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Ivanova B. Stochastic Dynamic Mass Spectrometric Quantitative and Structural Analyses of Pharmaceutics and Biocides in Biota and Sewage Sludge. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24076306. [PMID: 37047279 PMCID: PMC10094044 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24076306] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2023] [Revised: 03/17/2023] [Accepted: 03/25/2023] [Indexed: 03/30/2023] Open
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Mass spectrometric innovations in analytical instrumentation tend to be accompanied by the development of a data-processing methodology, expecting to gain molecular-level insights into real-life objects. Qualitative and semi-quantitative methods have been replaced routinely by precise, accurate, selective, and sensitive quantitative ones. Currently, mass spectrometric 3D molecular structural methods are attractive. As an attempt to establish a reliable link between quantitative and 3D structural analyses, there has been developed an innovative formula [DSD″,tot=∑inDSD″,i=∑in2.6388.10−17×Ii2¯−Ii¯2] capable of the exact determination of the analyte amount and its 3D structure. It processed, herein, ultra-high resolution mass spectrometric variables of paracetamol, atenolol, propranolol, and benzalkonium chlorides in biota, using mussel tissue and sewage sludge. Quantum chemistry and chemometrics were also used. Results: Data on mixtures of antibiotics and surfactants in biota and the linear dynamic range of concentrations 2–80 ng.(mL)−1 and collision energy CE = 5–60 V are provided. Quantitative analysis of surfactants in biota via calibration equation ln[D″SD] = f(conc.) yields the exact parameter |r| = 0.99991, examining the peaks of BAC-C12 at m/z 212.209 ± 0.1 and 211.75 ± 0.15 for tautomers of fragmentation ions. Exact parameter |r| = 1 has been obtained, correlating the theory and experiments in determining the 3D molecular structures of ions of paracetamol at m/z 152, 158, 174, 301, and 325 in biota.
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- Bojidarka Ivanova
- Lehrstuhl für Analytische Chemie, Institut für Umweltforschung, Fakultät für Chemie und Chemische Biologie, Universität Dortmund, Otto-Hahn-Straße 6, 44221 Dortmund, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
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Shi Q, Fu J, Chen J, Wang J, Luo Y, Xie W. Rapid On-Site Detection of Various Amphetamine-Type Drugs in Human Urine and Hair by Portable Pulsed Direct Current Electrospray Ionization Mass Spectrometry. JOURNAL OF ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY 2022. [DOI: 10.1134/s1061934822060132] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Xu C, Ruan H, Wang W, Li H. Triboionization in Discontinuous Atmospheric Pressure Inlet for a Miniature Ion Trap Mass Spectrometer. Anal Chem 2021; 93:15897-15904. [PMID: 34817157 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.1c02611] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Discontinuous atmospheric pressure interface (DAPI) consisting of a pinch valve, a silicone tube, and two metal capillaries has been widely used in miniature mass spectrometry. It is interesting that clear ion signals could be observed even when the extra ionization source was turned off. In-depth analysis suggested that this new ionization phenomenon known as triboionization is based on the surface friction on the inner surface of the silicone tube during the on/off of the pinch valve. In this study, triboionization in the DAPI of a miniature ion trap mass spectrometer was investigated. It was discovered that the signal intensity depended greatly on the material and the roughness of the silicone tube used in the DAPI. By rubbing the inner surface of the silicone tube, for example, the signal intensity can increase by nearly 20 times. Two connected pinch valves were developed to study the effects of the discharge pressure, the number, and the frequency of on/off of the pinch valve on triboionization, which were verified to have a large impact on the product ions. In addition, the humidity of the inner surface of the silicone tube impacted the signal intensity of product ions and the mass spectrum patterns, where the product ions were typically protonated ions. As the humidity increases, the signal intensity of analytes with high proton affinity increases accordingly. This triboionization source, which does not require heat, light, radiation, auxiliary gas, or solution, has been preliminarily proved to have potential for surface detection after continuous enrichment.
