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Books

Provis, J.L. and van Deventer, J.S.J. (Eds.) Geopolymers: Structures, processing, properties and industrial applications, Woodhead Publishing, Abingdon UK, 2009. [publisher link]

 

Journal Special Editions

Lukey, G.C., Palomo, A., Provis, J.L., Van Deventer, J.S.J. (Eds.) Special Edition of the Journal of Materials Science - Advances in Geopolymer Science & Technology, Vol. 42, Iss. 9, May 2007. [link]

 

Book Chapters

J.L. Provis & J.S.J. van Deventer, Introduction to geopolymers, in Provis, J.L. and van Deventer, J.S.J. (Eds.) Geopolymers: Structures, processing, properties and industrial applications, Woodhead Publishing, Abingdon UK, 2009, pp. 1-11. [publisher link]

L.M. Keyte, Fly ash glass chemistry and inorganic polymer cements, in Provis, J.L. and van Deventer, J.S.J. (Eds.) Geopolymers: Structures, processing, properties and industrial applications, Woodhead Publishing, Abingdon UK, 2009, pp. 15-36. [publisher link]

P. Duxson, Geopolymer precursor design, in Provis, J.L. and van Deventer, J.S.J. (Eds.) Geopolymers: Structures, processing, properties and industrial applications, Woodhead Publishing, Abingdon UK, 2009, pp. 37-49. [publisher link]

J.L. Provis, Activating solution chemistry for geopolymers, in Provis, J.L. and van Deventer, J.S.J. (Eds.) Geopolymers: Structures, processing, properties and industrial applications, Woodhead Publishing, Abingdon UK, 2009, pp. 50-71. [publisher link]

J.L. Provis, S.L. Yong & P. Duxson, Nanostructure/microstructure of metakaolin geopolymers, in Provis, J.L. and van Deventer, J.S.J. (Eds.) Geopolymers: Structures, processing, properties and industrial applications, Woodhead Publishing, Abingdon UK, 2009, pp. 72-88. [publisher link]

J.L. Provis & C.A. Rees, Geopolymer synthesis kinetics, in Provis, J.L. and van Deventer, J.S.J. (Eds.) Geopolymers: Structures, processing, properties and industrial applications, Woodhead Publishing, Abingdon UK, 2009, pp. 118-136. [publisher link]

R.R. Lloyd, Accelerated ageing of geopolymers, in Provis, J.L. and van Deventer, J.S.J. (Eds.) Geopolymers: Structures, processing, properties and industrial applications, Woodhead Publishing, Abingdon UK, 2009, pp. 139-166. [publisher link]

P. Duxson & J.S.J. van Deventer, Commercialization of geopolymers for construction – opportunities and obstacles, in Provis, J.L. and van Deventer, J.S.J. (Eds.) Geopolymers: Structures, processing, properties and industrial applications, Woodhead Publishing, Abingdon UK, 2009, pp. 381-402. [publisher link]

J.L. Provis, Immobilisation of toxic wastes in geopolymers, in Provis, J.L. and van Deventer, J.S.J. (Eds.) Geopolymers: Structures, processing, properties and industrial applications, Woodhead Publishing, Abingdon UK, 2009, pp. 423-442. [publisher link]

Lukey, G.C., Mendis, P., Van Deventer, J.S.J. & Sofi, M., Advances in inorganic polymer concrete technology, Appendix A, in: Concrete Mix Design, Quality Control and Specification, Spon Press. 3rd Edition, Editor: K.W. Day, 2006. [Amazon.com]

Lukey, G.C. & Van Deventer, J.S.J., Fundamental developments in understanding the interactions between metal cyanides and functional polymers, Chapter 12, in: Fundamentals and Applications of Anion Separations, Kluwer Academic/Plenum, New York, Editors: B.A. Moyer & R.P. Singh, 2004, pp. 179-206. [Amazon.com]

Van Deventer, J.S.J., Application of neural nets and computer vision to mineral processing systems, in: Mineral Processing and Engineering, Editors: V.N. Misra, G.D. Yadav & K.S. Rao, Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers, Kolkata, India, 2003, pp. 55-72.

Van Deventer, J.S.J. & Xu, H., Geopolymerisation of mineral products and waste, in: Mineral Processing and Engineering, Editors: V.N. Misra, G.D. Yadav & K.S. Rao, Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers, Kolkata, India, 2003, pp. 207-215.

