Jun Chen

Jun Chen's work centers on the physical and chemical behavior of minerals and particles, especially clay minerals like kaolinite and montmorillonite, and how they interact with water, chemical additives, and other minerals in processes such as coal processing and mineral separation (flotation). The research combines laboratory experiments with computational modeling (such as DFT and molecular dynamics simulations) to understand surface chemistry at the atomic level, and also extends into related applied areas like food packaging materials, water treatment, and battery materials. This work is relevant to industrial processes including coal cleaning, mineral processing, wastewater treatment, and materials development.

Publication output has grown substantially over the past decade, rising from roughly 6-11 papers per year in 2017-2021 to a notably higher and more variable output of 16-33 papers per year from 2022-2025.

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