Optical characteristics and molecular compositions of brown carbon (BrC) were investigated
during winter 2019 at a rural site of China with a focus on nitro-aromatic compounds (NACs) …

Brown carbon (BrC) has attracted widespread attention because of its strong absorption of
solar radiation in the ultraviolet-visible wavelength range, which causes adverse impacts on …

Elevated particulate sulfate concentrations have been frequently observed in coastal areas
when air masses are influenced by continental emissions, especially combustion sources …

In viscous, organic-rich aerosol particles containing iron, sunlight may induce anoxic
conditions that stabilize reactive oxygen species (ROS) and carbon-centered radicals …

Nitrogen oxides (NO x) play a key role in regulating the oxidizing capacity of the atmosphere
through controlling the abundance of O3, OH, and other important gas and particle species …

Vanillin (VL), a phenolic aromatic carbonyl abundant in biomass burning emissions, forms
triplet excited states (3 VL∗) under simulated sunlight leading to aqueous secondary …

The impact of brown carbon aerosol (BrC) on the Earth's radiative forcing balance has been
widely recognized but remains uncertain, mainly because the relationships among BrC …

This study seeks to understand the compositional details of N-containing aromatic
compounds (NACs) emitted during biomass burning (BB) and their contribution to light …

Aerosol particles are important components of the Earth's atmosphere and affect air quality
and climate. They are small enough to penetrate deep into human lungs and are associated …

As a potential fraction of brown carbon, particulate imidazole compounds may initiate
photosensitive reactions and have substantial radiative effects. However, our knowledge of …