With the development of new processing methods and due to its unique properties, platinum became integral to many pieces of modern technology. Now about 20 percent of all manufactured goods globally either contain platinum – including catalytic converters, dental equipment, electrodes and jewelry – or used as a catalyst when making detergents, explosives, plastics and other industrial processes. Platinum energy resources contribute to sustainability and makes a positive environmental impact – especially in the world of renewable energy, with one of the most exciting developments involving the use of platinum plating being the development of hydrogen fuel cells. Continue Reading