Publications

Formulators will often blend fatty acids together to achieve mineral hydrophobization and control the flotation kinetics. However, fatty acids are rarely used without the assistance of surfactants. Surfactants can contribute to performance stability in varying water conditions, build and control…

The European Union’s REACH regulation mandates comprehensive chemical testing to ensure human and environmental safety, prioritizing non-animal methods whenever possible. Despite significant advancements in alternative testing strategies, certain endpoints still require animal studies due to the lack of validated in…

Selecting the correct surfactant for gas injection enhanced oil recovery is essential for optimal yield during the extraction. The surfactants assist in the retention and effectiveness of the gas being injected by manipulating volume and viscosity through the foam properties…

Foaming properties go hand in hand with aesthetics and functionality, depending on the market. These properties are manipulated by manufacturers and formulators to achieve a specific goal from cleansing to mineral collection. These manipulations are typically achieved through surfactant chemistry….

With the decline in mineral feed grades, mineral beneficiation will continue to face the challenge of economically obtaining high recoveries of industry specified quality mineral concentrates, while using lower quality feedstocks.  The collectors require an overhaul or an enhancement to…

The idea of using a lubricity aid to reduce friction between two substrates is a need for many industries.  With each varying substrate comes the complexity of understanding the mechanism of friction, thus how to manipulate it.  These variations have…