研究目的
To present a novel sample introduction/ionization system utilizing acoustically levitated droplet coupled to drift tube IMS for high-throughput reaction optimization purposes.
研究成果
The acoustically levitated droplet can be utilized as a novel sample introduction/ionization system coupled to drift tube IMS via application of two electrostatic lenses. The system is fit for monitoring a reaction process, especially when the collimating power of the applied ion optics is efficient. Future improvements could target more complex samples requiring containerless conditions.
研究不足
The drift time resolution of the presented system is not sufficient for analyzing complex mixtures, as the peaks' drift times substantially overlap. Further optimization is necessary for more complex samples.
1:Experimental Design and Method Selection:
The study involves the coupling of acoustically levitated droplets to a homebuilt ion mobility spectrometer (IMS) for online interrogation. The sampling, transfer to the gas phase, and ionization are performed by a single exposure to the resonant output of a mid-IR laser.
2:Sample Selection and Data Sources:
Droplets of 5 μL volume are levitated in the central pressure antinode. Reference analytes include tetra-n-butylammonium bromide (TBAB), atenolol, promazine, and L-arginine dissolved in ACN:H2O (1:1) solution.
3:List of Experimental Equipment and Materials:
The setup includes an acoustic trap for droplet levitation, a modified drift tube IMS, an optical parametric oscillator (OPO) for laser desorption/ionization, and a dual ring electrode ion optics for ion transfer.
4:Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow:
The levitated droplet is set up in front of the IMS inlet. Ion transport is invoked by two electrostatic lenses operated at high potential. The laser is aligned to hit the droplet on its outer perimeter for desorption.
5:Data Analysis Methods:
The optimization of the electrostatic lenses is performed on the ion signal of TBAB. SIMION simulations are conducted to predict ion trajectories inside electrostatic lenses.
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