Mineral Processing and Extractive Metallurgy, 124 (3), 167-174. doi: 10.1179/1743285515Y.0000000007
Mu, Yufan, Peng, Yongjun and Lauten, Rolf Andreas (2015). Electrochemistry aspects of pyrite in the presence of potassium amyl xanthate and a lignosulfonate-based biopolymer depressant. Electrochimica Acta, 174 (1), 133-142. doi: 10.1016/j.electacta.2015.05.150
Cruz, Nestor, Peng, Yongjun and Wightman, Elaine (2015). Interactions of clay minerals in copper-gold flotation: Part 2 - Influence of some calcium bearing gangue minerals on the rheological behaviour. International Journal of Mineral Processing, 141, 51-60. doi: 10.1016/j.minpro.2015.06.012
Zhang, Ming, Peng, Yongjun and Xu, Ning (2015). The effect of sea water on copper and gold flotation in the presence of bentonite. Minerals Engineering, 77 4607, 93-98. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2015.03.006
Cruz, Nestor, Peng, Yongjun, Wightman, Elaine and Xu, Ning (2015). The interaction of clay minerals with gypsum and its effects on copper-gold flotation. Minerals Engineering, 77, 121-130. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2015.03.010
Liu, Di and Peng, Yongjun (2015). Understanding different roles of lignosulfonate in dispersing clay minerals in coal flotation using deionised water and saline water. Fuel, 142, 235-242. doi: 10.1016/j.fuel.2014.10.082
Guo, Bao, Peng, Yongjun and Espinosa-Gomez, Rodolfo (2015). Effects of free cyanide and cuprous cyanide on the flotation of gold and silver bearing pyrite. Minerals Engineering, 71, 194-204. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2014.11.016
Zhang, Ming and Peng, Yongjun (2015). Effect of clay minerals on pulp rheology and the flotation of copper and gold minerals. Minerals Engineering, 70 (13), 8-13. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2014.08.014
Wang, L., Peng, Y., Runge, K. and Bradshaw, D. (2015). A review of entrainment: mechanisms, contributing factors and modelling in flotation. Minerals Engineering, 70, 77-91. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2014.09.003
Wei, T., Peng, Y. and Farrokhpay, S. (2014). Froth stability of coal flotation in saline water. Mineral processing and Extractive Metallurgy Transactions of the Institutions of Mining and Metallurgy Section C, 123 (4), 234-240. doi: 10.1179/1743285514Y.0000000077
Zhao, Shengli and Peng, Yongjun (2014). Effect of electrolytes on the flotation of copper minerals in the presence of clay minerals. Minerals Engineering, 66, 152-156. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2014.04.024
Wang, Bo, Peng, Yongjun and Vink, Sue (2014). Effect of saline water on the flotation of fine and coarse coal particles in the presence of clay minerals. Minerals Engineering, 66, 145-151. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2014.03.016
Wang, Bo and Peng, Yongjun (2014). The effect of saline water on mineral flotation - a critical review. Minerals Engineering, 66, 13-24. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2014.04.017
Guo, Bao, Peng, Yongjun and Espinosa-Gomez, Rodolfo (2014). Cyanide chemistry and its effect on mineral flotation. Minerals Engineering, 66, 25-32. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2014.06.010
Wang, Bo and Peng, Yongjun (2014). The interaction of clay minerals and saline water in coarse coal flotation. Fuel, 134, 326-332. doi: 10.1016/j.fuel.2014.05.085
Chen, Xumeng, Seaman, David, Peng, Yongjun and Bradshaw, Dee (2014). Importance of oxidation during regrinding of rougher flotation concentrates with a high content of sulfides. Minerals Engineering, 66 (7), 165-172. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2014.04.014
Burns, Fraser, Peng, Yongjun, Seaman, David and Bradshaw, Dee (2014). The development of regrind–flotation pre-treatment of the CIL feed in copper–gold plants. Powder Technology, 258, 60-65. doi: 10.1016/j.powtec.2014.03.022
Long, Graham, Yongjun Peng and Bradshaw, Dee (2014). Flotation separation of copper sulphides from arsenic minerals at Rosebery copper concentrator. Minerals Engineering, 66, 207-214. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2014.04.003
