High irradiance laser ionization mass spectrometry for direct speciation of iron oxides

High-pressure gas phase femtosecond laser ionization mass spectrometry.

We describe a novel ion source for analytical mass spectrometry based on femtosecond laser ionization at pressures at and above atmospheric and characterize its performance when coupled to a tandem quadrupole/time-of-flight mass spectrometer. We assess source saturation limits, ionization and sampling efficiencies, the effective ionization volume, and limits of detection. We demonstrate 100% ef...

Isoelectric Focusing, Matrix-assisted Laser Desorption/ionization Time-of- Flight Mass Spectrometry, Electrospray Ionization Mass Spectrometry

LEVEL: INTERMEDIATE D iscovery, development, and commercialization of novel biologics frequently involve collaboration between two or more companies. In the context of these business relationships, transfer of technology from one institution to another is a crucial step that needs to be executed f lawlessly and rapidly. Follow-up activities usually include the development of productive, reliabl...

Development of direct ionization methods for mass spectrometry – biomedical applications

Analysis of the Photo Conversion of Asphaltenes Using Laser Desorption Ionization Mass Spectrometry: Fragmentation, Ring Fusion, and Fullerene Formation

The conversion or photo conversion of asphaltenes to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH’s) promoted by a laser source is analyzed using both experimental and theoretical methods. We propose that during measurements performed at an intermediate laser power, fragmentation to afford PAH’s and ring fusion to yield fused PAH’s (FPAH’s) may occur either within molecular clusters (resin case) or wi...

Nanoparticles for Selective Laser Desorption/Ionization in Mass Spectrometry

The selective desorption/ionization of analytes using nanomaterials is investigated using metallic nanoparticles. By replacing the sodium citrate capping of gold nanoparticles with self-assembled monolayers, we are able to both enhance analyte ionization and selectively capture analytes. Capping gold nanoparticles with a monolayer of 4-mercaptobenzoic acid enhances analyte ionization while grea...