Method for quantitative analysis of polymer using MALDI mass spectrometry, and method for preparing sample for MALDI mass spectrometry for quantitative analysis of polymer

文档序号:1652061 发布日期:2019-12-24 浏览:23次 中文

阅读说明:本技术 使用maldi质谱法定量分析聚合物的方法,和制备用于定量分析聚合物的maldi质谱法的试样的方法 (Method for quantitative analysis of polymer using MALDI mass spectrometry, and method for preparing sample for MALDI mass spectrometry for quantitative analysis of polymer ) 是由 裵龙珍 金钟赞 尹汝荣 林泳姬 赵惠星 于 2018-09-11 设计创作,主要内容包括:本发明提供一种能够通过MALDI质谱法定量分析聚合物的方法,以及一种制备用于定量分析聚合物的MALDI质谱法的试样的方法。为此,所述方法可以通过使影响聚合物MALDI谱图中的图案的试样厚度更均匀来提高MALDI谱图的再现性。根据本发明的试样也可以用于商业MALDI-TOF设备,因此,可以以更有效和更快速的方式定量分析聚合物。(The present invention provides a method capable of quantitatively analyzing a polymer by MALDI mass spectrometry, and a method for preparing a sample for MALDI mass spectrometry for quantitatively analyzing a polymer. For this reason, the method can improve the reproducibility of MALDI spectra by making the sample thickness affecting the pattern in the polymer MALDI spectra more uniform. The sample according to the invention can also be used in a commercial MALDI-TOF apparatus, and therefore the polymer can be quantitatively analyzed in a more efficient and faster manner.)

1. A method for quantitatively analyzing a polymer using MALDI mass spectrometry, which uses a specimen prepared by electrospraying a polymer sample of a mixed solution of a polymer compound, a matrix, and a solvent from a main nozzle through a mask onto a sample plate, wherein the specimen has a thickness deviation of 30% or less, and the mask includes an aperture through which the polymer sample to be electrosprayed can be transferred to the sample plate.

2. The method for quantitative analysis of polymers using MALDI mass spectrometry of claim 1, wherein the MALDI spectra of the sample are measured within 30% of error, the error being the Relative Standard Deviation (RSD) of the results of three experiments.

3. The method for quantitative analysis of polymers using MALDI mass spectrometry of claim 1, wherein the measurement of MALDI spectra for at least three samples prepared under the same conditions has an error within 30%.

4. The method for the quantitative analysis of polymers using MALDI mass spectrometry of claim 1, wherein the method is used to measure polymers with molecular weights above 1000 Da.

5. A method for preparing a specimen for MALDI mass spectrometry for quantitatively analyzing a polymer, said method using an electrospray apparatus including a main nozzle for electrospraying a polymer sample of a mixed solution of a polymer compound, a matrix and a solvent, and a sample plate on which said specimen is placed by electrospraying said polymer sample, said method comprising the steps of:

mounting a mask on the sample plate;

electrospray of the polymer sample from the main nozzle onto the sample plate provided with the mask; and

obtaining a sample of the polymer compound on the sample plate,

wherein the mask includes an aperture through which a polymer sample to be electrosprayed from the main nozzle can be transferred to the sample plate so as to obtain a uniform sample on the sample plate with a small thickness deviation.

6. The method for preparing a sample for MALDI mass spectrometry for quantitatively analyzing polymers according to claim 5, wherein the diameter of the well is 1 to 2 μm.

7. The method for preparing a sample for MALDI mass spectrometry for quantitatively analyzing polymers according to claim 5, wherein the mask is made of stainless steel or aluminum.

8. The method for preparing a sample for MALDI mass spectrometry for quantitatively analyzing polymers according to claim 5, wherein the step of mounting a mask on a sample plate further comprises adjusting the position of the mask in at least one of x-axis, y-axis and z-axis directions.

9. The method for preparing a sample for MALDI mass spectrometry for quantitatively analyzing polymers according to claim 5, wherein the electrospray apparatus further includes an auxiliary nozzle surrounding and coaxial with the main nozzle, and the step of performing electrospray of the polymer sample from the main nozzle onto the sample plate further includes spraying a solvent with the auxiliary nozzle to prevent deposition of a substrate near the main nozzle.

