A flood of information is already available in the Internet and in data bases dealing with chemical or biochemical problems, but individual scientists can hardly cope with the complex and time-consuming task of searching and evaluating relevant information which might be hidden among millions of information pages scattered all over the net. General-purpose search engines cannot solve the problem, but specific and intelligent search tools are required.
The aim of project "Chemie.DE", which started in December 1996, is not only to compile relevant information and to offer it in a structured and easily retrievable way, but also to offer useful tools and a platform for communication among scientists.