Green flotation depressats of typical salt and silicate gangue minerals in froth flotation – a comprehensive review

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• The review evaluates green flotation depressants and their effectiveness in processing salt and silicate gangue minerals.
• Comparison of evaluation criteria for green and traditional depressants
• Analysis of application cases for typical salt and silicate minerals
• Review of published literature on novel green depressants
• Green depressants show potential advantages over traditional ones in terms of environmental impact.
• Application of green depressants can enhance recovery rates in flotation processes.
• Comparative analysis highlights the effectiveness of new methods in mineral processing.