Journal article

Publication year: 2007

Pages: 843-860

Journal: Journal of Mass Spectrometry

Volume number: 42

Issue number: 7

ISSN: 1076-5174

DOI Link: https://doi.org/10.1002/jms.1262

Publisher: Wiley

Abstract: 
On-line micro- and nanoparticle mass spectrometry has evolved into a prominent analytical method for the characterization of airborne particles, particle populations and aerosols over the recent years, driven by essential developments in instrumentation, data evaluation and validation. In this tutorial, the fundamental aspects of the technology and methodology for qualitative and quantitative on-line aerosol particle analysis are discussed. Specific properties of the on-line mass spectrometric instrumentation for particle analysis are described, combined with a discussion of basic differences of the instruments and demands for future improvements of instruments and data analysis techniques. Optimized technology and methodology in particle analysis is expected to lead to essential growth of the knowledge and to quality improvement of the description of atmospheric processes and health effects in the future.

Harvard Citation style: Hinz, K. and Spengler, B. (2007) Instrumentation, data evaluation and quantification in on-line aerosol mass spectrometry, Journal of Mass Spectrometry, 42(7), pp. 843-860. https://doi.org/10.1002/jms.1262

APA Citation style: Hinz, K., & Spengler, B. (2007). Instrumentation, data evaluation and quantification in on-line aerosol mass spectrometry. Journal of Mass Spectrometry. 42(7), 843-860. https://doi.org/10.1002/jms.1262