Effect of relative humidity on the molecular composition of secondary organic aerosols from α-pinene ozonolysis
Hao Luo, Yindong Guo, Hongru Shen, Dan Dan Huang, Yijun Zhang, Defeng Zhao
Abstract
Secondary organic aerosols (SOAs) originating from the oxidation of biogenic volatile organic compounds such as monoterpenes by atmospheric oxidants ( e.g. OH, ozone, and NO 3 ), constitute a widespread source of organic aerosols in the atmosphere.
Topics & Concepts
OzonolysisPineneOzoneAtmosphere (unit)Environmental chemistryAerosolChemistryRelative humidityHumidityVolatile organic compoundComposition (language)Organic chemistryMeteorologyPhysicsPhilosophyLinguisticsAtmospheric chemistry and aerosolsAtmospheric Ozone and ClimateAir Quality and Health Impacts