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a = abstract
Acetates, ethyl, oxidation, a	87
vinyl, hydroformylation, a	44
Acetic Acid, by carbonylation of MeOH	89, 94
Cativa™ process	94, 146
Acetylenes, hydrogenation, a	138
Acrylates, methyl, for iodobenzene vinylation, a	138
ADMET, in organic synthesis	168
Alcohols, allyl, hydrogenation, a	181
by CO hydogenation	3
ethyl, sensor, in beer and wine, a	42
methyl, carbonylation, Ir/I catalysed	89, 94
over Rh/hydrotalcite, a	88
oxidation, a	88
Alfa Aesar, “High Purity Metals” catalogue	55
Alkanes, hydrogenolysis	3
Alkenes, epoxidation, a	181
hydrogenation, a	43
Alkoxycarbonylation, 4-bromoacetophenone, a	182
Alkynes, as ligands, in [Pt2Cu4(C≡CPh)8]2, a	40
Allenes, copolymerisations, a	139
Alloys, dental	31
eutectic	158
ferritic	158
high-temperature	158
jewellery	56, 156
shape memory, a	179
Allylbenzenes, by Suzuki coupling, a	88
Aluminium, Al-Ir, Al-Ni-Ru, Al-Ru, phase diagrams	56
Al-Ir-Ru, phase diagram	56, 85
Ir-IrAl, Ru-RuAl, formation	158
NdRh4Al15.37, synthesis and structure, a	86
Pt-Al-X, for high-temperature use	158
TiAl-Ru, properties of, a	40
Amidation, nitriles, with amines, a	139
Amination, 2(,5)-(di)bromothiophenes, a	88
Amines, from olefins, by hydroaminomethylation, a	44
reaction with Pd and Pt dithiocarbamates, a	40
Ammonia, coupling with CH4, HCN synthesis, a	87
in hydroaminomethylations, a	44
oxidation, in nitric acid manufacture	74
Antibacterial Agents, Ru(III) complexes, a	140
Arenes, vinyl, hydroformylation, a	44
Autocatalysts, conferences	31, 67, 71
diesel treatment	67
emission control	22, 31, 56
lean-NOx	67
selective catalytic reduction	67, 71
Benzene, ethyl-, dehydrogenation, a	181
Benzoic Acid, hetroaryl, synthesis, a	182
Biphenyl, synthesis, a	87
Bonding, pressure, using Pd-In, a	89
Book Reviews, “Catalysis by Polymer-Immobilized Metal Complexes”	15
“Catalysis from A to Z”	167
“Metals and the Royal Society”	30
S. Afr. J. Sci ., Pt in South Africa	56
Bushveld Complex, geology, Pt and Pd reserves	33, 56
Cancer, drugs	31, 56, 140
Capacitors, in electronic equipment	107, 137, 140
Carbenes, Pd, fluoroalkylated N -heterocyclic, a	136
Ru, in metathesis	58, 112, 168
Carbocycles, synthesis	112, 138
Carbon, nanotubes, electroless plating of metals onto, a	42
origins and pretreatment of, for Pd/C catalysts, a	181
Pt/C fibres, H2 adsorption, a	135
Carbon Oxides, CO2, compressed, solvent, a	44
sc-, solvent, a	136, 180, 182
CO, codeposition with Os and Ru, a	40
copolymerisation, with ethene, a	44, 139
effect on H2 permeation, of membranes, a	85
hydrogenation, to alcohols	3
living alternating copolymerisation, with allenes, a	139
for NO reduction, on Ir/support, a	138
oxidation, on anodic catalysts, for PEFCs, a	89
over Pd25Zr75, a	87
on Pt/C electrocatalysts, a	139
reaction with NO	3
relativistic effects on PGMs	146
removal from reformate, using Demonox™ unit	108
sensor, a	137, 180
in tobacco smoke, oxidation, by PGM catalysts	120
Carbonylation, MeOH	88, 89, 94
Carbonyls, OsCO+, Os(CO)x, Os(CO)x−, IR spectra, a	40
PGM clusters	3
Ru3(CO)12, decomposition, a	87
RuCO+, Ru(CO)x, Ru(CO)x−, IR spectra, a	40
Carboxylic Acids, citrate, effect on PtCl42−” reduction, a	179
Casting, lost wax, for jewellery manufacture	156
Catalysis, book reviews	15, 56, 167
combinatorial screening techniques	16
heterogeneous, a	43, 87–88, 137–138, 181–182
time resolved DRIFT studies, a	87
homogeneous, a	44, 88–89, 138–139, 182
in metathesis	58, 112, 168
relativistic phenomena, in chemistry of PGMs	146
solventless, microwave-assisted, Suzuki coupling, a	182
in subcriticai H2O, a	138
Catalysts, Adams, a	43
auto-, see Autocatalysts
book reviews	15, 56, 167
Grubb’s	168, 182
model, “nanopits” and “nanotowers”, a	138
PGM/polymer, book review	15
PGMs, in HotSpot™ reformer	108
to limit tobacco related diseases	120
recovery, a	41, 88, 138, 139
recycling, a	43, 87, 138, 181, 182
“ship-in-bottle”	3
three-way, see Three-Way Catalysts
Catalysts, Iridium, Ir2Si oxide, Ir3Ti oxide	16
Ir/γ-Al2O3, Ir/SiO2, Ir/silicalite, NO reduction, a	138
Catalysts, Iridium Complexes, Cativa™ process	94
Ir hydrides, low valent, for nitrile activation, a	139
Ir/I, in MeOH carbonylation	89, 94
