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Mass spectrometry method development

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Open
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Mass spectrometry is a cornerstone technique across various scientific disciplines, enabling precise analysis of complex samples, characterization of atom clusters and molecules, and elucidation of reaction mechanisms. As the demand for advanced analytical methodologies continues to grow, the development of innovative mass spectrometry techniques becomes paramount in addressing new challenges and pushing the boundaries of scientific exploration.

In recognition of the pivotal role played by mass spectrometry method development in advancing chemical research, Communications Chemistry is pleased to announce a cross-journal collection with Nature Communications and Scientific Reports dedicated to this topic. We invite researchers from all fields of chemistry including analytical, forensic, environmental, food, pharmaceutical and materials chemistry, chemical engineering, chemical biology including lipidomics, proteomics and metabolomics, as well as chemical physics to contribute their latest findings and advancements in MS method development.

The collection aims to cover a wide spectrum of topics, including but not limited to:

  • advanced sample preparation methods for quantitative, high-throughput or high-resolution structural analyses
  • instrumentation and techniques in mass spectrometry such as ionization and fragmentation method, mass analyzer, and detector development
  • mass spectrometry-based imaging
  • computational approaches for mass spectrometry data analysis, annotation and prediction
  • integration of MS with other analytical techniques
  • miniaturization and automation of MS systems

We encourage submissions of both fundamental and applied studies, as well as both experimental and theoretical research. The Collection primarily welcomes original research papers, as well as Perspectives, Reviews, and Comment articles and we encourage submissions from all authors—and not by invitation only.

This Collection supports and amplifies research related to SDG3, SDG 9, and SDG 13. 

To submit, see the participating journals
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This Collection is open for submissions from all authors – and not by invitation only – on the condition that the manuscripts fall within the scope of the Collection and of Communications Chemistry, Nature Communications, and Scientific Reports more generally.

All manuscripts will be considered for publication according to the editorial policies of the specific participating journal through which they are submitted. Visit Nature Portfolio’s Collections guidelines for more details.

When submitting your manuscript to Communications Chemistry, Nature Communications, or Scientific Reports via our online submission system, please choose the appropriate Collection title from the drop-down menu on the submission form. Please be sure to express your interest in the Collection in your cover letter. Please only submit to one journal, but note authors have the option to transfer to another participating journal following the editors’ recommendation.

This Collection has not been supported by sponsorship.