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Databases for scientific topics
Web of Science (1900 -present)
Index to high-impact science, social science, engineering, arts and humanities research journals. Includes cited reference searching.
SciFinder (1907-present, must register before using the first time)
- Comprehensive chemical information database. Covers scientific journals, patents, conference proceedings, and technical papers.
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- Use this URL to access the database: http://libraries.mit.edu/get/scifinder
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Compendex/Inspec (1884-present)
Find articles, conference papers, and reports in all fields of engineering, plus physics, electronics, and more. Watch this video (3:48) to learn more.
Index to science, social science, engineering, arts and humanities research journals covering a larger number of journals than WOS . Includes cited reference searching and patents.
Encyclopedias and handbooks
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Polymer Handbook (4th Edition) via KnovelContains information about a polymeric macromolecules and data for polymers, monomers and other topics that are required for experimental and theoretical research and applications of polymers.
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Mark Encyclopedia of Polymer Science and TechnologyFind background information on polymer science.
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Knovel: Engineering & Scientific Online HandbooksSearch for scientific & engineering information via an extensive collection of engineering & scientific e-books. Includes interactive tables & graphs.
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Ullmann's Encyclopedia of Industrial ChemistryContains hundreds of background articles in all fields of chemical engineering and chemical industry.
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Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology [4th edition]Contains hundreds of articles on chemical substances, with a focus on industrial processes and unit operations in chemical engineering, as well as covering fundamentals and scientific subjects related to the field.
