Welcome to the 54th Year of Publication of Platinum Metals Review
A quarterly journal of research on the platinum group metals and of developments in their application in industry
The Journal: Volume 54, Issue 3
Platinum Metals Rev., 2010, 54, (3), 136-202
The July part of the 2010 journal is now live. Each item can be browsed via the Table of Contents or by clicking on the links below. We also provide a full-issue PDF (5.6 MB), which is available to download free of charge.
In this issue:
Studies of Precious Metal Catalysts in the CARMAC Programme
An article by Robbie Burch, Lynn Gladden and Stan Golunski
In the Controlling Access of Reactive Molecules to Active Centres (CARMAC) programme, state of the art approaches combining computational modelling, catalyst chemistry and chemical engineering have been used to solve specific problems in catalyst specificity and selectivity.
CATSA 2009 Conference
A conference review by Jason McPherson
Our first review of the annual meeting organised by the Catalysis Society of South Africa showcases novel catalyst research in that country, with a number of research programmes playing a substantial part in growing the field.
Challenges in Catalysis for Pharmaceuticals and Fine Chemicals II
A conference review by Fabrizio Nerozzi
The need for robust, environmentally friendly and safe processes has proven to be an invaluable driving force in catalyst research. Significant progress in optimising pgm-catalysed processes was highlighted at this conference.
REACH Regulation and the Platinum Group Metals
An article by Caroline Braibant
The response of the pgm industry to REACH (the European Regulation on Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals) is discussed.
Catalyst Preparation for the 21st Century
A conference review by Simon Crabtree and Peter Ellis
The last century has seen a consistent trend towards smarter synthesis methods leading to higher-quality catalysts: it has become possible to more precisely match form to function.
Platinum Group Metals Research from a Global Perspective
An article by Helen Gavin
This study shows how analysis of the non-patent scientific literature can reveal trends in pgm research.
Effect of Platinum Addition to Coinage Metals on Their Ultrasonic Properties
An article by Devraj Singh and Pramod K. Yadawa
Non-destructive ultrasonic testing could be used to reveal the structure of a range of materials in various industrial applications. In this theoretical study, the effect of platinum addition to copper, silver and gold is evaluated.
“Catalytic Air Pollution Control: Commercial Technology”, 3rd Edition
A book review by Martyn V. Twigg
This is a worthy successor to the first edition, which was published in 1995 and made a significant contribution to an industry that has grown to become a multibillion dollar worldwide business.
“A Handbook of Synthesis of Precious Metals Compounds and Complexes”
A book review by Tingjiang Ming
One of the most complete and systematic texts on this subject published in China to date, this book also includes information not previously available in Chinese.
Platinum Group Metals in Glass Making
An article by Christophe Couderc
This overview of the use of pgms for glass manufacture considers the benefits of this technology to the industry, especially in challenging market conditions.
“Platinum 2010”
Johnson Matthey’s latest market survey of pgm supply and demand, “Platinum 2010”, was published on 17th May 2010. It includes special features on ‘The Zimbabwean Mining Industry’ and ‘The Chinese Platinum Jewellery Market’.
Abstracts
A selection of abstracts from the scientific literature.
Patents
A selection of abstracts from the patent literature.
Final Analysis: The Use of Metal Scavengers for Recovery of Precious, Base and Heavy Metals from Waste Streams
A Final Analysis by Joanne Frankham and Pasi Kauppinen
Continuing the discussion of Smopex® fibres from the January issue, the use of these metal scavengers to clean effluent and mitigate value loss is demonstrated by two case studies.
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Journal Archive
The Journal Archive provides access to every issue of Platinum Metals Review (Volume 1 to date). It is available at: http://www.platinummetalsreview.com/dynamic/volume/archive
For articles in issues from Volume 1, Issue 1 to Volume 47, Issue 3, article details and PDF files (including entire issue PDF files) are presented. XHTML full text is not available for these earlier issues.
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Highlight articles include:
'Enhancement of Industrial Hydroformylation Processes by the Adoption of Rhodium-Based Catalyst: Part I', R. Tudor and M. Ashley, Platinum Metals Rev., 2007, 51, (3), 116; see also Part II
'Catalysis for Low Temperature Fuel Cells', T. R. Ralph and M. P. Hogarth, Platinum Metals Rev., 2002, 46, (1), 3; see also Part II and Part III
'The CativaTM Process for the Manufacture of Acetic Acid', J. H. Jones, Platinum Metals Rev., 2000, 44, (3), 94
'Twenty-Five Years of Autocatalysts', M. V. Twigg, Platinum Metals Rev., 1999, 43, (4), 168
'The Palladium-Hydrogen System', F. A. Lewis, Platinum Metals Rev., 1982, 26, (1), 20 and references cited therein
'Automobile Emission Control Systems', G. K. Acres and B. J. Cooper, Platinum Metals Rev., 1972, 16, (3), 74
'Some Biological Effects of Platinum Compounds', B. Rosenberg, Platinum Metals Rev., 1971, 15, (2), 42
'The Manufacture of Nitric Acid', H. Connor, Platinum Metals Rev., 1967, 11, (1), 2
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A History of Platinum and its Allied Metals
A comprehensive and frequently cited book on the history of platinum and its associated metals. It covers important discoveries and scientific work on the pgms up to the early twentieth century. Increasing knowledge of the six metals is interwoven with the growth in science since the eighteenth century. The book contains twenty-four chapters, 450 pages, over 600 references and 235 illustrations (20 in colour) including 100 portraits.
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The PGM Database
The PGM Database contains referenced collections of pgm data. Click on the logo to the right.
The database gives access to information on over 400 alloys, with more than 1000 diagrams and graphs having over 9000 referenced numerical data points. This free database contains properties on the six platinum group metals, their alloy systems and phase diagrams. You are invited to contribute your own published results for inclusion in the database.
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