Van Deventer, J.S.J., De Villiers, P.G.R. & Lorenzen, L., Recovery of valuable species from dissolving solids using ion exchange, in: Ion Exchange and Solvent Extraction, Volume 14, Editors: A.K. SenGupta & Y. Marcus, Marcel Dekker, Inc., New York, 2001, pp. 37-79. [Amazon.com]


Refereed International Journal Papers
 

2009

Gehman, J.D.; Provis, J.L. "Generalized biaxial shearing of MQMAS NMR spectra." Journal of Magnetic Resonance, in press, accepted for publication 20 June 2009.

Lloyd, R.R.; Provis, J.L.; van Deventer, J.S.J. “Microscopy and microanalysis of inorganic polymer cements. 1: Remnant fly ash particles,” Journal of Materials Science, 2009, 44(2), 608-619. [link]

Lloyd, R.R.; Provis, J.L.; van Deventer, J.S.J. “Microscopy and microanalysis of inorganic polymer cements. 2: The gel binder,” Journal of Materials Science,2009, 44(2), 620-631. [link]

Lloyd, R.R.; Provis, J.L.; Smeaton, K.J.; van Deventer, J.S.J. "Spatial distribution of pores in fly ash-based inorganic polymer gels visualised by Wood’s metal intrusion," Microporous and Mesoporous Materials, 2009, in press. [link]

Provis, J.L.; van Deventer, J. S. J., Discussion of “Synthesis and microstructural characterization of fully-reacted potassium-poly(sialate-siloxo) geopolymeric cement matrix” ACI Materials Journal, 2009, 106(1), 95-96.

Provis, J.L.; Yong, C.Z.; Duxson, P.; van Deventer, J.S.J. “Correlating mechanical and thermal properties of sodium silicate-fly ash geopolymers,” Colloids and Surfaces A - Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, 2009, 336(1-3), 57-63 . [link]

Provis, J.L.; Duxson, P.; Harrex, R.M.; Yong, C.Z.; van Deventer, J.S.J. "Valorisation of fly ashes by geopolymerization," Global NEST Journal, in press. [link]

White, C.E.; Provis, J.L.; Riley, D.P.; Kearley, G.J.; van Deventer, J.S.J. "What is the structure of kaolinite? Reconciling theory and experiment," Journal of Physical Chemistry B, 2009, 113(19), 6756-6765. [link]

2008

Bell, J.L.; Sarin, P.; Provis, J.L.; Haggerty, R.P.; Driemeyer, P.E.; Chupas, P.J.; van Deventer, J.S.J.; Kriven, W.M. “Atomic structure of a cesium aluminosilicate geopolymer: A pair distribution function study,” Chemistry of Materials, 2008, 20(14), 4768-4776. [link]

Debrincat, D.P.; Solnordal, C.B.; van Deventer, J.S.J., "Characterisation of inter-particle forces within agglomerated metallurgical powders", Powder Technology, 2008, 182(3), 388-397. [link]

Debrincat, D.P.; Solnordal, C.B.; van Deventer, J.S.J., "Influence of particle properties on the size of agglomerated metallurgical powders", International Journal of Mineral Processing, 2008, 87(1-2), 17-27. [link]

Duxson, P.; Provis, J.L. “Designing precursors for geopolymer cements,” Journal of the American Ceramic Society, 2008, 91(12), 3864-3869 . [link]

Hajimohammadi, A.; Provis, J.L.; van Deventer, J.S.J. “One-part geopolymer mixes from geothermal silica and sodium aluminate,” Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 2008, 47(23), 9396-9405. [link]

Provis, J.L.; Gehman, J.D.; White, C.E.; Vlachos, D.G. “Modeling silica nanoparticle dissolution in TPAOH-TEOS-H2O solutions,” Journal of Physical Chemistry C, 2008, 112(38), 14769-14775. [link]

Provis, J.L.; Walls, P.A.; van Deventer, J.S.J. “Geopolymerisation kinetics. 3. Effects of Cs and Sr,” Chemical Engineering Science, 2008, 63(18), 4480-4489. [link]

Rees, C.A.; Provis, J.L.; Lukey, G.C.; van Deventer, J.S.J. "Geopolymer gel formation with seeded nucleation," Colloids and Surfaces A - Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, 2008, 318(1-3), 97-105. [link]

Sindhunata; Provis, J.L.; Lukey, G.C.; Xu, H.; van Deventer, J.S.J. “Structural evolution of fly ash-based geopolymers in alkaline environments,” Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 2008, 47(9), 2991-2999. [link]

Xu, H.; Provis, J.L.; van Deventer, J.S.J.; Krivenko, P. "Characterization of aged slag concretes," ACI Materials Journal, 2008, 105(2), 131-139. [link].

