MRI: Acquisition of a 400 MHz NMR Spectrometer for the Improvement of Undergraduate and Graduate Research Capabilities

有了来自主要研究仪器计划（MRI）的这一奖项和化学研究仪器计划（CRIF）的支持，塔斯基吉大学的Mohamed Abdalla教授和同事Albert Russell将获得400 MHz NMR光谱仪。一般来说，核磁共振（NMR）光谱是化学家用来阐明分子结构的最有力的工具之一。它用于识别未知物质，表征分子内原子的特定排列，并研究溶液中分子之间相互作用的动力学。对于从事前沿研究的化学家来说，使用最先进的NMR光谱仪是必不可少的。这些NMR研究的结果将对合成有机/无机化学、材料化学和生物化学产生影响。该仪器将成为这所历史悠久的黑人大学（HBCU）本科生教学和研究的一个组成部分，该奖项将加强各级研究和教育，特别是在以下领域：（a）生物活性化合物的合成和表征;（B）当地植物提取物的表征;（c）生物活性化合物的合成和表征;（d）生物活性化合物的合成和表征;（e）生物活性化合物（c）研究纳米粒子催化纤维素分解以生产乙醇;（d）测定蛋白质结构;以及（e）开发天然来源的涂层以防止钢铁腐蚀和结垢。

With this award from the Major Research Instrumentation Program (MRI) and support from the Chemistry Research Instrumentation Program (CRIF), Professor Mohamed Abdalla from Tuskegee University and colleague Albert Russell will acquire a 400 MHz NMR spectrometer. In general, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy is one of the most powerful tools available to chemists for the elucidation of the structure of molecules. It is used to identify unknown substances, to characterize specific arrangements of atoms within molecules, and to study the dynamics of interactions between molecules in solution. Access to state-of-the-art NMR spectrometers is essential to chemists who are carrying out frontier research. The results from these NMR studies will have an impact in synthetic organic/inorganic chemistry, materials chemistry and biochemistry. This instrument will be an integral part of teaching as well as research performed by undergraduate students at this historically black college (HBCU).The award will enhance research and education at all levels, especially in areas such as (a) synthesis and characterization of biologically active compounds; (b) characterization of botanical extracts from local plants; (c) studies nanoparticle catalyzed cellulose deconstruction for the production of ethanol; (d) determination of protein structure; and (e) development of coatings from natural sources for the prevention of steel corrosion and fouling.