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ReviewFundamental research2026

Cryogen-free superconducting magnetic resonance imaging system: A review.

Yaohui Wang, Pengfei Wu, Wenchen Wang, Hui Wang, Shunzhong Chen, Jinshui Sun, Feng Liu

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Review in Fundamental research, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors.

Yaohui WangDivision of Superconducting Magnet Science and Technology, Institute of Electrical Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China.
Pengfei WuDivision of Superconducting Magnet Science and Technology, Institute of Electrical Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China.
Wenchen WangSchool of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD 4072, Australia.
Hui WangDivision of Superconducting Magnet Science and Technology, Institute of Electrical Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China.
Shunzhong ChenDivision of Superconducting Magnet Science and Technology, Institute of Electrical Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China.
Jinshui SunDivision of Superconducting Magnet Science and Technology, Institute of Electrical Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China.
Feng LiuSchool of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD 4072, Australia.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The development of cryogen-free superconducting magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) systems represents a significant milestone in MRI technology. By eliminating the need for liquid helium bath cooling, these magnet systems reduce the volume and weight of MRI machines. This advancement in superconducting magnet technology mitigates the safety risks associated with magnet quenching and lowers operational costs, offering substantial economic benefits. Cryogen-free MRI systems provide considerable convenience for clinical applications and scientific research, representing a mainstream trend in MRI technology advancement. Many research institutions worldwide are advancing various aspects of cryogen-free MRI projects, each tailored to specific application needs. This paper reviews recent progress in the research and development of cryogen-free MRI technology, including design schemes, technical features, and performance results. Furthermore, it presents a perspective on the challenges and prospects of cryogen-free MRI, offering guidance for future research and development in this promising field.

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Cryogen-freeImagingLiquid heliumMagnetic resonance imagingSuperconducting magnet

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PMID42846476
PMCPMC13644487

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