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Evaluation of matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometry for second-generation lignin analysis.


ABSTRACT: Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization time-of-flight (MALDI-TOF) mass spectrometry is evaluated as an elucidation tool for structural features and molecular weights estimation of some extracted herbaceous lignins. Optimization of analysis conditions, using a typical organic matrix, namely ?-cyano-4-hydroxycinnamic acid (CHCA), in combination with ?-cyclodextrin, allows efficient ionization of poorly soluble lignin materials and suppression of matrix-related ions background. Analysis of low-mass fragments ions (m/z 100-600) in the positive ion mode offers a "fingerprint" of starting lignins that could be a fine strategy to qualitatively identify principal inter-unit linkages between phenylpropanoid units. The molecular weights of lignins are estimated using size exclusion chromatography and compared to MALDI-TOF-MS profiles. Miscanthus (Miscanthus x giganteus) and Switchgrass (Panicum Virgatum L.) lignins, recovered after a formic acid/acetic acid/water process or aqueous ammonia soaking, are selected as benchmarks for this study.

SUBMITTER: Richel A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3528113 | biostudies-literature | 2012

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Evaluation of matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometry for second-generation lignin analysis.

Richel Aurore A   Vanderghem Caroline C   Simon Mathilde M   Wathelet Bernard B   Paquot Michel M  

Analytical chemistry insights 20121213


Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization time-of-flight (MALDI-TOF) mass spectrometry is evaluated as an elucidation tool for structural features and molecular weights estimation of some extracted herbaceous lignins. Optimization of analysis conditions, using a typical organic matrix, namely α-cyano-4-hydroxycinnamic acid (CHCA), in combination with α-cyclodextrin, allows efficient ionization of poorly soluble lignin materials and suppression of matrix-related ions background. Analysis of low  ...[more]

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