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Best of 2006 Recommended Web Sources
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This issue of the ChemIndustry.com newsletter highlights most important Web sites that have been recommended throughout 2006. For past editions, please visit our newsletter archive. If you would prefer not to receive this newsletter in the future, please scroll to the bottom of this message and follow the instructions.
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FreePatentsOnline
FreePatentsOnline.com provides free access to US patents and patent applications, partial European data via PDF downloading. Field search is possible (i.e. inventor, inventor country, issue Date, title, abstract etc.) as well as Boolean search and a few useful filters.
http://www.freepatentsonline.com
Patent informatics and analysis
This resource comprises a fully text-searchable patents database, containing over 2,500,000 patents and patent applications from the PCT, US, and EPO databases, which can be searched simultaneously. This is one of the largest and fastest free full-text searchable databases in the world.
http://www.bios.net/patentlens/simple.cgi
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Knovel
With ever growing collection of reference works in its database, Knovel becomes a powerful one stop shop for chemical information on the Web. Knovel?s Library includes 700 full-text engineering and scientific reference works, handbooks, and databases from the most important publishers. A two-week free trial is offered.
http://www.knovel.com
Macromedia Shockwave periodic table
An outstanding periodic table by ACS makes wise usage of Shockwave technology. Basic data on each element including its atomic radius, stable isotopes, melting point and density can be presented as text or on a graph. Different elemental groups can be distinguished by color, and electron configuration is viewed thru intuitive interface. One of the best Web based periodic tables I've ever seen.
http://center.acs.org/periodic/tools/PT.html
A Search Engine for Acronyms
Acronyma, a search engine for acronyms and abbreviations was recently launched. The database currently contains 472,328 acronyms and abbreviations in seven languages!
http://www.acronyma.com/
Entrez cross-database search page
Titled: "Entrez: The life sciences search engine" this page is a useful gateway for searching all NBCI databases including PubMed, PubChem, Genome projects and more. Users can enter terms and click 'GO' to run the search against ALL the databases, OR Click Database Name or Icon to go directly to the Search Page for that database, OR click Question Mark for a short explanation of that database.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/gquery/gquery.fcgi/
MatWeb - material data sheets
The heart of MatWeb is a searchable database of material data sheets, including property information on thermoplastic and thermoset polymers such as ABS, nylon, polycarbonate, polyester, polyethylene and polypropylene; metals such as aluminum, cobalt, copper, lead, magnesium, nickel, steel, superalloys, titanium and zinc alloys; ceramics; plus semiconductors, fibers, and other engineering materials.
http://www.matweb.com/
IUPAC Gold Book
The IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology, commonly known as the Gold Book is now available in an all-new format, making this key resource computer and Net friendly. The new version takes full advantage of new technologies based on eXtensible Markup Language (XML) and provides efficient ways of browsing, searching, and simply using this reference.
http://goldbook.iupac.org/
More information about the new version on the Gold book can be found here: http://www.iupac.org/publications/ci/2006/2806/ic1.html
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Directory of Graduate Research
The ACS Directory of Graduate Research (DGR) is the most comprehensive source of information on chemical research and researchers at universities in the U.S. and Canada. DGRweb, the searchable online version of the DGR, is now available free of charge. New to DGRweb 2005 are the upgraded interface and functionality which allow advanced searches of both faculty and institutions.
http://dgr.rints.com/
Find the Best Chemistry Graduate Schools
Tell this on-line tool your priorities in choosing a graduate school. It will use your preferences to generate a customized ranking of departments using National Research Council data.
http://www.phds.org/rankings/chemistry/
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Mineralogy Database
Mineralogy Database (last update 3/17/06). This mineral database contains 4,442 individual mineral species descriptions with links and a comprehensive image library. Visit the "What's New" section for details.
http://webmineral.com/
UniProt
UniProt (Universal Protein Resource) is the world's most comprehensive catalog of information on proteins. It is a central repository of protein sequence and function created by joining the information contained in Swiss-Prot, TrEMBL, and PIR. UniPort has chosen to apply the Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivs License to all copyrightable parts of their databases. This means that you are free to copy, distribute, display and make commercial use of these databases, provided you give them acknowledgment.
http://www.pir.uniprot.org
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Chemistry World
Chemistry World by the Royal Society of Chemistry won one of the top prizes at this year's Periodical Publishers Association (PPA) Magazine awards: "Monthly business and professional magazine of the year." The judges commented on its "reader-led relaunch leading to an impressive performance in a difficult market." Chemistry World is packed with articles on all aspects of the chemical sciences, regular company and individual profiles, job vacancies, commercial technology reports and a few other features.
http://www.rsc.org/chemistryworld/index.asp
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Innocentive
Innocentive, an "open innovation" platform was launched by Eli Lilly and Co., Indianapolis, in June 2001 has added more partners and new investors. It might be a good reason for both companies seeking solutions for R&D challenges and for solvers to re-visit this innovative Web site and business model. About Innocentive: InnoCentive matches top scientists to relevant research and development challenges facing leading companies around the globe, for rewards up to 100,000 USD.
http://www.innocentive.com/
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TotallySynthetic blog
An impressive blog for natural product synthesis by Paul Docherty, a Ph. D student at Clare College, Cambridge.
http://totallysynthetic.com/blog/
Chemical Information Sources Wiki
The Chemical Information Sources Wiki is a guide to the many sources of reference materials available for those with questions related to chemistry. The material is based on an undergraduate course offered for many years in the Indiana University Department of Chemistry by Dr. Gary Wiggins.
http://cheminfo.informatics.indiana.edu/cicc/cis/index.php/Main_Page
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Salary survey
2006 US chemistry and chemical engineering employment & salary survey has been published by ACS's Chemical & Engineering News
http://pubs.acs.org/cen/employment/84/pdf/8438salary.pdf
Dice engineering Jobs
A leading online career site for technology and engineering professionals.
http://dice.com/engineering/
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ICIS-LOR Chemical Reports
ICIS-LOR is an independent price benchmark for the global chemical industry. We cover more than 120 chemical commodities (olefins, aromatics, polymers, solvents, intermediates, etc.) from a network of industry experts around the world. Trusted by both sellers and buyers, the biggest names in the chemical industry subscribe and contribute to the information we publish.
www.icislor.com
Particle characterization
Micromeritics is a leading supplier of particle characterization analytical laboratory instruments for R&D, QA/QC, production, and process control applications. Characteristics determined include: particle size, surface area, pore volume, pore size, material density, catalytic activity, and active surface area. A Materials Analysis Laboratory provides sample analyses on a contract basis.
www.micromeritics.com
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www.acdlabs.com/ncv/
Elsevier MDL
Elsevier MDL is the recognized leader in discovery informatics for the life sciences and chemistry in industry and academia. Free product downloads and demos. Visit www.mdli.com
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Chemistry Software
Software for the Chemical Laboratory including Chemical Inventory, Sample Tracking, Instrument Maintenance and MSDS Management. Call us to arrange a web demo or to request product information.
www.chemistry-software.com
ChemJobs.net - More chemistry jobs
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