10. The method for preparing a sample for MALDI mass spectrometry for the quantitative analysis of polymers according to claim 5, wherein the electrospray apparatus further comprises a sheath gas supply tube surrounding and coaxial with the auxiliary nozzle, and the step of electrospray of the polymer sample from the main nozzle onto the sample plate further comprises ejecting a sheath gas through the sheath gas supply tube such that the sheath gas directs the polymer sample to be ejected onto the predetermined location of the sample plate.

11. A method for preparing a specimen for MALDI mass spectrometry for quantitatively analyzing a polymer, said method using an electrospray apparatus including a main nozzle for electrospraying a polymer sample of a mixed solution of a polymer compound, a matrix and a solvent, and a sample plate on which the specimen is placed by electrospraying said polymer sample, said method comprising the steps of:

electrospray of the polymer sample from the primary nozzle onto the sample plate; and

obtaining a sample of said polymer sample on said sample plate,

wherein the step of electrospraying the polymer sample from the main nozzle onto the sample plate further comprises at least one of: (i) injecting solvent from an auxiliary nozzle surrounding and coaxial with the main nozzle to prevent deposition of a substrate in the vicinity of the main nozzle; and (ii) injecting a sheath gas through a sheath gas supply tube such that the sheath gas directs the polymer sample to be injected onto a predetermined location of the sample plate to obtain a sample having a thickness variation of 30% or less.

12. The method for preparing a sample for MALDI mass spectrometry for quantitatively analyzing a polymer according to any one of claims 5 to 11, wherein the ejection area by electrospray is 80mm2The following.

Technical Field

The present application claims priority from korean patent application No.10-2017-0130010, filed on 11/10/2017, the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference.

The present invention relates to a method for quantitatively analyzing a polymer by MALDI mass spectrometry, and a method for preparing a sample for MALDI mass spectrometry for quantitatively analyzing a polymer. More specifically, the present invention provides a method for quantitatively analyzing a polymer and a method for preparing a sample for MALDI mass spectrometry for quantitatively analyzing a polymer, which can obtain a reproducible MALDI spectrum by using a commercially available MALDI-TOF MS apparatus.

Background

In order to obtain quantitative information by mass spectrometry, the reproducibility of the spectra must be ensured under the same sample and experimental conditions.

MALDI (matrix assisted laser desorption ionization) is known to be difficult to use for quantitative analysis because it lacks reproducibility of spectra.

Recently, it has been reported that a reproducible MALDI spectrum can be obtained by constantly maintaining the temperature of the MALDI plume of peptide and biomolecule materials. However, it has not been reported whether this technique is suitable for MALDI spectrometry of polymers. In addition, since this technique is not suitable for a commercial MALDI-TOF MS apparatus, it has a disadvantage that it is difficult to utilize the technique.

Disclosure of Invention

Technical problem

The object of the present invention is to provide a method for quantitatively analyzing a polymer by MALDI mass spectrometry by realizing a MALDI spectrum of reproducibility.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a method for preparing a sample for a polymer sample suitable for obtaining a MALDI spectrum of a polymer with reproducibility.

In order to accomplish the object of the present invention, the present invention provides a method for quantitatively analyzing a polymer using MALDI mass spectrometry using a specimen prepared by electrospraying a polymer sample of a mixed solution of a polymer compound, a matrix, and a solvent from a main nozzle through a mask onto a sample plate, wherein the specimen has a thickness deviation of 30% or less, and the mask includes an aperture through which the polymer sample to be electrosprayed can be transferred to the sample plate.

According to one embodiment, in the sample prepared under the above-described conditions, the error range of the measurement result of the MALDI spectrum for the same sample (relative standard deviation (RSD) of the results of three experiments) may be within 30%.

According to one embodiment, the measurement results of MALDI spectra for at least three samples prepared under the same conditions may have an error within 30%.

According to one embodiment, the method for quantitative analysis may be used for measuring polymers having a molecular weight above 1000 Da.

