Structure, Bonding, Dynamics: NMR Studies

Abstract

Solid state nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) methods have now been applied for more than a decade to intercalation compounds and have contributed substantially to the progress in this field. Structural and dynamic information was obtained from wideline, high-resolution and relaxation studies. Nuclei of both guest species and host lattices were used as probes for their environment. NMR techniques provided adequate tools for studying the location of guest molecules, their orientation and bonding characteristics as well as guest-host interactions and details of the motional behaviour. Physical properties have been investigated, and by close interaction between synthesis and spectroscopic measurements, NMR was conducive to the development of the chemistry of intercalation as well. In several cases NMR has even turned out to be a highly useful analytical tool.