[IrCl3(l,5-cyclooctadiene)], IrCl3, [IrCl3(cyclooctene)], [IrCl3(norbornadiene)], IrCl3.3H2O, metathesis	58
Rh/Ir/TPPTS, olefin hydroaminomethylation, a	44
Catalysts, Osmium, Os2Si oxide	16
Catalysts, Osmium Complexes, OsCl3, metathesis	58, 168
OsCl3(hydrate), OsCl3.3H2O, metathesis	58
OsHCl(CO)(O2)(PR3)2, OsHCl(CO)(PR3)2, OsHCl(CO)(PPh3)(dppp), hydrogenation, a	139
Os(II) naphthalenes, cyclisation reactions, a	139
Catalysts, Palladium, Pd1Si oxide	16
Pd25Zr75, CO oxidation, a	87
Pd-Cu/Dowex 50 W X, nitrate removal from H2O, a	43
Pd-Cu/TiO2, Pd-Cu/ZrO2, nitrate reduction	84
Pd-In, Pd-Sn, nitrate reduction	84
Pd-Pt-Ce/Al2O3, bleach plant effluent treatment, a	43
Pd-Sn/TiO2, Pd-Sn/ZrO2, nitrate reduction	84
Pd/γ-Al2O3, CF2Cl2 hydrogenolysis, a	138
Pd/Al2O3, propane oxidation, a	138
Pd/γ-Al2O3, trichloroethylene oxidation, a	138
Pd/C, acetylenes hydrogenation, a	138
iodobenzene vinylation, a	138
olefins hydrogenation, a	138
origin of C, pretreatment of C surface, a	181
Pd/C and PEG-400, aryl-aryl coupling, a	87
Pd/KF/Al2O3, Suzuki coupling, a	182
Pd/“Mg-smectite”, iodobenzene vinylation, a	138
Pd/SiO2, iodobenzene vinylation, a	138
Pd/SiO2, “nanopits”. “nanolowers”, a	138
Pd/zeolite-X, methyldecalin hydrocracking, a	181
PdCl2/clay, Suzuki coupling, a	88
Catalysts, Palladium Complexes, π-allylpalladium, a	88
(η2-C60)Pd(PPh3)2, theoretical studies, a	88
Pd carbenes, a	136
Pd + 1,3-C3H6[P(C6H3-2-OMe-5-SO3Na)2]2, a	139
Pd-wool, carbonyl hydrogenation, a	87
PdCl2/Adogen 464, oxidation of alcohols, a	88
PdCl2/polystyrene, preparation, a	86
PdCl2(PhCN)2/PPh3, in alkoxycarbonylation. a	182
Pd(OAc)2, carbocycle synthesis, a	138
Pd(OAc)2/PBut3, dibromothiophenes + diarylamines, a	88
Pd(OAc)2/P(o -tolyl)3, Suzuki coupling, a	182
[Pd(P-P)(N-N)x](PF6)2, CO + C2H4 copolymerisation, a	44
Pd(PPh3)2Cl2, Suzuki coupling, a	182
Pd(PPh3)4, in alkoxycarbonylation, a	182
coupling reactions, a	89
Suzuki coupling, a	182
(R4N)2PdX4, oxidation of alcohols, a	88
Catalysts, Platinum, Pt+ HCN synthesis, a	87
[Pt9(CO)18]2−/, [Pt12(CO)24]2−/NaY, [Pt15(CO)30]2−[NBu4]+/, [Pt15(CO)30]2− [NEt4]+/FSM-16, Pt nanoparticles/, Pt nanowires/FSM-16, WGSR	3
Pt, sputtered on gasochromic sol-gel WO3 films	155
Pt-Co/, Pt-Cu/, Pt-Fe/, Pt-Ni/, Pt-Ru/C, Pt/C/Nafion, for DMFC, a	182
Pt/, Pt-Ga/, Pt-Pb/, Pt-Sn/, Pt-Sn-Ga/Al2O3, Al2O3 + K, ZnAl2O4, propane dehydrogenation, a	181
Pt-Rh/Al2O3-CeO2, TWC, a	137
Pt/γ-Al2O3, Na-promoted, NO reduction by propene, a	43
Pt/γ-Al2O3, trichloroethylene oxidation, a	138
Pt/C electrocatalysts, CO oxidation, a	139
Pt/Ce0.68Zr0.32O2, TWC, oxygen storage capacity	124
Pt/poly(N-isopropylacrylamide)-SiO2 hydrogenation, a	181
Pt/W6+-doped TiO2, ethyl acetate oxidation, a	87
PtCl4 with Dowex® 1, alkene hydrogenation, a	43
PtO2/Al2O3, PtRuOx, colloidal (pre(catalysts, a	43
Catalysts, Rhodium, Pt-Rh/Al2O3-CeO2, TWC, a	137
Rh1 Ti oxide, Rh2Si oxide, Rh2Ti oxide	16
Rh nanoparticles/hydrotalcite, MeOH carbonylation, a	88
Rh/ZrO2-SiO2, CH4 combustion, a	43
Catalysts, Rhodium Complexes, chlorotris-(triazaphosphaadamantane)Rh(I), hydrogenation, a	44
(R )-BINAP-Rh(I), vinyl acetate hydroformylation. a	44
Rh2(OAc)4, in cyclopropanations, a	139
Rh phosphites, hex-1-ene hydroformylation, a	182
Rh (R.S )-H2F6-BINAPHOS, in hydroformylations, a	44
Rh-MeDuPHOS/PDMS, hydrogenation, a	88
Rh/Ir/TPPTS, olefin hydroaminomethylation, a	44
RhCl3, metathesis	58
(RhCl(COD)2), vitamin E synthesis, a	182
Rh(η3-CH(Ar′)C {C(=CHAr′)CH2C(=CHAr′)-CH2CH2CH=CHAr′}CH2](PPh3)2, a	139
Rh(PPh3)2LCl (L = CO, PPh3), metathesis	58
Wilkinson’s catalyst, dehydrocoupling polymerisations	172
Catalysts, Ruthenium, MoxRuySez–(CO)n, for PEFC, a	89
PtRuOx, colloidal (pre)catalysts. a	43
[PW11O39RuII(DMSO)]5−, in oxidations, a	182
Ru1 Ti oxide, Ru2Si oxide, Ru3Ti oxide	16
Ru/anion exchange resin, in H2 generation, a	140
Ru/SiO2 aerogel, for N,N -diethylformamide synthesis, a	88
Catalysts, Ruthenium Complexes, dihydridocarbonyl-Ru(PPh3)3, poly(silyl ethers) synthesis, a	139
Grubb’s catalyst	168, 182
K2RuCl5, metathesis	58
poly-cis -[Ru(vbpy)2(py)2](PF6)2, in electrocatalysis, a	136
Ru carbenes, metathesis	58, 112, 168
Ru hydrides, low valent, for nitrile activation, a	139