Yip, C.K.; Lukey, G.C.; Provis, J.L.; van Deventer, J.S.J. “Carbonate mineral addition to metakaolin-based geopolymers,” Cement and Concrete Composites, 2008, 30(10), 979-985. [link]

Yip, C.K.; Lukey, G.C.; Provis, J.L.; van Deventer, J.S.J. "Effect of calcium silicate sources on geopolymerisation," Cement and Concrete Research, 2008, 38(4), 554-564. [link]

Zhang, J.; Provis, J.L.; Feng, D.; van Deventer, J.S.J., "The role of sulfide in the immobilization of Cr(VI) in fly ash geopolymers," Cement and Concrete Research, 2008, 38(5), 681-688. [link]

Zhang, J.; Provis, J.L.; Feng, D.; van Deventer, J.S.J. “Geopolymers for immobilization of Cr6+, Cd2+, and Pb2+,” Journal of Hazardous Materials, 2008, 157(2-3), 587-598. [link]

2007


Duxson, P., Lukey, G.C., Mallicoat, S. W., Kriven, W. M. and van Deventer, J.S.J., "Effect of alkali and Si/Al ratio on the development of mechanical properties of metakaolin-based geopolymers." Colloids and Surfaces A - Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, 2007, 292(1): 8-20. [link]

Duxson, P., Lukey, G.C. and van Deventer, J.S.J., "Effect of alkali cations on the thermal evolution of metakaolin geopolymers: Part 2 Phase stability and structural development," Journal of Non-Crystalline Solids, 2007, 353(22-23), 2186-2200. [link]

Duxson, P., Fernandez-Jimenez, A., Provis, J. L., Lukey, G. C., Palomo, A., & van Deventer, J. S. J. "Geopolymer technology: The current state of the art," Journal of Materials Science,2007, 42(9), 2917-2933. [link]

Duxson, P., Lukey, G.C. & van Deventer, J.S.J., "Characteristics of thermal shrinkage and weight loss in Na-geopolymers derived from metakaolin," Journal of Materials Science, 2007, 42(9), 3044-3054 . [link]

Duxson, P.; Provis, J.L.; Lukey, G.C.; van Deventer, J.S.J. "The role of inorganic polymer technology in the development of 'Green Concrete'," Cement and Concrete Research, 2007, 37(12), 1590-1597. [link]

Feng, D. & van Deventer, J.S.J. "Effect of hematite on thiosulphate leaching of gold," International Journal of Minerals Processing, 2007, 82(3), 138-147. [link]

Feng, D. & van Deventer, J.S.J. "The role of oxygen in thiosulphate leaching of gold," Hydrometallurgy, 2007, 85(2-4), 193-202. [link]

Feng, D. & van Deventer, J.S.J. "The effect of sulphur species on thiosulphate leaching of gold," Minerals Engineering, 2007, 20(3), 273-281. [link]

Feng, D. & van Deventer, J.S.J. "Interactions between sulphides and manganese dioxide in thiosulphate leaching of gold ores," Minerals Engineering, 2007, 20(6), 533-540 . [link]

Goretta, K.C., Chen, N., Gutierrez-Mora, F., Routbort, J.L., Lukey, G.C. & van Deventer, J.S.J., Erosion of geopolymers made from industrial waste, Journal of Materials Science, 2007, 42(9): 3066-3072. [link]

Lee, W.K.W. & van Deventer, J.S.J., "Chemical interactions between siliceous aggregates and low-Ca alkali-activated cements," Cement and Concrete Research, 2007, 37(6), 844-855. [link]

Provis, J.L. & van Deventer, J.S.J., In-situ energy dispersive X-ray diffractometry - A direct measure of the kinetics of geopolymerisation, Journal of Materials Science, 2007, 42(9), 2974-2981. [link]

Provis, J.L.; van Deventer, J.S.J. "Geopolymerisation kinetics. 1. In situ energy dispersive X-ray diffractometry," Chemical Engineering Science, 2007, 62(9), 2318-2329. [link]

Provis, J.L.; van Deventer, J.S.J. "Geopolymerisation kinetics. 2. Reaction kinetic modelling," Chemical Engineering Science, 2007, 62(9), 2309-2317. [link]

Rees, C.A.; Provis, J.L.; Lukey, G.C.; van Deventer, J.S.J. In situ ATR-FTIR study of the early stages of fly ash geopolymer gel formation, Langmuir, 2007, 23(17), 9076-9082. [link].

