title: Linear Dependency of NMR Relaxation Rates on Shear Modulus in Hydrogels.
abstract: It is found that the NMR relaxation rates of diffusants in peptide hydrogels have a linear dependency on the shear modulus of the hydrogels. This finding opens the door for non-invasive and forceless mechanical characterizations of materials and tissues using NMR and MRI.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA. ; Tel: 4017067514.
authors.forename: Yue
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Feng
authors.forename: Marc
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Taraban
authors.forename: Y Bruce
authors.initials: YB
authors.lastname: Yu