Measurement of Long-Range Hydrophobic Attraction Forces and Their Relationship to Deinking Flotation, 1996 Pulping Conference Proceedings
Fritz G. Paulsen
Douglas W. Bousfield
Edward V. Thompson
University of Maine
The importance of hydrophobic attraction is introduced in terms of the theoretical background of bubble/particle attachment in deinking flotation. The need for experimental studies regarding hydrophobic attraction is discussed. An apparatus is described for measuring the interaction forces of attraction, attachment, and adhesion, between a mounted particle and an air bubble (or other surface). Experimental results are presented for glass bead interactions with a glass plate and an air bubble, and for toner particle interactions with an air bubble.
Measurement of Long-Range Hydrophobic Attraction Forces and Their Relationship to Deinking Flotation