Chen, Xumeng, Peng, Yongjun and Bradshaw, Dee (2014). The separation of chalcopyrite and chalcocite from pyrite in cleaner flotation after regrinding. Minerals Engineering, 58 (1-4), 64-72. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2014.01.010
Burns, Fraser, Seaman, David, Peng, Yongjun and Bradshaw, Dee (2014). Implementation of regrind–flotation pre-treatment of the CIL feed in a copper–gold plant. Minerals Engineering, 66, 215-220. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2014.04.021
Chen, Xumeng, Peng, Yongjun and Bradshaw, Dee (2014). The effect of particle breakage mechanisms during regrinding on the subsequent cleaner flotation. Minerals Engineering, 66, 157-164. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2014.04.020
Liu, Di and Peng, Yongjun (2014). Reducing the entrainment of clay minerals in flotation using tap and saline water. Powder Technology, 253, 216-222. doi: 10.1016/j.powtec.2013.11.019
Burns, Fraser, Peng, Yongjun, Seaman, David and Bradshaw, Dee (2014). Limits of the CIL circuit in copper-gold plants. Minerals Engineering, 55, 132-137. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2013.10.008
Chen, Xumeng, Peng, Yongjun and Bradshaw, Dee (2013). Effect of regrinding conditions on pyrite flotation in the presence of copper ions. International Journal of Mineral Processing, 125, 129-136. doi: 10.1016/j.minpro.2013.08.007
Wang, Bo, Peng, Yongjun and Vink, Sue (2013). Diagnosis of the surface chemistry effects on fine coal flotation using saline water. Energy and Fuels, 27 (8), 4869-4874. doi: 10.1021/ef400909r
Wang, Bo and Peng, Yongjun (2013). The behaviour of mineral matter in fine coal flotation using saline water. Fuel, 109, 309-315. doi: 10.1016/j.fuel.2013.01.030
Williams, C., Peng, Y. and Dunne, R. (2013). Eucalyptus oils as green collectors in gold flotation. Minerals Engineering, 42, 62-67. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2012.12.003
Wei, Roy, Peng, Yongjun and Seaman, David (2013). The interaction of lignosulfonate dispersants and grinding media in copper–gold flotation from a high clay ore. Minerals Engineering, 50-51, 93-98. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2013.06.012
Cruz, Nestor, Peng, Yongjun, Farrokhpay, Saeed and Bradshaw, Dee J. (2013). Interactions of clay minerals in copper-gold flotation: Part 1 - rheological properties of clay mineral suspensions in the presence of flotation reagents. Minerals Engineering, 50-51, 30-37. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2013.06.003
Peng, Yongjun and Bradshaw, Dee (2012). Mechanisms for the improved flotation of ultrafine pentlandite and its separation from lizardite in saline water. Minerals Engineering, 36-38, 284-290. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2012.05.015
Long, Graham, Peng, Yongjun and Bradshaw, Dee (2012). A review of copper-arsenic mineral removal from copper concentrates. Minerals Engineering, 36-38, 179-186. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2012.03.032
Zhao, Shengli and Peng, Yongjun (2012). The oxidation of copper sulfide minerals during grinding and their interactions with clay particles. Powder Technology, 230, 112-117. doi: 10.1016/j.powtec.2012.07.016
Peng, Y. J. and Seaman, D. (2012). Effect of feed preparation on copper activation in flotation of Mt Keith pentlandite. Transactions of the Institutions of Mining and Metallurgy, Section C: Mineral Processing and Extractive Metallurgy, 121 (3), 131-139. doi: 10.1179/1743285512Y.0000000006
Peng, Yongjun, Wang, Bo and Gerson, Andrea (2012). The effect of electrochemical potential on the activation of pyrite by copper and lead ions during grinding. International Journal of Mineral Processing, 102-103, 141-149. doi: 10.1016/j.minpro.2011.11.010
Peng Yong-jun, , Qiu Kun, and Ji Si-wei, (2012). Research on pulse edge extraction by using nonlinear optical fiber-loop mirror. Optoelectronics Letters, 8 (1), 9-12. doi: 10.1007/s11801-012-1051-1
Peng, Yongjun and Zhao, Shengli (2011). The effect of surface oxidation of copper sulfide minerals on clay slime coating in flotation. Minerals Engineering, 24 (15), 1687-1693. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2011.09.007
