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Wu C, Liu W, Jiang J, Wang Y, Hou K, Li H. An in-source helical membrane inlet single photon ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometer for automatic monitoring of trace VOCs in water. Talanta 2019; 192:46-51. [DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2018.09.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2018] [Revised: 08/24/2018] [Accepted: 09/05/2018] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Krogh ET, Gill CG. Membrane introduction mass spectrometry (MIMS): a versatile tool for direct, real-time chemical measurements. JOURNAL OF MASS SPECTROMETRY : JMS 2014; 49:1205-1213. [PMID: 25476937 DOI: 10.1002/jms.3447] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2014] [Revised: 07/18/2014] [Accepted: 07/22/2014] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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Membrane introduction mass spectrometry (MIMS) is a direct, continuous, on-line measurement technique. It utilizes a membrane to semi-selectively transfer analyte mixtures from a sample to a mass spectrometer, rejecting the bulk of the sample matrix, which can be a gas, liquid or solid/slurry. Analyte selectivity and sensitivity are affected by optimizations at the membrane, ionization and the mass spectrometer levels. MIMS can be roughly classified by the acceptor phase that entrains analyte(s) to the mass spectrometer after membrane transport, either a gaseous acceptor phase (GP-MIMS) or condensed acceptor phase (CP-MIMS). The aim of this article is to provide an introduction to MIMS as a technique and to explore current variants, recent developments and modern applications, emphasizing examples from our group, the Applied Environmental Research Laboratories as well as selected work from others in this emerging area. Also provided is a synopsis of current and future directions for this versatile analytical technique.
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- Erik T Krogh
- Applied Environmental Research Laboratories, Chemistry Department, Vancouver Island University, Nanaimo, BC, Canada
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Hou K, Li F, Chen W, Chen P, Xie Y, Zhao W, Hua L, Pei K, Li H. An in-source stretched membrane inlet for on-line analysis of VOCs in water with single photon ionization TOFMS. Analyst 2013; 138:5826-31. [DOI: 10.1039/c3an00659j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Duncan KD, McCauley EPB, Krogh ET, Gill CG. Characterization of a condensed-phase membrane introduction mass spectrometry (CP-MIMS) interface using a methanol acceptor phase coupled with electrospray ionization for the continuous on-line quantitation of polar, low-volatility analytes at trace levels in complex aqueous samples. RAPID COMMUNICATIONS IN MASS SPECTROMETRY : RCM 2011; 25:1141-1151. [PMID: 21488113 DOI: 10.1002/rcm.4967] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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We report the development and application of a capillary hollow fibre membrane interface using methanol as an acceptor phase to deliver target analytes to an electrospray ionization source and a triple quadrupole mass spectrometer. Superior fluid handling systems lead to greater signal stability and membrane integrity for the continuous on-line monitoring of polar and charged analytes in complex aqueous samples with detection limits in the parts-per-trillion to parts-per-billion range. The system can be operated in either a continuous flow or a stopped acceptor flow mode - the latter giving rise to greater sensitivity. We report detection limits, enrichment factors and signal response times for selected analytes with polydimethylsiloxane and Nafion® polymer membrane interfaces. In addition, we demonstrate the use of this interface to detect pharmaceuticals and other contaminants in natural water and artificial urine. The improved sensitivity and analytical response times of our CP-MIMS system make it possible to continuously monitor dynamic chemical systems with temporal resolutions on the order of minutes. Presented is a comparison of the performance of CP-MIMS versus direct infusion electrospray ionization, demonstrating the potential advantages over direct infusion for trace analyte measurements in complex, high ionic strength samples. Furthermore, by continuously flowing a reaction mixture in a closed loop over the interface, we demonstrate the use of the system as an in situ reaction-monitoring platform for the chlorination of a model organic compound in aqueous solution.
