Magnetic Resonance for Green Transitition
MR4GT
ERDF funding will be used to purchase a 400 MHz NMR spectrometer suitable for advanced chemical analysis and 5 and 10 mm BBO probes.
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Project duration
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Funded by
European Structural Funds - European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)
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Funding amount
507 500 EUR
Project coordinator
University of Oulu
Unit and faculty
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Project leader
- Professor, Head of NMR Research Unit
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Project description
Nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy (NMR spectroscopy) is one of the most versatile methods in chemical analysis, and magnetic resonance imaging based on it has revolutionized medical research. The MR4GT infrastructure serves research, education and innovation, aiming to develop new magnetic resonance (MR) techniques with unprecedented sensitivity, efficiency and information content for molecular and materials research and apply them to promote the green transition and lifelong health. MR methods are utilized in multidisciplinary research, development and innovation related to the hydrogen economy, circular economy, battery materials, climate change, mining, biochemistry and medicine.
Project results
The project supports the development of education and RDI activities in the region by acquiring openly available new, more efficient measuring devices, with which the new research methods developed will be applied to the development of green transition technologies and materials. At the same time, the activities support the creation and growth of new cooperation networks and SMEs in areas related to the green transition and lifelong health. The promised technical service life of the equipment to be purchased is approximately 10-15 years, but in practice, NMR devices can last even longer in use. Therefore, the equipment will serve the teaching and research of the University of Oulu and the needs of the business community in the Oulu region for a long time.