Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) has a wide range of applications, and its powerful analytical capabilities make it indispensable in multiple scientific fields. The following are the main application areas of nuclear magnetic resonance:



Chemical field:
Structural analysis: NMR is an important tool for determining the molecular structure of organic and inorganic compounds. By measuring the NMR signals of different atomic nuclei (such as hydrogen, carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus, etc.), the chemical structure, connection mode, and stereoconfiguration of the molecule can be inferred.

Reaction mechanism research: NMR can be used to study the intermediates, transition states, and reaction pathways of chemical reactions, thereby revealing the reaction mechanism.

Dynamics research: NMR technology can be used to study dynamic processes such as intermolecular interactions, molecular motion, and diffusion.

In the field of biology:
Research on the structure of biological macromolecules: NMR has important applications in analyzing the three-dimensional structure of biological macromolecules such as proteins and nucleic acids. Through NMR technology, detailed information about the internal interactions, folding states, and conformational changes of biomolecules can be obtained.

Metabolomics research: NMR can be used to study the types, concentrations, and metabolic pathways of metabolites in organisms, providing important basis for the diagnosis and treatment of metabolic diseases.

Drug development: NMR technology can be used for drug screening, study of drug target molecule interactions, and study of drug metabolism kinetics.

Medical field:
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI): MRI is one of the important applications of NMR in the medical field. By measuring the NMR signals of hydrogen nuclei in different tissues within the human body, high-resolution images of the internal structure of the human body can be generated for disease diagnosis, treatment, and efficacy evaluation.

Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (MRS): MRS is a technique that uses NMR principles to measure the types and concentrations of metabolites in living organisms. Through MRS technology, it is possible to non-invasive detect the levels of metabolites in the human body, providing important information for early diagnosis and treatment evaluation of diseases.

Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI): fMRI is a technique that uses NMR principles to study brain function. By measuring the changes in blood flow and metabolite levels in different regions of the brain under specific tasks or stimuli, the functional activity patterns of the brain can be revealed, providing important means for neuroscience research.

In the field of materials science:
Material structure research: NMR can be used to study the crystal structure, phase transition process, and defect structure of materials, providing important basis for material design and performance optimization.
Polymer Science: NMR technology plays an important role in polymer science, which can be used to study the synthesis process, chain structure, and inter chain interactions of polymers.
Batteries and energy materials: NMR technology can be used to study the internal structure and performance of batteries and energy materials, providing important support for the development of new energy materials.

Nuclear magnetic resonance technology has broad application prospects in multiple fields such as chemistry, biology, medicine, and materials science, providing strong support for scientific research and technological innovation.