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Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology from Wiley
Written by prominent scholars from industry, academia, and research institutions, the Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology presents a wide scope of articles on chemical substances—including their properties, manufacturing, and uses. It also focuses on industrial processes and unit operations in chemical engineering, as well as covering fundamentals and scientific subjects related to the field. Additionally, environmental and health issues concerning chemical technology are also addressed.
Key features of the Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology Online include:
- Over 1,000 articles, with more than 600 new or updated -- over 10% of the content is updated annually
- Monthly updates that keep the online version on the cutting edge of chemical technology
- Previous versions of revised articles archived for posterity
- An easy to use interface that allows one to Search or Browse through the articles for quick reference and convenience
Topics include:
- Agrochemicals
- Analytical Techniques
- Biochemistry & Biotechnology
- Chemical Reactions
- Dyes and Pigments
- Energy
- Environmental Protection, Industrial Safety
- Environmental Protection, Industrial Safety
- Fat, Oil, Food and Feed, Cosmetics
- Inorganic Chemicals
- Materials
- Metals and Alloys
- Organic Chemicals
- Pharmaceuticals
- Polymers and Plastics
- Processes & Process Engineering
- Processes & Process Engineering
- Processes and Process Engineering
- Renewable Resources
- Special Topics
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September 13, 2010
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