Events Calendar
Welcome to the Platinum Metals Review Events Calendar: a multidisciplinary worldwide listing of conferences, symposia, lectures, courses, meetings and programmes related to the platinum group metals. The events feature the pgms or a topic of general interest to pgm science and technology.
You can browse events scheduled for the next few months. Past events can be viewed in our Events Calendar Archive.
If you know of an event that is of interest to pgms scientists not included in the Events Calendar, then please email us. We also welcome your reports of pgms papers given at events you attend; please contact us.
Diesel Emissions Conference Russia 2011 07 - 08 Feb 2012
Corinthia Hotel, Saint Petersburg, Russia
New emissions reduction opportunities for the on and non road markets in Russia
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Symposium: Hysomer 16 Feb 2012
Shell Technology Centre, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
“Hysomer, the development of a catalytic process for producing high-octane fuel”
The present symposium highlights the development and the first implementation of the Hysomer process, as well as its further history and some modern ideas concerning the C5/C6 hydroisomerisation reaction mechanism and zeolite science.
The KNCV section Catalysis and the Dutch Chemical Historical Group organise the symposium together with Shell Technology Centre Amsterdam (STCA), which is also the venue of the symposium.
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FC EXPO 2012 29 Feb - 02 Mar 2012
Tokyo Big Sight, Japan
“8th Int’l Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Expo”
Held inside World Smart Energy Week 2012
Organised by Reed Exhibitions Japan Ltd.
Co-organised by Hydrogen Energy Systems Society of Japan (HESS) and Fuel Cell Development Information Center (FCDIC)
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NCCC XIII 05 - 07 Mar 2012
Noordwijkerhout, The Netherlands
“XIIth Netherlands’ Catalysis and Chemistry Conference”
- Renewables – Biomass, Hydrogen, Solar Energy
(Prof. dr. G. Mul and Dr. Pieter Bruijnincx) - Tools: Theory, Spectroscopy, Model Catalysts
(Dr. Peter Thüne and Dr. Andrew Beale) - Micro- and Mesoporous Catalytic Materials
(Dr. Jorge Gascon and Prof. dr. Pascal van der Voort) - (Bio)organic Synthesis and Catalysis
(Dr. Frank Hollmann and Prof. dr. Gerard Roelfes) - Heterogeneous Catalysis
(Prof. dr. Leon Lefferts and Dr. Peter Berben) - Homogeneous Catalysis
(Prof. dr. Dieter Vogt and Dr. Jarl-Ivar van der Vlugt) - Coordination Chemistry
(Prof. dr. Lies Bouwman and Prof. dr. Koop Lammertsma) - Applied Catalysis and Processess
(Dr. Garry Meima and Dr. Xander Nijhuis)
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TMS 2012 Annual Meeting & Exhibition 11 - 15 Mar 2012
Orlando, Florida, USA
“Linking Science and Technology for Global Solutions”
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Fuel Systems for IC Engines 14 - 15 Mar 2012
Institution of Mechanical Engineers, London, UK
“The Combustion Engines and Fuels Group of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers is pleased to announce the next conference in this successful series on fuel injection systems for internal combustion engines. This unique conference will focus on the latest technology for state-of-the-art system design, characterisation, measurement, and modelling, addressing all technological aspects of diesel and gasoline fuel injection systems. This will range from fundamental fuel spray theory, component design, to effects on engine performance, fuel economy and emissions.”
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Jacqui Parker, Events Executive – Engineering Programmes, Institution of Mechanical Engineers
Workshop on Applied Industrial Catalysis 23 Mar 2012
University of Leeds, Institute of Process Research and Development (iPRD), UK
RSC Applied Catalysis Group
This is a 1-day training course aimed at research students & final year undergraduates, and will cover issues such as catalyst deactivation, precious metal cycle management, reactor design and scale-up, mechanistic studies and design of experiments. There will be no registration fee but places will be limited and offered on a first come-first served basis; priority will be given to RSC Applied Catalysis Group members.
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Professor Andy Whiting, Department of Chemistry, Durham University
Diesel Emissions Conference & AdBlue® Forum Asia 2012 27 - 29 Mar 2012
The Peninsula, Beijing, China
The region’s largest gathering of senior stakeholders influenced by diesel emissions legislation and technologies.
