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Plasmonic COF Nanofilms Expand the Reach of Mass Spectrometry Imaging

A gold-decorated covalent organic framework grown on titanium dioxide nanotubes enables matrix-free imaging across plants, fingerprints, fruits, and brain tissue

  • April 7, 2026

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Objective:

To enhance mass spectrometry imaging by developing a nanostructured surface that improves adaptability and performance across various sample types.

Key Findings:
  • The new platform allows for cleaner low-mass spectra and stronger ion signals.
  • It is compatible with diverse sample preparation workflows.
  • The method successfully mapped neonicotinoid pollutants and metabolites in cowpea seedlings.
  • Achieved 10-micrometer-resolution lipid maps from stamped fingerprints.
  • Resolved lipid patterns and metabolic changes in cryo-sectioned mouse and rat brains linked to focal cerebral ischemia.
Interpretation:

The substrate's effectiveness is attributed to the synergistic effects of plasmonic enhancement from gold nanoparticles, charge-transfer from the COF, and the structural support from the nanotube scaffold.

Limitations:
Conclusion:

This advancement in mass spectrometry imaging brings it closer to being a universal tool for analyzing complex biological samples.

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Plasmonic COF Nanofilms Expand the Reach of Mass Spectrometry Imaging

  • April 7, 2026

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