Ultrathin calcinated films on a gold surface for highly effective laser desorption/ionization of biomolecules.

ABSTRACT: We report a nanoscale calcinated silicate film fabricated on a gold substrate for highly effective, matrix-free laser desorption ionization mass spectrometry (LDI-MS) analysis of biomolecules. The calcinated film is prepared by a layer-by-layer (LbL) deposition/calcination process wherein the thickness of the silicate layer and its surface properties are precisely controlled. The film exhibits outstanding efficiency in LDI-MS with extremely low background noise in the low-mass region, allowing for effective analysis of low mass samples and detection of large biomolecules including amino acids, peptides, and proteins. Additional advantages for the calcinated film include ease of preparation and modification, high reproducibility, low cost, and excellent reusability. Experimental parameters

SUBMITTER: Duan J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6438843 | biostudies-literature | 2010 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature