Associate Professor Liguang Wang
Associate Professor

Liguang Wang

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Background

Liguang Wang obtained his PhD from Virginia Tech (Supervisor: Roe-Hoan Yoon). His research focus is mineral processing and metal extraction for the transition to renewable energy. He was honoured with the ACARP Research and Industry Excellence Award in 2022.

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Fully funded PhD projects:

We are seeking PhD students working on sustainable production of lithium minerals, which is supported by an Australian Research Council Linkage grant. Each PhD scholarship includes full tuition support and stipend of $35,000 per annum. Please send your queries to liguang.wang@uq.edu.au

Availability

Associate Professor Liguang Wang is:
Available for supervision
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Fields of research

Engineering Physical chemistry Resources engineering and extractive metallurgy

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Philosophy, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Research interests

  • Critical minerals, mineral processing, extractive metallurgy, flotation, dewatering, agglomeration, particle separation, thin liquid films, complex fluids, modelling and simulation, process control.

Research impacts

Developed a versatile method to improve flotation efficiency using low-frequency acoustic sound. This technology has entered industrial demonstration stage.

Improved mineral or coal flotation using oscillatory air supply. This work is highlighted in an industrial e-newsletter: ACARP Matters

Developed a novel sensor to monitor the mass pull of any flotation cell. In-plant testing of the sensor has been successful.

Developed a simple and fast method to measure frother distribution in flotation circuits for process control.

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100 works between 2001 and 2024
All (100) Journal Article (74) Book Chapter (4) Conference Publication (22)

41 - 60 of 100 works

2018

Journal Article

Cooperative effect of surfactant addition and gas-inducing agitation on methane hydrate formation rate

Jianwei, Du, Huijuan, Li and Liguang, Wang (2018). Cooperative effect of surfactant addition and gas-inducing agitation on methane hydrate formation rate. Fuel, 230, 134-137. doi: 10.1016/j.fuel.2018.05.035

Cooperative effect of surfactant addition and gas-inducing agitation on methane hydrate formation rate

2018

Journal Article

Improving spodumene flotation using a mixed cationic and anionic collector

Wang, Yuhua, Zhu, Guangli, Yu, Fushun, Lu, Dongfang, Wang, Liguang, Zhao, Yuehao and Zheng, Haitao (2018). Improving spodumene flotation using a mixed cationic and anionic collector. Physicochemical Problems of Mineral Processing, 54 (2), 567-577. doi: 10.5277/ppmp1861

Improving spodumene flotation using a mixed cationic and anionic collector

2018

Journal Article

Improved froth zone and collection zone recoveries of fine mineral particles in a flotation column with oscillatory air supply

Li, Chao and Wang, Liguang (2018). Improved froth zone and collection zone recoveries of fine mineral particles in a flotation column with oscillatory air supply. Separation and Purification Technology, 193, 311-316. doi: 10.1016/j.seppur.2017.10.054

Improved froth zone and collection zone recoveries of fine mineral particles in a flotation column with oscillatory air supply

2017

Journal Article

Improving the performance of coal flotation using oscillatory air supply

Wang, Junyu, Wang, Liguang, Hanotu, James and Zimmerman, William B. (2017). Improving the performance of coal flotation using oscillatory air supply. Fuel Processing Technology, 165, 131-137. doi: 10.1016/j.fuproc.2017.05.022

Improving the performance of coal flotation using oscillatory air supply

2017

Journal Article

Dissolution of starch and its role in the flotation separation of quartz from hematite

Yang, Siyuan, Li, Chao and Wang, Liguang (2017). Dissolution of starch and its role in the flotation separation of quartz from hematite. Powder Technology, 320, 346-357. doi: 10.1016/j.powtec.2017.07.061

Dissolution of starch and its role in the flotation separation of quartz from hematite

2017

Journal Article

Semiclathrate hydrates of methane + tetraalkylammonium hydroxides

Su, Yuan, Searles, Debra J. and Wang, Liguang (2017). Semiclathrate hydrates of methane + tetraalkylammonium hydroxides. Fuel, 203, 618-626. doi: 10.1016/j.fuel.2017.05.005

