MRI: Acquisition of a 400 MHz Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Spectrometer at Idaho State University

该奖项由主要研究仪器，化学研究仪器计划和刺激竞争性研究的既定计划（EPSCoR）支持。爱达荷州州立大学正在购买一台配备自动进样器的400 MHz核磁共振（NMR）光谱仪，以支持Andrew Holland、Rene Rodriguez、Caryn Evilia、Courtney Jenkins、Srinath Pashikanti教授和其他同事。该光谱仪可用于各种领域的研究，例如加速具有重要经济意义的化学反应，以及允许研究生物相关物种。一般来说，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，并研究溶液或固态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。该仪器是化学和生物化学教学、研究和学生研究培训的一个组成部分，包括代表性不足的学生和残疾学生。授予NMR光谱仪的目的是加强各级的研究和教育。它特别有助于研究由在盐条件下生长或能够耐受盐条件的微生物（嗜盐菌）产生的肽的结构，以及用于制备衍生自氨基酸L-丝氨酸的手性氨基丁烯二酸酯。该仪器还用于调查地球丰富的半导体纳米材料的分子前体的相关制造。此外，它提供了信息，以帮助分析和多硫化物材料的修改，并取代新的金属和氢键有机框架中的硫属元素。光谱仪也被用于表征西部山间的土著植物群中发现的天然产物。该奖项反映了NSF的法定使命，并通过使用基金会的知识价值和更广泛的影响审查标准进行评估，被认为值得支持。

This award is supported by the Major Research Instrumentation, the Chemistry Research Instrumentation programs and the Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR). Idaho State University is acquiring a 400 MHz nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectrometer equipped with an automatic sample changer to support Professors Andrew Holland, Rene Rodriguez, Caryn Evilia, Courtney Jenkins, Srinath Pashikanti and other colleagues. This spectrometer allows research in a variety of fields such as those that accelerate chemical reactions of significant economic importance, as well as permitting study of biologically relevant species. In general, 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 or in the solid state. Access to state-of-the-art NMR spectrometers is essential to chemists who are carrying out frontier research. This instrument is an integral part of teaching as well as research and research training of students in chemistry and biochemistry including underrepresented students and those with disabilities. The award of the NMR spectrometer is aimed at enhancing research and education at all levels. It especially facilitates studies of the structures of peptides produced by microorganisms that grow in or can tolerate saline conditions (halophiles) and for preparing chiral aminobutenolide synthons derived from the aminoacid L-serine. The instrumentation is also used in investigations of molecular precursors for earth-abundant semiconducting nanomaterials of relevance to manufacturing. In addition, it provides information to aid analyses and modifications of polysulfide materials and for replacing chalcogens in new metal and hydrogen bonding organic frameworks. The spectrometer is also used to characterize natural products found in the indigenous flora of the intermountain west.This award reflects NSF's statutory mission and has been deemed worthy of support through evaluation using the Foundation's intellectual merit and broader impacts review criteria.