EPR / DNP / NMR Literature Blog

Distance measurements across randomly distributed nitroxide probes from the temperature dependence of the electron spin phase memory time at 240GHz

October 15, 2012 - Edwards, D.T., et al., Distance measurements across randomly distributed nitroxide probes from the temperature dependence of the electron spin phase memory time at 240GHz.

Shaped optimal control pulses for increased excitation bandwidth in EPR

April 27, 2012 - Spindler, P.E., et al., Shaped optimal control pulses for increased excitation bandwidth in EPR. J. Magn.

Effect of freezing conditions on distances and their distributions derived from Double Electron Electron Resonance (DEER): A study of doubly-spin-labeled T4 lysozyme

March 21, 2012 - Another article that does not directly cover DNP spectroscopy. However, sample preparation, especially the right choice of a solvent that makes a good glass at cryogenic temperatures is critical for optimum performance in DNP experiments.

An ultrasensitive tool exploiting hydration dynamics to decipher weak lipid membrane-polymer interactions

February 17, 2012 - Pike, K.J., et al., A spectrometer designed for 6.7 and 14.1 T DNP-enhanced solid-state MAS NMR using quasi-optical microwave transmission.

A Slowly Relaxing Rigid Biradical for Efficient Dynamic Nuclear Polarization Surface-Enhanced NMR Spectroscopy: Expeditious Characterization of Functional Group Manipulation in Hybrid Materials

February 1, 2012 - Zagdoun, A., et al., A Slowly Relaxing Rigid Biradical for Efficient Dynamic Nuclear Polarization Surface-Enhanced NMR Spectroscopy: Expeditious Characterization of Functional Group Manipulation in Hybrid Materials.

Site-Specific Hydration Dynamics in the Nonpolar Core of a Molten Globule by Dynamic Nuclear Polarization of Water

January 18, 2012 - Armstrong, B.D., et al., Site-Specific Hydration Dynamics in the Nonpolar Core of a Molten Globule by Dynamic Nuclear Polarization of Water.