In order to achieve another object of the present invention, there is provided a method for preparing a specimen for MALDI mass spectrometry for quantitatively analyzing a polymer, the method using an electrospray apparatus according to the present invention including a main nozzle for electrospraying a polymer sample of a mixed solution of a polymer compound, a matrix and a solvent, and a sample plate on which the specimen is placed by electrospraying the polymer sample, the method including the steps of:

mounting a mask on the sample plate;

performing electrospray of the polymer sample from the main nozzle onto a sample plate provided with a mask; and

obtaining a sample of the polymer compound on the sample plate,

wherein the mask may include an aperture through which a polymer sample to be electrosprayed from the main nozzle may be transferred to the sample plate, thereby obtaining a uniform sample on the sample plate with a small thickness deviation.

In addition, in the method for preparing a sample for MALDI mass spectrometry for quantitatively analyzing a polymer according to the present invention, the diameter of the pore may be 1 μm to 2 μm.

In addition, in the method for preparing a sample for MALDI mass spectrometry for quantitatively analyzing a polymer according to the present invention, the material of the mask is not particularly limited, and for example, stainless steel, aluminum, or the like may be used.

In addition, in the method of preparing a sample for MALDI mass spectrometry for quantitatively analyzing a polymer according to the present invention, the step of mounting the mask on the sample plate may further include adjusting a position of the mask in at least one of x-axis, y-axis, and z-axis directions.

In addition, in the method of preparing a sample for MALDI mass spectrometry for quantitatively analyzing a polymer according to the present invention, the electrospray apparatus further includes an auxiliary nozzle surrounding and coaxial with the main nozzle, and the step of performing electrospray of the polymer sample from the main nozzle onto the sample plate may further include ejecting a solvent from the auxiliary nozzle to prevent deposition of a substrate near the main nozzle.

In addition, in the method of preparing a sample for MALDI mass spectrometry for quantitatively analyzing a polymer according to the present invention, the electrospray apparatus may further include a sheath gas supply tube surrounding and coaxial with the auxiliary nozzle, and the step of performing electrospray of the polymer sample from the main nozzle onto the sample plate may further include ejecting a sheath gas through the sheath gas supply tube such that the sheath gas guides the polymer sample to be ejected onto a predetermined position of the sample plate.

In addition, in a method for preparing a specimen for MALDI mass spectrometry for quantitatively analyzing a polymer according to the present invention, an electrospray apparatus including a main nozzle for electrospraying a polymer sample of a mixed solution of a polymer compound, a matrix and a solvent, and a sample plate on which the specimen is placed by electrospraying the polymer sample is used, the method including the steps of:

electrospray of the polymer sample from a primary nozzle onto a sample plate; and

obtaining a sample of said polymer sample on said sample plate,

wherein the step of electrospraying the polymer sample from the main nozzle onto the sample plate further comprises at least one of: (i) injecting a solvent from an auxiliary nozzle surrounding and coaxial with the main nozzle to prevent the substrate from being deposited in the vicinity of the main nozzle; and (ii) injecting sheath flow gas through a sheath flow gas supply tube such that the sheath flow gas guides the polymer sample to be injected to a predetermined position of the sample plate, so as to obtain a uniform sample with a small thickness deviation on the sample plate.

Further, in the method for preparing a sample for MALDI mass spectrometry for quantitatively analyzing a polymer according to the present invention, the ejection area by electrospray is 80mm2The following.

Advantageous effects

The present invention provides a method for quantitatively analyzing a polymer by MALDI mass spectrometry and a method for preparing a sample for MALDI mass spectrometry for quantitatively analyzing a polymer, in which the reproducibility of a MALDI spectrum can be further improved by making uniform the thickness of a sample affecting a pattern in a polymer MALDI spectrum. Since the sample according to the present invention can be used in a commercial MALDI-TOF apparatus, quantitative analysis of a polymer can be performed more efficiently and quickly.

Drawings

FIG. 1 shows the difference of MALDI spectra according to the analysis point in a sample prepared by a conventional technique;

fig. 2 shows a change in MALDI spectrum according to the thickness of a sample and a difference in ionization efficiency according to MALDI plume temperature;

FIG. 3 shows the phenomenon of deposition of a substrate at the end of a nozzle during a spraying process using conventional electrospray;

figures 4a to 4e show an apparatus for preparing samples by electrospray according to one embodiment of the present invention;

fig. 5 shows a process of preparing a sample for electrospray using a mask according to an embodiment of the present invention and a photomicrograph of the sample prepared according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 6 shows a sample prepared according to the dry drop method and a sample prepared according to an embodiment of the present invention, and the reproducibility of MALDI spectra for the above samples;

FIG. 7 shows the results of a point-to-point evaluation of the reproducibility of a MALDI-TOF spectrum of a sample prepared according to an embodiment;

fig. 8 shows the results of sample-to-sample evaluation of the reproducibility of MALDI-TOF spectra of three or more samples prepared under the same conditions according to an embodiment.