Rees, C.A.; Provis, J.L.; Lukey, G.C.; van Deventer, J.S.J. ATR-FTIR analysis of fly ash geopolymer gel ageing, Langmuir, 2007, 23(15), 8170-8179. [link]

Sofi, M., Van Deventer, J.S.J., Mendis, P. & Lukey, G.C., Bond performance of reinforcing bars in inorganic polymer concrete (IPC), Journal of Materials Science, 2007, 42(9), 3007-3016. [link]

Sofi, M.; van Deventer, J.S.J.; Mendis, P.A.; Lukey, G.C. "Engineering properties of inorganic polymer concretes (IPCs)," Cement and Concrete Research, 2007, 37(2), 251-257. [link]

Van Deventer, J.S.J., Provis, J.L., Duxson, P. & Lukey, G.C., "Reaction mechanisms in the geopolymeric conversion of inorganic waste to useful products," Journal of Hazardous Materials, 2007, A139(3): 506-513. [link]

Yong, S.L., Feng, D.W., Lukey, G.C. and van Deventer, J.S.J., "Chemical characterisation of the steel-geopolymeric gel interface," Colloids and Surfaces A - Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, 2007, 302(1-3): 411-423. [link]

2006

Duxson, P., Lukey, G.C., & van Deventer, J.S.J., Structural evolution and phase stability of Na-geopolymers derived from metakaolin up to 1000 C, Langmuir, 2006, 22(21): 8750-8757. [link]

Duxson, P., Lukey, G.C. and van Deventer, J.S.J., Effect of alkali cations on the thermal evolution of metakaolin geopolymers: Part 1 Physical evolution, Journal of Non-Crystalline Solids, 2006, 352(22-24): 5541-5555. [link]

Duxson, P., Provis, J.L., Lukey, G. C., van Deventer, J.S.J., Separovic, F., Gan, Z. "39K NMR of free potassium in geopolymers," Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 2006, 45(26): 9208-9210. [link]

Feng, D. & Van Deventer, J.S.J., Ammoniacal thiosulphate leaching of gold in the presence of pyrite, Hydrometallurgy, 2006, 82(3-4): 126-132. [link]

Feng, D., van Deventer, J.S.J. & Aldrich, C. "Ultrasonic defouling of reverse osmosis membranes used to treat wastewater effluents," Separation and Purification Technology, 2006, 50(3): 318-323. [link]

Provis, J.L.; Vlachos, D.G. Silica nanoparticle formation in the system TPAOH-TEOS-H2O: A population balance model. Journal of Physical Chemistry B, 2006, 110 (7), 3098-3108. [link]

Sindhunata; Lukey, G.C.; Xu, H.; Van Deventer, J.S.J., Effect of curing temperature and silicate concentration on fly ash-based geopolymerization, Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 2006, 45(10): 3559-3568. [link]

Tan, H., Feng, D., van Deventer, J.S.J., & Lukey, G.C., "An electrochemical study of gold cyanidation in the presence of carbon coatings," Hydrometallurgy, 2006, 84(1-2): 14-27. [link]

Tan, H., Feng, D., van Deventer, J.S.J., & Lukey, G.C., "An electrochemical study of pyrite oxidation in the presence of carbon coatings in cyanide medium,", International Journal of Mineral Processing, 2006, 80(2-4): 153-168. [link]

2005

Duxson, P., Lukey, G.C., Separovic, F. & Van Deventer, J.S.J., Effect of alkali cations on aluminum incorporation in geopolymeric gels, Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 2005, 44(4): 832-839. [link]

Duxson, P., Provis, J.L., Lukey, G.C., Separovic, F. & Van Deventer, J.S.J., 29Si NMR study of structural ordering in aluminosilicate geopolymer gels," Langmuir, 2005, 21(7): 3028-3036. [link]

Duxson, P., Provis, J.L., Lukey, G.C., Mallicoat, S.W., Kriven, W.M. & Van Deventer, J.S.J., Understanding the relationship between geopolymer composition, microstructure and mechanical properties, Colloids and Surfaces A, 2005, 269(1-3): 47-58. [link]

Provis, J.L., Duxson, P., Lukey, G.C., Separovic, F., Kriven, W.M. & Van Deventer, J.S.J., Modeling speciation in highly concentrated alkaline silicate solutions, Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 2005, 44(23): 8899-8908. [link]

Provis, J.L., Duxson, P., Lukey, G.C. & Van Deventer, J.S.J., A statistical thermodynamic model for Si/Al ordering in amorphous aluminosilicates," Chemistry of Materials, 2005, 17(11): 2976-2986. [link]

Provis, J.L., Lukey, G.C. & Van Deventer, J.S.J., Do geopolymers actually contain nanocrystalline zeolites? A re-examination of existing results, Chemistry of Materials, 2005, 17(12): 3075-3085. [Review article and cover graphic]

Provis, J.L., Duxson, P., Lukey, G.C. & Van Deventer, J.S.J., The role of mathematical modelling and gel chemistry in advancing geopolymer technology, Chemical Engineering Research and Design, 2005, 83(A7): 853-860. [link]

