Electron capture induced dissociation of nucleotide anions in water nanodroplets

B. Liu*, N. Haag, H. Johansson, H. T. Schmidt, H. Cederquist, S. Brøndsted Nielsen, H. Zettergren, P. Hvelplund, B. Manil, B. A. Huber

*Corresponding author for this work

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

27 Citations (Scopus)

Abstract

We have studied the outcome of collisions between the hydrated nucleotide anion adenosine 5′ -monophosphate (AMP) and sodium. Electron capture leads to hydrogen loss as well as water evaporation regardless of the initial number m of water molecules attached to the parent ion (m≤16). The yield of dianions with microsecond lifetimes increases strongly with m, which is explained from dielectric screening of the two charges by the water nanodroplet. For comparison, collision induced dissociation results in water losses with no or very little damage of the AMP molecule itself.

Original languageEnglish
Article number075102
JournalJournal of Chemical Physics
Volume128
Issue number7
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2008
Externally publishedYes

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Electron capture induced dissociation of nucleotide anions in water nanodroplets'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this