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Dalton 2012 03 - 05 Apr 2012
University of Warwick, UK
A joint meeting of RSC Dalton Division Interest Groups:
Inorganic Reaction Mechanisms
Coordination Chemistry
Main Group Chemistry
Inorganic Biochemistry
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Fuel Cells 2012 Science & Technology 11 - 12 Apr 2012
Berlin, Germany
“Will bring together leading researchers and technologists, working in critical areas such as new materials, degradation processes and systems engineering, to discuss the state-of-the-art, highlight new developments and propose research priorities. Attendance will benefit all those interested in the key research and development issues facing fuel cell science and technology, including end-users.”
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The 24th Biennial ORCS Conference 15 - 19 Apr 2012
Annapolis, Maryland, USA
“Directions in Applied Catalysis”
C-H Activation for Coupling Reactions
– Prof. Alex Bell, University of California, Berkeley
Olefin Metathesis
Hydrogenation
Catalytic Structures and Supports
Biomass and Renewable Chemicals
Homogeneous Catalysis and Chemical Synthesis
– Prof. Raghunath V. Chaudhari, University of Kansas
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Heterogeneous Catalytic Hydrogenation 16 - 17 Apr 2012
Brussels, Belgium
“Heterogeneous catalytic hydrogenation is of significant importance for the production of pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, flavours and fragrances, agrochemicals and fine chemicals. Indeed, an average of approximately 10% of all chemical steps in the production of such chemicals are catalytic hydrogenations. However, due to the multidisciplinary nature of heterogeneous catalytic hydrogenation, this technology is frequently improperly or inadequately used, which results in problems during scale up and negatively affects the economy of chemical processes and the quality of products. Participants on this comprehensive course will be familiarized with all the important aspects of heterogeneous catalytic hydrogenation.”
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Catalysis and Synthesis Using Cheaper Metals 18 Apr 2012
SCI HQ, London, UK
Organised by SCI’s Fine Chemicals Group
The meeting is aimed at chemists from both academia and industry who are working in the field of organic synthesis and catalysis and interested in the new synthetic applications of cheaper transition metals.
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Applied Catalysis and Reaction Engineering 19 - 20 Apr 2012
University of Warwick, UK
This two-day event on applied catalysis and reaction engineering is a PhD and early career researchers focused event. The event will bring together the UK’s research community in these important areas of science and engineering. Presentations will be given by eminent keynote speakers from both academia and industry, as well as young researchers in the area. A poster and lecture competition will be held and important networking opportunities will be provided throughout the event.
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Professor Alexei Lapkin, School of Engineering, University of Warwick
18th Group Exhibit Hydrogen + Fuel Cells 23 - 27 Apr 2012
Hannover, Germany
Stationary, mobile and portable/micro fuel cell systems, hydrogen production, transport and infrastructure, catalysts, testing, components
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SAE 2012 World Congress 24 - 26 Apr 2012
Cobo Center, Detroit, Michigan, USA
“Get Connected”
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4th International Congress on Operando Spectroscopy 29 Apr - 03 May 2012
Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, New York, USA
“Recent Developments and Future Perspectives in Spectroscopy of Working Catalysts”
- Electrocatalysis: Fuel Cells and Related Technologies
- Catalytic Bio-conversion Technologies
- Homogeneous/Liquid Phase Catalysis
- Bridging the Gap Between Model and Technical Conditions
- Multi-technique Approach to Operando Spectroscopy
- Combining Operando Spectroscopy and Theoretical Studies
- New Advances in Reaction Cells Including Improved Time and Spatial Resolution
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2012 Ohio Fuel Cell Symposium 01 - 02 May 2012
John A Spitzer Center, Lorain County Community College, Elyria, Ohio, USA
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BIT’s 3rd Annual World Congress of Catalytic Asymmetric Synthesis 2012 12 - 14 May 2012
Shenyang International Exhibition Center, Shenyang, China
The Annual World Congress of Catalytic Asymmetric Synthesis (WCCAS) is a focused event on Catalytic Asymmetric Synthesis, it aims to stimulate interactions among academia, industry and researchers in this field; to exchange up-to-the-minutes information and promote their novel technologies. WCCAS is expected to greatly contribute to the promotion of new concepts for the development of efficient methodologies for catalytic asymmetric synthesis and its practical applications. The topics will reflect this general theme, placing emphasis on aspects that are common to all areas of catalytic asymmetric synthesis and the type of reaction involved.
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Modern Synthetic Methods & Chiral Europe 14 - 16 May 2012
Prague, Czech Republic
“This 3-day conference and exhibition has been designed to fill a gap in the conference field, providing a forum where industry and academia can meet to discuss new synthetic methodology and chiral chemistry, and how practical this methodology is from an industrial viewpoint.”
