Abstract
Time-of-flight secondary ion mass spectrometry (ToF-SIMS) is an important technique for studying chemical composition of micrometer scale objects because of its high spatial resolution imaging capabilities and chemical specificity. In this work, we focus on the application of ToF-SIMS to gain insight into the chemistry of micrometer size liposomes as a potential model for neurotransmitter vesicles. Two models of giant liposomes were analyzed: histamine and aqueous two-phase systemcontaining liposomes. Characterization of the internal structure of single fixed liposomes was carried out both with the Bi3 + and C60 + ion sources. The depth profiling capability of ToF-SIMS was used to investigate the liposome interior.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 74-78 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Surface and Interface Analysis |
Volume | 46 |
Issue number | S1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Nov 1 2014 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Chemistry(all)
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Surfaces and Interfaces
- Surfaces, Coatings and Films
- Materials Chemistry