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Bridging the Gap: From Homogeneous to Heterogeneous Parahydrogen‐induced Hyperpolarization and Beyond
Author(s) -
Chekmenev Eduard Y.,
Goodson Boyd M.,
Bukhtiyarov Valerii I.,
Koptyug Igor V.
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
chemphyschem
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.016
H-Index - 140
eISSN - 1439-7641
pISSN - 1439-4235
DOI - 10.1002/cphc.202001031
Subject(s) - spin isomers of hydrogen , homogeneous , hyperpolarization (physics) , bridging (networking) , catalysis , nanotechnology , homogeneous catalysis , polarization (electrochemistry) , chemistry , materials science , chemical physics , nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy , physics , hydrogen , computer science , organic chemistry , thermodynamics , computer network
Demonstration of parahydrogen‐induced polarization effects in hydrogenations catalyzed by heterogeneous catalysts instead of metal complexes in a homogeneous solution has opened an entirely new dimension for parahydrogen‐based research, demonstrating its applicability not only for the production of catalyst‐free hyperpolarized liquids and gases and long‐lived non‐equilibrium spin states for potential biomedical applications, but also for addressing challenges of modern fundamental and industrial catalysis including advanced mechanistic studies of catalytic reactions and operando NMR and MRI of reactors. This essay summarizes the progress achieved in this field by highlighting the research contributed to it by our colleague and friend Kirill V. Kovtunov whose scientific career ended unexpectedly and tragically at the age of 37. His role in this research was certainly crucial, further enhanced by a vast network of his contacts and collaborations at the national and international level.