EPR / DNP / NMR Literature Blog

Electron Spin–Lattice Relaxation Mechanisms of Nitroxyl Radicals in Ionic Liquids and Conventional Organic Liquids: Temperature Dependence of a Thermally Activated Process

July 8, 2015 - A detailed understanding of the electron-spin relaxation mechanisms in polarizing agents used for DMP-NMR spectroscopy is crucial for the understanding of the DNP process and to optimize polarizing agents for different DNP applications.

The magnetic field dependence of cross-effect dynamic nuclear polarization under magic angle spinning

July 6, 2015 - Mance, D., et al., The magnetic field dependence of cross-effect dynamic nuclear polarization under magic angle spinning.

Happy 4th of July

July 3, 2015 - I grew up in Germany and the biggest bummer was when a Holiday fell on a weekend day, because that day off was gone.

High-Speed Frequency Modulation of a 460-GHz Gyrotron for Enhancement of 700-MHz DNP-NMR Spectroscopy

July 1, 2015 - Idehara, T., et al., High-Speed Frequency Modulation of a 460-GHz Gyrotron for Enhancement of 700-MHz DNP-NMR Spectroscopy.

Magic Angle Spinning NMR Spectroscopy: A Versatile Technique for Structural and Dynamic Analysis of Solid-Phase Systems

June 29, 2015 - This review gives a comprehensive overview of the state-of-the-art of magic-angle spinning (MAS), solid-state NMR spectroscopy, including DNP-NMR spectroscopy.

Up to 100% Improvement in Dynamic Nuclear Polarization Solid-State NMR Sensitivity Enhancement of Polymers by Removing Oxygen

June 26, 2015 - Le, D., et al., Up to 100% Improvement in Dynamic Nuclear Polarization Solid-State NMR Sensitivity Enhancement of Polymers by Removing Oxygen.