Provis, J. L.; Lukey, G. C.; Shallcross, D. C. Modeling multicomponent ion exchange - Application of the single-parameter binary system model. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 2005, 44(7): 2250-2257. [link]

Tan, H., Feng, D., Lukey, G.C. & Van Deventer, J.S.J., The behaviour of carbonaceous matter in cyanide leaching of gold, Hydrometallurgy, 2005, 78(3-4): 226-235. [link]

Tan, H., Feng, D., Van Deventer, J.S.J. & Lukey, G.C., Effect of contaminant carbonaceous matter on the sorption of gold by pyrite, International Journal of Mineral Processing, 2005, 76(4): 244-259, also published as 2005, 77(3): 123-138. [link]

Tan, H., Feng, D., Lukey, G.C. & Van Deventer, J.S.J., Effect of carbon coatings on gold dissolution in the presence of sulphide and lead, Minerals Engineering, 2005, 18(15): 1361-1372. [link]

Yip, C.K, Lukey, G.C., van Deventer, & J.S.J., "The coexistence of geopolymeric gel and calcium silicate hydrate at the early stage of alkaline activation," Cement and Concrete Research, 2005, 35(9): 1688-1697. [link]

2004

Feng, D., Tan, H. & Van Deventer, J.S.J., Ultrasound enhanced geopolymerisation, Journal of Materials Science, 2004, 39(2): 571-580. [link]

Feng, D., Van Deventer, J.S.J. & Aldrich, C., Removal of pollutants from acid mine wastewater using metallurgical by-product slags, Separation and Purification Technology, 2004, 40(1): 61-67. [link]

Goretta, K.C., Chen, N., Gutierrez-Mora, F., Routbort, J.L., Lukey, G.C. & Van Deventer, J.S.J., Solid-particle erosion of a geopolymer containing fly ash and blast-furnace slag, Wear, 2004, 256(7-8): 714-719. [link]

Lee, W.K.W. & Van Deventer, J.S.J., The interface between natural siliceous aggregates and geopolymers, Cement and Concrete Research, 2004, 34(2): 195-206. [link]

Phair, J.W., Van Deventer, J.S.J. & Smith, J.D., Effect of Al source and alkali activation on Pb and Cu immobilisation in fly-ash based geopolymers, Applied Geochemistry, 2004, 19(3): 423-434. [link]

Provis, J. L.; Lukey, G. C.; Shallcross, D. C. Single-parameter model for binary ion exchange equilibria. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 2004, 43(24): 7870-7879. [link]

Van der Walt, T.J., Van Deventer, J.S.J. & K.M. Kam, Dynamic modelling of a carbon-in-leach process with the regression network, Chemical Engineering Science, 2004, 59(21): 4575-4589. [link]

Van Deventer, J.S.J., Feng, D. & Burger, A.J., Transport phenomena at the pulpfroth interface in a flotation column: I. Recovery profiles, International Journal of Mineral Processing, 2004, 74(1-4): 201-215. [link]

Van Deventer, J.S.J., Feng, D. & Burger, A.J., Transport phenomena at the pulpfroth interface in a flotation column: II. Detachment, International Journal of Mineral Processing, 2004, 74(1-4): 217-231. [link]

Van Jaarsveld, J.G.S., Van Deventer, J.S.J. & Lukey, G.C., A comparative study of kaolinite versus metakaolinite in fly ash based geopolymers containing immobilised metals, Chemical Engineering Communications, 2004, 191(4): 531-549. [link]

Xu, H., Van Deventer, J.S.J., Roszak, S. & Leszczynski, J., Ab Initio study of dissolution reactions of five-membered aluminosilicate framework rings, International Journal of Quantum Chemistry, 2004, 96(4): 365-373. [link]


2003

Feng, D. & Van Deventer, J.S.J., Effect of sulfides on gold dissolution in ammoniacal thiosulfate medium, Metallurgical and Materials Transactions B, 2003, 34(1): 5-13. [link]

Feng, D., Tan, H & Van Deventer, J.S.J., Ultrasonic elution of gold from activated carbon, Minerals Engineering, 2003, 16(3): 257-264. [link]

Phair, J.W., Smith, J.D. & Van Deventer, J.S.J., Characteristics of aluminosilicate hydrogels related to commercial Geopolymers, Materials Letters, 2003, 57(28): 4356-4367. [link]

Provis, J.L., Van Deventer, J.S.J., Rademan, J.A.M & Lorenzen, L., A kinetic model for the acid-oxygen pressure leaching of Ni-Cu matte, Hydrometallurgy, 2003, 70(1-3): 83-99. [link]

