foam fractionation

https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.F02468
A method of separation in which a component of the bulk liquid is preferentially adsorbed at the liquid/vapour (L/V) @I03082@ and is removed by foaming.
Source:
PAC, 1972, 31, 577. (Manual of Symbols and Terminology for Physicochemical Quantities and Units, Appendix II: Definitions, Terminology and Symbols in Colloid and Surface Chemistry) on page 609 [Terms] [Paper]