Solid-state nuclear magnetic resonance (ssNMR) spectroscopy allows you to investigate the structure and dynamics of polymers and how they relate to their functional behaviour. NMR helps you understand the local environment of nuclei without relying on their crystalline arrangement.
The main objective of this project is to capitalise on two important methodological developments that can address the shortcomings of NMR for studying complex polymer systems. We intend to develop ultrafast magic angle spinning (MAS) NMR combined with sophisticated RF pulse schemes for high-resolution NMR of protons in the solid state.
Furthermore, we will optimise and extend Dynamic Nuclear Polarisation (DNP) methodology to study low-gamma nuclei in polymeric systems relevant in a DPI context.
