Electrospray: More than just an ionization source

0532402 - ÚIACH 2022 RIV DE eng J - Journal Article
Týčová, Anna - Přikryl, Jan - Kotzianová, A. - Datinská, Vladimíra - Velebný, V. - Foret, František
Electrospray: More than just an ionization source.
Electrophoresis. Roč. 42, 1-2 (2021), s. 103-121. ISSN 0173-0835. E-ISSN 1522-2683
R&D Projects: GA ČR(CZ) GJ20-14069Y
Institutional support: RVO:68081715
Keywords : laser-induced fluorescence * mass-spectrometry * gold nanoparticles
OECD category: Analytical chemistry
Impact factor: 3.595, year: 2021
Method of publishing: Limited access

Electrospraying (ES) is a potential-driven process of liquid atomization, which is employed in the field of analytical chemistry, particularly as an ionization technique for mass spectrometric analyses of biomolecules. In this review, we demonstrate the extraordinary versatility of the electrospray by overviewing the specifics and advanced applications of ES-based processing of low molecular mass compounds, biomolecules, polymers, nanoparticles, and cells. Thus, under suitable experimental conditions, ES can be used as a powerful tool for highly controlled deposition of homogeneous films or various patterns, which may sometimes even be organized into 3D structures. We also emphasize its capacity to produce composite materials including encapsulation systems and polymeric fibers. Further, we present several other, less common ES-based applications. This review provides an insight into the remarkable potential of ES, which can be very useful in the designing of innovative and unique strategies.
Permanent Link: http://hdl.handle.net/11104/0310906