Peng, Y. and Seaman, D. (2011). The flotation of slime–fine fractions of Mt. Keith pentlandite ore in de-ionised and saline water. Minerals engineering, 24 (5), 479-481. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2010.12.014
Peng, Y., Wang, B. and Bradshaw, D. (2011). Pentlandite oxidation in the flotation of a complex nickel ore in saline water. Minerals Engineering, 24 (1), 85-87. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2010.09.002
Gong, J., Peng, Y., Bouajila, A., Ourriban, M., Yeung, A. and Liu, Q. (2010). Reducing quartz gangue entrainment in sulphide ore flotation by high molecular weight polyethylene oxide. International Journal of Mineral Processing, 97 (1-4), 45-51. doi: 10.1016/j.minpro.2010.07.009
Peng, Yongjun and Grano, Stephen (2010). Effect of iron contamination from grinding media on the flotation of sulphide minerals of different particle size. International Journal of Mineral Processing, 97 (1-4), 1-6. doi: 10.1016/j.minpro.2010.07.003
Peng, Yongjun and Grano, Stephen (2010). Inferring the distribution of iron oxidation species on mineral surfaces during grinding of base metal sulphides. Electrochimica Acta, 55 (19), 5470-5477. doi: 10.1016/j.electacta.2010.04.097
Peng, Yongjun and Grano, Stephen (2010). Effect of grinding media on the activation of pyrite flotation. Minerals Engineering, 23 (8), 600-605. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2010.02.003
Peng, Y.J. and Grano, S. (2010). Dissolution of fine and intermediate sized galena particles and their interactions with iron hydroxide colloids. Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 347 (1), 127-131. doi: 10.1016/j.jcis.2010.03.027
Liu, Q, Wannas, D and Peng, Y (2006). Exploiting the dual functions of polymer depressants in fine particle flotation. International Journal of Mineral Processing, 80 (2-4), 244-254. doi: 10.1016/j.minpro.2006.05.004
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Conference Papers
Huai, Yangyang, Peng, Yongjun and Kappes, Ronel (2024). Developing a new sulfidization process to improve the flotation of oxidized pyritic gold ores. XXXI IMPC-International Mineral Processing Congress, Washington, DC, United States, 29 September - 3 October 2024. Littleton, CO, United States: Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration.
Chen, Jiarui and Peng, Yongjun (2024). Reducing fine gangue entrainment in chalcopyrite flotation in reflux flotation cell. XXXI IMPC-International Mineral Processing Congress, Washington, DC United States, 29 September - 3 October 2024. Englewood, CO United States: Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration.
Lee, Richard Li Jie and Peng, Yongjun (2024). Selectively oxidizing and depressing high-concentration pyrite in copper flotation. XXXI IMPC-International Mineral Processing Congress, Washington, DC United States, 29 September – 3 October 2024. Englewood, CO United States: Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration.
Mu, Yufan and Peng, Yongjun (2023). Influence of flotation cell type on the frother behaviour in coal flotation. XXth International Coal Preparation Congress, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia, 16-19 October 2023. Broadmeadow, NSW, Australia: Australian Coal Preparation Society.
Lauten, R. A., Burns, C. , Mu, Y. and Peng, Y. (2018). Pyrite depression at Boliden Tara using F-250 – a biopolymer. The 14th AusIMM Mill Operators’ Conference 2018, Brisbane, Australia, 29-31 August 2018. Brisbane QLD Australia: AusIMM.
Mu, Yufan, Peng, Yongjun and Lauten, Rolf A. (2016). Depression of pyrite in the flotation of chalcopyrite using biopolymer depressants. XXVIII International Mineral Processing Congress Proceedings, Québec City, Canada, 11-15 September 2016. Québec City, Canada: Canadian Institute Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum.
Wang, Yanhong, Peng, Yongjun and Lauten, Rolf (2016). The role of sulfate salts in mitigating the deleterious effect of bentonite in copper flotation. XXVIII International Mineral Processing Congress, Québec City, Canada, 11-15 September 2016. Québec City, Canada: Canadian Institute Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum.
