Modern biomolecular NMRfacility includes state-of-the-art instrumentation a broad spectrum of optimized NMR experiments, and computational resources for data processing & interpretation. It provides NMR data collection and analysis as an analytical service. However, we encourage investigators to interact with the facility on a collaborative basis. To this end, we provide extensive training for users, as well as other consulting services. Investigators may submit samples & the facility will run NMR spectra and assist in data interpretation. There are on-line instructions for NMR sample preparation. The NMR time used will charged at the normal rate. This service will be provided for projects of limited scope and may also be limited by the availability of operator time. For projects beyond the scope of a simple analytical service like structure determination, the facility will provide assistance on a collaborative basis. Users will be billed only for the NMR time used by their project.

Surfactants are amphiphilic molecules, consisting of both hydrophilic and hydrophobic regions. These substances are known to play a vital role in many processes of interest in both fundamental and applied sciences. Non-ionic surfactants are widely used in areas such as food, pharmaceuticals, personal care & household or industrial detergents because of their ability to influence the properties of surfaces and interfaces. Positive attributes that include biodegradability and non-toxicity make sugar & sugar alcohol-based surfactants particularly appealing. However, their application has been previously limited due to problems with the preparation of the sugar/sugar alcohol esters. This technology solves this major limitation and makes the expanded large scale commercial application of this useful class of molecules practical. Non-ionic surfactants are used in food, pharmaceuticals, household and industrial detergents. It is useful in markets such as the oil recovery, environmental detoxification and agriculture