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26th Santa Fe Symposium 20 - 23 May 2012
Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
- State-of-the-art, innovative research conceived and performed by the industry’s best-known experts
- Advice and information about effectively applying the latest technology to your business, allowing you to make (and keep) your processes more cost-effective
- An open, relaxed atmosphere that actively encourages discussion, ideas, questions and networking
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Diesel Emissions Conference & AdBlue® Forum Europe 2012 30 May - 01 Jun 2012
Germany
“Our flagship conference and the world’s most important meeting of global automotive stakeholders concerned with diesel emissions legislation and technologies.”
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WHEC2012 03 - 07 Jun 2012
Toronto, Canada
“World Hydrogen Energy Conference 2012″
- Hydrogen Production
- Hydrogen Infrastructure and Storage
- Fuel Cells
- Applications, Safety, and Regulation
- Business Cases for Hydrogen systems
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International Conference: Diesel Powertrain 05 - 06 Jun 2012
Rouen, France
Will focus on the innovative technologies for future CO2 emission targets with main focus on the migration of the innovation to value vs. cost.
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The 15th Nordic Symposium on Catalysis 10 - 12 Jun 2012
Culture and Congress Centre Alandica, Mariehamn, Åland
- Catalysis, Northern Europe and Baltic Sea
- Catalysis of Renewables
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ISACS7 12 - 15 Jun 2012
Edinburgh, UK
“Challenges in Organic Chemistry and Chemical Biology”
Themes:
Catalysis
Total Synthesis
Methodology
Bioorganic Chemistry
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4th Conference MinNOx 12 - 13 Jun 2012
Berlin, Germany
Downstream technologies for reducing nitrogen-oxide emissions from diesel vehicles (applications for NOx-absorption catalysts (NAC) or selective catalytic reduction (SCR) – ranging from component development and system integration to cost optimization, consumption- and environment-related influences and from experience in production to perspectives resulting from changes in the legal framework)
Downstream technologies for reducing nitrogen-oxide emissions for lean-burn spark-ignition combustion concepts
Effects of increasing powertrain electrification on exhaust gas aftertreatment (hybridization concepts, electrically assisted exhaust-gas aftertreatment components)
SCR for commercial applications (denoxing concepts for different markets, commercialvehicle and “off-road” applications, impacts on fuel economy and the environment)
Engine-based measures for reducing NOx and their effects on exhaust gas aftertreatment (EGR concepts, modern combustion processes and injection strategies and the influence they have on denoxing, overall system approaches)
MinNOx diagnostics and control strategies (OBD for Europe and the USA, sensor development, closed-loop control strategies)
Other relevant topics (advances in catalyst and component development, reducing-agent infrastructure, emission and emission-control trends, health aspects, development methodology, research results, alternative approaches to exhaust gas aftertreatment etc.)
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ICTAC-14 26 - 30 Jun 2012
Vlissingen, The Netherlands
“14th International Conference on Theoretical Aspects of Catalysis”
- Transition metal catalysis
- Nanoporous materials: zeolites – MOFs
- Synthesis modeling
- Electro catalysis – Energy storage
- Theoretical method
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13th Tetrahedron Symposium 26 - 29 Jun 2012
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
“Challenges in Bioorganic & Organic Medicinal Chemistry”
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CCESC2012 27 - 29 Jun 2012
Alcobendas, Madrid, Spain
International Symposium on “Catalysis for Clean Energy and Sustainable Chemistry”
Catalysts for hydrogen production
Catalysis related to fuel cells
Biofuels and chemical products synthesis from renewable by catalytic technologies.
Catalysis for sustainable chemistry
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15th ICC 01 - 06 Jul 2012
Munich, Germany
“15th International Congress on Catalysis”
“Mechanisms”, “Materials” and “Processes”
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CAT4BIO 08 - 12 Jul 2012
Thessaloniki, Greece
“Advances in Catalysis for Biomass Valorization”
“Will be centered on recent advances in catalysis for biomass valorization to fuels and chemicals. The transformation of biomass into fuel and chemicals is becoming increasingly popular as a way to mitigate global warming and diversify energy sources. Catalysis will serve as key technological driver to achieve efficient and practical biomass conversion routes to useful products.”
