Title :
Photo-ionization mass spectrometry for on-line analysis of organic compounds in human breath and in tobacco smoke upon inhalation
Author :
Zimmermann, Ralf ; Mocker, Christoph ; Adam, Thomas ; Mühlberger, Fabian ; Mitschke, Stefan
Author_Institution :
Univ. of Augsburg, Augsburg
Abstract :
Soft photo ionization mass spectrometry was applied successfully for on-line characterization of organic compounds in tobacco smoke during the smoking process (including mouth space measurements) and in the exhaled breath.
Keywords :
biological effects of ionising particles; mass spectra; organic compounds; photoionisation; pneumodynamics; smoke; tobacco products; human breath; mouth space measurements; on-line analysis; organic compounds; photoionization mass spectrometry; smoking process; tobacco smoke inhalation; Active matrix organic light emitting diodes; Chemical analysis; Chemistry; Humans; Ionization; Lamps; Mass spectroscopy; Organic compounds; Performance analysis; Sensor arrays;
Conference_Titel :
Sensors, 2007 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Atlanta, GA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-1261-7
Electronic_ISBN :
1930-0395
DOI :
10.1109/ICSENS.2007.4388323
