Cleaning up the precious metals industry
Wednesday, October 28, 2015 - 08:50
in Physics & Chemistry
UvA researchers have discovered a new material that can catalyse the decomposition of cyanide ions in process waste streams. The catalyst has been patented and attracts interest from industry. Germany's oldest gold and silver refining company Heimerle + Meule is now examining the possibilities of using the catalyst for waste effluent treatment. The research is part of the research priority area Sustainable Chemistry.