Recent Advances in the Chemical Characterization of Atmospheric Aerosols
A special issue of Processes (ISSN 2227-9717). This special issue belongs to the section "Chemical Processes and Systems".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 November 2025 | Viewed by 35
Special Issue Editor
Interests: aerosol chemistry; analysis methods; chemical composition; molecular characterization; nitrogen-containing organic compounds; sulfur-containing organic compounds; modeling; simulation; field observation; origin and formation mechanism
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Atmospheric aerosols significantly impact air quality, climate change, and human health. The composition and concentration of aerosols are closely related to spatiotemporal changes in various anthropogenic sources and the interaction between anthropogenic pollutants and biogenic volatile organic compounds. A comprehensive understanding of the chemical characteristics of aerosols, including their organic and inorganic components, is essential for evaluating their impact on air quality and the climate. Recent advances in analytical techniques, such as various types of mass spectrometry, have improved the chemical characterization of aerosols, facilitating a more profound comprehension of their sources, transformations, and interactions. Furthermore, studying the chemical characterization of atmospheric aerosols is crucial for refining climate models and formulating effective pollution control strategies.
This Special Issue on “Recent Advances in the Chemical Characterization of Atmospheric Aerosols” seeks high-quality works focused on the chemical characterization of atmospheric aerosols and their applications in the field of aerosol chemistry. Topics include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Mass spectrometry analysis method;
- Molecular composition of aerosols;
- Source apportionment of aerosols;
- Formation mechanism of aerosols;
- Molecular marker identification;
- Isotopic tracing;
- Model simulation;
- Atmospheric transport.
Dr. Yu Xu
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- aerosol chemistry
- analysis method
- chemical composition
- modeling
- field observation
- origin
- formation mechanism
- isotope geochemistry
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