Ru-melanoidin, for H2 generation, from H2O, a	137
Ru(bpy)33+ + RuO2 adsorbing Ru-red, H2O oxidation, a	44
RuCl2(=CH2)(PCy3)2, RCM	112
RuCl2(=CHCH=CPh2)(PCy3)2, RCM	112
RuCl2(=CHCH=CPh2)(PR3)2, ROMP	168
RuCl2(=CHPh)(PCy3)2, metathesis	112, 168
RuCl2[Ph2P(CH2)3PPh2]2/SiO2, for N,N -diethylformamide synthesis, a	88
RuCl2(PPh3)2(=CHPh), metathesis	58
RuCl2(PPh3)3, ROMP	168
RuCl2(PR3)2(=CHC6H4CH=)RuCl2(PR3)2 ROMP	58, 168
RuCl2(PR3)2(=CHCH=CHPh), metathesis	58
[RuCl3(COD)], ROMP	168
RuCl3, RuCl3(hydrate), [RuCl3(norbomadiene)], [RuCl3(norbornene)], Ru(H2O)6(tos)2, metathesis	58
[RuH], RCM, metallacycle synthesis	112
RuHCl(CO)(PPh3)3, ADMET reactions	168
Ru(II) porphyrin-resin, alkene epoxidation, a	181
Cativa™, acetic acid manufacturing process	94, 146
Chemiluminescence, see Luminescence
Chlorobenzenes, in aryl-aryl coupling, a	87
Chlorofluorocarbons, CF2Cl2, hydrogenolysis, a	138
CHP Systems, using HotSpot™ fuel reformer	108
Clusters, alloy, in MCM-41, in NaY	3
Chini, synthesis	3
PGM carbonyls, in FSM-16, in NaY	3
[Rh6(CO)15(COOMe)]−, [Ru6C(CO)16(COOMe)−, a	179
transformations to nanoparticles, in micro/mesopores	3
see also Nanoclusters
Coatings, Ir oxide, for electrodes	106
for medical implants	106
multilayer, MoRu/Be, a	140
see also Deposition and Electrodeposition
Colloids, Au-Pt, Pt-Au, a	136
Au/Pt, Au/Pt/Au	14
Pd, aggregation behaviour, using cryo-imaging	111
Pd-Cu, a	135
Pt, on poly(N-isopropylacrylamide)-SiO2, a	181
Combinatorial Chemistry, in heterogeneous catalysis	16
Conferences, 14th Santa Fe Symposium, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.A., May, 2000	156
First Int. Symp. on Iridium, Nashville, Tennesse, U.S.A., March. 2000	106
Int. Symp. on Precious Metals, Kunming, China, Sept., 1999	31
SAE, Detroit, U.S.A., March, 2000	67
Second Int. Conf. on Health Effects from Vehicle Emissions, London, U.K., Feb., 2000	71
Copper, CuAlPd, shape memory properties, a	179
electroless deposition, a	42, 180
Coupling Reactions, biphenyl synthesis, a	87
bis(diarylamino)thiophenes synthesis, a	88
C-N. for HCN synthesis, a	87
poly(aryleneethynylene) synthesis, a	89
see also Heck Reactions and Suzuki Couplings
CRT™, for diesel emission control	67, 71
Crucibles, Ir, for crystal growth	106
Crystals, RRh2Ge2 (R = Gd, Tb, Dy), magnetism, a	85
Cycloolefins, ROMP	58, 168
Cyclopropanation, styrene with diazoindanone, a	139
Dearomatisation, naphthalenes, a	139
Decarbonylation, of Ru nitrosonaphthols, a	136
Decarboxylation, of allyl carbonates, allyl formates, allyl β-keto carboxylates, a	88
Dehydrogenation, hydrocarbons, a	181
Demonox™, CO clean-up unit, for HotSpot™ reformer	108
Dental, alloys, Pd-Ag, Pd-Au	31
Deposition, chemical fluid, of Pd, Pt, Rh, a	180
pulsed laser, of Ir thin films, a	42
of SrBi2Ta2O9 thin films, a	89
see also Coatings and Electrodeposition
Dienes, addition of phenols, a	182
Diesel, emission control	22, 67
particulates, control by CRT™	67, 71
β-Diketones, Ir(III) β-diketonates	106, 179
Ru(III) β-diketones, butadiyne bridged polymer, a	41
DNA, cleavage, a	179
Effluents, bleach plant, treatment with Pd-Pt-Ce/Al2O3, a	43
Electrical Contacts, Pd-Ge ohmic contact, to GaAs, a	44
Electrocatalysis, poly-cis -[Ru(vbpy)2(py)2](PF6)2, a	136
Electrochemistry, a	41, 86
Ir oxide films, redox reactions, a	86
lr(IV) chloro complexes, for insulin determination, a	181
Pt/Ti electrodes, voltammetric behaviour, a	86
Ru binuclear pyrazines, molecular hysteresis, a	86
Electrodeposition, of Au/Pt and Au/Pt/Au colloids	14
Ni/Pd, on Cu, a	86
Pd, for decorative and functional applications	156
platinised Ti, for electrodes, a	86
Pt, for decorative and functional applications	156
from alkaline electrolyte, a	180
Pt black, on evaporated Pt electrodes, a	180
Pt films, onto microelectrodes, a	86
Pt and W, onto Au, a	42
Rh, for decorative and functional applications	156
Sn, using IrO2-Ta2O5-SnO2/Ti electrodes, a	137
see also Coatings and Deposition
Electrodeposition and Surface Coatings, a	42, 86–87, 137, 180
Electrodes, gate, Pt-SnO2. porous, in CO sensor, a	180
Ir oxide coatings	106
Ir-Ta-O, for SrBi2Ta2O9 thin film deposition, a	89
Ir-Ta-O/Ta/Si, properties, a	89
IrO2-Ta2O5-SnO2/Ti, for Sn plating, a	137
