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

塔斯基吉大学的Mohamed Abdalla教授和他的同事Albert Russell将在主要研究仪器计划(MRI)和化学研究仪器计划(CRIF)的支持下获得这一奖项，他们将获得一台400 MHz的核磁共振光谱仪。总的来说，核磁共振波谱是化学家用来阐明分子结构的最强大的工具之一。它被用来识别未知物质，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。对于正在进行前沿研究的化学家来说，获得最先进的核磁共振光谱仪是必不可少的。这些核磁共振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。该仪器将是这所历史悠久的黑人学院(HBCU)本科生进行的教学和研究的组成部分。该奖项将加强各级的研究和教育，特别是在以下领域：(A)生物活性化合物的合成和表征；(B)当地植物植物提取物的表征；(C)研究纳米颗粒催化的纤维素分解用于生产乙醇；(D)蛋白质结构的测定；以及(E)开发天然来源的涂料，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.