Abstract
Molecular self-diffusion coefficients (D) of species in solution are related to size and shape and can be used for studying association phenomena. Pulsed field gradient nuclear magnetic resonance (PFG-NMR) spectroscopy has been revealed to be a powerful analytical tool for D measurement in different research fields. The present work briefly illustrates the use of PFG-NMR for assessing the existence of interactions in very different chemical systems: organic and organometallic compounds, colloidal materials and biological aggregates. The application of PFG-NMR is remarkable for understanding the role of anions in homogenous transition metal catalysis and for assessing the aggregation behaviour of biopolymers in material science.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | S16-S23 |
| Journal | Magnetic Resonance in Chemistry |
| Volume | 46 |
| Issue number | SUPPL. 1 |
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| Publication status | Published - 2008 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Colloidal aggregates
- Diffusion coefficient
- H
- H-bonding
- Interactions
- PFG-NMR
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Chemistry(all)
- Materials Science(all)