Publications

2023

• H. Alizadeh, M. R. MacIver, and M. Pawlik. Release of bitumen from mature fine tailings in the presence of a polymeric dispersant. Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering, 101(3):1613–1622, 2023. doi:10.1002/cjce.24518.

2022

• M. R. MacIver and M. Pawlik. A floc structure perspective on sediment consolidation in thickened tailings. Chemical Engineering Science, 263:118095, 2022. doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ces.2022.118095.
• M. R. MacIver, H. Alizadeh, V. K. Kuppusamy, H. Hamza, and M. Pawlik. The macro-structure of quartz flocs. Powder Technology, 395:255–266, 2022. URL: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.powtec.2021.09.052, doi:10.1016/j.powtec.2021.09.052.
• M. R. MacIver, H. Hamza, and M. Pawlik. Effect of suspension conductivity and fines concentration on coarse particle settling in oil sands tailings. Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering, 99(9):2024–2034, 2021. doi:10.1002/cjce.23935.

2021

• M. R. MacIver, M. Pawlik, and C. Chassagne. Floc volume estimates from 2D compared with 3D. In Proceedings of the 60th Conference of Metallurgists, 459–462. Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy & Petroleum, 2021.
• A. Shakeel, M. R. MacIver, P. J. M. van Kan, A. Kirichek, and C. Chassagne. A rheological and microstructural study of two-step yielding in mud samples from a port area. Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, 624:126827, 2021. URL: [https://doi.org/10.1016/j.colsurfa.2021.126827]
• M. R. MacIver, A. Sablok, and M. Pawlik. Apatite content and distribution in organic-rich particles. Minerals Engineering, 170(June):107049, 2021. URL: (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mineng.2021.107049).

2020

• R. I. Jeldres, M. Jeldres, M. R. MacIver, M. Pawlik, P. Robles, and N. Toro. Analysis of Kaolin Flocculation in Seawater by Optical Backscattering Measurements : Effect of Flocculant Management and Liquor Conditions. Minerals, 10(317):1–13, 2020. doi:10.3390/min10040317.
• M. R. MacIver and P. Pawlik. Correlative tomography for 3D multi-phase structure in a phosphate ore. In MineXchange 2020 SME Annual Conference and Expo. Phoenix, AZ, 2020. Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration.

• H. Alizadeh, M. R. MacIver, and M. Pawlik. Behavior of low molecular weight polymers as dispersants of oil sand tailings. In Proceedings of the XXX International Mineral Processing Congress. Cape Town, 2020.

• M. R. MacIver, H. Alizadeh, and M. Pawlik. Effect of lignosulfonate dispersant on high-clay content tailings structure. In Proceedings of the XXX International Mineral Processing Congress. Cape Town, 2020.

2019

• M. R. MacIver, M. Pawlik, and H. Hamza. Aggregate density changes during the compression of flocculated silica. Powder Technology, 350:43–50, may 2019.doi:10.1016/j.powtec.2019.03.017.

2018

• M. R. MacIver, M. Pawlik, H. Hamza, and L. Malin. Networked structure analysis with micro-CT method. In Proceedings of the XXIX International Mineral Processing Congress, 1–8. Moscow, Russia, 2018.

2017

• M. R. MacIver and M. Pawlik. Analysis of in situ microscopy images of flocculated sediment volumes. Chemical Engineering and Technology, 40(12):2305–2313, dec 2017. doi:10.1002/ceat.201600523.
• M. R. MacIver and M. Pawlik. Measurement of optical backscattering height scans from flocculated mineral sediments. Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, 514:38–46, 2017.(https://doi.org/10.1016/j.colsurfa.2016.11.030).

2016

• M. R. MacIver and M. Pawlik. In situ image analysis of batch settling of flocculated minerals with physical-statiscal feature extraction method. In Proceedings of the XXVIII International Mineral Processing Congress, 1–10. Quebec City, 2016. Canadian Institute of Mining , Metallurgy and Petroleum.

2007

• H. M. Halvorsen, E. Wygnal, M. R. Maciver, and D. G. Leaist. Ternary mutual diffusion coefficients from error-function dispersion rofiles: aqueous solutions of triton X-100 micelles + poly(ethylene glycol). Journal of Chemical Engineering Data, 52:442–448, 2007.