Detailed Description

Since various modifications and changes can be made in the present invention, specific embodiments are shown in the drawings and will be described in detail in the detailed description. It should be understood, however, that the intention is not to limit the invention to the particular embodiments, but to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the invention. In the following description of the present invention, a detailed description of known functions will be omitted if it is determined that it may make the gist of the present invention unclear.

In addition, the same or corresponding components will be denoted by the same reference numerals regardless of symbols, and a repetitive description thereof will be omitted. The size and shape of each component shown may be exaggerated or minimized for illustrative purposes.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in more detail.

The present invention provides a method for quantitatively analyzing a polymer using MALDI mass spectrometry using a specimen prepared by electrospraying a polymer sample of a mixed solution of a polymer compound, a matrix, and a solvent from a main nozzle through a mask onto a sample plate, wherein the specimen has a thickness deviation of 40% or less, or 30% or less, or 20% or less, and the mask includes an aperture through which the polymer sample to be electrosprayed can be transferred to the sample plate.

From the MALDI spectra obtained at the respective points of the polymer sample prepared by the conventional method, it was found that the spectrum of the center of the sample and the spectrum of the edge of the sample were different from each other. Referring to fig. 1, it is shown that the spectra vary with a clear trend from the center to the edge of the sample, and the spectra measured at the similar points show a relatively similar trend. Generally, when the temperatures of the plumes are the same, the spectra tend to be uniform, which means that when the temperatures of the plumes are different, the trends of the spectra may be different. Therefore, the results of fig. 1 show that the temperature of the plume varies according to the point of the sample. In addition, the temperature of the plume is related to the thickness of the sample, and the temperature of the plume tends to increase as the thickness increases. It is anticipated from this general fact that the thickness of the sample is a factor that affects the pattern in the MALDI spectrum of the polymer.

Fig. 2 shows the effect of temperature variation according to the thickness of the specimen on the ionization efficiency of the polymer. Referring to the change in spectral intensity from the analysis point in the sample of the BHB-PPG + PPG sample (1) in FIG. 2, it can be seen that the signal intensity ratio of BHB-PPG to PPG is greater at the center than at the edges of the sample. The cause of this phenomenon can be predicted from a graph showing the change in the binding energy of Na + and polymer according to the temperature. The graph on the right side of fig. 2 is a graph of the change in the binding energy of Na + and polymer according to temperature. The binding energy of Na + to the polymer can be obtained by the following equation:

binding energy ═ E (Na)+Polymer) - (E (Na)+) + E (Polymer)

In the above equation, E (Na)+) And E (polymer) are each Na+And energy of the polymer, and E (Na +, polymer) refers to energy of the structure where Na + and polymer are combined. The optimal structure and energy of the molecule can be varied by densityFunction Theory (DFT) determination. Na (Na)+The lower the binding energy to the polymer, Na+The higher the affinity of (a). Therefore, it is expected that BHB-PPG will produce more ions relative to PPG as the temperature increases. In the case of the AP-PDMS + H-PDMS sample (2) of FIG. 2, the experimental results can be obtained by using Na according to the temperature+And the change in binding energy of the polymer. From these results, it can be seen that the temperature of the plume can affect the ionization efficiency. Typically, such temperature variations of the plume are caused by differences in sample thickness. Therefore, it was found that in order to obtain a homogeneous and reproducible MALDI spectrum, a sample having a uniform thickness should be used.

Therefore, in the present invention, a MALDI spectrum of a polymer is measured using a sample having a thickness variation of 40% or less, or 30% or less, or 20% or less, which is prepared by electrospray through a mask, so that a reproducible MALDI spectrum can be obtained, thereby enabling quantitative analysis of the polymer.

The RSD (relative standard deviation) of the results of three or more experiments under the same conditions of the MALDI spectrum of the polymer according to the present invention may be 30% or less. For example, in the case of evaluation between three or more points in the same sample and a point, the error may be within 30%, preferably within 20%, and more preferably within 15%. Even in the case of evaluation between samples of three or more samples prepared under the same conditions, a MALDI spectrum with reproducibility within an error of 30% can be obtained.

