Determination of organic compounds in nano-particles by laser breakdown and resonant ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry

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Abstract

Laser breakdown and resonance ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry (TOFMS) with a differential mobility analyzer (DMA) was developed and applied to detect compositions and organic substances in nano-particles. The laser breakdown TOFMS method is capable of reaching pptv sensitivity, which is generally much better than the normal LIBS techniques. The system was demonstrated to successfully detect signals in the mass range of 1 to 300 amu for 60 and 140 nm particles in diesel engine exhaust. The detected signals showed that the nano-particles contained both aromatic and chain hydrocarbons.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1236-1241
Number of pages6
JournalSpectrochimica Acta - Part B Atomic Spectroscopy
Volume60
Issue number7-8
DOIs
StatePublished - 31 Aug 2005
Externally publishedYes
EventLaser Induced Plasma Spectroscopy and Applications (LIBS 2004) Third International Conference LIBS Malaga - Malaga, Spain
Duration: 28 Sep 20051 Oct 2005

Keywords

  • Chemical substances
  • Composition
  • Engine exhaust
  • Laser breakdown
  • Nano-particle
  • REMPI

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