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Hyperpolarized (signal enhanced) NMR spectroscopy utilizing parahydrogen
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This innovation contributes to the following SDG(s)
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOAL 3
Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages

The UN explains: "Significant strides have been made in increasing life expectancy and reducing some of the common killers responsible for child and maternal mortality.

Major progress has also been made on increasing access to clean water and sanitation, reducing malaria, tuberculosis, polio and the spread of HIV/AIDS.

However, many more efforts are needed to control a wide range of diseases and address many different persistent and emerging health issues."

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Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all

The UN explains: "Clean water is a basic human need, and one that should be easily accessible to all. There is sufficient fresh water on the planet to achieve this. However, due to poor infrastructure, investment and planning, every year millions of people — most of them children — die from diseases associated with inadequate water supply, sanitation and hygiene."

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Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation

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The EU-funded Research Project
This innovation was developed under the Horizon Europe project MagSense with an end date of 31/03/2025
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Description of Project MagSense
Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) is one of the most powerful analytical techniques currently available, with applications ranging from synthetic chemistry to clinical diagnosis. Despite the progress in developing new systems, applications are often limited by the low sensitivity of NMR. Hyperpolarization techniques have the potential to overcome this limitation and revolutionize the use of compact NMR. However, the state-of-art devices for hyperpolarization are limited by either the need for cryogenic cooling, long setup and polarization times with the risk of experimental failure, costly systems, cumbersome equipment, and a limited range of polarizable molecules. MAGSENSE project significantly simplifies the existing Hyperpolarized NMR paradigm. Our unique approach is to produce spin order in standard hydrogen molecules to act as polarization batteries. The NMR sample with the enhanced target molecules is placed in a standard NMR spectrometer for ultrasensitive analysis. No modifications are required to the customer’s existing NMR instrumentation. MAGSENSE provides significant advantages in signal enhancement and measurement times, enabling the analysis of intermediate steps in the chemical reaction. MAGSENSE will provide many new opportunities for the fields of Synthetic chemistry, Analytical chemistry, and NMR research. It will be a market-creating innovation with Point-of-service applications, such as diagnosis in ICU units. The project will create opportunities for young researchers in the NMR field through our engagement with Universities and Technology institutes. At the same time, interested industry players have shown their support for the project. NVision is backed by leading deep-tech VC funds from the US and Europe and currently employs more than 25 physicists, engineers, and material scientists. Including professionals with more than 10 years of experience in NMR research, technology development, and project management.

Innnovation Radar's analysis of this innovation is based on data collected on 03/06/2024.
The unique id of this innovation in the European Commission's IT systems is: 124200