Precious and Rare Metal Materials: Synthesis, Application and Characterization
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Metals and Alloys".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 August 2025 | Viewed by 1008
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Interests: advanced precious materials; semiconductor materials
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Dear Colleagues,
The significance of precious and rare metal materials in contemporary society cannot be overstated, as they exhibit exceptional properties and performance across a wide range of industries, including semiconductors, medicine, electronics, and catalysis. These materials have been instrumental in driving technological advancements, fostering innovation, and enhancing efficiency in various applications.
This Special Issue is designed to provide an in-depth examination of the synthesis, application, and characterization of precious and rare metal materials. The issue aims to offer a comprehensive understanding of their production methods, recycling techniques, and efficient utilization, while addressing the sustainability concerns and unique challenges associated with these materials. Furthermore, it seeks to elucidate the fundamental characteristics that render these metals indispensable and their pivotal role in shaping the modern technological landscape.
We invite scholarly contributions that not only explore the current trends in the synthesis and application of these metals but also critically assess their future prospects and potential advancements. This issue is intended to serve as a valuable resource for researchers and practitioners with a keen interest in precious and rare metal materials, providing insights that can inform the advancement of research and development in these fields.
Through an examination of the latest technological trends and their implications, this Special Issue aims to contribute to the ongoing discourse on the sustainable and innovative use of precious and rare metal materials. By presenting cutting-edge research and expert perspectives, this issue seeks to facilitate a deeper understanding of the complex relationships between these materials, technological innovation, and environmental sustainability.
Dr. Shaohong Liu
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- gold-group metals, such as copper, silver, gold, palladium, etc.
- silver-group metals, such as zinc, cadmium, mercury, etc.
- platinum-group metals, nickel, palladium, platinum, rhodium, iridium, osmium, ruthenium, etc.
- rare light metals, such as beryllium, lithium, rubidium, cesium, etc.
- rare precious metals, such as platinum, iridium, osmium, etc.
- rare dispersed metals, such as gallium, germanium, indium, thallium, etc.
- rare earth metals, such as scandium, yttrium, lanthanum, cerium, neodymium, etc.
- refractory rare metals, such as titanium, zirconium, tantalum, vanadium, niobium, etc.
- radioactive rare metals, such as polonium, radium, actinium, uranium, plutonium, etc.
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