Sources, characteristics and climate impact of light-absorbing aerosols over the Tibetan Plateau
Known as the" third pole" and" water tower of Asia", the Tibetan Plateau (TP) is the home to
the largest number of glaciers in the mid-latitudes and one of the most sensitive areas to …
the largest number of glaciers in the mid-latitudes and one of the most sensitive areas to …
Modelling light-absorbing particle–snow–radiation interactions and impacts on snow albedo: fundamentals, recent advances and future directions
C He - Environmental Chemistry, 2022 - CSIRO Publishing
Environmental context Snow albedo plays an important role in the Earth environment. Light-
absorbing particles (LAPs) can significantly impact snow albedo through complex …
absorbing particles (LAPs) can significantly impact snow albedo through complex …
Online monitoring of carbonaceous aerosols in a northern Chinese city: Temporal variations, main drivers, and health risks
This study examined the variability and source of carbonaceous aerosols, encompassing
total carbon (TC), organic carbon (OC), and secondary organic carbon (SOC) for the years …
total carbon (TC), organic carbon (OC), and secondary organic carbon (SOC) for the years …
Quantifying evolution of soot mixing state from transboundary transport of biomass burning emissions
Incomplete combustion of fossil fuels and biomass burning emit large amounts of soot
particles into the troposphere. The condensation process is considered to influence the size …
particles into the troposphere. The condensation process is considered to influence the size …
[HTML][HTML] Carbonaceous aerosol transport from the Indo-Gangetic Plain to the Himalayas: Carbon isotope evidence and light absorption characteristics
Abstract The Indo-Gangetic Plain (IGP) is a major regional and global emitter of atmospheric
pollutants, which adversely affect surrounding areas such as the Himalayas. We present a …
pollutants, which adversely affect surrounding areas such as the Himalayas. We present a …
[HTML][HTML] Probability of glacial lake outburst flooding in the Himalaya
The present study aims to determine the probability of glacial lake outburst flooding (GLOF)
in the Himalaya. Here, a total of 4198 glacial lakes with larger dimensions (> 0.01 km 2) …
in the Himalaya. Here, a total of 4198 glacial lakes with larger dimensions (> 0.01 km 2) …
Characteristics and unique sources of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and nitro-polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in PM2. 5 at a highland background site in …
L Zhang, L Yang, J Bi, Y Liu, A Toriba… - Environmental …, 2021 - Elsevier
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and nitro-PAHs (NPAHs) in PM 2.5 were first
observed at a background site (Yuzhong site: YZ site) in the northwestern highlands of …
observed at a background site (Yuzhong site: YZ site) in the northwestern highlands of …
Evolution of brown carbon aerosols during atmospheric long-range transport in the South Asian outflow and Himalayan cryosphere
The Himalayas sustain the water sources for∼ 2 billion people in South and East Asia. The
Himalayan cryosphere is particularly sensitive to climate change as a result of long-range …
Himalayan cryosphere is particularly sensitive to climate change as a result of long-range …
Black carbon and dust in the Third Pole glaciers: Revaluated concentrations, mass absorption cross-sections and contributions to glacier ablation
In snow and ice, light-absorbing particles (LAPs), such as black carbon (BC) and dust,
accelerate the melting of Third Pole glaciers (TPGs). In this study, we revaluated LAP …
accelerate the melting of Third Pole glaciers (TPGs). In this study, we revaluated LAP …
[HTML][HTML] Molecular compositions, optical properties, and implications of dissolved brown carbon in snow/ice on the Tibetan Plateau glaciers
Abstract Brown carbon (BrC)/water-soluble organic carbon (WSOC) plays a crucial role in
glacier melting. A quantitative evaluation of the light absorption characteristics of WSOC on …
glacier melting. A quantitative evaluation of the light absorption characteristics of WSOC on …