Environmental Science & Technology,
Год журнала:
2021,
Номер
55(8), С. 4542 - 4552
Опубликована: Март 26, 2021
Vertical
measurements
are
essential
for
the
characterization
of
aerosol
and
boundary
layer
interactions;
yet,
our
knowledge
vertical
profiles
primary
secondary
species
in
megacities
is
limited.
Here,
we
conducted
comprehensive
particle
composition
on
a
325
m
meteorological
tower
with
two
chemical
speciation
monitors
winter
urban
Beijing.
The
simultaneous
at
ground
level,
140,
240
illustrated
similar
bulk
these
three
heights.
However,
ratios
varied
significantly
among
different
species.
Particularly,
aqueous
phase
photochemical-related
organic
(SOA)
(aqOOA/OOA)
decreased
significantly,
accompanied
by
increases
to
OA,
highlighting
properties
OA
between
level
aloft,
large
impacts
changes
meteorology
gaseous
precursors
SOA
formation.
NO3/SO4
ratios,
however,
were
mostly
insignificant,
likely
due
low
relative
humidity
water
content
that
inhibited
nocturnal
heterogeneous
reactions
residual
layer.
Considerable
early
morning
also
observed
most
species,
demonstrating
impact
air
pollution
2nd
day.
Environmental Science & Technology Letters,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
9(2), С. 112 - 119
Опубликована: Янв. 4, 2022
Many
places
on
earth
still
suffer
from
a
high
level
of
atmospheric
fine
particulate
matter
(PM2.5)
pollution.
Formation
pollution
event
or
haze
episode
(HE)
involves
many
factors,
including
meteorology,
emissions,
and
chemistry.
Understanding
the
direct
causes
key
drivers
behind
HE
is
thus
essential.
Traditionally,
this
done
via
chemical
transport
models.
However,
substantial
uncertainties
are
introduced
into
model
estimation
when
there
significant
changes
in
emissions
inventory
due
to
interventions
(e.g.,
COVID-19
lockdown).
Here
we
applied
Random
Forest
coupled
with
Shapley
additive
explanation
algorithm,
post
hoc
technique,
investigate
roles
major
meteorological
primary
chemistry
five
severe
HEs
that
occurred
before
during
lockdown
China.
We
discovered
that,
addition
PM2.5
these
episodes
was
largely
driven
by
effects
(with
average
contributions
30–65
μg
m–3
for
HEs),
followed
(∼15–30
m–3).
Photochemistry
likely
pathway
formation
nitrate,
while
air
humidity
predominant
factor
forming
sulfate.
Our
results
highlight
machine
learning
data
has
potential
be
complementary
tool
predicting
interpreting
Atmospheric chemistry and physics,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
22(7), С. 4539 - 4556
Опубликована: Апрель 8, 2022
Abstract.
Ambient
nitrate
has
been
of
increasing
concern
in
PM2.5,
while
there
are
still
large
uncertainties
quantifying
the
formation
aerosol.
The
pathways
aerosol
at
an
urban
site
and
a
suburban
Pearl
River
Delta
(PRD)
investigated
using
observation-constrained
box
model.
Throughout
campaigns,
pollution
episodes
were
constantly
accompanied
with
increase
concentrations
fractions
both
sites.
simulations
demonstrate
that
chemical
reactions
daytime
night
contributed
significantly
to
boundary
layer
two
However,
nighttime
predominantly
occurred
aloft
residual
site,
downward
transport
from
morning
is
important
source
(53
%)
for
surface
whereas
similar
amounts
produced
nocturnal
which
results
little
ground
site.
We
show
was
volatile-organic-compound-limited
(VOC-limited)
regime
transition
identical
response
ozone
reduction
VOC
emissions
can
be
efficient
approach
mitigate
areas
through
influencing
hydroxyl
radical
(OH)
N2O5
production,
will
also
beneficial
synergistic
control
regional
pollution.
highlight
relative
importance
site-specific,
quantitative
understanding
various
provide
insights
developing
mitigation
strategies.
