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:
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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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101 works between 2001 and 2025
All (101) Journal Article (75) Book Chapter (4) Conference Publication (22)

61 - 80 of 101 works

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

2014

Journal Article

Effective harvesting of low surface-hydrophobicity microalgae by froth flotation

Garg, Sourabh, Wang, Liguang and Schenk, Peer M. (2014). Effective harvesting of low surface-hydrophobicity microalgae by froth flotation. Bioresource Technology, 159, 437-441. doi: 10.1016/j.biortech.2014.03.030

Effective harvesting of low surface-hydrophobicity microalgae by froth flotation

2014

Journal Article

Equilibrium conditions for semi-clathrate hydrates formed with CO2, N2 or CH4 in the presence of tri-n-butylphosphine oxide

Du, Jianwei and Wang, Liguang (2014). Equilibrium conditions for semi-clathrate hydrates formed with CO2, N2 or CH4 in the presence of tri-n-butylphosphine oxide. Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research, 53 (3), 1234-1241. doi: 10.1021/ie403130h

Equilibrium conditions for semi-clathrate hydrates formed with CO2, N2 or CH4 in the presence of tri-n-butylphosphine oxide

2014

Journal Article

Phase equilibria and methane enrichment of clathrate hydrates of mine ventilation air + tetrabutylphosphonium bromide

Du, Jianwei, Li, Huijuan and Wang, Liguang (2014). Phase equilibria and methane enrichment of clathrate hydrates of mine ventilation air + tetrabutylphosphonium bromide. Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research, 53 (19), 8182-8187. doi: 10.1021/ie5000664

Phase equilibria and methane enrichment of clathrate hydrates of mine ventilation air + tetrabutylphosphonium bromide

2014

Book Chapter

Hydrophobic Forces in Foam Films

Yoon, Roe-Hoan and Wang, Liguang (2014). Hydrophobic Forces in Foam Films. Colloids and Interface Science Series, 6 Volume Set. (pp. 161-186) wiley. doi: 10.1002/9783527631193.ch7

Hydrophobic Forces in Foam Films

2014

Conference Publication

Comparative study of clathrate hydrate formation in the presence of octadecyltrichlorosilane-coated glass particles and sodium dodecyl sulphate

Li, Huijuan and Wang, Liguang (2014). Comparative study of clathrate hydrate formation in the presence of octadecyltrichlorosilane-coated glass particles and sodium dodecyl sulphate. Chemeca 14: Australasian Conference on Chemical Engineering 2014, Perth, WA, Australia, 28 September-1 October, 2014. Hawthorn, VIC, Australia: Institution of Chemical Engineers.

Comparative study of clathrate hydrate formation in the presence of octadecyltrichlorosilane-coated glass particles and sodium dodecyl sulphate

2014

Conference Publication

Experimental studies and modelling of surface bubble behaviour in flotation froth

Park, Hangil and Wang, Liguang (2014). Experimental studies and modelling of surface bubble behaviour in flotation froth. Chemeca 14: Australasian Conference on Chemical Engineering 2014, Perth, WA, Australia, 28 September-1 October, 2014. Hawthorn, VIC, Australia: Institution of Chemical Engineers.

Experimental studies and modelling of surface bubble behaviour in flotation froth

2013

Journal Article

Atomic force microscopy study of forces between a silica sphere and an oxidized silicon wafer in aqueous solutions of NaCl, KCl, and CsCl at concentrations up to saturation

Wang, Yuhua, Wang, Liguang, Hampton, Marc A. and Nguyen, Anh V. (2013). Atomic force microscopy study of forces between a silica sphere and an oxidized silicon wafer in aqueous solutions of NaCl, KCl, and CsCl at concentrations up to saturation. Journal of Physical Chemistry C, 117 (5), 2113-2120. doi: 10.1021/jp3092495

Atomic force microscopy study of forces between a silica sphere and an oxidized silicon wafer in aqueous solutions of NaCl, KCl, and CsCl at concentrations up to saturation

2013

Journal Article

Correlation of air recovery with froth stability and separation efficiency in coal flotation

Qu, Xuan, Wang, Liguang and Nguyen, Anh V. (2013). Correlation of air recovery with froth stability and separation efficiency in coal flotation. Minerals Engineering, 41, 25-30. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2012.10.013

Correlation of air recovery with froth stability and separation efficiency in coal flotation

2013

Conference Publication

Formation kinetics of methane hydrate in the presence of ionic surfactants

Du, Jianwei, Li, Huijuan and Wang, Liguang (2013). Formation kinetics of methane hydrate in the presence of ionic surfactants. Chemeca 2013: Australasian Conference on Chemical Engineering, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 29 September-2 October, 2013. Hawthorn, VIC, Australia: Institution of Engineers, Australia.

Formation kinetics of methane hydrate in the presence of ionic surfactants

2013

Conference Publication

Effects of algal hydrophobicity and bubble size on flotation separation of microalgae from aqueous medium

Garg, Sourabh, Wang, Liguang and Schenk, Peer (2013). Effects of algal hydrophobicity and bubble size on flotation separation of microalgae from aqueous medium. Chemeca 2013: Australasian Conference on Chemical Engineering, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 29 September-2 October, 2013. Hawthorn, VIC, Australia: Institution of Engineers, Australia.

