This observation helps reconcile the seemingly contradictory observations of the NOx effect on isoprene
SOA volatility reported in previous literature studies.
Not exact matches
Volatility is a key property of organic aerosol because it determines the partitioning between the gas and particle phases, and thus the formation of
SOA particles.
Researchers found that the
volatility and oxidation state of isoprene
SOA are sensitive to, and exhibit a nonlinear dependence on, NOx levels.
To help address this challenge, a team of U.S. Department of Energy researchers conducted laboratory experiments in an environmental chamber to investigate the effects of NOx on the
volatility and chemical composition of
SOA generated by isoprene photooxidation.
Session Description: Recent laboratory and field studies provide new insights into the formation, growth, phase, viscosity, and
volatility of secondary organic aerosols (
SOA).
However, because of its acidity, H2SO4 (and potentially MSA) can enhance the formation and growth of secondary organic aerosol (
SOA) from organic compounds (5, 44, 45), including those produced by homogeneous nucleation of low -
volatility species (46).