Lee, W.K.W. & Van Deventer, J.S.J., The use of infrared spectroscopy to study geopolymerization of heterogeneous amorphous aluminosilicates, Langmuir, 2003, 19(21): 8726-8734. [link]

Van Deventer, J.S.J. & Liebenberg, S.P., The role of cyanide in the multi-component elution of cyanide complexes from activated carbon, European Journal of Mineral Processing and Environmental Protection, 2003, 3(3): 261-269. [link]

Van Deventer, J.S.J., Feng, D., Petersen, K.R.P. & Aldrich, C., Modelling of hydrocyclone performance based on spray profile analysis, International Journal of Mineral Processing, 2003, 70(1-4): 183-203. [link]

van Jaarsveld, J.G.S., van Deventer, J.S.J., & Lukey, G.C., "The characterisation of source materials in fly ash-based geopolymers," Materials Letters, 2003, 57(7): 1272-1280. [link]

Xu, H. & Van Deventer, J.S.J., Effect of source materials on geopolymerization, Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 2003, 42(8): 1698-1706. [link]

Xu, H. & Van Deventer, J.S.J., The effect of alkali metals on the formation of geopolymeric gels from alkali-feldspars, Colloids and Surfaces A - Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, 2003, 216(1-3): 27-44. [link]

Yip, C.K. & Van Deventer, J.S.J., Microanalysis of calcium silicate hydrate gel formed within a geopolymeric binder, Journal of Materials Science, 2003, 38(18): 3851-3860. [link]

 

2002

Feng, D. and van Deventer, J.S.J., "Leaching behaviour of sulphides in ammoniacal thiosulphate systems." Hydrometallurgy, 2002, 63(2): 189-200. [link]

Feng, D. and van Deventer, J.S.J., "The role of heavy metal ions in gold dissolution in the ammoniacal thiosulphate system." Hydrometallurgy, 2002, 64(3): 231-246. [link]

Lee, W.K.W. and van Deventer, J.S.J., "Structural reorganisation of class F fly ash in alkaline silicate solutions." Colloids and Surfaces A - Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, 2002, 211(1): 49-66. [link]

Lee, W.K.W. and van Deventer, J.S.J., "The effects of inorganic salt contamination on the strength and durability of geopolymers." Colloids and Surfaces A - Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, 2002, 211(2-3): 115-126. [link]

Lee, W.K.W. and van Deventer, J.S.J., "Effects of anions on the formation of aluminosilicate gel in geopolymers." Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 2002, 41(18): 4550-4558. [link]

Lee, W.K.W. and van Deventer, J.S.J., "The effect of ionic contaminants on the early-age properties of alkali-activated fly ash-based cements." Cement and Concrete Research, 2002, 32(4): 577-584. [link]

Phair, J.W. and van Deventer, J.S.J., "Effect of the silicate activator pH on the microstructural characteristics of waste-based geopolymers." International Journal of Mineral Processing, 2002, 66(1-4): 121-143. [link]

Phair, J.W. and van Deventer, J.S.J., "Characterization of fly-ash-based geopolymeric binders activated with sodium aluminate." Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 2002, 41(17): 4242-4251. [link]

van Deventer, J.S.J., van Dyk, W.A., Lorenzen, L. and Feng, D., "The dynamic behaviour of coarse particles in flotation froths - Part I: Model." Minerals Engineering, 2002, 15(9): 635-645. [link]

van Deventer, J.S.J., Van Dyk, W.A., Lorenzen, L. and Feng, D., "The dynamic behaviour of coarse particles in flotation froths. Part II: Density tracer tests." Minerals Engineering, 15(9): 647-657. [link]

van Deventer, J.S.J., Van Dyk, W.A., Lorenzen, L. and Feng, D., "The dynamic behaviour of coarse particles in flotation froths. Part III: Ore particles." Minerals Engineering, 2002, 15(9): 659-665. [link]

van Jaarsveld, J.G.S., van Deventer, J.S.J. and Lukey, G.C., "The effect of composition and temperature on the properties of fly ash- and kaolinite-based geopolymers." Chemical Engineering Journal, 2002, 89(1-3): 63-73. [link]

Xu, H. and van Deventer, J.S.J., "Geopolymerisation of multiple minerals." Minerals Engineering, 2002, 15(12): 1131-1139. [link]

Xu, H. and van Deventer, J.S.J., "Factors affecting the geopolymerization of alkali-feldspars." Minerals & Metallurgical Processing, 2002, 19(4): 209-214.

