Physicochemical fundamentals of mass spectrometry with matrix/surface-assisted laser desorption/ionization for studies of inhibitors

Abstract

The review explains the fundamentals of the methods of mass spectrometry with matrix assisted laser desorption/ionization (MALDI) and mass spectrometry with surface-assisted laser desorption/ionization (SALDI). Basics of these mass spectrometric techniques and regularities of applications of matrixes of various types are discussed. Examples of using the MALDI and SALDI techniques are presented for obtaining spectra of low-molecular compounds and compounds with a high molecular mass in connection with studies of corrosion inhibitors.