Template:Ambient sampling

Table of sampling-based ambient ionization techniques

Techniques that use ambient mechanical sampling, often in conjunction with a solvent.

Schematic of laser-based ambient ionization

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Acronym	Technique	Sampling	Ionization	Unique feature(s)	Reference
LESA	Liquid extraction surface analysis	Liquid microjunction	Electrospray
LMJ-SSP	Liquid microjunction-surface sampling probe	Liquid microjunction	Electrospray		http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/ac901098d
nano-DESI	Nanospray desorption electrospray ionization	Liquid microjunction	Electrospray		http://dx.doi.org/10.1039/C0AN00312C
PESI	Probe electrospray ionization	Mechanical	Electrospray		http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/rcm.3201
PS	Paper spray	Deposition	Electrospray		http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/ac902854g