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Title: Portable mass spectrometry system: instrumentation, applications, and path to ‘omics analysis
Abstract

Mass spectrometry (MS) is an information rich analytical technique and plays a key role in various ‘omics studies. Standard mass spectrometers are bulky and operate at high vacuum, which hinder their adoption by the broader community and utility in field applications. Developing portable mass spectrometers can significantly expand the application scope and user groups of MS analysis. This review discusses the basics and recent advancements in the development of key components of portable mass spectrometers including ionization source, mass analyzer, detector, and vacuum system. Further, major areas where portable mass spectrometers are applied are also discussed. Finally, a perspective on the further development of portable mass spectrometers including the potential benefits for ‘omics analysis is provided.

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NSF-PAR ID:
10386238
Author(s) / Creator(s):
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Publisher / Repository:
Wiley Blackwell (John Wiley & Sons)
Date Published:
Journal Name:
PROTEOMICS
Volume:
22
Issue:
23-24
ISSN:
1615-9853
Format(s):
Medium: X
Sponsoring Org:
National Science Foundation
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