IrOx/glassy C, in insulin sensor, a	181
microjet	21
Os-gel-HRP/XOD/glassy C, biosensor, a	181
PdO, as damage markers, in RAM capacitors	107
Pt, micro-, with high surface areas, a	86
tubular, as amperometric detector, a	87
Pt+C+PTFE/C cloth, for Ni electrowinning, a	41
Pt black on evaporated Pt, preparation, a	180
Pt | WO3, EtOH sensor, a	42
Pt/Ru/poly-Si, by MOCVD, integration, a	137
Pt/Ti, voltammetric behaviour, a	86
radial flow microring	21
Ru intermetallic compounds, for spark plugs	56
Ru-Rh + poly(1,3-diaminobenzene), H2O2 detection, a	42
ultramicro-, Pt disc, Pt ring	21
Electroless Plating, Cu, a	42, 180
Pd, onto C nanotubes, using Pd-Sn activator, a	42
on porous Vycor glass, for membranes, a	137
thin films, on composite membrane, a	43
Pd activator, using dielectric barrier discharge, a	180
Pt activator, from Pt acetylacetonate films, a	42
Electronic Nose, gas emissions, detector	57
Electrowinning, Ni, using Pt+C+PTFE/C cloth anode, a	41
Emission Control, motor vehicles	22, 31, 56, 67, 71, 124, 137
Epoxidation, alkenes, a	181
Esterification, nitriles, with alcohols, a	139
Ethene, with CO, copolymerisation, a	44, 139
relativistic effects on PGMs	146
Ethers, crown, synthesis	112
Ethyl Acetate, oxidation, over Pt/W6+-doped TiO2, a	87
Extraction, PGMs	31, 33, 56, 105
Films, by chemical fluid deposition, Pd, Pt, Rh, a	180
gasochromic, sol-gel Pt (sputtered) WO3	155
Ir oxide, redox reactions, a	86
Ir-Ta-O, by reactive sputtering, a	89
Langmuir-Blodgett, Pt loaded, porphyrins, a	41
Ni/Pd, on Cu, reaction with Sn-Pb, a	86
Pd, stress and resistivity changes, with H2, a	40
Pt, nanostructured, for microelectrodes, a	86
Pt acetylacetonate, photo-induced decomposition, a	42
PZT, a	140
see also Thin Films
Formamides, N,N -diethyl-, synthesis, a	88
Fuel Cells, a	44, 89, 139–140, 182
AFC, Pd-based H2 diffusion electrodes, a	140
Pt/C-PTFE electrodes, a	140
anode exhaust gas burner, for HotSpot™ system	108
Demonox™ CO clean-up unit	108
DMFC, Pt-Co/, Pt-Cu/, Pt-Fe/. Pt-Ni/, Pt-Ru/C, Pt/C/Nafion, electrocatalysts, a	182
H2 generator, for PEMFC, a	140
HotSpot™ reformer	108
PEFC, CO oxidation, activity of anodic catalysts, a	89
MoxRuySez-(CO)n electrocatalysts for, a	89
Pt/C, Ru/C, Pt-Ru/C, anodic catalysts, a	89
PEMFC, H2 generator for, a	140
Pt | BAM® 407, a	44
Pt | Nafion, a	89
Pt | Nafion® 117, a	44
Pt/C electrocatalysts, EXAFS of CO oxidation, a	139
PtRuOx colloidal electrocatalysts, a	43
SPFC	108
Fullerenes, (η2-C60)Pd(PPh3)2, catalytic mechanism, a	88
Gasochromism, in sol-gel Pt (sputtered) WO3 films	155
Gauzes, Pt-Pd-Rh, Pt-Rh, metal surface composition	74
Geology, South Africa.	33, 56, 105
Germanium, Ru2Ge3, optical spectra, a	135
Graphite, layers, for forming Pt nanosheets, a	135
Heck Reactions, iodobenzene with methyl acrylate, a	138
Pd catalysts, without ligands, a	138
Helium, permeability, in Pd-YSZ membranes, a	180
Heterocycles, in synthesis	112, 168
Hex-1-ene, hydroformylation, a	182
“High Purity Metals”, Alfa Aesar catalogue	55
High Temperature, alloys	158
History, discovery of the Pt isotopes	173
Étienne Lenoir.	125, 166
“Metals and the Royal Society”, George Matthey, Percival Norton Johnson	30
metric system, kilogramme, metre	125, 166
HotSpot™ Reformer, fuel processor	108
Hydration, nitriles, a	139
Hydroaminomethylation, olefins, a	44
Hydrocarbons, dehydrogenation, a	181
methyldecalin, hydrocracking, a	181
traps, in emissions control	67
Hydrocracking, methyldecalin, a	181
Hydroformylation, vinyl acetate, vinyl arenes, a	44
hex-1-ene, in sc-CO2, a	182
Hydrogen, adsorption, on Pt/C fibres, a	135
chemisorption, on Pd-Re, a	135
effects, in Pd films, a	40
isotherms of internal oxidation, in Pd0.90Rh0.05Ni0.05, a	135
permeation, in Pd membranes, a	43, 85
photoevolution, via Pt-loaded LB films, a	41
production, by HotSpot™ fuel processor	108
using Ru catalysts, a	137, 140
reduction, of PtCl42−, a	179
sensor, a	40
separation, by Pd/α-Al2O3 membranes, a	43
solubility, in PdAg, PdRh, a	179
Hydrogen Cyanide, from CH4 + NH3, Pt+ mediated, a	87
Hydrogen Peroxide, detection, a	42
Hydrogenation, acetylenes, a	138
acrylonitrile-butadiene copolymers, a	139
alkenes, a	43
allyl alcohol, a	181
asymmetric, 3-methyl-2-butanone, diacetone alcohol, a	87
