Abstract: An on-line system that performs concentration and solvent exchange in order to improve a detection level of analytes by a liquid chromatograph (LC) is provided. The on-line system comprises: a first pump and a second pump for supplying a solvent; a liquid chromatograph (LC) including a separation column (SC) connected to the first pump; a trapping column (TC) for collecting the analytes separated from the separation column; a concentration column (CC) for concentrating the analytes collected in the trapping column (TC); a detector; and first to third switching valves that communicate fluid with at least one of the first or second pumps. An analysis method using the same is also provided.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for predicting photostability of an organic material within a short time using LA-DART-MS, the method including the steps of: irradiating a specimen containing an organic material with a laser beam; obtaining a mass spectrum of components desorbed and ionized from the specimen; and calculating a degradation yield of the mathematical expression 1 according to the present disclosure from the mass spectrum. The method for predicting photostability of an organic material according to the present disclosure as described above can predict photostability within seconds to minutes, which is a remarkably short time, as compared with a conventional method for measuring photostability of an organic material.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an interface unit which can be used in a laser ablation-direct analysis in real time-mass spectrometry (LA-DART-MS) system, and more particularly, provides an interface unit which can be disposed between a DART unit and an MS unit to improve detection sensitivity of a sample laser-ablated by a laser beam.

Abstract: A method for relative quantitative analysis of a polymer using MALDI mass spectrometry, the method comprising the steps of preparing a plurality of polymer specimens having a thickness variation of 30% or less by electrospraying a solution including a polymer sample, a monomeric internal standard material, and a matrix through a mask for each different concentration of the polymer sample; obtaining MALDI mass spectra by irradiating laser beams to each of the plurality of polymer specimens, and calculating a signal intensity ratio of the polymer sample to the small molecule internal standard from peak results of the spectra; and depicting the calculated signal intensity ratio according to the concentration of the polymer sample to prepare a quantitative calibration curve, and the method capable of providing MALDI mass spectra with reduced overlapping peaks and thereby providing the relative quantitative analysis of a polymer with improved accuracy.

Abstract: A method for analyzing the structure of an insoluble pigment compound is disclosed. In some embodiments, a method comprise determining a molecular weight of the pigment compound, the insoluble pigment compound by ultrasonic treatment in a solvent to form partial structural compounds, analyzing the elemental composition and the structure of partial structural compounds by liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry and nuclear magnetic resonance, respectively and determining the structure of the insoluble pigment compound from the analysis of the partial structural compounds and the molecular weight of the insoluble pigment compound.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing test pieces in which the thickness of the samples of homogeneous water-insoluble material is uniform, and to a method for quantitative analysis of water-insoluble material by analyzing such test pieces using MALDI mass spectrometry. Specifically, the test pieces can be produced by: adding a volatile solvent to a mixture of water-insoluble material and matrix; placing, in a pellet cup made of water-soluble material, and pressing, with even pressure, the sample obtained by mixing the mixture of water-insoluble material and matrix until the solvent has evaporated; and melting the pellet cup with water.

Abstract: A pretreatment method for analyzing dioxin compounds and an analytical method using the same, in which a column packed with polymer beads that are capable of selectively adsorbing dioxin compounds is used in a purification step during pretreatment, thereby remarkably reducing a time required for pretreatment and improving a recovery rate of an internal standard for purification, are provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides a solid phase extraction method using a micro device having a dam forming portion including a dam, the solid phase extraction method comprising the steps of: (i) injecting a solvent and a filler into the micro device, moving the solvent to the dam forming portion, the dam allowing the solvent to flow therethrough and preventing the filler from passing therethrough, and adsorbing a material to be separated onto the filler in the dam forming portion; and (ii) extracting, from the filler, the adsorbed material, wherein the micro device is rotated with respect to a central axis during one of steps (i) and (ii), and the rotation of the micro device is performed at an angular velocity defined by equation 1.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for relative quantitative analysis of a polymer using MALDI mass spectrometry, the method comprising the steps of: (S1) electro-spraying a solution containing a polymer sample and a matrix through a mask to prepare a plurality of polymer specimens with a thickness variation of 30% or less according to the concentration of the polymer sample; (S2) irradiating the respective plurality of polymer specimens with laser to obtain MALDI mass spectra; and (S3) creating a quantitative calibration curve from peak results of the MALDI mass spectra by using a signal of the polymer sample.

