Journal of Geophysical Research Atmospheres,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
129(11)
Published: June 1, 2024
Abstract
The
formation
of
secondary
organic
aerosol
(SOA)
is
inextricably
linked
to
the
photo‐oxidation
aromatic
hydrocarbons.
However,
models
still
exhibit
biases
in
representing
SOA
mass
and
chemical
composition.
We
implemented
a
box
model
coupled
with
near‐explicit
photochemical
mechanism,
Master
Chemical
Mechanism
(MCMv3.3.1),
simulate
series
chamber
studies
assess
simulating
from
representative
monocyclic
hydrocarbons,
that
is,
toluene
three
xylene
isomers
(TX
SOA).
underpredicted
yields
xylenes
by
4.7%–100%,
which
could
be
improved
adjusting
saturation
vapor
pressure
(SVP)
their
oxidation
products.
After
updating
SVP
values,
concentration
TX
Yangtze
River
Delta
region
during
summer
doubled,
there
was
also
an
approximate
3%
enhancement
total
SOA.
Compared
lumped
mechanism
used
for
SOA,
MCM
predicted
comparable
concentrations
but
exhibited
different
volatility
distributions
states.
Atmospheric chemistry and physics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
24(1), P. 219 - 233
Published: Jan. 10, 2024
Abstract.
Volatile
organic
compounds
(VOCs)
play
a
crucial
role
in
the
formation
of
tropospheric
ozone
(O3)
and
secondary
aerosols.
VOC
emissions
are
generally
considered
to
have
larger
uncertainties
compared
other
pollutants,
such
as
sulfur
dioxide
fine
particulate
matter
(PM2.5).
Although
predictions
O3
PM2.5
been
extensively
evaluated
air
quality
modeling
studies,
there
has
limited
reporting
on
evaluation
VOCs,
mainly
due
lack
routine
measurements
at
multiple
sites.
In
this
study,
we
utilized
from
“Towards
an
Air
Toxic
Management
System
China”
(ATMSYC)
project
28
sites
across
China
assessed
predicted
concentrations
using
Community
Multiscale
Quality
(CMAQ)
model
with
widely
used
Multi-resolution
Emission
Inventory
for
(MEIC).
The
ratio
observed
total
VOCs
was
found
be
0.74
±
0.40,
underpredictions
ranging
2.05
50.61
ppbv
(5.77
%
85.40
%)
24
A
greater
bias
industrial
cities
north
southwest,
Jinan,
Shijiazhuang,
Lanzhou,
Chengdu,
Guiyang.
terms
different
components,
alkanes,
alkenes,
non-naphthalene
aromatics
(ARO2MN),
alkynes,
formaldehyde
(HCHO)
had
prediction-to-observation
ratios
0.53
0.38,
0.51
0.48,
0.31
0.41
0.47,
1.21
1.61,
respectively.
Sensitivity
experiments
were
conducted
assess
impact
prediction
predictions.
While
emission
adjustments
improved
performance
resulting
change
0.86
they
also
exacerbated
overprediction
relative
base
case
by
0.62
6.27
This
study
demonstrates
that
current
setups
inventories
likely
underpredict
concentrations,
underprediction
contributes
lower
China.
Analytical Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 11, 2025
Integrated
cataluminescence
(CTL)
sensing
for
both
identification
and
quantification
has
become
the
focus
in
gas-sensing
methods.
With
development
of
an
integrated
circuit,
inspiration
from
electronic
automation
provided
a
convenient
approach
application
CTL
sensors.
Here,
global
dielectric
barrier
discharge
plasma
system
supported
by
digital
code
is
raised
process-oriented
sampling
gaseous
dynamic
dual-route
reaction
rapid
quantitative
qualitative
analysis
oxidative
volatile
organic
compounds
(OVOCs).
Coupled
with
material
Tb-doped
yttrium
aluminum
garnet
(Tb-YAG),
CTGPA-CTL
LODs
8.80
ppm
methanol
8.08
ethanol
as
typical
targets,
11
liquor-relative
OVOCs
were
successfully
identified
blind
process.
In
practice,
4
main
types
flavors
Chinese
liquors
distinguished
obviously
different
features
judged
commercial
artificial
intelligence
on
signals,
providing
promising
prospect
new
virtual
sensor
array
wider
applications.
Journal of Advanced Research,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 1, 2025
Although
the
adverse
health
effects
of
PM2.5
exposure
has
been
well
documented,
evidence
its
effect
on
overall
outpatient
visits
was
still
limited.
Besides,
get
complicated
due
to
various
components
within
particles.
So
far,
little
is
known
about
relationship
between
and
visits.
This
study
aims
evaluate
causal
relationships
long-term
primary
chemical
visits,
while
estimating
mixture
relative
contribution
components.
Based
nationwide
provincial-level
surveillance
data
in
China
well-validated
simulations
concentration,
we
employed
Difference-In-Differences
(DID)
approach
used
a
Bayesian
Weighted
Quantile
Sum
(BWQS)
regression
assess
We
found
20.44%
increase
risk
(IR%)
following
each
InterQuartile
Range
(IQR)
increment
concentration.
Our
estimation
further
suggested
17.07%,
15.91%,
14.04%
for
organic
matter,
sulfate,
nitrate,
but
non-significant
increases
other
However,
when
considering
inter-components
correlation,
sulfate
black
carbon
contributed
most
(42.3%
28.1%,
respectively)
which
indicated
by
4.84%
(95%CI:
1.92%,
7.83%)
every
unit
BWQS
index.
Additionally,
stratified
analyses
showed
stronger
association
among
aged
provinces
with
lower
education
rates.
findings
would
improve
understanding
individual
impact
major
may
contribute
more
targeted
optimized
environmental
programs
pollution
control.