Multi-Functional NMR System for Food, Agriculture and Life Sciences

Overview

The Greenwaves Scientific Multi-Functional NMR System is a versatile benchtop nuclear magnetic resonance platform designed for use in research environments spanning food science, agriculture, and life sciences. Built around a 0.5±0.08T permanent magnet with a Ø15mm probe, this system combines relaxation analysis, imaging, and compositional measurement capabilities in a single integrated instrument.

Unlike single-purpose NMR analyzers, this system supports both analytical measurements (oil/moisture content, solid fat content, relaxation times) and optional 3D MRI reconstruction. Researchers can characterize water distribution within biological samples, measure contrast agent relaxation rates, and perform proton density, T1-weighted, and T2-weighted imaging—all without transferring samples between instruments.

The instrument accommodates samples up to Ø12.5mm × 30mm in the effective detection area, making it well-suited for small biological specimens, food product cores, seed samples, and agricultural materials. Its industrial-grade construction (185 kg) ensures stable, reproducible measurements in both laboratory and quality control settings.

Key Specifications

Analytical Capabilities

• Oil and moisture content determination – Quantitative measurement of lipid and water fractions in food, seed, and agricultural samples
• Solid fat content (SFC) analysis – Direct measurement of solid-to-liquid fat ratios
• Relaxation analysis – T1, T2, and T2* relaxation time measurements for material characterization
• Proton density imaging – Spatial mapping of hydrogen distribution within samples
• T1 and T2 weighted imaging – Contrast-based imaging for differentiating tissue types and material phases
• Water spatial distribution analysis – Mapping moisture migration and distribution patterns
• Contrast agent relaxation rate analysis – Characterization of MRI contrast agents for preclinical research
• Optional 3D MRI reconstruction – Three-dimensional imaging and volumetric analysis

Applications

• Food quality control: oil content in seeds, moisture in grains, fat crystallization studies
• Agricultural research: seed viability assessment, moisture distribution in plant tissues
• Life sciences: small animal tissue characterization, contrast agent development
• Materials science: polymer hydration studies, emulsion stability analysis
• Quality assurance: incoming raw material inspection, process monitoring

Contains permanent magnets – follow facility magnet safety protocols during installation.

For research and industrial use only. Not intended for human diagnostic imaging.