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- Chuting Xu
- Key Laboratory of Separation Science for Analytical Chemistry, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), 457 Zhongshan Road, Dalian 116023, People's Republic of China.,University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, 19 Yuquan Road, Beijing 100049, People's Republic of China.,Dalian Key Laboratory for Online Analytical Instrumentation, 457 Zhongshan Road, Dalian 116023, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Separation Science for Analytical Chemistry, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), 457 Zhongshan Road, Dalian 116023, People's Republic of China.,University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, 19 Yuquan Road, Beijing 100049, People's Republic of China.,Dalian Key Laboratory for Online Analytical Instrumentation, 457 Zhongshan Road, Dalian 116023, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Separation Science for Analytical Chemistry, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), 457 Zhongshan Road, Dalian 116023, People's Republic of China.,Dalian Key Laboratory for Online Analytical Instrumentation, 457 Zhongshan Road, Dalian 116023, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Separation Science for Analytical Chemistry, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), 457 Zhongshan Road, Dalian 116023, People's Republic of China.,Dalian Key Laboratory for Online Analytical Instrumentation, 457 Zhongshan Road, Dalian 116023, People's Republic of China
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Evans-Nguyen K, Stelmack AR, Clowser PC, Holtz JM, Mulligan CC. FIELDABLE MASS SPECTROMETRY FOR FORENSIC SCIENCE, HOMELAND SECURITY, AND DEFENSE APPLICATIONS. MASS SPECTROMETRY REVIEWS 2021; 40:628-646. [PMID: 32722885 DOI: 10.1002/mas.21646] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2019] [Accepted: 02/24/2020] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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Mass spectrometry is commonly used in forensic chemistry laboratories for sensitive, definitive analysis. There have been significant efforts to bring mass spectrometry analysis on-site through the development of ruggedized, fieldable instruments. Testing samples in the field is of particular interest in forensic science, homeland security, and defense applications. In forensic chemistry, testing seized drugs in the field can significantly improve efficiencies in processing of related criminal cases. The screening of passengers and luggage at transportation hubs is a critical need for homeland security for which mass spectrometry is well suited to provide definitive answers with low false positive rates. Mass spectrometry can yield reliable data for military personnel testing sites for potential chemical weapons release. To meet the needs of the forensic and security communities fieldable mass spectrometers based on membrane inlet systems and hybrid gas chromatography systems have been developed and commercialized. More recently developed ambient ionization mass spectrometry methods can eliminate the time, equipment, and expertise associated with sample preparation, and so are especially appealing for on-site analysis. We describe the development of fieldable mass spectrometry systems, with emphasis on commercially available systems that have been deployed for on-site analysis of seized drugs, chemical warfare agents, explosives, and other analytes of interest to the forensic and security communities. © 2020 John Wiley & Sons Ltd. Mass Spec Rev.
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- Kenyon Evans-Nguyen
- Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry and Physics, University of Tampa, Tampa, FL
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- Department of Chemistry, Illinois State University, Normal, IL
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Kang M, Zhang W, Dong L, Ren X, Zhu Y, Wang Z, Liang L, Xue J, Zhang Y, Zhang W, Ouyang Z. On-site testing of multiple drugs of abuse in urine by a miniature dual-LIT mass spectrometer. Anal Chim Acta 2020; 1101:74-80. [PMID: 32029121 DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2019.12.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2019] [Revised: 12/10/2019] [Accepted: 12/12/2019] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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There is an increasing need for rapid and on-site detection of emerging drugs of abuse. In this work, we developed a method using a miniature dual-LIT (linear ion trap) mass spectrometer recently developed with comprehensive tandem mass spectrometry analysis capability, for qualitative and quantitative analysis of multiple drugs of abuse. Paper-capillary spray cartridges were used with related workflow established to simplify overall analysis procedure. Quantitation of ketamine and methamphetamine was achieved by beam-type collision-induced dissociation on the miniature dual-LIT mass spectrometer and a linear concentration range of 100-5000 ng/mL was obtained. The system has been applied in analysis of real urine samples from individuals addicted to morphine and methamphetamine use. The changes of the ratio of cocaine to its metabolite benzoylecgonine were also explored to estimate the time of cocaine intaking.