Liu, D. and Peng, Y. (2014). Exploring the different dispersion effect of anionic polymeric dispersant on clay minerals in the flotation using fresh and saline water. XXVII International Mineral Processing Congress - IMPC 2014, Santiago, Chile, 20-24 October 2014. Santiago, Chile: Gecamin Digital Publications.
Wei, R. and Peng, Y. (2014). Mitigating the effect of surface coatings on gold processing. 12th AusIMM Mill Operators' Conference 2014, Townsville, QLD, Australia, 1-3 September, 2014. Carlton, VIC, Australia: Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
Mu, Yufan, Peng, Yongjun and Lauten, Rolf (2014). The flotation of pyrite and chalcopyrite in the presence of biopolymers. IMPC 2014: XXVII International Mineral Processing Congress, Santiago, Chile, 20-24 October 2014. Santiago, Chile: Gecamin Publications.
Chen, Xumeng, Peng, Yongjun and Bradshaw, Dee (2014). Effect of regrinding conditions on the flotation of sulphide minerals in the cleaner stage. XXVII International Mineral Processing Congress -IMPC 2014, Santiago, Chile, 20-24 October 2014. Santiago, Chile: Gecamin Digital Publications.
Chen, X., Bradshaw, D., Seaman, D. and Peng, Y. (2013). Importance of oxidation during regrinding of rougher concentrate with a high content of sulphides. Flotation'13: The 6th International Flotation Conference, Cape Town, South Africa, 18-21 November, 2013.
Chen, X., Bradshaw, D. and Peng, Y. (2013). Effect of particle breakage mechanisms during regrinding on surface chemistry and mineral flotation. Flotation'13: The 6th International Flotation Conference, Cape Town, South Africa, 18-21 November, 2013.
Burns, F., Seaman, D., Peng, Y. and Bradshaw, D. (2013). The implementation of regrinding-flotation pre-treatment of the CIL feed in a copper-gold plant. Flotation'13: The 6th International Flotation Conference, Cape Town, South Africa, 18-21 November, 2013.
Long, G., Peng, Y. and Bradshaw, D. (2013). The removal of arsenic bearing minerals from Rosebery copper concentrate. Flotation'13: The 6th International Flotation Conference, Cape Town, South Africa, 18-21 November, 2013.
Liu, Di, Peng, Yongjun and Vink, Sue (2013). Improving coarse coal flotation by enhancing surface hydrophobicity and froth stability. Chemeca 2013: Australasian Conference on Chemical Engineering, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 29 September-2 October, 2013. Hawthorn, VIC, Australia: Institution of Engineers, Australia.
Guo, B., Peng, Y. and Espinosa-Gomez, R. (2013). The effect of weak acid dissociable cyanide on gold and silver flotation in Hidden Valley Mine. 5th World Gold 2013 Conference, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 26-29 September, 2013. Carlton, VIC, Australia: AusIMM: Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
Wei, R., Peng, Y. and Seaman, D. (2013). The effect of grinding media on copper and gold flotation in the presence of clay minerals. 5th World Gold 2013 Conference, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 26-29 September, 2013. Carlton, VIC, Australia: AusIMM: Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
Liu, D., Wang, B., Peng, Y. and Vink, S. (2012). Determining the effect of clay minerals in coal flotation using saline water. 11th AusIMM Mill Operators' Conference 2012, Hobart, Australia, 29-31 October 2012. Carlton, Victoria: AusIMM: Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
Wang, B., Peng, Y. and Vink, S. (2012). The effect of clay minerals on coal flotation in fresh and saline water. Fourteenth Australian Coal Preparation Conference, Canberra, Australia, 9-13 September 2012. Newcastle West, NSW, Australia: Australian Coal Preparation Society.
