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  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Plasma Physics
  • Surface Science

Background:

  • Direct sampling and ionization of condensed-phase samples require understanding desorption mechanisms.
  • Low-temperature plasma (LTP) is a key technique for ambient desorption/ionization mass spectrometry (MS).
  • Fundamental desorption mechanisms in LTP and similar plasma sources are not fully understood.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate analyte desorption mechanisms from solid samples using plasma simulations.
  • To elucidate the role of plasma-induced surface charge and electric fields in desorption.
  • To identify key plasma parameters influencing desorption efficiency.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized COMSOL Multiphysics for plasma simulations.
  • Modeled a simplified helium LTP configuration exposing solid samples on glass.
  • Analyzed surface charge accumulation and resulting electric fields.

Main Results:

  • Plasma exposure leads to surface charge accumulation on the sample-substrate.
  • Localized electric fields generated by surface charge likely disrupt analyte-substrate interactions, facilitating desorption.
  • Simulated electron energies of approximately 2.5 eV were estimated as an indicator for desorption efficiency.

Conclusions:

  • Plasma-induced surface charge and electric fields play a crucial role in analyte desorption.
  • The findings offer new insights into the interplay between plasma phenomena and desorption processes.
  • This research aids in optimizing analytical techniques relying on plasma-based desorption/ionization.