Publications by authors named "Kevin J Sanders"

Ultra-fast magic-angle spinning (100+kHz) has revolutionized solid-state NMR of biomolecular systems but has so far failed to gain ground for the analysis of paramagnetic organic and inorganic powders, despite the potential rewards from substantially improved spectral resolution. The principal blockages are that the smaller fast-spinning rotors present significant barriers for sample preparation, particularly for air/moisture-sensitive systems, and are associated with low sensitivity from the reduced sample volumes. Here, we demonstrate that the sensitivity penalty is less severe than expected for highly paramagnetic solids and is more than offset by the associated improved resolution.

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Characterization of paramagnetic compounds, in particular regarding the detailed conformation and electronic structure, remains a challenge, and - still today it often relies solely on the use of X-ray crystallography, thus limiting the access to electronic structure information. This is particularly true for lanthanide elements that are often associated with peculiar structural and electronic features in relation to their partially filled f-shell. Here, we develop a methodology based on the combined use of state-of-the-art magnetic resonance spectroscopies (EPR and solid-state NMR) and computational approaches as well as magnetic susceptibility measurements to determine the electronic structure and geometry of a paramagnetic Yb(III) alkyl complex, Yb(III)[CH(SiMe)], a prototypical example, which contains notable structural features according to X-ray crystallography.

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The development and optimization of fast battery charging protocols require detailed information regarding lithium speciation inside a battery. Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy has the unique capability of identifying the Li phases formed in an anode during Li-ion cell operation and quantifying their relative amounts. In addition, both Li metal films and dendrites are readily detected and quantified.

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The key to increasing the energy density of lithium-ion batteries is to incorporate high contents of extractable Li into the cathode. Unfortunately, this triggers formidable challenges including structural instability and irreversible chemistry under operation. Here, we report a new kind of ultra-high Li compound: Li MoO F (1≤x≤3) for cathode with an unprecedented level of electrochemically active Li (>3 Li per formula), delivering a reversible capacity up to 438 mAh g .

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Fast (60 kHz) magic angle spinning solid-state NMR allows very sensitive proton detection in highly paramagnetic organometallic powders. We showcase this technique with the complete assignment of H and C resonances in a high-spin Fe(ii) polymerisation catalyst with less than 2 mg of sample at natural abundance.

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A new parallel-plate resonator for Li ion cell studies is introduced along with a removable cartridge-like electrochemical cell for lithium ion battery studies. This geometry separates the RF probe from the electrochemical cell permitting charge/discharge of the cell outside the magnet and introduces the possibility of multiplexing samples under test. The new cell has a geometry that is similar to that of a real battery, unlike the majority of cells employed for MR/MRI studies to this point.

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Most of our understanding of chemistry derives from atomic-level structures obtained with single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Metal centers in X-ray structures of small organometallic or coordination complexes are often extremely well-defined, with errors in the positions on the order of 10-10 Å. Determining the metal coordination geometry to high accuracy is essential for understanding metal center reactivity, as even small structural changes can dramatically alter the metal activity.

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We propose two broadband pulse schemes for N solid-state magic-angle-spinning (MAS) nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) that achieves (i) complete population inversion and (ii) efficient excitation of the double-quantum spectrum using low-power single-sideband-selective pulses. We give a comprehensive theoretical description of both schemes using a common framework that is based on the jolting-frame formalism of Caravatti et al. [J.

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The use of the dialkene divinyltetramethyldisiloxane (dvtms) allows easy access to the reactive 16 valence-electron complexes [Fe(L-L)(dvtms)], (L-L) = dppe (1,2-bis(diphenylphosphino)ethane), (), dppp (1,2-bis(diisopropylphosphino)propane), (), pyNMeP(Pr) (N-(diisopropylphosphino)-N-methylpyridin-2-amine), (), dipe (1,2-bis(diisopropylphosphino)ethane), (), and [Fe(L)(dvtms)], L = PMe, (), by a mild reductive route using AlEt(OEt) as reducing agent. In contrast, by the same methodology, the 18 valence-electron complexes [Fe(L-L)(ethylene)], (L-L) = dppm (1,2-bis(diphenylphosphino)methane), , (L-L) = dppa (1,2-bis(diphenylphosphino)amine) or (L-L)=dppe, , were obtained, which do not contain dvtms. In addition, a combined DFT and solid-state paramagnetic NMR methodology is introduced for the structure determination of .

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We have examined variations in the (29)Si nuclear shielding tensor parameters of SiO4 tetrahedra in a series of seven alkali and alkaline earth silicate glass compositions, Cs2O·4.81 SiO2, Rb2O·3.96 SiO2, Rb2O·2.

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We present an improved and general approach for implementing echo train acquisition (ETA) in magnetic resonance spectroscopy, particularly where the conventional approach of Carr-Purcell-Meiboom-Gill (CPMG) acquisition would produce numerous artifacts. Generally, adding ETA to any N-dimensional experiment creates an N + 1 dimensional experiment, with an additional dimension associated with the echo count, n, or an evolution time that is an integer multiple of the spacing between echo maxima. Here we present a modified approach, called phase incremented echo train acquisition (PIETA), where the phase of the mixing pulse and every other refocusing pulse, φ(P), is incremented as a single variable, creating an additional phase dimension in what becomes an N + 2 dimensional experiment.

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Two-dimensional magic angle flipping (MAF) was employed to measure the Q((n)) distribution in a (29)Si-enriched potassium disilicate glass (K(2)O.2SiO(2)). Relative concentrations of [Q((4))] = 7.

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