Abstract: An on-line system that performs concentration and solvent exchange in order to improve a detection level of analytes by a liquid chromatography (LC) is provided. The on-line system comprises: a first pump and a second pump for supplying a solvent; a liquid chromatography (LC) including a separation column (SC) connected to the first pump; a trapping column (TC) for collecting the analytes separated from the separation column; a concentration column (CC) for concentrating the analytes collected in the trapping column (TC); a detector; and first to third switching valves that communicate fluid with at least one of the first or second pumps. An analysis method using the same is also provided.

Abstract: A method for relative quantitative analysis of a polymer using MALDI mass spectrometry, the method comprising the steps of preparing a plurality of polymer specimens having a thickness variation of 30% or less by electrospraying a solution including a polymer sample, a monomeric internal standard material, and a matrix through a mask for each different concentration of the polymer sample; obtaining MALDI mass spectra by irradiating laser beams to each of the plurality of polymer specimens, and calculating a signal intensity ratio of the polymer sample to the small molecule internal standard from peak results of the spectra; and depicting the calculated signal intensity ratio according to the concentration of the polymer sample to prepare a quantitative calibration curve, and the method capable of providing MALDI mass spectra with reduced overlapping peaks and thereby providing the relative quantitative analysis of a polymer with improved accuracy.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method of manufacturing a specimen of a poorly water-soluble material having a uniform thickness by using a sample plate comprising a substrate and a plurality of protrusions located on one surface of the substrate, the protrusion having a flat surface for receiving a force when pressed from the top, and a method for quantitative analysis of a poorly water-soluble material through MALDI mass spectrometry for the specimen.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an interface unit which can be used in a laser ablation-direct analysis in real time-mass spectrometry (LA-DART-MS) system, and more particularly, provides an interface unit which can be disposed between a DART unit and an MS unit to improve detection sensitivity of a sample laser-ablated by a laser beam.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a micro device for solid phase extraction and more particularly provides a micro device which is configured to perform solid phase extraction by injecting a filler and a solvent and producing a uniform flow of the solvent.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method of manufacturing a specimen of a poorly water-soluble material having a uniform thickness by using a sample plate comprising a substrate and a plurality of protrusions located on one surface of the substrate, the protrusion having a flat surface for receiving a force when pressed from the top, and a method for quantitative analysis of a poorly water-soluble material through MALDI mass spectrometry for the specimen.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method enabling a quantitative analysis of a polymer by MALDI mass spectrometry, and a method for manufacturing a sample for MALDI mass spectrometry for a quantitative analysis of a polymer. To that end, the methods can increase reproducibility of a MALDI spectrum by making uniform the thickness of a sample affecting the pattern in a polymer MALDI spectrum. The sample according to the present invention is applicable also to a commercial MALDI-TOF instrument, and, thus, can quantitatively analyze a polymer in a more efficient and faster manner.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing test pieces in which the thickness of the samples of homogeneous water-insoluble material is uniform, and to a method for quantitative analysis of water-insoluble material by analyzing such test pieces using MALDI mass spectrometry. Specifically, the test pieces can be produced by: adding a volatile solvent to a mixture of water-insoluble material and matrix; placing, in a pellet cup made of water-soluble material, and pressing, with even pressure, the sample obtained by mixing the mixture of water-insoluble material and matrix until the solvent has evaporated; and melting the pellet cup with water.

Abstract: The present invention provides a solid phase extraction method using a micro device having a dam forming portion including a dam, the solid phase extraction method comprising the steps of: (i) injecting a solvent and a filler into the micro device, moving the solvent to the dam forming portion, the dam allowing the solvent to flow therethrough and preventing the filler from passing therethrough, and adsorbing a material to be separated onto the filler in the dam forming portion; and (ii) extracting, from the filler, the adsorbed material, wherein the micro device is rotated with respect to a central axis during one of steps (i) and (ii), and the rotation of the micro device is performed at an angular velocity defined by equation 1.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for relative quantitative analysis of a polymer using MALDI mass spectrometry, the method comprising the steps of: (S1) electro-spraying a solution containing a polymer sample and a matrix through a mask to prepare a plurality of polymer specimens with a thickness variation of 30% or less according to the concentration of the polymer sample; (S2) irradiating the respective plurality of polymer specimens with laser to obtain MALDI mass spectra; and (S3) creating a quantitative calibration curve from peak results of the MALDI mass spectra by using a signal of the polymer sample.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method enabling a quantitative analysis of a polymer by MALDI mass spectrometry, and a method for manufacturing a sample for MALDI mass spectrometry for a quantitative analysis of a polymer. To that end, the methods can increase reproducibility of a MALDI spectrum by making uniform the thickness of a sample affecting the pattern in a polymer MALDI spectrum. The sample according to the present invention is applicable also to a commercial MALDI-TOF instrument, and, thus, can quantitatively analyze a polymer in a more efficient and faster manner.