Monocyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (MAHs) are key anthropogenic pollutants and often
dominate the volatile organic compound emissions and secondary organic aerosol (SOA) …

The formation of secondary brown carbon (BrC) is chemically complex, leading to an
unclear relationship between its molecular composition and optical properties. Here, we …

Brown carbon (BrC) aerosols exert vital impacts on climate change and atmospheric
photochemistry due to their light absorption in the wavelength range from near-ultraviolet …

Abstract Purpose of Review Fine particulate matter (PM2. 5) is a huge environmental
challenge in China. Based on field studies, secondary organic aerosols (SOA) contribute …

Deposition of atmospheric particulates is a major pathway for transporting materials from
land to the ocean, with important implications for climate and nutrient cycling in the ocean …

To evaluate the optical properties and molecular composition of water-soluble organic
carbon (WSOC) in the atmosphere of coastal cities, particle samples were collected in …

Biomass burning is one of the key sources of urban aerosols in the North China Plain,
especially during winter, when the impact of secondary organic aerosols (SOAs) formed …

Fine particles were sampled from 9 November to 11 December 2016 and 22 May to 24 June
2017 as part of the Atmospheric Pollution and Human Health in a Chinese Megacity (APHH …

Regional transport is a key source of carbonaceous aerosol in many Chinese megacities
including Bei**g. The sources of carbonaceous aerosol in urban areas have been studied …

Organic aerosols (OAs) are key components of atmospheric PM 2.5, which impose an
important influence on citizens' health and atmospheric chemistry. However, the vertical …