Recent Applications of Benchtop Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy

Benchtop nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy uses small permanent magnets to generate magnetic fields and therefore offers the advantages of operational simplicity and reasonable cost, presenting a viable alternative to high-field NMR spectroscopy. In particular, the use of benchtop NMR spectroscopy for rapid in-field analysis, e.g., for quality control or forensic science purposes, has attracted considerable attention. As benchtop NMR spectrometers are sufficiently compact to be operated in a fume hood, they can be efficiently used for real-time reaction and process monitoring. This review introduces the recent applications of benchtop NMR spectroscopy in diverse fields, including food science, pharmaceuticals, process and reaction monitoring, metabolomics, and polymer materials.

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Benchtop nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy utilizes small permanent magnets to generate magnetic fields, offering operational simplicity and cost efficiency as an alternative to high-field NMR spectroscopy. It has found diverse applications in fields such as food science, pharmaceuticals, and reaction monitoring.