Long, G., Peng, Y. and Bradshaw, D. J. (2012). Production of a low arsenic copper concentrate at MMG Rosebery. 11th AusIMM Mill Operators' Conference 2012, Hobart, Tasmania, 29-31 October 2012. Carlton, Victoria: AusIMM: Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
Chen, X., Peng, Y. and Bradshaw, D. J. (2012). Effect of regrinding conditions on the flotation of chalcopyrite and its separation from pyrite in the cleaner stage. 11th AusIMM Mill Operators' Conference 2012, Hobart, Tasmania, 29-31 October 2012. Carlton, Victoria: AusIMM: Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
Burns, F., Seaman, D. R., Peng, Y. and Bradshaw, D. J. (2012). Development of a pyrite regrind circuit at Telfer Gold Mine. 11th AusIMM Mill Operators' Conference 2012, Hobart, Tasmania, 29-31 October 2012. Carlton, Victoria: AusIMM: Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
Peng, Y., Liu, D. and Chen, X. (2012). Selective flotation of ultrafine nickel sulphide from serpentine in saline water by pluronic triblock copolymer. XXVI International Mineral Processing Congress - IMPC 2012, New Delhi, India, 24-28 September 2012. New Delhi, India: International Mineral Processing Congress.
Chen, Xumeng, Peng, Yongjun and Bradshaw, Dee J. (2012). Effect of regrinding conditions on the rejection of pyrite in the cleaner stage. XXVI International Mineral Processing Congress - IMPC 2012, New Delhi, India, 24-28 September 2012. New Delhi, India: Technowrites.
Peng, Yongjun, Zhao, Shengli and Bradshaw, Dee (2012). Role of saline water in the selective flotation of fine particles. 2012 SME Annual Meeting, Seattle, USA, 19 - 22 February 2012. Englewood, CO, United States: Society for Mining Metallurgy and Exploration.
Peng, Yongjun, Zhao, Shengli and Bradshaw, Dee (2012). Role of saline water in the selective flotation of fine particles. 1st International Symposium on Water in Mineral Processing, Held During the 2012 SME Annual Meeting, Seattle, United States, 19-22 February 2012. Englewood, CO, United States: Society for Mining Metallurgy and Exploration.
Peng, Yongjun and Bradshaw, Dee J. (2011). Mechanisms for the improved flotation of ultrfine pentlandite and its separation from serpentine in saline water. Flotation '11, Cape Town, South Africa, 14-17 November 2011.
Ourriban, Mohamed, Liu, Weikang, Liu, Qi, Gong, Jihua, Peng, Yongjun and Bouajila, Ahmed (2010). Understanding the roles of polyethylene oxide and xanthate in reducing quartz gangue entrainment in sulfide ore flotation. 49th Annual Conference of Metallurgists (COM 2010), Vancouver, BC, Canada, 3-6 October 2010. Montréal, QC, Canada: Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum.
Gong, J., Yeung, A., Liu, Q., Bouajila, A., Ourriban, M., Jang, H. and Peng, Y. (2008). The effect of polyethylene oxide (PEO) on reducing the mechanical entrainment of fine quartz gangue during sulphide ore flotation. XXIV International Mineral Processing Congress (IMPC 2008), Beijing, China, 24-28 September 2008. Beijing, China: Science Press.
Cotnoir, D., Liu, Q., Ourriban, M. and Peng, Y. (2006). Some approaches in improved fine particle flotation and separation. 38th Canadian Mineral Processors Operators Conference, Ottawa, Canada, 17-19 January 2006.
Girard, J., Jang, H., Liu, Q., Ourriban, M., Pelletier, P. and Peng, Y. (2006). Reduction of fine quartz entrainment in sulfide flotation by polymer depressants. XXIII International Mineral Processing Congress (IMPC 2006), Istanbul, Turkey, 3-8 September 2006. Istanbul, Turkey: Promed Advertising.
Ourriban, M. and Peng, Y. (2006). Roles of metal oxidation species in the flotation of fine sulfide minerals. COM2006 Sixth UBC-McGill-University of Alberta Biennial Symposium on Interfacial Phenomena in Fine Particle Technology, Montréal, Canada, 1-4 October 2006. Montréal, Canada: Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum.
Liu, Q., Peng, Y. and Wannas, D (2005). Reduction of mechanical entrainment by polymer depressants. Centenary of Flotation Symposium, Brisbane Australia, 6-9 June 2005. Victoria, Australia: Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
Cotnoir, D., Liu, Q., Ourriban, M., Peng, P. and Richard, D. (2005). Some solutions to the problems in fine particle flotation. Centenary of Flotation Symposium, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 6-9 June 2005. Carlton, VIC, Australia: Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.