Abstract

Desorption Electrospray Ionization Mass spectrometry Imaging (DESI-MSI) is an area of great interest and a promising tool in the field of chemical imaging. It is a powerful, label-free technique, which can determine, map and visualize different molecular compounds on a sample surface. The amount of information acquired in a single DESI-MSI experiment is enormous compared to other techniques, as it can simultaneously detect different compounds with their spatial distribution on the surface. The experiment can be used to produce two-dimensional and three-dimensional images. Chapter 2 focuses on the design and optimization of the setup for performing DESI-MS imaging on various substrates. The proposed setup was tested for its lateral spatial resolution. To provide proof-of-concept of the design, preliminary tests were performed to generate images from commercial thin layer chromatographic plates and photographic paper. Chapter 3 focuses on demonstrating the compatibility of novel microfabricated Thin Layer Chromatography plates (M-TLC plates) for detection with DESI-MSI.

Degree

MS

College and Department

Physical and Mathematical Sciences; Chemistry and Biochemistry

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Date Submitted

2014-03-13

Document Type

Thesis

Handle

http://hdl.lib.byu.edu/1877/etd6796

Keywords

Desorption Electrospray Ionization, DESI, Desorption electrospray Mass Spectrometry Imaging, DESI-MSI, Microfabricated Thin Layer Chromatography, M-TLC, Ambient Ionization Mass Spectrometry

Language

English

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