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Electrospray: More than just an ionization source
Author(s) -
Tycova Anna,
Prikryl Jan,
Kotzianova Adela,
Datinska Vladimira,
Velebny Vladimir,
Foret Frantisek
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
electrophoresis
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.666
H-Index - 158
eISSN - 1522-2683
pISSN - 0173-0835
DOI - 10.1002/elps.202000191
Subject(s) - biomolecule , electrospray ionization , electrospray , nanotechnology , homogeneous , mass spectrometry , chemistry , polymer , materials science , chromatography , organic chemistry , physics , thermodynamics
Electrospraying (ES) is a potential‐driven process of liquid atomization, which is employed in the field of analytical chemistry, particularly as an ionization technique for mass spectrometric analyses of biomolecules. In this review, we demonstrate the extraordinary versatility of the electrospray by overviewing the specifics and advanced applications of ES‐based processing of low molecular mass compounds, biomolecules, polymers, nanoparticles, and cells. Thus, under suitable experimental conditions, ES can be used as a powerful tool for highly controlled deposition of homogeneous films or various patterns, which may sometimes even be organized into 3D structures. We also emphasize its capacity to produce composite materials including encapsulation systems and polymeric fibers. Further, we present several other, less common ES‐based applications. This review provides an insight into the remarkable potential of ES, which can be very useful in the designing of innovative and unique strategies.