Aging of atmospheric aerosols and the role of iron in catalyzing brown carbon formation
Hind A. Al‐Abadleh
Abstract
Iron in mineral dust can catalyze reactions with atmospheric organics that lead to the formation of brown carbon (BrC) that impact the climate in a number of ways.
Topics & Concepts
Carbon fibersEnvironmental chemistryMineralEnvironmental scienceAtmospheric sciencesAtmospheric carbon cycleAstrobiologyChemistryAtmospheric dustMineral dustEarth scienceAerosolMaterials scienceGeologyCarbon dioxideCarbon sequestrationOrganic chemistryPhysicsComposite materialComposite numberAtmospheric chemistry and aerosolsAir Quality and Health ImpactsAtmospheric Ozone and Climate