by PGM/polymer catalysts	15
CO	3
1-decene, a	43
methylacetoacetate, a	88
olefins, a	138
phospholipid liposomes, a	44
Hydrogenolysis, alkanes	3
CF2Cl2, a	138
propane, a	138
Hydrosilylation, in polymerisations, a	139
Hypoxanthine, biosensor, a	181
Insulin, sensor, a	181
Intermetallics, PGM-based, high-temperature use	158
Iodobenzene, vinylation, a	138
Indium, coatings, for rocket thrusters	106
crucibles, crystal growth	106
in jewellery	106
in MOSFETs	57
refining	106
spark plugs	106
thermocouples	106
thin films, by pulse laser deposition, a	42
Iridium Alloys, Al-Ir, phase diagram	56
Al-Ir-Ru, phase diagram	56, 85
for high-temperature use	158
Ir-IrAl, eutectic, formation	158
(Ir,Ru)Al	106
Iridium Complexes, (η-C5H5)Ir(CO)2, as a ligand, a	41
Ir β-diketonates	106, 179
Ir fluoro derivatives	106
Ir(III) bis-terpyridines, pH sensitive luminescence, a	41
Ir(IV) chloro, for insulin determination, a	181
Iridium Compounds, electrodes, see Electrodes
Ir oxide, coatings, for medical implants	106
hydrous, redox reactions, a	86
Ir-Ta-O, electrode material, by reactive sputtering, a	89
Iron, Fe-Ru, damping capacity	157
Isotopes, Pt, discovery of	173
Jewellery, electroplating, Pd, Pt, Rh	156
Ir additions	106
powder metallurgy	156
Pt, Pt alloys	56, 156
Pt-Au composites	56
14th Santa Fe Symposium, manufacturing technology	156
Johnson Matthey, CRT™ diesel emission control	67, 71
Demonox™ system	108
George Matthey	30
HotSpot™ reformer	108
Percival Norton Johnson	30
“Platinum 2000”	119
selective catalytic reduction unit	67
Ketones, 4-bromoacetophenone, alkoxycarbonylation, a	182
hydrogenation, a	87
poly-, synthesis, a	139
α,β-unsaturated, epoxidation, a	181
Kondo Insulator, NdxCe3−xPt3Sb4, pressure tuning	55
Langmuir-Blodgett Films, H2 evolution, a	41
Lasers, KrF excimer, deposition of Ir thin films, a	42
LEDs, organic, from Pt porphyrins	66
Luminescence, chemi-, Rh(bpy)32+ dodemorph sensor, a	137
Ir(III) bis-terpyridines, as pH sensors, a	41
Nafion membranes, dyed with Ru(II) complexes, a	42
photo-, Pd3(acetate)6, a	41
[RhIII(phpy)2(CN)2]-, a	136
[Pt2Cu4(C≡CPh)8]2, a	40
[Ru(bipy)2(Sbipy)]2+, a	180
Magnetism, ferro-, in FePl nanocrystal superlattices, a	135
in Pr3RuO7, a	179
in RPd3S4 (R = Ce, Gd), a	40
in RRh2Ge2 (R = Gd, Tb, Dy), a	85
Medical, implants, Ir oxide coatings	106
Ru complexes, antibacterial agents, a	140
Membranes, Pd composite, for H2 separation, a	181
Pd-Ag/γ-Al2O3, preparation, a	43
Pd-modified YSZ, He permeation, a	180
Pd/α-Al2O3, for H2 separation, a	43
Pd/porous Vycor glass, preparation, a	137
Pd/stainless steel, H2 permeation, a	85
PDMS, with Rh-MeDuPHOS, a	88
Memory, capacitors, Pt/BST/Pt, /Pt/Ru, /RuO2, a	140
ferroelectric, PZT/Pt/TiN/Si and SiO2 multilayers, a	140
RAM, with PdO bottom electrode, as damage marker	107
Merensky Reef, geology	33, 56
Metallisation, Pd. Pt. Rh. chemical fluid deposition, a	180
Metathesis, acyclic diene	168
ring-closing	112
ring-opening polymerisation	58, 168
Methane, combustion, on Rh/ZrO2-SiO2, a	43
coupling with NH3, HCN synthesis, a	87
formation, during MeOH carbonylation, a	89
sensor, by SnO2/Os thin films, a	87
Metric System, history	125, 166
Michael Additions, in Os(II) complexes, a	139
Microwaves, for Suzuki couplings, a	182
for synthesis, of [PW11O39RuII(DMSO)]5−, a	182
Mining, South Africa	33, 56, 105
MISFETs, sensor, for CO detection, a	180
MOCVD, Pt/Ru, electrode structures, on poly-Si. a	137
MOSFETs, in electronic nose	57
Nanoclusters, PGM, synthesis	3, 166
Nanoparticles, AucorePtshell, PtcoreAUshell, preparation, a	136
FePt, preparation, a	135
from clusters, in micro/mesopores	3
Pd, quasi 2D, a	85
Pd(II) hexametallic cartwheel molecules, a	41
PdxCu100−x, preparation, a	135
Pt, from PtCl42−, a	179
Rh, on hydrotalcite, synthesis, a	88
Nanorods, colloids, Au/Pt. Au/Pt/Au	14
Nanosheets, Pt, between graphite layers, a	135
Nanotechnology, model Pd catalysts, a	138
Nanotubes, C. Ni-, Pd-plated, using Pd-Sn activator, a	42
Nanowires, Pt, in FSM-16 mesoporous channels	3
Naphthalenes, dearomatisation, a	139
Neodymium, NdRh4Al15.37, synthesis and structure, a	86
NdxCe3−xPt3Sb4, pressure tuning of	55
Nickel, from NiSO4, using Pt+C+PTFE/C cloth anode, a	41