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- Manqing Kang
- State Key Laboratory of Precision Measurement Technology and Instruments, Department of Precision Instrument, Tsinghua University, 100084, Beijing, China
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- PURSPEC Technologies, Inc, 33 Shuangqing Road, 100084, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Forensic Science, Ministry of Public Security, 100038, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Forensic Science, Ministry of Public Security, 100038, Beijing, China
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- Yangtze Delta Region Institute of Tsinghua University, Jiaxing, Zhejiang Province, 314006, China
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- Yangtze Delta Region Institute of Tsinghua University, Jiaxing, Zhejiang Province, 314006, China
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- Public Security Bureau of Jiaxing City, Zhejiang Province, 314000, China
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- Public Security Bureau of Jiaxing City, Zhejiang Province, 314000, China
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- Institute of Forensic Science, Ministry of Public Security, 100038, Beijing, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Precision Measurement Technology and Instruments, Department of Precision Instrument, Tsinghua University, 100084, Beijing, China; Department of Chemistry, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, 47906, USA.
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- State Key Laboratory of Precision Measurement Technology and Instruments, Department of Precision Instrument, Tsinghua University, 100084, Beijing, China; Department of Chemistry, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, 47906, USA.
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Potential analytical methods for on-site oral drug test: Recent developments and applications. Trends Analyt Chem 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.trac.2019.115649] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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Zhou C, Wu H, Zhang X, Zhang Y, Xie W, Xu W. High-Throughput and Direct Sample Screening Using a Laser Spray Ionization Miniature Mass Spectrometer. Anal Chem 2019; 91:8808-8813. [PMID: 31264844 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.9b02034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Over the past two decades, great efforts have been made toward mass spectrometer instrument miniaturization. With increasing analytical performances, miniature mass spectrometers are on the edge of being applied to more application scenarios. Besides sensitivity, mass resolution, and instrument portability, high-throughput and little or no sample preparation are also critical features in practical applications. In this study, we report the development of a miniature mass spectrometry (MS) system equipped with a 2D moving platform and a laser spray ionization (LSI) source. The method to make a patterned sample holder was also introduced and optimized for automatic high-throughput sample analyses. With the LSI source, analytes in complex matrix could be directly mass analyzed; in addition to the 2D moving platform, different samples could be analyzed in a high-throughput fashion. Results show that good linearity of quantitation could be achieved for multiple samples. Tens of nanograms of drugs, peptides, and vitamin B could be identified in diluted whole blood samples, and it takes 10 s on average to scan one sample.
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- Chuangui Zhou
- ATR Key Laboratory of National Defense Technology, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Intelligent Information Processing, College of Electronics and Information Science , Shenzhen University , Shenzhen 518060 , China.,School of Life Science , Beijing Institute of Technology , Beijing 100081 , China
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- School of Life Science , Beijing Institute of Technology , Beijing 100081 , China.,Beijing Institute for Drug Control , Beijing 102206 , China
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- Anyeep Instrumentation Company , Suzhou 215129 , China
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- ATR Key Laboratory of National Defense Technology, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Intelligent Information Processing, College of Electronics and Information Science , Shenzhen University , Shenzhen 518060 , China
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- ATR Key Laboratory of National Defense Technology, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Intelligent Information Processing, College of Electronics and Information Science , Shenzhen University , Shenzhen 518060 , China
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- School of Life Science , Beijing Institute of Technology , Beijing 100081 , China
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Zou R, Cao W, Chong L, Hua W, Xu H, Mao Y, Page J, Shi R, Xia Y, Hu TY, Zhang W, Ouyang Z. Point-of-Care Tissue Analysis Using Miniature Mass Spectrometer. Anal Chem 2018; 91:1157-1163. [PMID: 30525456 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.8b04935] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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The combination of direct sampling ionization and miniature mass spectrometer presents a promising technical pathway of point-of-care analysis in clinical applications. In this work, a miniature mass spectrometry system was used for analysis of tissue samples. Direct tissue sampling coupled with extraction spray ionization was used with a home-built miniature mass spectrometer, Mini 12. Lipid species in tissue samples were well profiled in rat brain, kidney, and liver in a couple of minutes. By incorporating a photochemical (Paternò-Büchi) reaction, fast identification of lipid C═C location was realized. Relative quantitation of the lipid C═C isomer was performed by calculating the intensity ratio C═C diagnostic product ions, by which FA 18:1 (Δ9)/FA 18:1 (Δ11) was found to change significantly in mouse cancerous breast tissue samples. Accumulation of 2-hydroxylglutarate in human glioma samples, not in normal brains, can also be easily identified for rapid diagnosis.
