A new University of Colorado Boulder study comparing dissolved black carbon deposition on ice and snow in ecosystems around the world (including Antarctica, the Arctic, and alpine regions of the Himalayas, Rockies, Andes, and Alps) shows that while concentrations vary widely, significant amounts can persist in both pristine and non-pristine areas of snow. (sciencedaily.com)
«For snow and ice, this could be e.g. increased melting due to black carbon deposition on the surface. (wattsupwiththat.com)
All solid catalysts previously used for this reaction have been deactivated by carbon deposition. (science.sciencemag.org)