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Instrumentation, data evaluation and quantification in on‐line aerosol mass spectrometry
Author(s) -
Hinz KlausPeter,
Spengler Bernhard
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
journal of mass spectrometry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.475
H-Index - 121
eISSN - 1096-9888
pISSN - 1076-5174
DOI - 10.1002/jms.1262
Subject(s) - instrumentation (computer programming) , aerosol , mass spectrometry , chemistry , particle (ecology) , process engineering , characterization (materials science) , nanotechnology , systems engineering , analytical chemistry (journal) , chromatography , computer science , engineering , materials science , oceanography , organic chemistry , geology , operating system
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. Copyright © 2007 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.