Research Tools & Resources
Essential tools and resources for materials science research, organized by category for easy discovery.
Browse by category below to find the tools you need for research, analysis, documentation, and laboratory work.
Reference & Database Tools
Chemical databases, material properties, and reference collections
Kovsky Reference Resolver
Resolve journal references with abbreviations • Paste in citations to find papers
Azeotropic Data—III. Advances in Chemistry Series
Comprehensive azeotropic data collection • ACS Publications
Spectral Database for Organic Compounds
AIST spectral database • NMR, IR, MS spectra
Jean-Claude Bradley Open Melting Point Database
Open access melting point data • Figshare repository
Encyclopedia of Reagents for Organic Synthesis (EROS)
Comprehensive reagent encyclopedia • Wiley Online Library
The Materials Project
Computational materials database • Structure and properties
Journal Title Abbreviations
Standard journal abbreviations • Caltech Library
Research & Analysis Tools
Computational tools, simulators, and analysis software
NMR Spectrum Simulator
Predict NMR spectra from structure • NMRDB.org
NMR Multiplet Simulator
Simulate NMR multiplet patterns • ChemInfo.org
Reduced Pressure Distillation Tool
Nomograph calculator • Merck/Sigma-Aldrich
Writing & Documentation
Reference management, note-taking, and writing tools
Zotero
Reference management software • Free and open source
Obsidian
Knowledge management and note-taking • Connected notes with graph view
Zotero & Mendeley Reference Extractor
Extract references from Word docs, LibreOffice files, and PDFs • Reference formatting tool
Chemistry Dictionary for Word
Spell check for chemical terms • Microsoft Word integration
OCR Text Scanner: QuickScan (iOS)
Document scanning and text recognition • Mobile app
Design & Visualization
Figure creation, design tools, and visual communication
Figma
Collaborative design platform • Free with educational email • Figure and diagram creation
Laboratory & Instrumentation
Laboratory resources, instruments, and suppliers
UConn CORE Instruments and Resources
Core research facilities • Shared instrumentation
IMS Instrument Calendar
Schedule and book instruments • Microsoft login required
Fisher Scientific
Laboratory supplies and chemicals • Online ordering
Learning & Training
Educational resources and training materials
Not Voodoo
Practical chemistry techniques • University of Rochester
Schlenk Line Survival Guide
Air-free synthesis techniques • Practical guide
Organic Chemistry Data
Reaction conditions and procedures • Data compilation
Purification of Laboratory Chemicals
Chemical purification methods • Armarego & Chai reference
University of Connecticut Resources
UConn-specific resources and departmental links
Department of Chemistry
UConn Chemistry Department • News and events
Institute of Materials Science
UConn IMS • Interdisciplinary materials research
UConn Library
University libraries • Research databases and resources
Student Administration System
Course registration and academic records • Student portal
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