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Published online 14 November 2007 | Nature 450, 334-335 (2007) | doi:10.1038/450334a
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Worth its weight in platinum
Booming mineral prices leave car makers scrambling to eke more catalytic performance out of precious metals. Jeff Tollefson reports.
Lovers may adore platinum's silvery sheen in their favourite jewellery — but at least they can switch to gold or silver if the price isn't right. Chemical engineers wish they had the same option.
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