Spatially resolved chemical reaction monitoring using magnetic resonance imaging

Over the previous three decades, the use of MRI for studying dynamic physical and chemical processes of materials systems has grown significantly. This mini‐review provides a brief introduction to relevant principles of MRI, including methods of spatial localization, factors contributing to image contrast, and chemical shift imaging. A few historical examples of 1 H MRI for reaction monitoring will be presented, followed by a review of recent research including 1 H MRI studies of gelation and biofilms, 1 H, 7 Li, and 11 B MRI studies of electrochemical systems, in vivo glucose metabolism monitored with 19 F MRI, and in situ temperature monitoring with 27 Al MRI. Copyright © 2015 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.