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ISHC XVIII 09 - 13 Jul 2012
Toulouse, France
“18th International Symposium on Homogeneous Catalysis (ISHC-18)”
Organometallic catalysis
Cross coupling reactions
Catalytic C-H functionalization
Olefin metathesis
Catalytic radical reactions
Catalyzed selective organic syntheses
Catalytic polymerizations
Catalyzed transformations of renewable feedstock
Organocatalysis
Enzymatic catalysis
Biomimetic/bioinspired catalysis
Electrocatalysis
Photocatalysis
Solar energy
Catalysis in non conventional solvents
Heterogenized homogeneous catalysis
Multiphasic homogeneous catalysis
Mechanistic investigations of catalytic cycles
Computational approaches
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12th International Conference on Inorganic Membranes 09 - 13 Jul 2012
University of Twente, Enschede, The Netherlands
- Metal membranes
- Mixed conducting oxides
- Zeolites
- Sol-gel membranes
- Composites
- Gas separation
- Pervaporation
- Liquid applications
- Characterisation
- Modelling
- Process simulation
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ISACS8 19 - 22 Jul 2012
Toronto, Canada
“Challenges in Inorganic and Materials Chemistry”
Themes:
Catalysis
Organometallic Chemistry
Porous Materials
Main Group Chemistry
Magnetism
Materials for Energy
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Fuel Cells 05 - 10 Aug 2012
Bryant University, Smithfield, Rhode Island, USA
“We focus on the limits of present technology, asking how and what science might circumvent those limits. We will also explore those related areas in which the extensive science developed during the roughly 20 years of rapid progress on fuel cells might be fruitfully leveraged. The latter includes technologies of tangential overlap such as air electrodes for other applications, flow batteries, microbial fuel cells and so on. We also want to consider the larger context of hydrogen-based systems.”
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4th EuCheMS Chemistry Congress 26 - 30 Aug 2012
Prague, Czech Republic
“4th Congress of the European Association for Chemical and Molecular Sciences”
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Electromembrane processes and materials 26 - 29 Aug 2012
Český Krumlov, Czech Republic
- Membrane materials (polymer, hybrid, inorganic)
- Electromembrane processes (membrane electrolysis, electrodialysis, electrodeionisation)
- Fuel cells and other energy conversion processes (fuel cells, redox batteries, water electrolysis, reverse electrodialysis)
- Sensors
- Mathematical modeling
- Industrial and combined processes
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CAPoC9 29 - 31 Aug 2012
Brussels, Belgium
“Ninth International Congress on Catalysis and Automotive Pollution Control”
All topics related to applications and requirements of catalysis in automotive (including cars, light and heavy duty vehicles) emission control will be considered such as:
Catalyst and sorption technologies (TWC, cold start emission, lean-burn of gasoline and diesel: SCR, storage and other NOx emission control),
Particulate emission control for both diesel and gasoline engines,
Aftertreatment for gaseous HC, H2 and renewable or reformulated fuel mixtures,
Emission control for hybrid vehicles,
Off-cycles emissions and unregulated pollutants (e.g. greenhouse gases),
Materials for catalysts, washcoat and fuel-borne catalysts (additives),
Modelling of aftertreatment systems and catalyst characterisation,
Integrated emission control systems, on-board diagnostics,
Sustainable fuel technologies,
Innovative technologies (new materials, recovery of precious metals).
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ICOMC 2012 02 - 07 Sep 2012
Lisbon, Portugal
“XXV International Conference on Organometallic Chemistry”
Activation of small molecules
C-H and C-C bond activation and functionalization
Metal-mediated synthesis
Catalysis
Organometallic and green chemistry
Polynuclear and supramolecular assemblies
Polymers
Organometallics for materials
Bioorganometallic and bioinorganic chemistry
Fundamental organometallic chemistry
Reaction mechanisms
Theoretical and physical methods
Electrochemistry
Organometallics related chemistry
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ICCC40 09 - 13 Sep 2012
Valencia, Spain
“40 International Conference on Coordination Chemistry”
Will be structured around the current and emerging themes of coordination chemistry, including:
- Materials chemistry
- Nanoscience
- Bioinorganic chemistry
- Catalysis and reactivily
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Dalton Discussion 13 10 - 12 Sep 2012
University of Sheffield, UK
“Inorganic Photophysics and Photochemistry – Fundamentals and Applications”
- Solar energy
- Energy and electron transfer
- Applications of strongly emissive complexes
- Bond breaking and isomerisation
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SAE 2012 Heavy Duty Diesel Emissions Control Symposium 11 - 12 Sep 2012
Gothenburg, Sweden
Provides upcoming regulatory actions, state-of-the-art technical information and first hand experiences relating to heavy duty diesel emission control strategies, engine and aftertreatment systems and integration and the future direction of the industry.