Niobium, Nb50Ru50, shape memory effect, a	85
Nitrates, catalytic removal from H2O	43, 84
Nitric Acid, manufacture, gauze technology	74
Nitriles, -butadiene copolymers, hydrogenation, a	139
amidation. esterification, hydration, a	139
Nitrogen Oxides, NO, reaction with CO	3
reduction, a	43, 138
NOx, -traps, for lean-burn gasoline engines	67
lean-, catalysts	67
removal from motor vehicle emissions	22, 67
in tobacco smoke, reduction, by PGM catalysts	120
Ohmic Contacts, see Electrical Contacts
Olefins, cyclo-, ROMP	58, 168
hydroaminomethylation. a	44
hydrogenation, a	138
Optical Properties, Ru2Ge3, Ru2Si3. a	135
Osmium, powders, high purity, synthesis	31
with SnO2, sensor, for CH4, a	87
Osmium Complexes, Cp(OC)2IrOs(CO)3(GeCl3)(Cl), Cp(OC)2IrOs(CO)3(X)2, a	41
electrodes. Os-gel-HRP/XOD/glassy C, biosensor, a	181
OsCO+, Os(CO)x, Os(CO)x, IR spectra, a	40
Osmosis, in Pd membrane preparation, a	43, 137
Oxidation, adamantane, a	182
alcohols, a	88
bleach plant effluents, over Pd-Pt-Ce/Al2O3, a	43
CO, a	87, 139
in tobacco smoke, by PGM catalysts	120
cyclooctene, a	182
ethyl acetate, a	87
H2O, a	44
high temperature, in Ni-Cr-Al-Y-Cr3C2 alloys, a	40
internal, in Pd0.90RH0.05Ni0.05. a	135
propane, a	137, 138
propene, a	137
toluene	16
trichloroethylene, a	138
VOCs, a	87, 138
Oxygen, sensors, a	42
Ozone, motor vehicle pollution	22
Palladium, activator, for electroless Cu plating, a	180
colloids, aggregation behaviour, cryo-imaging of	111
Cu/Ni/Pd, interfacial reaction with Sn-Pb, a	86
H2 effects on, a	40
membranes, a	43, 85, 137, 180, 181
in MOSFETs	57
nanoclusters, Au/Pd, Pd/Au, Pd/Au/Ag	166
nanoparticles, 2D, a	85
with Pd-In, pressure bonding, a	89
powders, submicron	39
thermocouples, thermoelectric behaviour, a	137
Palladium Alloys, CuAlPd, shape memory properties, a	179
membranes, a	43
nanoparticles, PdxCu100−x, a	135
Pd0.09Rh0.05Ni0.05, internal oxidation, a	135
Pd-Ag and Pd-Au, dental	31
Pd-Ge ohmic contact, to GaAs, a	44
Pd-In, for pressure bonding, a	89
Pd-Re overlayers and surfaces, H2 chemisorption, a	135
PdAg, PdRh, H solubility, a	179
Palladium Complexes, [Pd2(μ-Se)2(dppe)2], synthesis, a	179
Pd3(acetate)6, photoluminescence, a	41
[Pd3(μ3-Se)2(dppe)3]Cl2, synthesis, a	179
Pd acetate, plasma-induced chemical reduction, a	180
Pd carbenes, fluoroalkylated N -heterocyclic, a	136
Pd dithiocarbamates, reactions with amines, a	40
Pd olefins, with P ligands, properties, a	85
trans -[PdCl2(l,4-oxatellurane)2], synthesis, a	136
PdCl2/polystyrene, a	86
Pd(II) end-capped ferrocenes with thiophene spacers, a	85
Pd(II) heterobimetallics, a	85
Pd(II) hexametallic cartwheel molecules, a	41
Pd(II) porphyrins, synthesis of, as DNA cleavers, a	179
Pd(II) with C6[3,5-(CH2Y)2C6H3]6, a	41
(R4N)2PdX4, (n -Bu4N)2Pd2Cl6, a	88
Palladium Compounds, PdCl2-graphite, intercalation, a	85
PdO, damage markers, in RAMs	107
RPd3S4 (R = Ce, Gd), a	40
ZrPd3Si3, synthesis and properties, a	86
Patents	45–48, 90–92, 141–144, 183–186
pH, sensor system, a	41
Phase Diagrams, Al-Ir, Al-Ni-Ru, Al-Ru	56
Al-Ir-Ru	56, 85
Phenols, addition, to dienes, a	182
Photocatalysis, Ru-melanoidin, for H2, from H2O, a	137
Photoconversion, a	41–42, 136–137, 180
Photoluminescence, see Luminescence
Photoproperties, nanoparticles, AucorePtshell, PtcoreAUshell, a	136
NO-Ru complexes, with en and ox ion ligands, a	136
Pd(II) porphyrins, as DNA cleavers, a	179
Pt(trpy)Cl+ with pyrene substituent, ILCT character, a	180
[Ru(bipy)2(Sbipy)]2+, a	180
Ru(II) polypyridyls, photosensitisers for TiO2, a	136
sol-gel Pt (sputtered) WO3 films, gasochromism	155
Photoreactions, H2 evolution, using Pt LB films, a	41
[Ru(bipy)2(Sbipy)]2+, + dissolved O2, a	180
“Platinum 2000”	119
Platinum, capacitors, Pt/BST/Pt, /Pt/Ru, /RuO2, a	140
colloids, on poly(N-isopropylacrylamide)-SiO2, a	181
electrodeposition, from alkaline electrolyte, a	180
Pt films, on microelectrodes, a	86
electrodes, see Electrodes
gates, in SiC MOS capacitors, for gas sensors, a	137
isotopes, history of the discovery	173
jewellery	56, 156
kilogramme, metre, definitive standards for the metric system	125, 166
mining, in South Africa	33, 56, 105
in MOSFETs	57
nanoclusters, Au/Pt, Pt/Ru	166
