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Floe strength characterization technique. An insight into silica aggregation

Mandalena Hermawan, Graeme C. Bushell, Vincent S. J. Craig, Wey Yang Teoh, Rose Amal

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Abstract

This paper tests an approach to the estimation of relative particle bond strength based on the nondimensional floc and aggregation factors. The strength of flocs formed by aggregating nanosized silica particles with the addition of potassium chloride (KCl) or cationic surfactants, alkyltrimethylammonium bromide (mixture of CTAB, DTAB, and MTAB) was analyzed. The bonding force of the flocs formed in surfactant compared to that formed in the KCl system was estimated using the new dimensional analysis approach. This force ratio was then compared to that obtained by atomic force microscopy.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)6450-6457
JournalLangmuir
Volume20
Issue number15
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 20 Jul 2004
Externally publishedYes

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