We discuss mini MS systems in terms of individual components and at a systems level.
Portable systems from academic and commercial laboratories are emphasized, but meso …

Mass spectrometry (MS) is widely regarded as the most sensitive and specific general
purpose analytical technique. More than a century has passed for MS since the ground …

Interface phenomena refer to the phenomena caused by various physical and chemical
processes occurring at phase interfaces. These phenomena can include adhesion, friction …

Miniature mass spectrometers are powerful tools for on-site chemical analysis in the fields of
homeland security, personal healthcare, and environmental monitoring. This study presents …

Integral to advances in mass spectrometry (MS) are developments in ionization technology,
which is constantly evolving because of advances in fundamental understanding …

Continuous pollution issues with increasing types of contaminants have emerged in recent
years and attracted global attention. Fast, precise, and reliable analytical methods for …

Background Accurate gestational dating is a critical component of obstetric and newborn
care. In the absence of early ultrasound, many clinicians rely on less accurate measures …

Cooking oil, composed of great variety of chemical constitutes, has been increasingly
prevailing in public diet due to its functional and nutritional benefits to consumers. The long …

This paper describes, in detail, the development of a novel, low-cost, and flexible drift tube
(DT) along with an associated ion mobility spectrometer system. The DT is constructed from …

Taste and odour (T&O) compounds are a major concern for water providers globally, with
several countries imposing maximum concentration limits. The presence of T&O compounds …