Understanding the composition, structure and stability of larger synthetic molecules is crucial
for their design, yet currently the analytical tools commonly used do not always provide this …

Vanadium is a critical raw material. In the nearby future, it may, however, become one of the
key elements of computer devices based on two-dimensional arrays of spin qubits for …

The complete ligation of nanoclusters significantly reduces their chemical reactivity, catalytic
activity, and charge transfer properties. Therefore, in applications, nanoclusters are activated …

Mass spectrometry frequently reveals the existence of transient gas phase ions that have not
been synthesized in solution or in bulk. These elusive ions are, therefore, often considered …

Electrospray ion-beam deposition (ES-IBD) is a versatile tool to study the structure and
reactivity of molecules from small metal clusters to large protein assemblies. It brings …

Mass spectrometry imaging (MSI) provides information about the spatial localization of
molecules in complex samples with high sensitivity and molecular selectivity. Although point …

Understanding the (dis) assembly mechanisms of large metallosupramolecules is critical in
their design, stability and application. The inherent complexity of these structures leads to …

Ion soft landing (SL) is a preparative mass spectrometry approach that enables deposition of
mass-and charge-selected gaseous ions onto surfaces with controlled kinetic energy. The …

Despite being recognized primarily as an analytical technique, mass spectrometry also has
a large potential as a synthetic tool, enabling access to advanced synthetic routes by …

The prototype of a highly versatile and efficient preparative mass spectrometry system used
for the deposition of molecules in ultrahigh vacuum (UHV) is presented, along with …