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- K D Duncan
- Applied Environmental Research Laboratories (AERL), Department of Chemistry, Vancouver Island University, Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada
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Creba AS, Weissfloch ANE, Krogh ET, Gill CG. An enzyme derivatized polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) membrane for use in membrane introduction mass spectrometry (MIMS). JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR MASS SPECTROMETRY 2007; 18:973-9. [PMID: 17395478 DOI: 10.1016/j.jasms.2007.02.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2006] [Revised: 01/31/2007] [Accepted: 02/03/2007] [Indexed: 05/14/2023]
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Membrane introduction mass spectrometry (MIMS) provides direct measurement of volatile and semivolatile analytes in condensed and gas-phase samples without sample preparation steps. Although MIMS has numerous advantages that include direct, on-line, real-time analysis with low detection limits, current applications of MIMS are predominantly limited to volatile and semivolatile analytes that permeate hydrophobic membranes (e.g., polydimethylsiloxane; PDMS). We report the first enzyme modified PDMS membrane for use with MIMS. This was achieved by immobilizing Candida rugosa lipase directly onto the surface of oxidized PDMS. These surface immobilized enzymes catalyze ester hydrolysis, releasing an alcohol product at the membrane interface that is readily detected. We have successfully used an enzyme modified membrane for the analysis and quantification of low-volatility and hydrophilic esters. We report the quantification of several carboxylic acid esters in dilute aqueous solutions, including a phthalate monoester carboxylate that is not readily detected by conventional MIMS. This new interface demonstrates the potential for extending the range and versatility of MIMS.
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- A Skye Creba
- Applied Environmental Research Laboratories, Department of Chemistry, Malaspina University-College, Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada
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Thompson AJ, Creba AS, Ferguson RM, Krogh ET, Gill CG. A coaxially heated membrane introduction mass spectrometry interface for the rapid and sensitive on-line measurement of volatile and semi-volatile organic contaminants in air and water at parts-per-trillion levels. RAPID COMMUNICATIONS IN MASS SPECTROMETRY : RCM 2006; 20:2000-8. [PMID: 16770756 DOI: 10.1002/rcm.2551] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
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A coaxially heated membrane introduction mass spectrometry (MIMS) sampling interface is presented that demonstrates improved on-line performance for the direct measurement of semi-volatile organic compounds (SVOCs) in air and water samples at parts-per-trillion levels. The device is based on a polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) capillary hollow fibre membrane (HFM) in a pneumatically assisted "flow-over" configuration that is resistively heated on the membrane interior via a coaxial nichrome wire, establishing a thermal gradient counter to the analyte concentration gradient. This arrangement allows for continuous and/or pulsed heating modes, affording excellent sensitivity for the on-line measurement of SVOCs while retaining sensitivity for volatile organic compounds (VOCs). In addition, the signal response time for SVOCs is reduced substantially over conventional "flow-over" MIMS interfaces. Separation and quantitation of analytes are achieved using quadrupole ion trap tandem mass spectrometry.
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- Alexander J Thompson
- Applied Environmental Research Laboratories, Department of Chemistry, Malaspina University-College, 900 Fifth Street, Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada, V9R 5S5
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Vellasco AP, Haddad R, Eberlin MN, Höehr NF. Combined cysteine and homocysteine quantitation in plasma by trap and release membrane introduction mass spectrometry. Analyst 2002; 127:1050-3. [PMID: 12195945 DOI: 10.1039/b203832c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 64] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Recently, a new and efficient method for total homocysteine (tHcy) quantitation in plasma using trap and release membrane introduction mass spectrometry (T&R-MIMS) with a versatile removable direct introduction membrane probe (DIMP) was described [R. Haddad, M. A. Mendes, N. F. Hoehr and M. N. Eberlin, Analyst, 2001, 126, 1212]. Herein we report on the use of the DIMP-T&R-MIMS technique for total cysteine (tCys) quantitation; hence combined tCys and tHcy quantitation in plasma or serum can be achieved. The method employs Cys and Hcy derivatization with ethyl chloroformate (after disulfide bond reduction with dithiothreitol and protein precipitation with trichloroacetic acid), preconcentration in a capillary silicone membrane, and their thermal desorption to the gas phase inside the ion source region of a mass spectrometer, at a point exactly between the two ionization filaments. Thermal desorption uses the uniform heat radiation provided by the two ionization filaments. The analytes are then ionized by electron ionization and both Cys and Hcy are quantitated by mass spectrometry using selected ion monitoring. For tCys quantitation, good linearity and reproducibility was observed for concentrations ranging from 5 to 350 microM, recovery was near 95%, and the limit of detection (LOD) was of 2 microM. This LOD is well below the mean Cys concentration in plasma, and serum samples from a large group of healthy people showed a mean tCys concentration of 132 +/- 45 microM.
