Magnetic resonance coil prototyping and implementation for multi-nuclear small animal imaging.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Heteronuclear MR imaging allows investigation into unique disease states. These approaches often require radiofrequency coil designs that are customized for the imaging probe and target. This study addresses the challenges of rapidly prototyping heteronuclear MR coils for small animal imaging applications. We propose the use of 3D-printing molds for inductor shaping connected to a printed circuit board (PCB) via a flexible coaxial cabling to enhance coil reproducibility and utility.

Methods

A rapid prototyping pipeline was developed for constructing affordable and sensitive coils. The reproducibility of 3D-printed mold inductors was compared to hand-turned and PCB inductors. A theoretical treatment of the effect of PCB/inductor coupling on tuning/matching conditions

SUBMITTER: Zavriyev AI 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12456740 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature