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Surfactant analysis by matrix-assisted laser desorption time-of-flight mass spectrometry

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Matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry was used to characterize nonionic, anionic and cationic surfactants. Rapid mass analyses can be achieved with proper choice of matrix material. The technique is suitable for development as a routine analytical tool.

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  1. Institute of Polymer Research, University of Waterloo, N2L 3G1, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

    Barry Thomson, Zhiyu Wang & Alfred Rudin

  2. Department of Chemistry, University of Waterloo, N2L 3G1, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

    Barry Thomson, Zhiyu Wang, Alfred Rudin & Gilles Lajoie

  3. Xerox Research Centre, L5K 2L1, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

    Anthony Paine

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Thomson, B., Wang, Z., Paine, A. et al. Surfactant analysis by matrix-assisted laser desorption time-of-flight mass spectrometry. J Am Oil Chem Soc 72, 11–15 (1995). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02635772

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