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Article Databases
Below you will find a list of databases with varying depths of coverage of chemistry and biochemistry. ASURITE UserID and password may be required for off campus access. Use these Research Databases to find journal articles, conference proceedings and more.
Best bets:
- SciFinder-n This link opens in a new window
Coverage: 1900+
Maximum Concurrent Users: Unlimited
SciFinder-n is a comprehensive chemical information database; covers journal articles, patents, technical reports, books, conference proceedings, and dissertations from around the world.First-time Users: Free Registration Required for ASU Authorized Users. For those already registered, click on the database link above. Caution: Exit and close your browser after exiting SciFinder-n. Failure to do so may allow others to access the database using your browser session and you may be held liable for any violations that may occur. Operating System and Browser recommendations.
- Reaxys This link opens in a new window
A comprehensive chemical information database; covers journal articles, patents, technical reports, books, conference proceedings, and dissertations from around the world. Covers a broad range of chemical and chemistry-related literature, with a focus on synthesis and reactions.
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- ScopusScopus is an abstract and citation database of peer-reviewed literature and quality web sources with smart tools to track, analyze, and visualize research. Scopus provides access to a broad portfolio of leading peer-reviewed content from around the world.
- PubMedBiochemistry and Chemistry related to the Life Sciences.
- American Chemical Society Publications This link opens in a new windowCoverage: Varies
Maximum concurrent users: Unlimited
Full text of the American Chemical Society (ACS) journals (vol 1 to the present) and the ACS Symposium book series (2010 to the present).
Additional databases:
- Academic Search UltimateGeneral Science database.
- Engineering Village This link opens in a new windowIncludes journal articles and conference papers related to Geochemistry, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science and Nanotechnology
- SciTech ConnectEnergy and energy-related scientific and technical information from Department of Energy.
- GeoScienceWorld This link opens in a new windowGeoScienceWorld is a nonprofit collaborative and comprehensive resource for research and communications in the earth sciences. Searchable full text is integrated with GeoRef, a comprehensive indexing and abstracting database for information from geosciences journals, conference, dissertation and other resources. Coverage for GSW journals is mostly 2000 to present, with records from GeoRef covering geosciences literature from the late 1700's to present. Advanced search capabilities, including geographic searching by latitude and longitude, variety of options for limiting results sets, and other features are available.
- Nucleic Acids Abstracts This link opens in a new windowCoverage: 1982+
Maximum Concurrent Users: Unlimited
Detailed perspectives on innovative cloning and sequencing strategies are available in this database.
Encylopedias, Dictionaries, Handbooks, Books and Tools
- CAS Source Index (CASSI) Search ToolThe CAS Source Index (CASSI) Search Tool is an online resource intended to support researchers and librarians who need accurate bibliographic information. This complimentary resource can be used to quickly and easily look up or confirm publication titles and abbreviations, as well as CODEN, ISBN, or ISSN codes. The CASSI database contains a listing of publications indexed by Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) since 1907.
- CRC Handbook of Chemistry and PhysicsContains tables and reference sections on all aspects of chemistry and physics. Includes all the figures, data, and tables found in the print version.
- Encyclopedia of Life SciencesLooking for background information? Here's a great place to start. Don't forget to take a look at the reference section for more information.
- Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical TechnologyProvides in-depth articles about the chemical industry. Covers all aspects of applied chemistry including both chemicals/materials and related topics.
- Knovel: Science and Engineering Handbooks and DatabasesA collection of some of the leading engineering reference handbooks, databases, and conference proceedings.
- Royal Society of ChemistryChemical science books published by the Royal Society of Chemistry.
