Analytical methods of electrochemistry (EC) are relatively inexpensive, and widely used in science, industry, and medicine. Although EC is distinguished by its high sensitivity, it does not provide direct and detailed data about the bond connectivity or dynamics of the molecular system. Conversely, Magnetic Resonance (MR) gives comprehensive insights into the structure and dynamics of molecules but suffers from low sensitivity. The strengths and shortcomings of EC and NMR are thus complementary. The combination of these orthogonal techniques into EC‐NMR creates a powerful tool that should be able to provide analytical data barely available for EC or NMR alone. This review presents recent developments in the field of EC‐NMR – we describe experimental designs with electrodes made of metal wires, thin films, and nonmetallic materials, as well as performance improvements achieved by the implementation of micro‐NMR, hyperpolarization, new pulse sequences, and 3D printing. We also review the application of EC‐NMR in catalysis for sustainable energy conversion.
Signal Amplification by Reversible Exchange (SABRE) and hydrogeneable Parahydrogen Induced Polarization (hPHIP) can enhance weak NMR signals, and thus increase the range of NMR applications.
Inclusion complexes of naphthalene (NP) with cyclodextrins (CD) have been investigated so far using non-NMR techniques resulting in inconsistent data. Here, first application of high-field NMR spectroscopy in combination with...
The Cover Feature demonstrates the combination of electrochemistry with liquid state Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy, which forms the in‐situ EC‐NMR. This technique can facilitate the monitoring of various processes in organic chemistry, material sciences, and catalysis. More information can be found in the Minireview by M. Pietrzak et al.
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