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    A Phenomenological Kinetic Flotation Model: Intrinsic Floatability Profiling for Batch and Continuous Flotation Systems
    (Springer Heidelberg, 2026) Polat, Mehmet; Guzel, Veli; Kobas, Muammer; Polat, Hurriyet
    This study presents a mechanistic flotation kinetics model that unifies the description of mineral particle floatability in both batch and continuous systems. Building on a physically explicit interpretation of bubble-particle interactions, the model introduces the concept of intrinsic floatability, \documentclass[12pt]{minimal} \usepackage{amsmath} \usepackage{wasysym} \usepackage{amsfonts} \usepackage{amssymb} \usepackage{amsbsy} \usepackage{mathrsfs} \usepackage{upgreek} \setlength{\oddsidemargin}{-69pt} \begin{document}$${\upphi }_{\text{P},\text{ij}}<^>{\text{s}}$$\end{document}, defined as the size-and composition-dependent probability that a particle within a bubble's sweep volume reports to the froth. A central feature of the framework is that \documentclass[12pt]{minimal} \usepackage{amsmath} \usepackage{wasysym} \usepackage{amsfonts} \usepackage{amssymb} \usepackage{amsbsy} \usepackage{mathrsfs} \usepackage{upgreek} \setlength{\oddsidemargin}{-69pt} \begin{document}$${\upphi }_{\text{P},\text{ij}}<^>{\text{s}}$$\end{document} is decoupled from system-level rate-determining factors, such as bubble-particle encounter frequency, transport limits, and bubble surface crowding-that otherwise confound attempts to extract floatability distributions from kinetic data. This separation is achieved through three explicit, time-dependent parameters: the encounter rate kappa(t), the limiting flotation rate mu(t), and the bubble saturation factor chi(t). Together, these parameters isolate intrinsic particle behavior from external constraints. The model naturally reduces to the classical first-order rate law in dilute pulps, while in concentrated suspensions it predicts systematic deviations, approaching zero-order kinetics as bubble surfaces saturate. Importantly, the same formulation applies seamlessly to batch tests and multi-stage continuous circuits, enabling a consistent theoretical framework across scales and ore types. Requiring only standard flotation data and known system parameters, the model is practical for both laboratory coal flotation studies and industrial non-coal applications. Validation using batch coal data and continuous plant-scale copper flotation results demonstrates its robustness and broad relevance.
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    Comparative Stability of Synthetic and Natural Polymeric Micelles in Physiological Environments: Implications for Drug Delivery
    (MDPI, 2025) Polat, Hurriyet; Eren, Merve Cevik; Polat, Mehmet; Koss, Kyle M.; Polat, Onur K.
    Polymeric micelles are widely studied as nanocarriers for hydrophobic drugs, yet their structural stability under physiological conditions remains a major limitation. This review provides a comparative evaluation of synthetic and natural polymeric micelles with a focus on their stability under dilution and in protein-rich environments. The discussion integrates thermodynamic and kinetic factors governing micelle integrity and examines how molecular composition, hydrophobic segment length, and core-shell modifications influence disintegration behavior. While synthetic micelles commonly collapse below their critical micelle concentration during intravenous administration, natural polymeric micelles, such as those derived from chitosan, alginate, or heparin, exhibit improved resistance to dilution but remain vulnerable to protein-induced destabilization. Strategies such as core or shell cross-linking, surface functionalization, and natural polymer coatings are reviewed as promising approaches to enhance circulation stability and controlled drug release. The work provides a framework for designing micellar systems with balanced biocompatibility, biodegradability, and robustness suitable for clinical drug-delivery applications.
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    Effect of pH and Hydration on the Normal and Lateral Interaction Forces Between Alumina Surfaces
    (2006) Polat, Mehmet; Sato, Kimiyasu; Nagaoka, Takaaki; Watari, Koji
    Normal and lateral interaction forces between alumina surfaces were measured using Atomic Force Microscopy-Colloid Probe Method at different pH. The normal force curves exhibit a well-defined repulsive barrier and an attractive minimum at acidic pH and the DLVO theory shows excellent agreement with the data. The normal forces are always repulsive at basic pH and the theory fails to represent the measurements. Lateral forces are almost an order of magnitude smaller in the basic solutions. These differences, which have important implications in the study of stability and rheology, are attributed to the hydration of the alumina surface at basic pH. © 2013 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved.
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    Effect of Some Physical, and Chemical Variables on Flocculation and Sediment Behaviour
    (A.A. Balkema Publishers, 2000) Polat, Hürriyet; Polat, Mehmet; İpekoğlu, Üner
    Effect of some chemical and physical variables on the settling rate, final sediment height, sediment viscosity and supernatant turbidity of a clay sample was studied using various polyacrylamide type flocculants. Increasing flocculant concentration significantly increased both the settling rate and sediment viscosity. More importantly, changes in the final sediment, height, hence the packing density, was minimal for all the conditions tested once the sediment was allowed to consolidate. Also, the mode of addition of the polymer, at once or continuous, did not seem to affect any of the parameters measured. Conditioning time seemed to alter the settling rate at low polymer concentrations, but had no effect at high polymer concentrations. However, increasing the conditioning time caused a decrease in the sediment viscosity. Different types of the polyacrylimides generated different settling rates at a given concentration, but the final sediment height was nearly independent of polymer type.