An 241Am Plasma Desorption Ionization (AmDI) Source for Medical Applications

Plasma Desorption Ionization (PDI) stands as a robust analytical technique facilitating the identification and quantification of a diverse array of compounds, including drugs, metabolites, and biomolecules within biological specimens. This study delves into the exploration of efficient and cost-effective ionization methodologies geared towards medical applications. Introducing an innovative avenue known as Americium-241 Plasma Desorption Ionization (AmDI), leveraging the radioactive element Americium-241 found in smoke detectors, boasting a lengthy half-life of 432.2 years.