Even journals can be "green"!

There are some "green" journals out there, and we're not talking about the color of the cover! Check out this list of journals - some are open access, while access to others is subscription-based (limited to Glenn Research Center employees only, Glenn subscriptions are indicated by volumes available in full-text):

Sustainability - an open access journal
Sustainability is an international and cross-disciplinary, scholarly, open-access journal of environmental, cultural, economic and social sustainability of human beings, which provides an advanced forum for studies related to sustainability and sustainable development. It is published by Molecular Diversity Preservation International (MDPI) online monthly. Subject areas include climate change, misuse of land, patterns of production, national/international policy, sustainable chemistry, and more. The site also includes book reviews and available email alerts.

Ecology and Society - an open access journal
Ecology and Society is an electronic, peer-reviewed, multi-disciplinary journal devoted to research findings on the management, stewardship and sustainable use of ecological systems, resources and biological diversity at all levels; the role natural systems play in social and political systems and conversely, the effect of social, economic and political institutions on ecological systems and services; and the means by which we can develop and sustain desired ecological, social and political states.

Sustainability: Science, Practice, & Policy – an open access journal
Published by the National Biological Information Infrastructure (NBII) and ProQuest/CSA, Sustainability: Science, Practice, & Policy (SSPP) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal that discussed both the science and policy of sustainability, with the intent of facilitating communication among scientists, practitioners, and policy makers who are investigating and shaping nature-society interactions and working towards sustainable solutions.

Green Chemistry
Green Chemistry, published by the Royal Society of Chemistry (RCS), covers topics in green chemistry and sustainability, including the application of innovative technology to establish industrial procedures; the design of new, greener and safer chemicals and materials; the use of sustainable resources; the use of biotechnology alternatives to chemistry-based solutions; methodologies and tools for measuring environmental impact; and the chemical aspects of renewable energy.

Progress in Photovoltaics: Research and Applications (1997, v.5-current)
Progress in Photovoltaics offers a forum for reporting advances in this rapidly developing technology, right through from research to practical application, and aims to reach all interested professionals and researchers in the fields of electrical and electronic engineering, renewable energy, and microelectronic engineering, as well as energy policy-makers. Glenn employees have full text access to the above volume range via TorpedoUltra.

Journal of Physical Chemistry A (1997, v.101-current)
The Journal of Physical Chemistry A (Dynamics, Kinetics, Environmental Chemistry, Spectroscopy, Structure, Theory) publishes studies on dynamics, clusters, and excited states; kinetics, and spectroscopy; atmospheric, environmental, and green chemistry; and molecular structure, quantum chemistry, and general theory.

Journal of Physical Chemistry C (2007, v.111-current)
The Journal of Physical Chemistry C (Nanomaterials, Interfaces, and Hard Matter) publishes original experimental and basic research targeted to scientists in physical chemistry of nanoparticles, and nanostructures, surfaces, interfaces, and catalysis, electron transport, optical and electronic devices, and hard matter; and energy conversion and storage. Green and sustainable chemistry are also covered.

Environmental Science & Technology (1967, v.1-current)
Environmental Science & Technology (ES&T) is an authoritative source of information for professionals in a wide range of environmental disciplines. The journal combines magazine and research sections and is published both in print and online. The news and features section of ES&T presents objective reports and analyses of the major advances, trends, and challenges in environmental science, technology, and policy for a diverse professional audience. The research section focuses on new data that is particularly significant and/or original.


Journal of Power Sources (1976, v.1-current)
The Journal of Power Sources provides an interdisciplinary forum on all aspects of the science, technology and commercialization of primary/secondary batteries and fuel cells, supercapacitors, photo-electrochemical cells, including their applications in electric vehicles; portable electronics; hybrid electric vehicles; stationary power systems; remote wind- and/or solar-based power systems; and satellites and deep space probes. Glenn employees have full text access to the above volume range via TorpedoUltra.

Chemical Engineering & Technology (1987, v.10-current)
Chemical Engineering & Technology is now in its 31th year of publication. Recent issues have covered topics such as high pressure technology, micro system technology, modelling, parameter estimation, corrosion, and emission and pollution control. Glenn employees have full text access to the above volume range via TorpedoUltra.

Glenn employees can see these and other journals available to GRC on-site contractors and civil servants at the Library's website; for additional assistance, please contact the Library at 3-5761 or 3-5762.

It IS easy being green...

...and here are just a few web-based resources to help you learn more about green chemistry and engineering, and sustainability:

American Chemical Society (ACS) Green Chemistry Institute
The mission of the ACS Green Chemistry Institute (ACS GCI) is to enable and catalyze the implementation of green chemistry and green engineering into all aspects of the global chemical enterprise. Established in 1997, the Green Chemistry Institute became part of ACS in 2001. The organization has international chapters, and participates in green chemistry education via public events, published research materials, and their website.