nanoparticles, AucorePtshell, PtcoreAushell, preparation, a	136
Pt, from PtCl4,2−, a	179
nanosheets, between graphite layers, a	135
powders, submicron	39
Pt, to Ni-Cr-Al-Y-Cr3C2, effects on oxidation, a	40
Pt/C fibres, H2 adsorption, a	135
Pt/Ru, electrode structures, on poly-Si, by MOCVD, a	137
PZT/Pt/TiN/Si and SiO2 multilayers, a	140
Schottky diodes, Au/Pt/GaN, properties	157
thermal decomposition of NaCl on, a	85
thermocouples, thermoelectric behaviour, a	137
Platinum Alloys, CoPt ultrathin films, by sputtering, a	40
FePt, nanocrystal superlattices, nanoparticles, a	135
ultrathin films, by sputtering, a	40
for high-temperature use	158
jewellery	56, 156
NdxCe3−xPt3Sb4, Kondo insulator, pressure tuning	55
Pt-Al-X, for high-temperature use	158
Platinum Complexes, cancer drugs	31, 56, 140
organo-Pt(IV) polymers, by H-bonding	118
poly-Pt porphyrins, O2 sensors, a	42
[Pt2Cu4(C≡CPh)8]2, luminescence, a	40
[Pt3(μ3-Te)2(dppe)3]Cl2, synthesis, a	179
Pt acetylacetonate, photo-induced decomposition, a	42
Pt dithiocarbamates, reactions with amines, a	40
Pt porphyrins, in organic LEDs	66
trans -[PtCl2(l,4-oxatellurane)2], synthesis, a	136
PtCl42−, reduction by H2, a	179
Pt(dmg)2, ID, pressure-induced IMI transitions, a	135
Pt(II) end-capped ferrocenes with thiophene spacers, a	85
Pt(II) heterobimetallics, a	85
[PtMe2(bu2bipy)] + RCH2X, in Pt(IV) polymers	118
[PtSe4(dppe)], synthesis, a	179
Pt(trpy)Cl+ with pyrene substituent, photoproperties, a	180
Platinum Compounds, Ba4CuPt2O9, superconductors, a	89
Pt-oxide thin films, by reactive sputtering, a	42
PtCl4-graphite, by intercalation reaction, a	135
Zeise’s salt, relativistic effects	146
Platinum Group Metals, in HotSpot™ system	108
in limitation of tobacco related diseases	120
intermetallics, for high-temperature use	158
relativistic phenomena	146
Platreef, geological review	33
Pollution Control, bleach plant effluent, a	43
motor vehicles	22, 31, 56, 67, 71, 124, 137
nitrate removal, from water	43, 139
Polyketones, synthesis, a	139
Polymerisation, co-, a	44, 139
dehydrocoupling, to silphenylenesiloxanes	172
electro-, of Pt porphyrins, a	42
hydrosilylation, to poly(silyl ethers), a	139
ROMP	58, 168
Polymers, binding Pt complexes to, for cancer drugs	56
nitrile-butadiene, hydrogenation, a	139
metallisation of, a	180
organo-Pt(IV), by H-bonding	118
poly(1,3-diaminobenzene) + Ru-Rh electrode, a	42
poly(aryleneethynylene), preparation, a	89
polycyclic, synthesis	112
poly(N-isopropylacrylamide)-SiO2, Pt colloids on, a	181
poly(N-vinyl-2-pyrrolidone), in core/shell nanoclusters	166
poly(silyl ethers), synthesis, a	139
polystyrene, PdCl2 anchorage, a	86
Ru(III) β-diketone with butadiyne, a	41
silphenylenesiloxanes, synthesis	172
for supported PGM catalysts	15
unsaturated, from ROMP of cycloolefins	58
Powder Metallurgy, in jewellery manufacture	156
Powders, Os, Rh, synthesis	31
submicron, Pd and Pt, synthesis	39
Pressure Tuning, NdxCe3−x, Pt3Sb4	55
Pt(dmg)2, ID, IMI transitions, a	135
Propane, dehydrogenation, a	181
oxidation, a	137, 138
Propene, from propane, a	181
oxidation, a	137
Propylene, from propane, a	181
Radioactivity, of Rh isotopes, drug production	50
Radionuclides, 105Rh, 105Ru	50
Radiotherapy, isotopically enriched Ir	106
105Rh	50
Rare Earths, RRh2Ge2 (R = Gd, Tb, Dy), magnetism, a	85
RCM, in organic synthesis	112
Reactive Hot Isostatic Pressing, RuAl materials	158
Reduction, NO, a	138
of Pd/C catalysts, by H2, a	181
in subcriticai H2O, a	138
Refining, PGMs	31, 106
Relativistic Effects, on chemistry of PGMs	146
Rhenium, Pd-Re, H2 chemisorption, a	135
Rhodium, 105Rh, production	50
nanoclusters, Au/Rh	166
nanoparticles, on hydrotalcite, synthesis, a	88
powders, synthesis	31
Ru-Rh electrode, + poly(1,3-diaminobenzene), a	42
Rhodium Alloys, Pd0.90Rh0.05Ni0.05, internal oxidation, a	135
PdRh, H solubility, a	179
Rhodium Complexes, [acac(Rh)(COD)], precursor, a	180
[Rh6(CO)15(COOMe)]−, mass spectrum, a	179
[RhIII(phpy)2(CN)2]−, photoluminescence, a	136
Rh(PPh3)3Cl	146, 172
Rhodium Compounds, NdRh4Al15.37, synthesis, a	86
RRh2Ge2 (R = Gd, Tb, Dy), magnetism, a	85
Rockets, thrusters, Ir coatings	106
ROMP, in organic synthesis	58, 168
Ruthenium, additions, to Fe-Cr-Al	158
