The impact of indigenous microorganisms on coal flotation: A new perspective on water consumption

• Published in: Fuel (Guildford) Vol. 337; p. 126848
• Main Authors: Wang, Xizhuo, Li, Jianbo, Li, Yinta, Song, Shaoxian, Farías, María Eugenia, Sánchez, Rosa María Torres, Xia, Ling
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 01.04.2023
• Subjects: Ash content; Coal flotation; Microorganisms; Water consumption; Yield; Water consumption; Microorganisms; Coal flotation; Yield; Ash content

[Display omitted] •Indigenous microorganisms had an adverse impact on coal flotation.•Bacillus sp. QX4 was isolated and used for coal beneficiation.•Coal yield was decreased and water consumption was increased.•The increase of water consumption reduced the calorific value of clean coal.•Indigenous m...