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- Ran Zou
- State Key Laboratory of Precision Measurement Technology and Instruments, Department of Precision Instrument , Tsinghua University , Beijing 100084 , China.,Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering , Purdue University , West Lafayette , Indiana 47907 , United States
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- State Key Laboratory of Precision Measurement Technology and Instruments, Department of Precision Instrument , Tsinghua University , Beijing 100084 , China
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- Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering , Purdue University , West Lafayette , Indiana 47907 , United States.,Department of Chemistry , Purdue University , West Lafayette , Indiana 47907 , United States
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Huashan Hospital , Fudan University , Shanghai 200040 , China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Huashan Hospital , Fudan University , Shanghai 200040 , China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Huashan Hospital , Fudan University , Shanghai 200040 , China
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine , Purdue University , West Lafayette , Indiana 47907 , United States
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine , Purdue University , West Lafayette , Indiana 47907 , United States
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- Department of Chemistry , Purdue University , West Lafayette , Indiana 47907 , United States.,Department of Chemistry , Tsinghua University , Beijing 100084 , China
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- The Biodesign Institute , Arizona State University , Tempe , Arizona 85287 , United States
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- Department of Chemistry , Purdue University , West Lafayette , Indiana 47907 , United States
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- State Key Laboratory of Precision Measurement Technology and Instruments, Department of Precision Instrument , Tsinghua University , Beijing 100084 , China.,Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering , Purdue University , West Lafayette , Indiana 47907 , United States.,Department of Chemistry , Purdue University , West Lafayette , Indiana 47907 , United States
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Snyder DT, Szalwinski LJ, Cooks RG. Simultaneous and Sequential MS/MS Scan Combinations and Permutations in a Linear Quadrupole Ion Trap. Anal Chem 2017; 89:11053-11060. [PMID: 28953354 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.7b03064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Methods of performing precursor ion scans as well as neutral loss scans in a single linear quadrupole ion trap have recently been described. In this paper we report methodology for performing permutations of MS/MS scan modes, that is, ordered combinations of precursor, product, and neutral loss scans following a single ion injection event. Only particular permutations are allowed; the sequences demonstrated here are (1) multiple precursor ion scans, (2) precursor ion scans followed by a single neutral loss scan, (3) precursor ion scans followed by product ion scans, and (4) segmented neutral loss scans. (5) The common product ion scan can be performed earlier in these sequences, under certain conditions. Simultaneous scans can also be performed. These include multiple precursor ion scans, precursor ion scans with an accompanying neutral loss scan, and multiple neutral loss scans. We argue that the new capability to perform complex simultaneous and sequential MSn operations on single ion populations represents a significant step in increasing the selectivity of mass spectrometry.