Effects of algal hydrophobicity and bubble size on flotation separation of microalgae from aqueous medium

2013

Conference Publication

Effect of surfactant-coated particles on clathrate hydrate formation

Li, Huijuan, Du, Jianwei and Wang, Liguang (2013). Effect of surfactant-coated particles on clathrate hydrate formation. Chemeca 2013: Australasian Conference on Chemical Engineering, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 29 September-2 October, 2013. Hawthorn, VIC, Australia: Institution of Engineers, Australia.

Effect of surfactant-coated particles on clathrate hydrate formation

2012

Journal Article

Flotation of marine microalgae: Effect of algal hydrophobicity

Garg, Sourabh, Li, Yan, Wang, Liguang and Schenk, Peer M. (2012). Flotation of marine microalgae: Effect of algal hydrophobicity. Bioresource Technology, 121, 471-474. doi: 10.1016/j.biortech.2012.06.111

Flotation of marine microalgae: Effect of algal hydrophobicity

2012

Journal Article

Phase equilibria and dissociation enthalpies of hydrogen semi-clathrate hydrate with tetrabutyl ammonium nitrate

Du, Jianwei, Wang, Liguang, Liang, Deqing and Li, Dongliang (2012). Phase equilibria and dissociation enthalpies of hydrogen semi-clathrate hydrate with tetrabutyl ammonium nitrate. Journal of Chemical and Engineering Data, 57 (2), 603-609. doi: 10.1021/je201177t

Phase equilibria and dissociation enthalpies of hydrogen semi-clathrate hydrate with tetrabutyl ammonium nitrate

2012

Journal Article

Drainage and rupture of thin foam films in the presence of ionic and non-ionic surfactants

Wang, Liguang (2012). Drainage and rupture of thin foam films in the presence of ionic and non-ionic surfactants. International Journal of Mineral Processing, 102-103, 58-68. doi: 10.1016/j.minpro.2011.09.012

Drainage and rupture of thin foam films in the presence of ionic and non-ionic surfactants

2012

Conference Publication

Dewatering mineral and coal fines using the hyperbaric centrifuge

Yoon, R. H., Asmatulu, R., Keles, S., Luttrell, G., Wang, L., Schultz, W. and Franklin, J. (2012). Dewatering mineral and coal fines using the hyperbaric centrifuge. XXVI International Mineral Processing Congress - IMPC 2012, New Delhi, India, 24-28 September 2012. New Delhi, India: Technowrites.

Dewatering mineral and coal fines using the hyperbaric centrifuge

2012

Conference Publication

Inter-bubble attractions in aqueous solutions of flotation frothers

Wang, Liguang (2012). Inter-bubble attractions in aqueous solutions of flotation frothers. SME Annual Meeting and Exhibit and CMA 113th National Western Mining Conference 2011, Denver, CO, United States, 27 February - 2 March 2011. Englewood, Colorado, USA: Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration.

Inter-bubble attractions in aqueous solutions of flotation frothers

2012

Journal Article

Impact of interface approach velocity on bubble coalescence

Wang, Liguang and Qu, Xuan (2012). Impact of interface approach velocity on bubble coalescence. Minerals Engineering, 26 (1), 50-56. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2011.10.016

Impact of interface approach velocity on bubble coalescence

2012

Journal Article

The effects of acid hydrolysis on protein biosurfactant molecular, interfacial, and foam properties: pH responsive protein hydrolysates

Dimitrijev-Dwyer, Mirjana, He, Lizhong, James, Michael, Nelson, Andrew, Wang, Liguang and Middelberg, Anton P. J. (2012). The effects of acid hydrolysis on protein biosurfactant molecular, interfacial, and foam properties: pH responsive protein hydrolysates. Soft Matter, 8 (19), 5131-5139. doi: 10.1039/c2sm25082a

The effects of acid hydrolysis on protein biosurfactant molecular, interfacial, and foam properties: pH responsive protein hydrolysates

2011

Journal Article

Effects of sodium tripolyphosphate and sodium carbonate on the selective flocculation of diasporic-bauxite in the presence of calcium and magnesium ions

Wang, Yuhua, Sun, Daxiang, Wang, Liguang and Zhou, Yulin (2011). Effects of sodium tripolyphosphate and sodium carbonate on the selective flocculation of diasporic-bauxite in the presence of calcium and magnesium ions. Minerals Engineering, 24 (10), 1031-1037. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2011.04.027

Effects of sodium tripolyphosphate and sodium carbonate on the selective flocculation of diasporic-bauxite in the presence of calcium and magnesium ions

Current funding

  • 2024 - 2025
    Development of effective reagents for centrifugal dewatering
    Australian Coal Association Research Program
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2025
    Real-time monitoring and control of froth flotation
    Australian Coal Association Research Program
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2024 - 2025
    Improving flotation beneficiation of minerals
    Australia's Economic Accelerator Seed Grants
    Open grant
  • 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

    Ultrasonic flotation of minerals without and with external air supply

    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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