The invention also provides a method of preparing a sample of a polymer sample suitable for obtaining a reproducible MALDI profile of a polymer as described above.

Accordingly, in order to prepare a sample having a uniform thickness as described above, there is provided a method for preparing a sample for MALDI mass spectrometry for quantitatively analyzing a polymer, the method using an electrospray apparatus including a main nozzle for electrospraying a polymer sample of a mixed solution of a polymer compound, a matrix and a solvent, and a sample plate on which the sample is placed by electrospraying the polymer sample, the method comprising the steps of:

mounting a mask on the sample plate;

performing electrospray of the polymer sample from the main nozzle onto a sample plate provided with a mask; and

obtaining a sample of the polymer compound on the sample plate,

wherein the mask may include an aperture through which a polymer sample to be electrosprayed from the main nozzle may be transferred to the sample plate, thereby obtaining a uniform sample on the sample plate with a small thickness deviation.

In order to obtain a reproducible MALDI spectrum, it is most important to control the thickness of a sample to prepare a sample having a small thickness variation. For this reason, in the present invention, a MALDI spectrum is measured by selecting only the center of the ejection region of the sample through a mask using electrospray. In this way, a uniform sample with small thickness variation can be prepared. The polymer sample prepared by this method can be used in commercial MALDI-TOF MS equipment and provides a reproducible MALDI spectrum with an error range within 30%. Thus, the polymer sample can be quantitatively analyzed.

According to the method using electrospray, polymer samples can be more uniformly sprayed and deposited in a large area. Electrospray has a simple nozzle shape and structure, and thus is easy to produce, and easily produces droplets of several tens of micrometers to several hundreds of nanometers in size. In addition, since the droplets have a monodisperse distribution and the surface of the droplets is charged, there are advantages in that the droplets are difficult to combine with each other and the droplets are easily controlled. In addition, a sample which has a large area, can be prepared by spraying at atmospheric pressure, and has more stable characteristics due to electrostatic effect can be prepared.

On the other hand, in the spraying process using electrospray according to the prior art, when a mixed solution of a polymer compound, a substrate and a solvent is sprayed, there is a phenomenon of deposition of the substrate at the end of the nozzle, and thus, there is a problem in that reproducibility of electrospray of a sample is deteriorated due to the substrate deposited at the end of the nozzle (see fig. 3). That is, it is difficult to eject the sample onto a predetermined position due to the substrate deposited at the end of the nozzle.

In the spraying process using electrospray in the method for preparing a sample by electrospray according to one embodiment of the present invention, a nozzle unit 100 (see fig. 4e) of an electrospray apparatus 10 includes: a main nozzle 110 through which a mixed solution of a polymer compound, a substrate, and a solvent (hereinafter, referred to as "polymer sample" or "sample") is injected, and an auxiliary nozzle 120 surrounding the main nozzle 110 and coaxial with the main nozzle 110, the auxiliary nozzle 120 being configured to inject a solvent, as shown in fig. 4a, fig. 4a being a cross-sectional view of a nozzle used in a method of preparing a sample by electrospray according to an embodiment of the present invention. In fig. 4a, the solid arrows in the main nozzle 110 represent the polymer sample flow injected from the main nozzle 110, and the arrows in the auxiliary nozzle 120 represented by dotted lines represent the polymer sample flow injected from the auxiliary nozzle 120. That is, by spraying the polymer sample from the main nozzle 110 while spraying the solvent from the auxiliary nozzle 120 surrounding the main nozzle 110, it is possible to prevent the substrate from being deposited on the end of the nozzle, which is a problem in the spraying process using electrospray according to the related art, thereby improving reproducibility of electrospray of the polymer sample. That is, a polymer sample to be electrosprayed from the main nozzle 110 may be sprayed onto a predetermined position. The inlet of the main nozzle 110 may further protrude toward the sample plate with respect to the inlet of the auxiliary nozzle 120. For example, the inlet of the main nozzle 110 may further protrude toward the sample plate by about 1 to 2mm with respect to the inlet of the auxiliary nozzle 120. The amount of the solvent injected from the auxiliary nozzle 120 may be, for example, 30% to 60% of the amount of the solvent injected from the main nozzle 110.