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- Dalton T Snyder
- Department of Chemistry, Purdue University , West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Purdue University , West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Purdue University , West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, United States
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Zhao Q, Liu J, Wang B, Zhang X, Huang G, Xu W. Rapid screening of explosives in ambient environment by aerodynamic assisted thermo desorption mass spectrometry. JOURNAL OF MASS SPECTROMETRY : JMS 2017; 52:1-6. [PMID: 27737506 DOI: 10.1002/jms.3894] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2016] [Revised: 10/05/2016] [Accepted: 10/10/2016] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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Rapid, direct, and trace detection of explosives in an open environment is of particular need in homeland and/or transportation security. In this work, an aerodynamic assisted thermo desorption mass spectrometry method was developed for the direct quantitative analyses of explosives from a distance. Remote non-volatile explosive sensing was achieved for 2, 4, 6-trinitrotoluene, trinitrohexahydro-1, 3, 5-triazine, 8701 (main ingredient: RDX 98.5%), and C4 (a type of plastic explosive) with a distance of 0.65 m. Furthermore, a close to 324 cm2 effective sampling area could be achieved, and the limits of detection are in the ng range. This device can be deployed in airports and subway stations for high-throughput and automatic luggage/personnel screening of prohibited articles, such as explosives and illicit drugs. Copyright © 2016 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
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- Qiang Zhao
- State Key Laboratory Explosion Science and Technology, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
- School of Life Science, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- School of Life Science, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- State Key Laboratory Explosion Science and Technology, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Anyeep Instrumentation Company, Suzhou, 215129, China
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- State Key Laboratory Explosion Science and Technology, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- State Key Laboratory Explosion Science and Technology, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
- School of Life Science, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
- Key Laboratory of Convergence Medical Engineering System and Healthcare Technology, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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Ma X, Ouyang Z. Ambient ionization and miniature mass spectrometry system for chemical and biological analysis. Trends Analyt Chem 2016; 85:10-19. [PMID: 28042191 DOI: 10.1016/j.trac.2016.04.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 85] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Ambien ionization and miniaturization of mass spectrometers are two fields in mass spectrometry that have advanced significantly in the last decade. The integration of the techniques developed in these two fields is leading to the development of complete miniature analytical systems that can be used for on-site or point-of-care analysis by non-expert users. In this review, we report the current status of development in ambient ionization and miniature mass spectrometers, with an emphasis on those techniques with potential impact on the point-of-care (POC) diagnostics. The challenges in the future development of the integrated systems are discussed with possible solutions presented.
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- Xiaoxiao Ma
- Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47906
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- Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47906
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- Dalton T. Snyder
- Department of Chemistry and Center for Analytical Instrumentation
Development, Purdue University, W. Lafayette, IN 47907
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- Department of Chemistry and Center for Analytical Instrumentation
Development, Purdue University, W. Lafayette, IN 47907
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- Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering, Purdue University, W.
Lafayette, IN 47907
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- Department of Chemistry and Center for Analytical Instrumentation
Development, Purdue University, W. Lafayette, IN 47907
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Zhai Y, Jiang T, Huang G, Wei Y, Xu W. An aerodynamic assisted miniature mass spectrometer for enhanced volatile sample analysis. Analyst 2016; 141:5404-11. [DOI: 10.1039/c6an00956e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Low ppb-level VOC detection sensitivity was achieved by integrating an in-vacuum plasma ionization source into the continuous atmospheric pressure interfaced miniature mass spectrometer.
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- Yanbing Zhai
- School of Life Science
- Beijing Institute of Technology
- Beijing 100081
- China
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- School of Life Science
- Beijing Institute of Technology
- Beijing 100081
- China
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- State Key Laboratory Explosion Science and Technology
- Beijing Institute of Technology
- Beijing 100081
- China
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- First School of Clinic Medicine
- Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine
- Guangzhou 510006
- China
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- School of Life Science
- Beijing Institute of Technology
- Beijing 100081
- China
- State Key Laboratory Explosion Science and Technology
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Brown KE, Greenfield MT, McGrane SD, Moore DS. Advances in explosives analysis--part I: animal, chemical, ion, and mechanical methods. Anal Bioanal Chem 2015; 408:35-47. [PMID: 26462922 DOI: 10.1007/s00216-015-9040-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2015] [Revised: 08/17/2015] [Accepted: 09/10/2015] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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The number and capability of explosives detection and analysis methods have increased substantially since the publication of the Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry special issue devoted to Explosives Analysis (Moore and Goodpaster, Anal Bioanal Chem 395(2):245-246, 2009). Here we review and critically evaluate the latest (the past five years) important advances in explosives detection, with details of the improvements over previous methods, and suggest possible avenues towards further advances in, e.g., stand-off distance, detection limit, selectivity, and penetration through camouflage or packaging. The review consists of two parts. This part, Part I, reviews methods based on animals, chemicals (including colorimetry, molecularly imprinted polymers, electrochemistry, and immunochemistry), ions (both ion-mobility spectrometry and mass spectrometry), and mechanical devices. Part II will review methods based on photons, from very energetic photons including X-rays and gamma rays down to the terahertz range, and neutrons.