Semiclathrate hydrates of methane + tetraalkylammonium hydroxides

2017

Journal Article

Heterocoagulation of alumina and quartz studied by zeta potential distribution and particle size distribution measurements

Liang, Long, Wang, Liguang, Nguyen, Anh V. and Xie, Guangyuan (2017). Heterocoagulation of alumina and quartz studied by zeta potential distribution and particle size distribution measurements. Powder Technology, 309, 1-12. doi: 10.1016/j.powtec.2016.12.054

Heterocoagulation of alumina and quartz studied by zeta potential distribution and particle size distribution measurements

2016

Journal Article

A comparative study of methyl cyclohexanemethanol and methyl isobutyl carbinol as frother for coal flotation

Park, Hangil, Wang, Junyu and Wang, Liguang (2016). A comparative study of methyl cyclohexanemethanol and methyl isobutyl carbinol as frother for coal flotation. International Journal of Mineral Processing, 155, 32-44. doi: 10.1016/j.minpro.2016.08.006

A comparative study of methyl cyclohexanemethanol and methyl isobutyl carbinol as frother for coal flotation

2016

Journal Article

Effect of carbon chain length of organic salts on the thermodynamic stability of methane hydrate

Su, Yuan, Bernardi, Stefano, Searles, Debra J. and Wang, Liguang (2016). Effect of carbon chain length of organic salts on the thermodynamic stability of methane hydrate. Journal of Chemical and Engineering Data, 61 (5), 1952-1960. doi: 10.1021/acs.jced.6b00185

Effect of carbon chain length of organic salts on the thermodynamic stability of methane hydrate

2016

Journal Article

Raman spectroscopic studies of clathrate hydrate formation in the presence of hydrophobized particles

Li, Huijuan, Stanwix, Paul, Aman, Zachary, Johns, Michael, May, Eric and Wang, Liguang (2016). Raman spectroscopic studies of clathrate hydrate formation in the presence of hydrophobized particles. The Journal of Physical Chemistry Part A, 120 (3), 417-424. doi: 10.1021/acs.jpca.5b11247

Raman spectroscopic studies of clathrate hydrate formation in the presence of hydrophobized particles

2016

Conference Publication

Phase Equilibria and Gas Storage Capacity of Clathrate Hydrates of Methane + Quaternary Ammonium Salts

Su, Yuan, Bernardi, Stefano, Searles, Debra J. and Wang, Liguang (2016). Phase Equilibria and Gas Storage Capacity of Clathrate Hydrates of Methane + Quaternary Ammonium Salts. Chemeca Conference, Adelaide, Australia, 25-28 September 2016. Melbourne, Australia: Engineers Australia.

Phase Equilibria and Gas Storage Capacity of Clathrate Hydrates of Methane + Quaternary Ammonium Salts

2016

Conference Publication

Prediction of the critical rupture thickness of foam films formed from saline water in the presence of flotation frothers

Wang, Liguang (2016). Prediction of the critical rupture thickness of foam films formed from saline water in the presence of flotation frothers. XXVIII International Mineral Processing Congress, Québec City, Canada, 11-15 September 2016. Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum.

Prediction of the critical rupture thickness of foam films formed from saline water in the presence of flotation frothers

2015

Journal Article

Flotation separation of marine microalgae from aqueous medium

Garg, Sourabh, Wang, Liguang and Schenk, Peer M. (2015). Flotation separation of marine microalgae from aqueous medium. Separation and Purification Technology, 156, 636-641. doi: 10.1016/j.seppur.2015.10.059

Flotation separation of marine microalgae from aqueous medium

2015

Journal Article

Phase equilibrium measurements for clathrate hydrates of flue gas (CO2 + N2 + O2) in the presence of tetra-n-butyl ammonium bromide or tri-n-butylphosphine oxide

