• A new formulation of flotation reagents exploiting the synergies of alkyl alcohols and amphiphilic cellulose mixtures. • Bubble size distribution can be controlled with the choice of alkyl alcohol molecules. • Cellulose surfactants stabilize foams with less dependence on powder characteristics. • Copper mineral flotation is enhanced using these new formulations.
Fathoni et al. (Thu,) studied this question.