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- Kathryn E Brown
- Shock and Detonation Physics Group, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos, NM, 87545, USA
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- Shock and Detonation Physics Group, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos, NM, 87545, USA
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- Shock and Detonation Physics Group, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos, NM, 87545, USA
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- Shock and Detonation Physics Group, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos, NM, 87545, USA.
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Usmanov DT, Chen LC, Yu Z, Yamabe S, Sakaki S, Hiraoka K. Atmospheric pressure chemical ionization of explosives using alternating current corona discharge ion source. JOURNAL OF MASS SPECTROMETRY : JMS 2015; 50:651-661. [PMID: 26149109 DOI: 10.1002/jms.3552] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2014] [Revised: 10/28/2014] [Accepted: 11/19/2014] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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The high-sensitive detection of explosives is of great importance for social security and safety. In this work, the ion source for atmospheric pressure chemical ionization/mass spectrometry using alternating current corona discharge was newly designed for the analysis of explosives. An electromolded fine capillary with 115 µm inner diameter and 12 mm long was used for the inlet of the mass spectrometer. The flow rate of air through this capillary was 41 ml/min. Stable corona discharge could be maintained with the position of the discharge needle tip as close as 1 mm to the inlet capillary without causing the arc discharge. Explosives dissolved in 0.5 µl methanol were injected to the ion source. The limits of detection for five explosives with 50 pg or lower were achieved. In the ion/molecule reactions of trinitrotoluene (TNT), the discharge products of NOx (-) (x = 2,3), O3 and HNO3 originating from plasma-excited air were suggested to contribute to the formation of [TNT - H](-) (m/z 226), [TNT - NO](-) (m/z 197) and [TNT - NO + HNO3 ](-) (m/z 260), respectively. Formation processes of these ions were traced by density functional theory calculations. Copyright © 2015 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
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- D T Usmanov
- Clean Energy Research Center, University of Yamanashi, 4-3-11 Takeda, Kofu, Yamanashi, 400-8511, Japan
- Institute of Ion-Plasma and Laser Technologies, Dormon Yoli Street 33, Akademgorodok, Tashkent, 100125, Uzbekistan
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- Interdisciplinary Graduate School of Medicine and Engineering, University of Yamanashi, 4-3-11 Takeda, Kofu, Yamanashi, 400-8511, Japan
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- Clean Energy Research Center, University of Yamanashi, 4-3-11 Takeda, Kofu, Yamanashi, 400-8511, Japan
- School of Chemical and Life Sciences, Shenyang Normal University, Shenyang, 110034, China
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- Fukui Institute of Fundamental Chemistry, Kyoto University, Takano, Sakyoku, Kyoto, 606-8103, Japan
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- Fukui Institute of Fundamental Chemistry, Kyoto University, Takano, Sakyoku, Kyoto, 606-8103, Japan
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- Clean Energy Research Center, University of Yamanashi, 4-3-11 Takeda, Kofu, Yamanashi, 400-8511, Japan
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Chen CH, Chen TC, Zhou X, Kline-Schoder R, Sorensen P, Cooks RG, Ouyang Z. Design of portable mass spectrometers with handheld probes: aspects of the sampling and miniature pumping systems. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR MASS SPECTROMETRY 2015; 26:240-7. [PMID: 25404157 PMCID: PMC4323736 DOI: 10.1007/s13361-014-1026-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2014] [Revised: 09/30/2014] [Accepted: 10/09/2014] [Indexed: 05/11/2023]
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Miniature mass spectrometry analytical systems of backpack configuration fitted with sampling probes could potentially be of significant interest for in-field, real-time chemical analysis. In this study, various configurations were explored in which a long narrow tube was used to connect the turbo and backing pumps used to create and maintain vacuum. Also, for the first time we introduced two new types of pumps for miniature mass spectrometers, the Creare 130 g drag pump and Creare 350 g scroll backing pump. These pumps, along with another Creare 550 turbo pump and the commercially available Pfeiffer HiPace 10 turbo and KnF diaphragm backing pumps, were tested with the backpack configurations. The system performance, especially the scan time, was characterized when used with a discontinuous atmospheric pressure interface (DAPI) for ion introduction. The pumping performance in the pressure region above 1 mtorr is critical for DAPI operation. The 550 g turbo pump was shown to have a relatively higher pumping speed above 1 mtorr and gave a scan time of 300 ms, almost half the value obtained with the larger, heavier HiPace 10 often used with miniature mass spectrometers. The 350 g scroll pump was also found to be an improvement over the diaphragm pumps generally used as backing pumps. With a coaxial low temperature plasma ion source, direct analysis of low volatility compounds glass slides was demonstrated, including 1 ng DNP (2,4-Dinitrophenol) and 10 ng TNT (2,4,6-trinitrotoluene) with Creare 550 g turbo pump as well as 10 ng cocaine and 20 ng DNP with Creare 130 g drag pump.
