Nuclear Magnetic Resonance
A non-destructive, quantitative analytical technique, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) is an essential component of Aerial’s technological arsenal. By providing both qualitative and quantitative insights into the chemical composition of matter, NMR enables the detailed characterization of simple and complex systems, the monitoring of transformation processes, and the study of molecular interactions. This versatile technique finds applications across agriculture, food, health, biology, materials, and environmental sciences.
State-of-the-art NMR platform
NMR platform is operated by a dedicated, multidisciplinary team, offering expert support in R&D, training, and technical assistance. At the heart of our facility is a high-field spectrometer (9.4 Tesla, 400 MHz) equipped with:
Liquid Matrices
Semi-Solid Matrices
An HR-MAS probe (Dual 4mm, up to 15 kHz) optimized for ¹H and ¹³C nuclei.
Solid Matrices
A CP-MAS probe (broad band 4mm, up to 15 kHz) for ¹H, ¹³C, and nuclei from ¹⁵N to ³¹P
An auto-sampler for liquids and advanced software for robust database management and data mining.
Applications of our NMR platform include
Agriculture & Agri-Food
Evaluating food authenticity and integrity (e.g., determining the geographical origin of green and roasted coffees), detecting irradiated foods, and performing multiparametric analyses for predictive microbiology.
Materials & Polymers
Conducting qualitative and quantitative characterizations, such as analyzing dendronized iron oxide nanoparticles and studying functional microbial polysaccharides.
Cosmetics & Pharmaceuticals
Molecular Interactions & Metabolomics
Developing methods for detecting ligand-macromolecule interactions using ¹⁹F NMR, and monitoring inflammation markers in skin samples.
Aerial’s NMR platform offers a comprehensive and versatile solution for detailed material analysis, driven by a team whose multidisciplinary expertise ensures that all projects—whether market-driven or fundamental—are executed with the highest level of precision and scientific rigor.
Our team of experts
Dalal Werner
Strategic Development Manager in Physico-Chemistry, NMR and Lyophilization
Paul Rentz
PhD Student in Physico-Chemistry and NMR