California Green Chemistry Initiative
Learn more about what one state is doing to educate the public and initiate policy change at the California Dept. of Toxic Substances Control Green Chemistry Initiative website. This site also contains links to other associations and research centers nationwide, university programs, and other state programs related to green chemistry, sustainability, and waste reduction.

Resilience Alliance
The Resilience Alliance (RA) is a research organization comprised of scientists and practitioners from many disciplines who collaborate to explore the dynamics of social-ecological systems. RA topics of interest include resilience, adaptability, transformability, and sustainable development policy and practice. Member organizations include the Stockholm Environmental Institute, Arizona State University, and Indiana University.

International Energy Agency
The International Energy Agency (IEA) is an intergovernmental organization which acts as energy policy advisor to 28 member countries in their effort to ensure reliable, affordable and clean energy for their citizens. Founded during the oil crisis of 1973-74, the IEA’s initial role was to co-ordinate measures in times of oil supply emergencies. As energy markets have changed, its mandate has broadened to incorporate the “Three E’s” of balanced energy policy making: energy security, economic development and environmental protection. The site includes a section on sustainable development, in addition to other energy-related topics.

LEED.net - Promoting LEED Certification and Green Building
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) is a third-party certification program. It is a nationally accepted organization for design, operation and construction of high performance green buildings. This ensures the buildings are environmentally compatible, provide a healthy work environment and are profitable.

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For additional research assistance, please contact the Library at 3-5762.

EPA "Green" Resources

Wondering just what terms like "sustainability", "green engineering", and "green chemistry" mean? With the 2010 Earth Day approaching, there's no time like the present to learn more about our environment, our impact on our planet, and what we can do to protect and preserve our resources and the place we all call 'home'. A good place to start is at the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) website. Check out the following sections, dedicated specifically to environmental issues:

• Sustainability
• Green Chemistry
• Green Engineering
• Earth Day
• Laws and Regulations (including Energy, Power Generation, and Metals regulatory information by business sector; the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA); and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)).

Or visit the EPA's homepage and browse all of their available resources.


Glenn employees looking for materials and/or research assistance on this and other topics can contact the Library at 3-5761 or 3-5762.

New Springer eBook titles

Check out these and other new Springer eBook titles during the Glenn Science & Engineering Library (GSEL) trial period with Springer eBooks. Glenn employees can access the full text of Springer eBooks published from 2005 to 2009 until October 30. Check it out, and let the Library know what you think! Contact the Library at 3-5761 or 3-5762 with any questions.


New Springer e-titles published in 2009:
TiO2 Nanotube Arrays: Synthesis, Properties, and Applications

Random Vibrations in Spacecraft Structures Design: Theory and Applications

Variational Analysis and Aerospace Engineering

Library product trial - Emerald Engineering Database

Emerald Engineering Database, provided by Emerald Group Publishing, provides access to engineering, materials science and technical information from world-renowned journals via a fully searchable, online database. The Glenn Science & Engineering Library (GSEL) would like to announce trial access to this database, covering Emerald engineering materials from 1994 to the present, through August 31, 2009 for all Glenn Research Center employees.

This database covers the major engineering disciplines of advanced automation; computational mathematics; electrical manufacture and packaging; and materials science and engineering. The trial period includes online full text access to the following engineering publications, from 1994 to the present:

• Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology
• Anti-Corrosion Methods and Materials
• Assembly Automation
• Circuit World
• COMPEL: The International Journal for Computation and Mathematics in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
• Engineering Computations
• Industrial Lubrication and Tribology
• Industrial Robot
• International Journal of Clothing Science and Technology
• International Journal of Intelligent Computing and Cybernetics
• International Journal of Numerical Methods in Heat and Fluid Flow
• Kybernetes
• Microelectronics International
• Pigment & Resin Technology
• Rapid Prototyping Journal
• Sensor Review
• Soldering & Surface Mount Technology

Trial access requires the use of a user ID and password; please contact the GSEL circulation desk at 3-5761 or the reference desk at 3-5762 for login information. After you have logged in, go to the menu on the left side of the page and click on 'Advanced Search' :

Then scroll to the bottom of the page to de-select 'Emerald Backfiles' and select 'My subscribed content':

Then perform your search. For Glenn users, following these few steps at the beginning of your search will help ensure that you receive full text access to the trial content. Please be sure and click to 'Logout' at the top right corner of the site when you're done with each visit to the site.

Try it out today and let the Library know what you think! Contact the Library at 3-5761 or 3-5762 with questions, comments, or feedback.