May 6, 2013
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Unique method for creating uniform nanoparticles developed

Researchers have developed unique approach for the synthesis of highly uniform icosahedral nanoparticles made of platinum. Results showed that the key factors for the shape control include fast nucleation, kinetically controlled growth, and protection … Continue reading

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April 24, 2013
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George W. Bush Presidential Library gets LEED Platinum

The style is a bit derivative, but the green features certainly aren’t. Continue reading

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April 24, 2013
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Recipe for low-cost, biomass-derived catalyst for hydrogen production

Researchers have described details of a low-cost, stable, effective catalyst that could replace costly platinum in the production of hydrogen. The catalyst, made from renewable soybeans and abundant molybdenum metal, produces hydrogen in an environment… Continue reading

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April 8, 2013
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Shape changers: Surface diffusion plays a key role in defining the shapes of catalytic nanoparticles

Controlling the shapes of nanometer-sized catalytic and electrocatalytic particles made from noble metals such as platinum and palladium may be more complicated than previously thought. Continue reading

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April 7, 2013
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Targeted toxin active in platinum-resistant ovarian cancers

Researchers have found that a novel antibody-guided drug achieves responses in platinum drug-resistant ovarian cancer. Continue reading

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April 7, 2013
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New type of experimental drug active in platinum-resistant ovarian cancers

The antibody-drug conjugate DMUC5754A, a novel member of a relatively new class of drugs, showed activity in women with ovarian cancer, even those with hard-to-treat, platinum-resistant disease, in a phase I trial. Those women with the highest expressi… Continue reading

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March 27, 2013
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Imaging methodology reveals nano details not seen before: Understanding nanoparticles at atomic scale in 3-D could improve materials

Scientists have produced 3-D images and videos of a tiny platinum nanoparticle at atomic resolution that reveal new details of defects in nanomaterials that have not been seen before. Continue reading

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February 20, 2013
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New taxonomy of platinum nanoclusters

The unexpected diversity of metallic nanoclusters’ inner structure has now been catalogued into families. Continue reading

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January 18, 2013
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From GlennBeckistan to the Citadel, The Week in Crazytown Design

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August 16, 2012
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Mineral can reduce pollution from diesel engines by almost half

A catalyst that can replace platinum in diesel engines has been shown to reduce pollution by up to 45 percent. The catalyst, mullite, is from the family of minerals known as oxides. The finding opens new possibilities to create renewable, clean energy … Continue reading

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August 16, 2012
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Mineral can reduce pollution from diesel engines by almost half

A catalyst that can replace platinum in diesel engines has been shown to reduce pollution by up to 45 percent. The catalyst, mullite, is from the family of minerals known as oxides. The finding opens new possibilities to create renewable, clean energy … Continue reading

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January 31, 2012
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Duke, UNC to Wear Recycled Uniforms

Nike released its new “platinum” uniform line on Wednesday to be worn by nine of the nation’s top men’s and women’s college basketball teams for one game each later this season, the company announced this week. The…

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