What are the Advantages of Using ESI in Catalysis Research?
One of the main advantages of ESI is its ability to ionize large and non-volatile molecules without significant fragmentation. This property allows for the direct analysis of catalytic intermediates and active sites in their native states. Additionally, ESI can be coupled with liquid chromatography to separate complex mixtures before mass spectrometric analysis, providing a detailed profile of the components involved in the catalytic process.