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- Adriana Paula Vellasco
- Medical Science Faculty, State University of Campinas-UNICAMP, PO Box 6111, 13083-970 Campinas, SP, Brazil
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Ketola RA, Kotiaho T, Cisper ME, Allen TM. Environmental applications of membrane introduction mass spectrometry. JOURNAL OF MASS SPECTROMETRY : JMS 2002; 37:457-476. [PMID: 12112751 DOI: 10.1002/jms.327] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/23/2023]
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The purpose of this review is to highlight the versatility of membrane introduction mass spectrometry (MIMS) in environmental applications, summarize the measurements of environmental volatile organic compounds (VOCs) accomplished using MIMS, present developments in the detection of semi-volatile organic compounds (SVOCs) and forecast possible future directions of MIMS in environmental applications.
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Kotiaho T, Lauritsen FR. Chapter 16 Membrane inlet mass spectrometry. SAMPLING AND SAMPLE PREPARATION FOR FIELD AND LABORATORY 2002. [DOI: 10.1016/s0166-526x(02)80053-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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Aggerholm T, Lauritsen FR. Direct detection of polyaromatic hydrocarbons, estrogenic compounds and pesticides in water using desorption chemical ionisation membrane inlet mass spectrometry. RAPID COMMUNICATIONS IN MASS SPECTROMETRY : RCM 2001; 15:1826-1831. [PMID: 11565100 DOI: 10.1002/rcm.443] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/23/2023]
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This paper describes the use of desorption chemical ionisation membrane inlet mass spectrometry (DCI-MIMS) for the detection of a broad range of common contaminants in water. In addition, we discuss the advantages/disadvantages of two different types of chemical ionisation reagent gases, i-butene (a Broensted acid reagent) and argon (a charge exchange reagent). We found that polyaromatic hydrocarbons was detectable at ppt levels, the estrogenic compounds diethyl phthalate and octylphenol at high ppt levels, steroid hormones at ppb levels, hydrophobic pesticides at low ppb levels, whereas hydrophilic pesticides and bisphenol A were not detectable at all. With the exception of the polyaromatic hydrocarbons and pentachlorophenol, none of the reported compounds have to our knowledge been detected previously by other MIMS systems. In most cases the Broensted acid reagent gave characteristic ions at high mass/charge ratio, whereas the charge exchange reagent gave less characteristic ions at low m/z ratio. However, the sensitivity was generally not as good with the Broensted acid reagent as with the charge exchange reagent, since the Broensted acid reagent, i-butene, gave a large chemical background.
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- T Aggerholm
- Celcom, Institute of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Odense University-SDU, 5230 Odense M, Denmark
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Riter LS, Charles L, Turowski M, Cooks RG. External interface for trap-and-release membrane introduction mass spectrometry applied to the detection of inorganic chloramines and chlorobenzenes in water. RAPID COMMUNICATIONS IN MASS SPECTROMETRY : RCM 2001; 15:2290-2295. [PMID: 11746895 DOI: 10.1002/rcm.489] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/23/2023]
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Construction and evaluation of an external configuration trap-and-release membrane introduction system for mass spectrometry is described. This novel interface allows independent control of the temperature of the membrane and eliminates the dependence of membrane heating efficiency on its position in the ion source. The external trap-and-release MIMS configuration is successfully applied to detection of inorganic chloramines and chlorobenzenes. The method is shown to give temporal resolution of volatile vs. semi-volatile compounds, which increases its sensitivity for semi-volatiles in the presence of volatiles and provides an additional selectivity parameter. Further selectivity is provided by tandem mass spectrometry.
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- L S Riter
- Department of Chemistry, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA
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Headspace membrane introduction mass spectrometry for trace level analysis of VOCs in soil and other solid matrixes. Anal Chem 2000; 72:2166-70. [PMID: 10815981 DOI: 10.1021/ac991121o] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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A new MIMS-derived technique, headspace membrane introduction mass spectrometry (HS-MIMS), is described for direct trace level analysis of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in soil and other dry or wet solid matrixes. A silicone membrane interface is placed about 15 cm from the ion source, and a closed airspace (headspace) is created by connecting a toggle valve to the 1/4 in. tubing that connects the membrane interface to the ion source. For the VOC analysis, the headspace is evacuated and the solid sample vessel is heated to 90 degrees C. The VOCs are rapidly desorbed from the sample, pervaporated through the membrane, and preconcentrated for 4 min in the evacuated headspace. Then, the toggle valve is opened and the trapped VOCs are released into the ion source region of a quadrupole mass spectrometer. By electron ionization and selected-ion monitoring, a relatively sharp and intense peak is obtained and used for quantification. The HS-MIMS analysis shows excellent linearity and reproducibility and detection limits for many VOCs typically of 50-100 ng/kg (ppt).
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