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Reimagining magnetic resonance instrumentation using open maker tools and hardware as protocol
Jessica I Kelz1, Jose L Uribe1, Rachel W Martin1,2
1Department of Chemistry, University of California, Irvine 92697-2025.
Journal of Magnetic Resonance Open
|June 4, 2021
Summary
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy has evolved through instrumentation and application advances. Future progress in NMR is expected through community collaboration and maker spaces, enhancing accessibility.
Area of Science:
- Analytical Chemistry
- Spectroscopy
- Chemical Instrumentation
Background:
- Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy has a history of alternating instrumentation development and application expansion.
- NMR is a standard analytical technique in research and educational settings.
- Ongoing advancements in instrumentation and methods promise future functional enhancements.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the historical development and current status of NMR spectroscopy.
- To highlight the role of community collaboration in NMR advancements.
- To explore the potential of new technologies like modularity, automation, and 3D printing in democratizing NMR.
Main Methods:
- Historical analysis of NMR development.
- Review of current NMR instrumentation and applications.
- Discussion of emerging technologies and their impact on NMR accessibility.
Main Results:
- NMR has transitioned from specialized research to routine analysis.
- Community-driven innovation, such as pulse sequence repurposing, is central to NMR's success.
- Modularity, automation, and 3D printing are poised to create a 'maker space' for NMR.
Conclusions:
- NMR spectroscopy continues to evolve, driven by both instrumentation and application innovation.
- The collaborative nature of the NMR community is crucial for its advancement.
- Emerging technologies offer exciting possibilities for broader access and new applications in magnetic resonance.
