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    • Analytical Chemistry
    • Mass Spectrometry
    • Physical Chemistry

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    • Matrix-assisted ionization (MAI) is a technique used in mass spectrometry.
    • Previous methods required external energy sources like heat, lasers, or voltages.
    • The mechanism of energy-independent ionization from solid phases was not well understood.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the temperature and pressure dependence of matrix-assisted ionization (MAI).
    • To discover and explain a novel ionization process that does not require external energy input.
    • To explore the potential of this new ionization method for mass spectrometry.

    Main Methods:

    • Systematic study of temperature and pressure effects on matrix-assisted ionization.
    • Analysis of ion formation for large molecules, including bovine serum albumin (66 kDa).
    • Comparison of results with established ionization techniques like electrospray ionization (ESI).

    Main Results:

    • Discovery of matrix-assisted ionization (MAI) that transfers large molecules into the gas phase as multiply charged ions upon exposure to vacuum.
    • Achieved significant charge states and ion abundances without applied heat, lasers, or voltages.
    • Demonstrated a simple, fast, sensitive, and robust ionization process.

    Conclusions:

    • The findings challenge existing mechanistic understanding of ionization processes in mass spectrometry.
    • This energy-independent MAI process provides opportunities for developing new ionization strategies.
    • The technique is suitable for direct surface characterization using various mass spectrometers.