Du, Jianwei and Wang, Liguang (2015). Phase equilibrium measurements for clathrate hydrates of flue gas (CO2 + N2 + O2) in the presence of tetra-n-butyl ammonium bromide or tri-n-butylphosphine oxide. The Journal of Chemical Thermodynamics, 88, 96-100. doi: 10.1016/j.jct.2015.04.023

Phase equilibrium measurements for clathrate hydrates of flue gas (CO2 + N2 + O2) in the presence of tetra-n-butyl ammonium bromide or tri-n-butylphosphine oxide

2015

Journal Article

Thermodynamic stability conditions, methane enrichment, and gas uptake of ionic clathrate hydrates of mine ventilation air

Du, Jianwei, Li, Huijuan and Wang, Liguang (2015). Thermodynamic stability conditions, methane enrichment, and gas uptake of ionic clathrate hydrates of mine ventilation air. Chemical Engineering Journal, 273, 75-81. doi: 10.1016/j.cej.2015.03.046

Thermodynamic stability conditions, methane enrichment, and gas uptake of ionic clathrate hydrates of mine ventilation air

2015

Journal Article

Experimental studies and modeling of surface bubble behaviour in froth flotation

Park, Hangil and Wang, Liguang (2015). Experimental studies and modeling of surface bubble behaviour in froth flotation. Chemical Engineering Research and Design, 101, 98-106. doi: 10.1016/j.cherd.2015.04.021

Experimental studies and modeling of surface bubble behaviour in froth flotation

2015

Journal Article

Hydrophobized particles can accelerate nucleation of clathrate hydrates

Li, Huijuan and Wang, Liguang (2015). Hydrophobized particles can accelerate nucleation of clathrate hydrates. Fuel, 140, 440-445. doi: 10.1016/j.fuel.2014.10.005

Hydrophobized particles can accelerate nucleation of clathrate hydrates

2015

Journal Article

Modeling of bubble coalescence in saline water in the presence of flotation frothers

Wang, Liguang (2015). Modeling of bubble coalescence in saline water in the presence of flotation frothers. International Journal of Mineral Processing, 134, 41-49. doi: 10.1016/j.minpro.2014.11.008

Modeling of bubble coalescence in saline water in the presence of flotation frothers

2015

Conference Publication

A Study of Fine Coal Flotation Using a Cyclic Alcohol Frother

Park, Hangil and Wang, Liguang (2015). A Study of Fine Coal Flotation Using a Cyclic Alcohol Frother. Asia Pacific Confederation of Chemical Engineering Congress 2015: APCChE 2015, incorporating CHEMECA 2015, Melbourne, Australia, 27 September - 1 October 2015. Melbourne, Australia: Engineers Australia.

A Study of Fine Coal Flotation Using a Cyclic Alcohol Frother

2014

Journal Article

Effects of ionic surfactants on methane hydrate formation kinetics in a static system

Du, Jianwei, Li, Huijuan and Wang, Liguang (2014). Effects of ionic surfactants on methane hydrate formation kinetics in a static system. Advanced Powder Technology, 25 (4), 1227-1233. doi: 10.1016/j.apt.2014.06.002

Effects of ionic surfactants on methane hydrate formation kinetics in a static system

