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Area of Science:

  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Biomaterials Science
  • Mass Spectrometry

Background:

  • Organic matrices are standard for Laser Desorption/Ionization Mass Spectrometry (LDI-MS), but matrix-related signals cause interference.
  • Surface-assisted LDI techniques (e.g., DIOS, NIMS) offer alternatives but often require complex materials.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce and validate nanopatterned microalgae cell walls as a novel, accessible biological surface for matrix-free LDI-MS.
  • To demonstrate the utility of these bionanostructures for ionizing various embedded molecules.

Main Methods:

  • Microalgae cell walls were isolated, cleaned, and deposited onto a MALDI target.
  • Analyte molecules were applied to the cell wall surface, and ionization was performed using standard MALDI sources.
  • The method was validated by comparing results with established MALDI experiments.

Main Results:

  • Nanostructured microalgae cell walls successfully mediated ionization of polymers (PEG600), sugars (raffinose), amino alcohols (D-sphingosine), and organic acids (stearic acid).
  • Commercially available celite, containing mineralized diatom cell walls, also supported LDI-MS.
  • Analysis of fresh coffee components (caffeine, saccharose, fatty acids) was achieved without extensive sample preparation, with comparable detection limits to MALDI.

Conclusions:

  • Bionanostructure-enhanced ionization provides a matrix-free LDI-MS solution for diverse analytes.
  • Microalgae-derived materials and celite are effective and accessible substrates for LDI-MS analysis.