title: Perspectives on DNP-enhanced NMR spectroscopy in solutions.
abstract: More than 60 years after the seminal work of Albert Overhauser on dynamic nuclear polarization by dynamic cross relaxation of coupled electron-nuclear spin systems, the quest for sensitivity enhancement in NMR spectroscopy is as pressing as ever. In this contribution we will review the status and perspectives for dynamic nuclear polarization in the liquid state. An appealing approach seems to be the use of supercritical solvents that may allow an extension of the Overhauser mechanism towards common high magnetic fields. A complementary approach is the use of solid state DNP on frozen solutions, followed by a rapid dissolution or in-situ melting step and NMR detection with substantially enhanced polarization levels in the liquid state. We will review recent developments in the field and discuss perspectives for the near future.
authors.affiliation: Radboud University, Nijmegen, The Netherlands. Electronic address: J.vanBentum@science.ru.nl.
authors.forename: Jan
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: van Bentum
authors.affiliation: Radboud University, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.
authors.forename: Bas
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: van Meerten
authors.affiliation: Radboud University, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.
authors.forename: Manvendra
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Sharma
authors.affiliation: Radboud University, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.
authors.forename: Arno
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Kentgens
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D025924:Chromatography, Supercritical Fluid; D003080:Cold Temperature; D004574:Electromagnetic Fields; D006801:Humans; D009682:Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy / Q000379:methods*; D008872:Microwaves; D012997:Solvents
chemical_list: D012997:Solvents
keywords: Liquid state DNP; Overhauser; Rapid melt DNP; Supercritical solvent