Development of double cylindrical dielectric barrier discharge ion source

This paper deals with the dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) ion source composed of the outer cylindrical dielectric tube and the inner grounded metallic tube electrode. The sample gas is supplied through the inner ceramic tube. In this ion source, the DBD plasma is localized in the DBD tube so that...

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Published in:Analyst (London) 2011-03, Vol.136 (6), p.1210-1215
Main Authors: HIRAOKA, Kenzo, NINOMIYA, Satoshi, LEE CHUIN CHEN, IWAMA, Takashi, KANTI MANDAL, Mridul, SUZUKI, Hiroaki, ARIYADA, Osamu, FURUYA, Hiroko, TAKEKAWA, Kenichi
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Language:English
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Analytical chemistry
Chemistry
Exact sciences and technology
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Summary:This paper deals with the dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) ion source composed of the outer cylindrical dielectric tube and the inner grounded metallic tube electrode. The sample gas is supplied through the inner ceramic tube. In this ion source, the DBD plasma is localized in the DBD tube so that the sample gases can be ionized just outside of the ceramic tube by the DBD excited helium gas without being exposed in the plasma jet. Besides, ambient air does not take part in the ionization of the sample vapor because ionization takes place inside the DBD ion source. Thus, this method is totally free from contaminants in ambient air. It was found that this ion source is capable of soft, high-sensitivity, and reproducible ionization. Application of this technique to the analysis of methamphetamine, carbaryl and basil leaf was given.
ISSN:0003-2654
1364-5528
DOI:10.1039/c0an00621a