Current funding

  • 2024 - 2025
    Development of effective reagents for centrifugal dewatering
    Australian Coal Association Research Program
    Open grant
  • 2024 - 2025
    Improving flotation beneficiation of minerals
    Australia's Economic Accelerator Seed Grants
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2025
    Real-time monitoring and control of froth flotation
    Australian Coal Association Research Program
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2023
    Improving flotation separation of metallurgical coal from clay minerals
    BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2023
    Development of a flotation process for a copper ore
    Chinova Resources
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2023
    In-plant demonstration of the next-generation flotation system
    Australian Coal Association Research Program
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2023
    Real-time automatic measurement of frother distribution in a coal preparation plant
    Australian Coal Association Research Program
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2022
    Improving centrifugal dewatering via modelling and analysis
    Australian Coal Association Research Program
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2022
    Improving centrifugal dewatering via modelling and analysis
    Australian Coal Association Research Program
    Open grant
  • 2020 - 2021
    Process for separating and dewatering fine particles
    Australian Coal Research Limited
    Open grant
  • 2020 - 2022
    Adaptive Electrical Capacitance Volume Tomography for Multiphase Flows (ARC LIEF project administered by The University of Newcastle)
    University of Newcastle
    Open grant
  • 2020 - 2021
    Improving flotation recovery and throughput with a combined method
    Australian Coal Research Limited
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2020
    Improving operation and control of centifugal dewatering using a novel online tool.
    Australian Coal Association Research Program
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2020
    New approach to simultaneously improving flotation and subsequent froth breakdown.
    Australian Coal Association Research Program
    Open grant
  • 2019
    Advanced Nanoparticle, Colloid and Microparticle Characterisation and Precision Engineering Nanosystems Facility
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2018 - 2019
    Improving Coal flotation with Oscilliatory Air Supply
    Australian Coal Association Research Program
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2019
    Improved Flotation Recovery via Controlling Froth Behaviour - Stage 2
    Australian Coal Association Research Program
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2018
    Acoustic levitation facility for high pressure multiphase systems research (ARC LIEF project administered by the University of Western Australia)
    University of Western Australia
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2018
    Improving solids recovery and moisture reduction in ultrafine coal dewatering
    Australian Coal Association Research Program
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2016
    Bauxite residue particle-particle separations
    Rio Tinto Alcan
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2017
    Development of advanced beneficiation processes for a hematite ore
    Chicheng County People's Government
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2016
    Improving coal flotation with oscillatory air supply
    Australian Coal Association Research Program
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2015
    Improved Flotation Recovery and Reduced Cost Via Adjusting Frother Chemistry and Froth Behaviour
    Australian Coal Association Research Program
    Open grant
  • 2014
    A parallel computer facility for modelling and simulation
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2013 - 2015
    Multi-scale investigation of CH4-CO2 replacement in hydrate-bearing porous medium
    UWA-UQ Bilateral Research Collaboration Award
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2012
    Dewatering Ultrafine Coals and Tailings by Centribaric Technology
    Australian Coal Association Research Program
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2013
    Dewatering of marine microalgae for biodiesel production: Use of advanced froth flotation technology
    UQ Collaboration and Industry Engagement Fund
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2012
    Optimisation of fine coal flotation
    SNF FloMin Inc
    Open grant
  • 2011
    Dewatering of microalgal suspension for manufacturing next-generation biofuel
    UQ Early Career Researcher
    Open grant
  • 2010 - 2011
    High speed particle image velocimetry and laser-induced fluorescence facility (ARC LIEF administered by the University of Newcastle)
    ARC LIEF Collaborating/Partner Organisation Contributions
    Open grant
  • 2010 - 2012
    Control of Hydrophobic Interactions between Gas Bubbles in Water and Their Role in Gas Hydrate Formation and Dissociation
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2007 - 2008
    Bubble Coalescence in Flotation
    UQ New Staff Research Start-Up Fund
    Open grant

Availability

Associate Professor Liguang Wang is:
Available for supervision

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Available projects

  • Mineral Beneficiation

    The objective of this project is to develop a novel and effective beneficiation process to upgrade critical minerals, increase utilisation of existing resources, and reduce costs and adverse impacts in processing of the ores.

  • Development of Advanced Coal Cleaning Technologies

    Separation of ultrafine coal particles from clay and water during a cleaning operation has been a long-term problem that the industry has faced. This project will develop advanced solid-solid and solid-liquid separation technologies, aiming to achieve high combustible recovery and low product moisture at low cost.

Supervision history

Current supervision

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Advancing beneficiation of fine particles

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Hangil Park

  • Doctor Philosophy

    A novel process for mineral separation

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Hangil Park

  • Doctor Philosophy

    A novel process for fine particle separation

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Hangil Park

Completed supervision

Enquiries

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  • Gas hydrates clean energy algal biofuel flotation coal cleaning mineral processing

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