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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.