Additionally or alternatively, with the sheath flow gas supply tube 130 surrounding the auxiliary nozzle 120 and coaxial with the auxiliary nozzle 120, when the polymer sample is injected through the main nozzle 110, the sheath flow gas is also injected around the polymer sample, so that the sheath flow gas guides the polymer sample to be injected to a predetermined position. In fig. 4a, thick arrows in the sheath flow gas supply tube 130 indicate the sheath flow gas ejected from the sheath flow gas supply tube 130. Thus, the reproducibility of electrospray of polymer samples can be improved. As the sheath flow gas, for example, nitrogen (N) gas can be used2). For example, nitrogen may be present per minuteThe clock is 100cc to 1000cc released and in one embodiment 1000cc released per minute.

In summary, according to the present invention, in spraying a polymer sample, which is a mixed solution of a polymer compound, a substrate, and a solvent, through the main nozzle 110, the solvent is sprayed around the polymer sample to be sprayed through the auxiliary nozzle 120 surrounding the main nozzle 110, or the sheath flow gas is sprayed around the polymer sample to be sprayed through the sheath flow gas supply pipe surrounding the auxiliary nozzle 120 and coaxial with the auxiliary nozzle 120. Thereby, the polymer sample to be electrosprayed from the main nozzle 110 may be sprayed onto a predetermined position of the sample plate. In addition, in the method of preparing a sample by electrospray according to an embodiment of the present invention, as shown in fig. 4b, when preparing a sample of a polymer compound, a mask 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention, and a unit 300 for adjusting a position of the mask may be used. That is, when a polymer sample is electrosprayed onto a sample plate placed on the sample stage 210, the mask 200, which may be positioned on the sample plate, is used. Therefore, the polymer sample may be selected such that only a region having a small thickness deviation is selected as the specimen, among regions widely distributed to the sample plate placed on the sample stage 210 due to electrospray. In addition, the mask 200 may be mounted on the unit 300 for adjusting the mask position and placed on the sample plate, and the position of the mask 200 may be adjusted by the unit 300 for adjusting the mask position.

In the center of the mask 200, there is a hole 200a having substantially the same size as that of the test piece corresponding to the portion having the desired thickness deviation. The sample to be electrosprayed, which cannot pass through the aperture 200a, remains on the mask 200. As described above with reference to fig. 4a, the reproducibility of electrospray of a polymer sample is improved, and if the mask 200 is mounted on the sample plate according to fig. 4b, the polymer sample to be electrosprayed may be placed on the sample plate via the aperture 200a of the mask 200 to obtain a test specimen having a desired thickness deviation. As a result, a sample having a desired thickness deviation finally remains on the sample stage 210. The material of the mask 200 is not particularly limited, and for example, stainless steel, aluminum, or the like may be used.

The shape of the mask 200 may be, for example, a rectangle, a circle, etc., but the present invention is not limited thereto and various modifications and changes may be made. When the mask 200 has, for example, a rectangular shape, the length of one side may be, for example, 1mm to 2mm, and when the mask 200 has, for example, a circular shape, the diameter may be 1mm to 2 mm. The size of the pores 200a may be, for example, a diameter of 1 μm to 2 μm.

Next, referring to fig. 4c, the unit 300 for adjusting the mask position includes a mask holder 310 to which the mask 200 may be mounted.

In one embodiment, the mask holder 310 may further include an opening 310 a. The mask 200 may be mounted on the opening 310a, and the mounted mask 200 may be moved along an axis (e.g., y-axis) in one direction. The opening 310a may have, for example, a rectangular shape, and a width of one side of the rectangular-shaped opening 310a may coincide with a width of the mask 200. The other side of the opening 310a has a width greater than that of the mask 200 so that the mask 200 mounted on the opening 310a can be moved and mounted. The convex portions 310b are provided on both sides of the opening 310 a. Accordingly, the mask 200 may be placed on the convex portion 310b of the opening 310 a.