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Diesel Emissions Conference India 2012 12 - 14 Sep 2012
India
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IEX 2012 16 - 21 Sep 2012
Queens' College, University of Cambridge, UK
- Industrial water treatment in the power and process industries
- Nuclear applications
- Potable water treatment
- Water recovery and recycle
- Environmental and pollution control, including regulatory compliance
- Extremely pure water e.g. for electronic and high pressure boiler applications
- Bioprocesses and bioseparations
- Food processing (sugars, sweeteners, dairy etc.)
- Pharmaceutical applications
- Catalysis
- Chemical processes (conversion, purification, recovery etc.)
- Metallurgical applications
- Polymer resin and adsorbent developments
- Inorganic ion exchangers and adsorbents
- Plant design and developments
- Membrane applications and development in the above fields
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5th International Platinum Conference 17 - 21 Sep 2012
Sun City, South Africa
“A Catalyst for Change”
Community and social impact
Risk management and safety initiatives
Environment and sustainability
Impact of increasing cost of utilities
Exploration and orebody delineation
Project valuation and funding
Current and future mine design and layout
Current and future mining operations
Mineral processing, smelting and refining
New technologies for mining and processing
Mining Charter and legislation
Platinum marketing, uses and applications
Research and development
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ISCSC 2012 23 - 26 Sep 2012
Tlemcen, Algeria
“International Symposium on Catalysis and Speciality Chemicals”
Symposium main topics include (but are not limited to):
Catalysis and Petrochemistry
Catalysts for Cleaner Energies
Nanomaterials in Catalysis
Intermediaries in Green Chemistry
Catalysis for Fine Chemistry and Pharmaceuticals
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A Celebration of Organic Chemistry 2012 24 - 25 Sep 2012
AstraZeneca, Alderley Edge, Cheshire, UK
“Driving Synthetic Excellence through Collaborative Research”
Organised by SCI’s Fine Chemicals Group
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MS&T’12 07 - 11 Oct 2012
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
“Materials Science & Technology 2012 Conference & Exhibition”
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f-cell 2012 08 - 10 Oct 2012
Stuttgart Trade Fair Centre, Stuttgart, Germany
“The f-cell symposium and trade fair will be held in conjunction with the premier presentation of the Battery+Storage conference and exhibition. Battery+Storage addresses experts in battery manufacturing, system integration, and energy supply as well as representatives of research institutes, service providers and the automotive industry. Participants of f-cell and Battery+Storage 2012 can look forward to a high quality program of lectures, an enlarged networking platform and a wide range of side events.”
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KUNMING-PM’2012 15 - 19 Oct 2012
Kunming, China
The Fifth International Conference
“Platinum Metals in Modern Industry, Hydrogen Energy and in the Spheres of Life Maintenance in the Future”
SECTION 1. Platinum metal production:
- primary/secondary raw platinum metal material processing;
- manufacture of technical and special platinum metal products.
SECTION 2. Platinum metals in the modern production:
- in ecological technologies of refining and processing of industrial and automobile discharges;
- in electronic industry;
- in chemical and petrochemical industries;
- in glass industry and production of glass/basalt fibers, monocrystals and optical glass
SECTION 3. Platinum metals in hydrogen energy technologies:
- in fuel cells and accompanying technologies;
- in hydrogen production & purification technology;
- in solar-hydrogen and wind-hydrogen power engineering;
- in hydrogen storage/transportation technologies:
- in technologies of safety in production, purification, transportation, storage and use of hydrogen (hydrogen sensors, safety systems).
SECTION 4. Platinum metals in the technologies of life-maintenance and products for man:
- in food and pharmaceutical industries;
- in medicine equipment and dentistry;
- in jewelry.
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Diesel Emissions Conference & Diesel Exhaust Fluid Forum USA 2012 16 - 18 Oct 2012
USA
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Precious Metals ’12 12 - 13 Nov 2012
Cape Town, South Africa
“Will deal with all aspects of the processing of gold, silver and PGM ores, such as flotation, bio and hydrometallurgy.”
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13th Tetrahedron Symposium – Asia Edition 27 - 30 Nov 2012
Taipei, Taiwan
“Challenges in Bioorganic & Organic Medicinal Chemistry”
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35th International Geological Congress 01 Jul - 31 Aug 2016
Cape Town, South Africa
The website has been made available to publicise the fact that, for only the second time ever, the IGC will be held on the African continent (the first having being held in 1929 at Pretoria, South Africa). This premier and most prestigious event will be held during the period July/August 2016, in the city of Cape Town, South Africa.
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Ms Nthombi Mdluli-Jacha, Council for Geoscience, South Africa