C-Ru xerogel composites, as supercapacitors, a	41
MoRu/Be multilayer coatings, a	140
particles, from decomposition of Ru3(CO)12, a	87
Pt/BST/Pt/Ru capacitors, a	140
Pt/Ru, electrode structures, on poly-Si, by MOCVD, a	137
105Ru, for production of 105Rh	50
Ru-Rh electrode, + poly(1,3-diaminobenzene), a	42
Ruthenium Alloys, Al-Ir-Ru, phase diagram	56, 85
AI-Ni-Ru, Al-Ru, phase diagrams	56
corrosion-resistant	56
Fe-Ru, damping capacity	157
for high-temperature use	158
intermetallic, for spark plug electrodes	56
(Ir,Ru)Al	106
Nb50Ru50, shape memory effect, a	85
Pt-Ru, for jewellery	156
Ru-RuAl, eutectic, formation	158
Ta50Ru50, a	85
TiAl-Ru, properties, a	40
Ruthenium Complexes, Cp(OC)2IrRu(CO)3(SiCl3)2, a	41
NO-Ru complexes, with en and ox ion ligands, a	136
poly-cis -[Ru(vbpy)2(py)2](PF6)2, electrocatalysis, a	136
Rh(bpy)32+, chemiluminescence, dodemorph sensor, a	137
[Ru6C(CO)16(COOMe)]− mass spectrum, a	179
Ru binuclear pyrazines, molecular hysteresis, a	86
Ru nitrosonaphthols, synthesis, a	136
Ru-melanoidin, photocatalyst, H2O to H2, a	137
[Ru(bipy)2(Sbipy)]2+, photoproperties, a	180
RuCO+, Ru(CO)x, Ru(CO)x−, IR spectra, a	40
Ru(dcbpy)2(NCS)2, as Graetzel standard, a	136
Ru(dcphen)2(NCS)2, photosensitiser for TiO2, a	136
[RuHCI(PPi3)2], Grubb’s catalyst intermediate, a	182
Ru(II) porphyrin-Merrifield’s peptide resin, a	181
Ru(III) β-diketone butadiyne polymer, a	41
[Ru(L)3]2+ dyes, for luminescent Nafion membranes, a	42
RuX(EPh3) Schiff base complexes, a	140
Ruthenium Compounds, Pr3RuO7, magnetism, a	179
Pt/BST/RuO2 capacitors, a	140
Ru2Ge3, Ru2Si3, optical spectra, a	135
Ru3(CO)12, decomposition, Ru particles, RuO2 films, a	87
Schottky Diodes, Au/Pt/GaN, properties	157
Sensors, bio-, hypoxanthine, a	181
CH4, a	87
CO, a	137, 180
electronic nose, for VOCs	57
EtOH, a	42
H2 in Pd, using evanescent microwave probes, a	40
H2O2, a	42
insulin,a	181
liquid chromatography, a	87
O2, a	42
pH, a	41
propane, propylene, a	137
VOCs	57
Shape Memory Alloys, CuAlPd, a	179
Shape Memory Effect, Nb50Ru50, a	85
“Ship-in-Bottle” Catalysts, technology	3
Silicon, PZT/Pt/TiN/Si+SiO2, ferroelectric memories, a	140
Ru2Si3, optical spectra, a	135
ZrPd3Si3, synthesis and properties, a	86
Silver, PdAg, H solubility, a	179
‘Smart’ Windows, gasochromic	155
Sodium Chloride, decomposition on hot Pt, a	85
Solar Cells, Graetzel-type, a	136
Solder, Sn-Pb, reaction with Ni/Pd, on Cu, a	86
South Africa, Pt mining	33, 56, 105
Spark Plugs, electrodes	56, 106
Sputtering, CoPt, FePt, thin films, a	40
magnetron. Ir oxide, for medical implants	106
of MoRu/Be multilayer coatings, a	140
Pd-Ag submicron films, a	43
plasma, of Pt, onto Nafion, a	89
reactive, of Ir-Ta-O films, for electrodes, a	89
of Pt-oxide thin films, a	42
Styrene, 2-diazo-l-indanone cyclopropanations, a	139
by dehydrogenation of ethylbenzene, a	181
Superalloys, ‘refractory’, PGM-based	158
Supercapacitors, C-Ru xerogel composites, a	41
Superconductivity, Ba4CuPt2O9 + F-doped YBCO, a	89
Superlattices, FePt nanocrystal, a	135
Suzuki Couplings, in organic synthesis, a	88, 182
Tantalum, Ta50Ru50, a	85
Thermocouples, Ir	106
Pd, Pt, thermoelectric behaviour, a	137
Thin Films, CoPt, FePt. by sputtering, a	40
Ir, by pulsed laser deposition, a	42
Pd-Ag, on γ-Al2O3, a	43
Pd/α-Al2O3, by electroless plating and osmosis, a	43
poly-cis -[Ru(vbpy)2(OH2)2](CIO4)2, formation, a	136
poly-cis -Ru(vbpy)2(py)2](PF6)2, electrocatalysis, a	136
Pt-oxide, by reactive sputtering, XPS study of, a	42
RuO2, from Ru3(CO)12, a	87
SrBi2Ta2O9, a	89
see also Films and Membranes
Three-Way Catalysts	31, 124, 137
Tin, plating, using IrO2-Ta2O5-SnO2/Ti anode, a	137
Titanium, TiAl-Ru, properties, a	40
Tobacco, smoke, oxidation, by PGM catalysts	120
Trichloroethylene, oxidation, a	138
UG-2 Reef, geology, Pt and Pd reserves	33, 105
Vinyl Acetate, asymmetric hydroformylation, a	44
Vinyl Arenes, asymmetric hydroformylation, a	44
Vinylation, iodobenzene, a	138
Vitamin E, synthesis, a	182
VOCs, oxidation, a	87, 138
sensor	57
Water, for H2 generation, a	137, 140
nitrate removal	43, 84
oxidation, a	44
as solvent, for catalytic reactions	138, 168
Water Gas Shift Reaction, nanostructured PGM catalysts
Zirconium, ZrPd3Si3, synthesis and properties, a	86