The unit 300 for adjusting the mask position includes a linear movement rail 320 extending perpendicular to the length direction of the mask holder 310. The mask holder 310 may be mounted on the mounting part 320a of the linear movement rail 320. The mask holder 310 is fixed to the mounting part 320a with bolts or the like so that it can move along the x-axis on the rail part 320b of the linear movement rail 320. The rail part 320b may further include a scale (see fig. 4d) to indicate how much the mask holder 310 (i.e., the mask 200 mounted on the mask holder 310) moves in the x-axis.

If the mask holder 310 moves along the x-axis on the linear movement rail 320, the mask 200 may move in the y-axis direction within the opening 310a of the mask holder 310 as described above. In addition, the unit 300 for adjusting the mask position may adjust the height of the mask holder 310 in the z-axis direction (perpendicular to the upper surface of the sample stage 210). As a plate on which the sample is placed, a plate such as stainless steel, ITO glass, or the like is used. Therefore, the mask holder 310, that is, the height (height in the z-axis direction) of the mask 200 mounted on the mask holder 310 needs to be adjusted to match the height of the board. When the mask holder 310 is mounted on the mounting part 320a of the linear movement rail 320, a spacer 330 may be disposed between the mask holder 310 and the mounting part 320a to adjust the height of the mask holder 310. For example, when the number of pads increases from 0 (zero), a plurality of pads may be provided until the respective heights are reached, or pads having a height corresponding to the board may be provided. The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications and changes can be made.

The unit 300 for adjusting the mask position according to the present invention may further include a fixing part 340 for fixing the mask holder 310 on the linear movement rail 320.

Fig. 4d shows a photograph of the mask 200 of fig. 4b and 4c and the unit 300 for adjusting the position of the mask, implemented in one embodiment.

In summary, in the method of preparing a test sample by electrospray according to one embodiment of the present invention, the mask 200 according to fig. 4b to 4d is placed on the sample plate so that only a portion having a small thickness deviation can be selected as a test sample in a widely distributed area when a polymer sample is electrospray on the sample plate on the sample stage 210, and at the same time, in order to adjust the position of the mask 200, the movement of the mask holder 310 mounted with the mask 200 in the z-axis direction is controlled by the spacer 330 between the mask holder 310 and the linear movement rail 320, and the movement of the mask holder 310 mounted with the mask 200 in the x-axis direction is controlled by the linear movement rail 320, and the mask 200 can be moved in the y-axis direction within the opening 310a of the mask holder 310. The above-described method of adjusting the position of the mask is one embodiment of the method of preparing a sample using the mask of the present invention. The present invention is not limited to the above-described method, and various modifications and changes may be made with respect to the manner of adjusting the position of the mask.

Figure 4e shows a photograph of one embodiment of an electrospray apparatus 10 for preparing samples according to the present invention. The main body 20 includes: a nozzle unit 100 including the main nozzle 110, the auxiliary nozzle 120, and the sheath gas supply tube 130 of fig. 4a, and the mask 200, the sample stage 210, and the unit 300 for adjusting the mask position of fig. 4b and 4 c. The unit 30 for adjusting the injection amount of the sample may include a pump 30a for controlling the injection amount of the polymer sample supplied to the main nozzle 110 of fig. 4a, and a pump 30b for controlling the injection amount of the solvent supplied to the auxiliary nozzle 120. The unit 40 for adjusting the sheath flow gas may adjust the amount of sheath flow gas supplied to the sheath flow gas supply tube 130 of fig. 4 a.

According to one embodiment, the spray area by electrospray may be 80mm2The following.

According to one embodiment, there is no particular limitation on the polymer that can be used in MALDI mass spectrometry according to the present invention, as long as it is a polymer having a molecular weight of 1000Da or more.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail so that those skilled in the art can easily practice the present invention. This invention may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein.

Preparation example 1

A solution of polymer compound BHB-PPG/PPG dissolved in Tetrahydrofuran (THF) was mixed with a solution of substrate (DCTB, trans 2- [3- (4-tert-butylphenyl) -2-methyl-2-propenylidene) malononitrile (10mg/ml) and a NaTFA solution (in THF, 0.02M) in a volume ratio of 9:1:1 to prepare a polymer sample.

Comparative example 1

MALDI spectra were measured for six points of each of two samples prepared by dry drop method (MALDI-TOFMS apparatus: UltrafleXtreme, Bruker Daltonics, Germany) by using the polymer samples prepared in preparation example 1.

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