Chemistry Links
The following are links to outside resources that are very valuable to those engaged in research, particularly inorganic chemistry research. If a link isn't working, let me know and I can fix it or remove it.
Disclaimer:
The information in these links can be useful, but it isn't always accurate.
I do not necessarily agree with the opinions and views expressed in the material in the links.
-Dr. Grice
Useful Journal Articles
These publications are very useful for students engaged in chemistry research
Subcriptions to the journals are necessary for access to most of them. Members of the DePaul community have access through the library.
Deducing Reaction Mechanisms, a guide from Alex Miller
Desiccants for drying organic solvents
NMR shifts of common impurities
Ferrocene vs. Decamethylferrocene as electrochemical standard
Ferrocene vs. reference electrodes in acetonitrile
Effect of bubbling CO2 into aqueous electrolyte
Water is absorbed from N2 into solvent in electrochemical cell
Chemical Redox agents for Organometallic chemistry
ABP Lever's Electrochemical Parameterization of Ligands
Ferrocene and decamethylferrocene in various solvents vs SCE (and oxidants/reductants)
Jillian Dempsey's Cyclic Voltammetry and Electrocatalysis primer
Direct reduction of proton sources at electrodes
Selected Reviews Related to My Research Areas:
C-H Activation by Platinum: Tilset 2005
CO2 Reduction by Homogeneous Electrocatalysts: Saveant 2008, Kubiak 2009
C-F Bond Activation: Crabtree 1997, Yus 2002, Amii+Uneyama 2009
Articles on writing a scientific paper/communicating science:
The Whitesides' Group: Writing a Paper
The Science of Science Writing
Tips on making effective graphs/figures
Editorial on giving an effective presentation
Mastering the Art of Scientific Publication
Virtual Article on publishing with many useful articles
Useful Chemistry eBooks
These books are available at the library in electronic form. You must be a member of the DePaul community to access them.
Once you open the link, select the "view ebook" option to access the books.
Visit the DePaul Chemistry Library Page Here for a huge variety of useful material.
Purification of Laboratory Chemicals
Guide to Fluorine NMR for Organic Chemists
NMR in Organometallic Chemistry
50 and More Essential NMR Experiments: A Detailed Guide
Laboratory Safety for Chemistry Students
The Organometallic Chemistry of the Transition Metals
Chemistry-Related Websites
These websites have a variety of useful information for organic and inorganic-related chemistry research
Gutmann Donor and Acceptor Numbers for Solvents
Useful solvent info
100 Must Know Reaction Mechanisms Infographics
Infographics on the reaction mechanisms for 100 organic reactions
Mayr's Database of Reactivity Parameters
Kinetic parameters for nucleophiles and electrophiles
Standard Operating Procedures for Cyclic Voltammetry
Valuable resource for those learning to run CVs
Not really chemistry, but very useful for using software and learning business skills. DePaul students have free access!
From Duke U. Most of this is useful info. I don't completely agree with all of it, but its pretty good.
Inorganic Spectroscopy Tutorial from the University of Alberta
Useful guide on spectroscopy fundamentals and applications to inorganic complexes
Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry Wikibook
A project from Penn State
Videos of chemical reactions, apparatuses and structures. Also, I like this video.
Video interviews of the leaders in the field of inorganic chemistry. I highly recommend watching them!
Useful information for organic synthesis
Useful for crystalizations, reactions, purification, and other applications of solvents
Online forum for inorganic chemists and inorganic chemistry professors
Using 2D NMR to elucidate structure
Good practice problems and info on 2D NMR techniques
A variety of pKa values in DMSO
Compiled from Bordwell data, presented in different manner
Compiled data from Prof. Ivo Leito
Proton NMR, but has links to other nuclei as well
SDBS Spectral Database for Organic Compounds
Useful spectral information on many organic compounds
University of Nottingham Periodic Table of Videos website
Fun and useful information about the elements in the form of short videos about each
Rob Toreki's Organometallic Hyperbook
A vast resouce of valuable information on organometallic chemistry
A variety of slides on various nanotechnology topics
PhET Chemistry Interactive Simulations
Simulations related to a variety of fundamental topics in chemistry
Useful tutorials showing symmetry with 3-D models of molecules
Software for generating and viewing various orbitals
Good practice for the assigning stereochemistry to organic molecules
Tips and tricks if you are trying to grow X-ray quality crystals
Software for simulating NMR spectra. Useful for understanding coupling and complex spectra.
American Mineralogist Crystal Structure Database
Crystal structures (CIF files) of many different minerals
Mercury from the Cambridge Crystallographic Database Center
Mercury is a free program for visualizing and examining crystal structures (CIF files and similar formats)
Chemicals can be quite smelly, and each chemical has a unique smell. This chart is generally correct.
National Center for Case Study Teaching in Science
Repository of case studies for teaching
A way of ranking journals by various methods
A great resource on the history of chemistry and chemicals
Interesting stories about the history and process of science
Information on the scientific method
Science Writing for the Public
Useful resources on tailoring writing for a broad audience.
Chemistry Blogs
Following chemistry blogs is a great way to keep track of what is happening in the chemistry community and to be a part of the conversation.
The following links will take you to a variety of different types of chemistry and science-related blogs.
Are you a science teacher or planning to teach science to K-12? Check out these resources!
If you are a K-12 teacher, look into ACS Science Coaches (I was a coach for a local HS teacher for several years).
Student funding resources and opportunities
DePaul has internal opportunities (talk to your advisor before applying):
LSAMP also helps support students (contact Dr. Quinetta Shelby for info on how to apply)
External Funding and Opportunities:
Mindlin Foundation Research Grant (November)
Present your research at CAURS (April)
present your research at CRIC (November)
Although DePaul ends late, some REUs can start later in the summer. For example: UIUC REU
You can also go work at a national lab through the SULI program.
This site is maintained by Dr. Grice, and any information or opinions are Dr. Grice's. Dr. Grice is not responsible for the content of external links. This is NOT a DePaul University website in any way (official or unofficial).