Science Advances,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
5(6)
Published: June 1, 2019
Probing
matter
with
light
in
the
mid-infrared
provides
unique
insight
into
molecular
composition,
structure,
and
function
high
sensitivity.
However,
laser
spectroscopy
this
spectral
region
lacks
broadband
or
tunable
sources
efficient
detectors
available
visible
near-infrared.
We
overcome
these
challenges
an
approach
that
unites
a
compact
source
of
phase-stable,
single-cycle,
pulses
room
temperature
electric
field-resolved
detection
at
video
rates.
The
ultrashort
correspond
to
frequency
combs
span
3
27
μm
(370
3333
cm-1),
are
measured
dynamic
range
>106
resolution
as
0.003
cm-1.
highlight
brightness
coherence
our
apparatus
gas-,
liquid-,
solid-phase
extends
over
bandwidths
comparable
thermal
infrared
synchrotron
sources.
This
combination
enables
powerful
avenues
for
rapid
biological,
chemical,
physical
properties
specificity.
Reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
play
a
central
role
in
adverse
health
effects
of
air
pollutants.
Respiratory
deposition
fine
particulate
matter
can
lead
to
the
formation
ROS
epithelial
lining
fluid,
potentially
causing
oxidative
stress
and
inflammation.
Secondary
organic
aerosols
(SOA)
account
for
large
fraction
matter,
but
their
is
unclear.
Here,
we
quantify
compare
yields
potential
isoprene,
β-pinene,
naphthalene
SOA
water
surrogate
lung
fluid
(SLF).
In
pure
water,
isoprene
β-pinene
were
found
produce
mainly
OH
radicals,
whereas
produced
H2O2
O2•-.
The
total
molar
11.8%
8.2%
decreased
8.5%
5.2%
SLF,
which
be
attributed
removal
by
antioxidants.
A
positive
correlation
between
peroxide
concentration
yield
suggests
that
(hydro)peroxides
may
an
important
from
biogenic
SOA.
was
1.7%
increased
11.3%
SLF.
This
strong
increase
likely
due
redox
reaction
cycles
involving
environmentally
persistent
free
radicals
(EPFR)
or
semiquinones,
antioxidants,
oxygen,
promote
anthropogenic
aromatic
precursors.