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces,
Год журнала:
2021,
Номер
13(24), С. 28348 - 28358
Опубликована: Июнь 14, 2021
As
nitrate
contamination
causes
serious
environmental
problems,
it
is
necessary
to
develop
stable
and
efficient
electrocatalysts
for
electrochemical
reduction
reaction
(ENRR).
Here,
a
nonprecious
Co3O4/carbon
felt
(CF)
electrode
with
3D
structure
was
prepared
by
integrating
electrodeposition
calcination
methods.
This
structured
Co3O4/CF
exhibits
high-rate
constant
of
1.18
×
10–4
s–1
cm–2
the
ENRR,
surpassing
other
Co3O4
electrodes
in
previous
literature.
Moreover,
also
has
an
excellent
stability
decrease
6.4%
after
10
cycles.
Density
functional
theory
calculations,
electron
spin
resonance
analysis,
cyclic
voltammetry
were
performed
study
mechanism
ENRR
on
electrode,
proving
that
atomic
H*
(indirect
pathway)
plays
prominent
role
NO3–
clarifying
synergistic
effect
Co(III)
Co(II)
Co(II)–Co(III)–Co(II)
redox
cycle
ENRR:
prefers
adsorption
favors
production
H*.
Based
this
synergy,
relatively
large
amounts
surface
(1.3
Co(II)/Co(III)
ratio)
maintained
controlling
temperature
200
°C
lower
energy
barrier
formation
0.46
eV
than
ratios,
which
beneficial
forming
enhancing
performance
ENRR.
Thus,
suggests
building
optimizing
ratio
are
important
designing
electrocatalyst
Environmental Science & Technology,
Год журнала:
2021,
Номер
56(11), С. 6870 - 6879
Опубликована: Авг. 25, 2021
Until
now,
there
has
been
a
lack
of
knowledge
regarding
the
vertical
profiles
nitrate
formation
in
urban
boundary
layer
(BL)
based
on
triple
oxygen
isotopes.
Here,
we
conducted
measurements
anomaly
(Δ17O-NO3–)
325
m
meteorological
tower
Beijing
during
winter
and
summer.
The
simultaneous
suggested
different
mechanisms
aerosols
at
ground
level
120
260
due
to
less
efficient
mixing
under
stable
atmospheric
conditions.
Particularly,
chemical
processes
three
heights
were
found
between
clean
days
polluted
winter.
On
days,
nocturnal
chemistry
(NO3
+
HC
N2O5
uptake)
contributed
production
equally
with
OH/H2O
NO2
level,
while
it
dominated
aloft
(contributing
80%
m),
higher
aerosol
liquid
water
content
O3
concentration
there.
reactions
heights.
contribution
pathway
increased
from
might
be
attributed
hydrolysis
HONO
then
further
photolysis
OH
radicals
day.
In
contrast,
proportion
H2O
decreased
m,
likely
low
relative
humidity
that
inhibited
residual
layer.
Our
results
highlighted
differences
meteorology
gaseous
precursors
could
largely
affect
particulate
within
BL.
Atmospheric chemistry and physics,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
22(7), С. 4355 - 4374
Опубликована: Апрель 5, 2022
Abstract.
Nitrate
aerosol
plays
an
increasingly
important
role
in
wintertime
haze
pollution
China.
Despite
intensive
research
on
nitrate
chemistry
recent
years,
quantitative
constraints
the
formation
mechanisms
of
Yangtze
River
Delta
(YRD),
one
most
developed
and
densely
populated
regions
eastern
China,
remain
inadequate.
In
this
study,
we
identify
major
pathways
their
key
controlling
factors
during
winter
period
YRD
using
2-year
(2018–2019)
field
observations
detailed
observation-constrained
model
simulations.