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- Chien-Hsun Chen
- Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907
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- Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907
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- Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907
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- Department of Chemistry, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907
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- Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907
- Corresponding Author: Professor Zheng Ouyang, Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, 47907, Tel: (765) 494-2214, Fax: (765) 496-1912,
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Hendricks PI, Dalgleish JK, Shelley JT, Kirleis MA, McNicholas MT, Li L, Chen TC, Chen CH, Duncan JS, Boudreau F, Noll RJ, Denton JP, Roach TA, Ouyang Z, Cooks RG. Autonomous in Situ Analysis and Real-Time Chemical Detection Using a Backpack Miniature Mass Spectrometer: Concept, Instrumentation Development, and Performance. Anal Chem 2014; 86:2900-8. [PMID: 24521448 DOI: 10.1021/ac403765x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 106] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Paul I. Hendricks
- Department
of Chemistry, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, United States
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- Department
of Chemistry, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, United States
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- Department
of Chemistry, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, United States
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- Department
of Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, United States
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- Department
of Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, United States
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- Weldon
School
of Biomedical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, United States
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- Weldon
School
of Biomedical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, United States
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- Weldon
School
of Biomedical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, United States
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- Department
of Chemistry, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, United States
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- Department
of Chemistry, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, United States
- Center for Analytical
Instrumentation Development, Discovery Park, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, United States
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- Department
of Chemistry, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, United States
- Center for Analytical
Instrumentation Development, Discovery Park, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, United States
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- Department
of Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, United States
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- SOCOM, 1636 Regulus Ave., Virginia
Beach, Virgina 23461, United States
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- Weldon
School
of Biomedical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, United States
- Center for Analytical
Instrumentation Development, Discovery Park, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, United States
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- Department
of Chemistry, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, United States
- Center for Analytical
Instrumentation Development, Discovery Park, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, United States
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Chen W, Hou K, Hua L, Xiong X, Li H. Water-assisted low temperature plasma ionization source for sensitive detection of explosives. RSC Adv 2014. [DOI: 10.1039/c4ra00683f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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A water-assisted low temperature plasma (WALTP) ionization source based on a quartz T shaped tube was developed for a miniature rectilinear ion trap mass spectrometer to sensitively detect explosives at low picogram level.
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- Wendong Chen
- Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Dalian 116023, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Beijing 100049, China
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- Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Dalian 116023, China
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- Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Dalian 116023, China
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- Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Dalian 116023, China
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Garimella S, Zhou X, Ouyang Z. Simulation of rarefied gas flows in atmospheric pressure interfaces for mass spectrometry systems. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR MASS SPECTROMETRY 2013; 24:1890-1899. [PMID: 24043523 DOI: 10.1007/s13361-013-0736-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2013] [Revised: 08/15/2013] [Accepted: 08/19/2013] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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The understanding of the gas dynamics of the atmospheric pressure interface is very important for the development of mass spectrometry systems with high sensitivity. While the gas flows at high pressure (>1 Torr) and low pressure (<10(-3) Torr) stages are relatively well understood and could be modeled using continuum and molecular flows, respectively, the theoretical modeling or numeric simulation of gas flow through the transition pressure stage (1 to 10(-3) Torr) remains challenging. In this study, we used the direct simulation Monte Carlo (DMSC) method to develop the gas dynamic simulations for the continuous and discontinuous atmospheric pressure interfaces (API), with different focuses on the ion transfer by gas flows through a skimmer or directly from the atmospheric pressure to a vacuum stage, respectively. The impacts by the skimmer location in the continuous API and the temporal evolvement of the gas flow with a discontinuous API were characterized, which provide a solid base for the instrument design and performance improvement.