Xu, H. and van Deventer, J.S.J., "Microstructural characterisation of geopolymers synthesised from kaolinite/stilbite mixtures using XRD, MAS-NMR, SEM/EDX, TEM/EDX, and HREM." Cement and Concrete Research, 2002, 32(11): 1705-1716. [link]

 

2001

Feng, D. and van Deventer, J. S. J. (2001). "Preg-robbing phenomena in the thiosulphate leaching of gold ores." Minerals Engineering, 14(11): 1387-1402. [link]

Leao, V. A., Lukey, G. C., van Deventer, J. S. J. and Ciminelli, V. S. T. (2001). "The effect of resin structure on the loading of copper and iron cyano complexes." Solvent Extraction and Ion Exchange, 19(3): 507-530. [link]

Leao, V. A., Lukey, G. C., van Deventer, J. S. J. and Ciminelli, V. S. T. (2001). "The dependence of sorbed copper and nickel cyanide speciation on ion exchange resin type." Hydrometallurgy, 61(2): 105-119. [link]

Lukey, G. C., van Deventer, J. S. J. and Shallcross, D. C. (2001). "Equilibrium model for the sorption of gold cyanide and copper cyanide on trimethylamine ion exchange resin in saline solutions." Hydrometallurgy, 59(1): 101-113. [link]

Petersen, F. W. and van Deventer, J. S. J. (2001). "A probabilistic model for the intrusion of solid fines in activated carbon." Separation Science and Technology, 36(4): 527-540. [link]

Phair, J. W., van Deventer, J. S. J. and Smith, J. D. (2001). "Interaction of sodium silicate with zirconia and its consequences for polysialation." Colloids and Surfaces A - Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, 182(1-3): 143-159. [link]

Phair, J. W. and van Deventer, J. S. J. (2001). "Effect of silicate activator pH on the leaching and material characteristics of waste-based inorganic polymers." Minerals Engineering, 14(3): 289-304. [link]

Rees, K. L. and van Deventer, J. S. J. (2001). "Gold process modelling. I. Batch modelling of the processes of leaching, preg-robbing and adsorption onto activated carbon." Minerals Engineering, 14(7): 753-773. [link]

Rees, K. L., van Deventer, J. S. J. and Dunne, R. C. (2001). "Gold process modelling. II. The effect of ore type on leaching and adsorption dynamics at Telfer gold mine." Minerals Engineering, 14(8): 887-900. [link]

van Deventer, J. S. J., Feng, D. and Burger, A. J. (2001). "The use of bubble loads to interpret transport phenomena at the pulp-froth interface in a flotation column." Chemical Engineering Science, 56(21-22): 6313-6319. [link]

Xu, H., van Deventer, J. S. J. and Lukey, G. C. (2001). "Effect of alkali metals on the preferential geopolymerization of stilbite/kaolinite mixtures." Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 40(17): 3749-3756. [link]

 

2000

Lukey, G. C., van Deventer, J. S. J. and Shallcross, D. C. (2000). "Selective elution of copper and iron cyanide complexes from ion exchange resins using saline solutions." Hydrometallurgy, 56(2): 217-236. [link]

Lukey, G. C., van Deventer, J. S. J., Chowdhury, R. L., Shallcross, D. C., Huntington, S. T. and Morton, C. J. (2000). "The speciation of gold and copper cyanide complexes on ion-exchange resins containing different functional groups." Reactive & Functional Polymers, 44(2): 121-143. [link]

Lukey, G. C., van Deventer, J. S. J. and Shallcross, D. C. (2000). "Equilibrium model for the selective sorption of gold cyanide on different ion-exchange functional groups." Minerals Engineering, 13(12): 1243-1261. [link]

Lukey, G. C., van Deventer, J. S. J. and Shallcross, D. C. (2000). "The effect of functional group structure on the elution of metal cyanide complexes from ion exchange resins." Separation Science and Technology, 35(15): 2393-2413. [link]

Phair, J. W., van Deventer, J. S. J. and Smith, J. D. (2000). "Mechanism of polysialation in the incorporation of zirconia into fly ash-based geopolymers." Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 39(8): 2925-2934. [link]

Rees, K. L. and van Deventer, J. S. J. (2000). "Preg-robbing phenomena in the cyanidation of sulphide gold ores." Hydrometallurgy, 58(1): 61-80. [link]

Rees, K. L. and van Deventer, J. S. J. (2000). "The mechanism of enhanced gold extraction from ores in the presence of activated carbon." Hydrometallurgy, 58(2): 151-167. [link]

Teague, A. J., van Deventer, J. S. J. and Swaminathan, C. (2000). "The effect of copper activation on the behaviour of free and refractory gold during froth flotation." International Journal of Mineral Processing, 59(2): 113-130. [link]

Xu, H. and van Deventer, J. S. J. (2000). "The geopolymerisation of alumino-silicate minerals." International Journal of Mineral Processing, 59(3): 247-266. [link]

