Dr. Arno Kentgens

Biography

Arno Kentgens develops nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) methodology investigating the structure dynamics of molecules and materials. NMR employs magnetic fields and radio waves to obtain information, which contributes to the development of new solar cells and medicines. Prof. Kentgens specializes in the development of methodologies for investigating molecules and materials, particularly through the improvement of nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy. This analytical technique provides detailed information about the structure and dynamics of matter at the molecular and atomic level using magnetic fields and radio waves. The technique is familiar in hospitals under the name MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging), which is used to create contrast-rich images of anatomy and physiological processes in the body. Kentgens’ research group applies NMR to study complex mixtures of materials, providing valuable information about promising perovskite materials for solar cells, lithium-ion battery materials, catalysts, and plastics.

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