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- Sandilya Garimella
- Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, 47907, USA
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Monge ME, Harris GA, Dwivedi P, Fernández FM. Mass Spectrometry: Recent Advances in Direct Open Air Surface Sampling/Ionization. Chem Rev 2013; 113:2269-308. [DOI: 10.1021/cr300309q] [Citation(s) in RCA: 404] [Impact Index Per Article: 36.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- María Eugenia Monge
- School of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia 30332,
United States
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- Department
of Biochemistry and
the Mass Spectrometry Research Center, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee 37235, United States
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- School of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia 30332,
United States
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- School of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia 30332,
United States
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Chen TC, Ouyang Z. Synchronized Discharge Ionization for Analysis of Volatile Organic Compounds Using a Hand-Held Ion Trap Mass Spectrometer. Anal Chem 2013; 85:1767-72. [PMID: 23256567 DOI: 10.1021/ac303112d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Tsung-Chi Chen
- Weldon
School of Biomedical Engineering, and ‡Electrical and Computer Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana
47907, United States
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- Weldon
School of Biomedical Engineering, and ‡Electrical and Computer Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana
47907, United States
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Chen W, Hou K, Xiong X, Jiang Y, Zhao W, Hua L, Chen P, Xie Y, Wang Z, Li H. Non-contact halogen lamp heating assisted LTP ionization miniature rectilinear ion trap: a platform for rapid, on-site explosives analysis. Analyst 2013; 138:5068-73. [DOI: 10.1039/c3an00555k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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Zhang Z, Xu W, Manicke NE, Cooks RG, Ouyang Z. Silica coated paper substrate for paper-spray analysis of therapeutic drugs in dried blood spots. Anal Chem 2012; 84:931-8. [PMID: 22145627 PMCID: PMC3264786 DOI: 10.1021/ac202058w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 160] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
Abstract
Paper spray is a newly developed ambient ionization method that has been applied for direct qualitative and quantitative analysis of biological samples. The properties of the paper substrate and spray solution have a significant impact on the release of chemical compounds from complex sample matrices, the diffusion of the analytes through the substrate, and the formation of ions for mass spectrometry analysis. In this study, a commercially available silica-coated paper was explored in an attempt to improve the analysis of therapeutic drugs in dried blood spots (DBS). The dichloromethane/isopropanol solvent has been identified as an optimal spray solvent for the analysis. The comparison was made with paper spray using chromatography paper as substrate with methanol/water as solvent for the analysis of verapamil, citalopram, amitriptyline, lidocaine, and sunitinib in dried blood spots. It has been demonstrated that the efficiency of recovery of the analytes was notably improved with the silica coated paper and the limit of quantitation (LOQ) for the drug analysis was 0.1 ng mL(-1) using a commercial triple quadrupole mass spectrometer. The use of silica paper substrate also resulted in a sensitivity improvement of 5-50-fold in comparison with chromatography papers, including the Whatman ET31 paper used for blood cards. Analysis using a hand-held miniature mass spectrometer Mini 11 gave LOQs of 10-20 ng mL(-1) for the tested drugs, which is sufficient to cover the therapeutic ranges of these drugs.
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- Zhiping Zhang
- Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, United States
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- Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, United States
- Center for Analytical Instrumentation Development, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, United States
- Center for Analytical Instrumentation Development, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, United States
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- Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, United States
- Center for Analytical Instrumentation Development, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, United States
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