Xu, H. and van Deventer, J. S. J. (2000). "Ab initio calculations on the five-membered alumino-silicate framework rings model: implications for dissolution in alkaline solutions." Computers & Chemistry, 24(3-4): 391-404. [link]
 

1999

Lukey, G. C., van Deventer, J. S. J., Chowdhury, R. L. and Shallcross, D. C. (1999). "The effect of salinity on the capacity and selectivity of ion exchange resins for gold cyanide." Minerals Engineering, 12(7): 769-785. [link]

Lukey, G. C., van Deventer, J. S. J., Huntington, S. T., Chowdhury, R. L. and Shallcross, D. C. (1999). "Raman study on the speciation of copper cyanide complexes in highly saline solutions." Hydrometallurgy, 53(3): 233-244. [link]

Rademan, J.A.M., Lorenzen, L., & van Deventer, J.S.J. (1999). "The leaching characteristics of Ni-Cu matte in the acid-oxygen pressure leach process at Impala Platinum," Hydrometallurgy, 52(3): 231-252. [link]

Rees, K. L. and van Deventer, J. S. J. (1999). "The role of metal-cyanide species in leaching gold from a copper concentrate." Minerals Engineering, 12(8): 877-892. [link]

Teague, A. J., van Deventer, J. S. J. and Swaminathan, C. (1999). "A conceptual model for gold flotation." Minerals Engineering, 12(9): 1001-1019. [link]

Teague, A. J., van Deventer, J. S. J. and Swaminathan, C. (1999). "The effect of galvanic interaction on the behaviour of free and refractory gold during froth flotation." International Journal of Mineral Processing, 57(4): 243-263. [link]

van Jaarsveld, J. G. S. and van Deventer, J. S. J. (1999). "Effect of the alkali metal activator on the properties of fly ash-based geopolymers." Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 38(10): 3932-3941. [link]

van Jaarsveld, J. G. S. and van Deventer, J. S. J. (1999). "The effect of metal contaminants on the formation and properties of waste-based geopolymers." Cement and Concrete Research, 29(8): 1189-1200. [link]

van Jaarsveld, J. G. S., van Deventer, J. S. J. and Schwartzman, A. (1999). "The potential use of geopolymeric materials to immobilise toxic metals: Part II. Material and leaching characteristics." Minerals Engineering, 12(1): 75-91. [link]

1998

Liebenberg, S. P. and van Deventer, J. S. J. (1998). "The quantification of shifting adsorption equilibria of gold and base metals in CIP plants." Minerals Engineering, 11(6): 551-562. [link]

Petersen, K. R. P., Aldrich, C. and van Deventer, J. S. J. (1998). "Analysis of ore particles based on textural pattern recognition." Minerals Engineering, 11(10): 959-977. [link]

Teague, A. J., Swaminathan, C. and van Deventer, J. S. J. (1998). "The behaviour of gold bearing minerals during froth flotation as determined by diagnostic leaching." Minerals Engineering, 11(6): 523-533. [link]

van Jaarsveld, J. G. S., van Deventer, J. S. J. and Lorenzen, L. (1998). "Factors affecting the immobilization of metals in geopolymerized flyash." Metallurgical and Materials Transactions B - Process Metallurgy and Materials Processing Science, 29(1): 283-291. [link]

1997

Bezuidenhout, M., van Deventer, J. S. J. and Moolman, D. W. (1997). "The identification of perturbations in a base metal flotation plant using computer vision of the froth surface." Minerals Engineering, 10(10): 1057-1073. [link]

Liebenberg, S. P. and van Deventer, J. S. J. (1997). "Evaluating a dynamic model for the competitive elution of gold and base metals from activated carbon." Separation Science and Technology, 32(11): 1787-1804. [link]

Liebenberg, S. P. and van Deventer, J. S. J. (1997). "The dynamic simulation of in-pulp sorption processes using the lumping of competitive and fouling phenomena." Minerals Engineering, 10(9): 959-972. [link]

Petersen, F. W. and van Deventer, J. S. J. (1997). "Competitive adsorption of gold cyanide and organic compounds onto porous adsorbents." Separation Science and Technology, 32(13): 2087-2103. [link]

Petersen, F. W. and van Deventer, J. S. J. (1997). "The behaviour of silica in gold cyanide solutions." International Journal of Mineral Processing, 50(3): 211-225. [link]

van Jaarsveld, J. G. S., van Deventer, J. S. J. and Lorenzen, L. (1997). "The potential use of geopolymeric materials to immobilise toxic metals. 1. Theory and applications." Minerals Engineering, 10(7): 659-669. [link]

 

 

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