Recent Advances in Photochemistry and Spectroscopy of Atmospheric Aerosols
A special issue of Atmosphere (ISSN 2073-4433). This special issue belongs to the section "Aerosols".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 March 2025) | Viewed by 369
Special Issue Editors
Interests: aerosol; photochemistry; spectroscopy; fluorescence
Interests: environmental photochemistry; interfacial oxidations; environmental monitoring; prebiotic chemistry; photocatalytic CO2 reduction; environmental chemistry
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue, titled “Recent Advances in Photochemistry and Spectroscopy of Atmospheric Aerosols” will explore the complex and dynamic processes of atmospheric aging driven by photochemistry. This aging process significantly influences the chemical composition and properties of aerosols. Despite their critical environmental roles, many aspects of these processes remain poorly understood.
This issue focuses on aerosol photochemistry and the photochemical oxidation of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), a key process leading to the formation of secondary organic aerosol (SOA) and brown carbon (BrC). SOA and BrC not only affect air quality but also have significant implications for climate change, due to their impact on radiative forcing. The issue seeks to address gaps in our understanding of these phenomena.
Articles will focus on mechanisms of photochemical reactions in the atmosphere, including radical reactions and the role of excited states in sensitizing these reactions. In addition, research on the spectroscopic characteristics and optical properties of aerosol components will provide insights into their chemical composition and the changes they undergo due to photochemical aging. Various spectroscopic techniques will be used to identify and quantify the molecular components of SOA and BrC.
By understanding the photochemistry and spectroscopy of aerosols, this Special Issue aims to elucidate their broader environmental impacts, particularly on air quality and climate. This includes examining how changes in aerosol composition affect their ability to absorb and scatter sunlight, thereby influencing radiative forcing and climate dynamics. Through these contributions, this Special Issue aims to advance the scientific understanding of aerosol photochemistry and its environmental implications.
Dr. Aaron W. Harrison
Prof. Dr. Marcelo Guzman
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- photochemistry
- brown carbon
- secondary organic aerosol
- particulate matter
- spectroscopy
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