We
find
that
high
atmospheric
oxidation
capacity,
coupled
with
liquid
water
content
(ALWC),
made
both
heterogeneous
hydrolysis
dinitrogen
pentoxide
(N2O5)
gas-phase
OH
nitrogen
dioxide
(NO2)
for
region,
contribution
percentages
69
%
29
urban
areas
63
35
suburban
episodes,
respectively.
further
gas-to-particle
partitioning
nitric
acid
(HNO3)
was
very
efficient
so
rate-determining
step
overall
process
NOx
to
HNO3
through
processes.
The
capacity
(i.e.,
availability
O3
radicals)
factor
production
rate
from
During
COVID-19
lockdown
(January–February
2020),
enhanced
greatly
promoted
hence
weakened
response
emission
reductions
areas.
Our
study
sheds
light
highlights
demand
synergetic
regulation
emissions
mitigate
Journal of Geophysical Research Atmospheres,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
127(3)
Опубликована: Янв. 28, 2022
Abstract
Unexpectedly
frequent
severe
haze
episodes
were
observed
in
Beijing
during
February–March
2021
after
two
phases
of
clean
air
action
plan
(2013–2020),
yet
the
causes
remained
unclear.
Here,
we
conducted
real‐time
fine
particle
(PM2.5)
composition
measurements
January–March
using
a
time‐of‐flight
aerosol
chemical
speciation
monitor
and
an
aethalometer
compared
with
those
coronavirus
disease
(COVID‐19)
period
2020.
Our
results
showed
ubiquitously
elevated
concentrations
chloride,
black
carbon
(BC),
primary
organic
(POA)
2021,
suggesting
increased
emissions
post‐COVID‐19
period.
By
machine
learning‐based
random
forest
(RF)
algorithm,
found
largely
different
responses
changes
to
meteorology
months.
After
decoupling
effects
meteorology,
PM2.5
from
2020
reduced
−35.6%
−29.0%
January,
−24.1%
−4.5%
February,
+92.6%
+34.2%
March,
respectively.
demonstrate
dominant
roles
stagnant
secondary
production
formation
March
2021.
In
particular,
that
compositions
deweathered
fairly
similar
between
ratios
OA
inorganic
aerosols
close.
study
indicates
influence
meteorological
conditions
is
great
importance
for
better
evaluation
mitigating
strategies
pollution
due
large
impact
on
species
particularly
short
Advances in Atmospheric Sciences,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
40(8), С. 1339 - 1361
Опубликована: Апрель 28, 2023
Atmospheric
chemistry
research
has
been
growing
rapidly
in
China
the
last
25
years
since
concept
of
"air
pollution
complex"
was
first
proposed
by
Professor
Xiaoyan
TANG
1997.
For
papers
published
2021
on
air
(only
included
Web
Science
Core
Collection
database
were
considered),
more
than
24
000
authored
or
co-authored
scientists
working
China.
In
this
paper,
we
review
a
limited
number
representative
and
significant
studies
atmospheric
few
years,
including
(1)
sources
emission
inventories,
(2)
chemical
processes,
(3)
interactions
with
meteorology,
weather
climate,
(4)
between
biosphere
atmosphere,
(5)
data
assimilation.
The
intention
not
to
provide
complete
all
progress
made
but
rather
serve
as
starting
point
for
learning
about
advances
reviewed
paper
have
enabled
theoretical
framework
complex
be
established,
provided
robust
scientific
support
highly
successful
control
policies
China,
created
great
opportunities
education,
training,
career
development
many
graduate
students
young
scientists.
This
further
highlights
that
developing
low-income
countries
are
heavily
affected
can
benefit
from
these
advances,
whilst
at
same
time
acknowledging
challenges
still
remain
hopefully
addressed
over
next
decades.
Environmental Science & Technology,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
57(7), С. 2715 - 2725
Опубликована: Фев. 1, 2023
Particulate
nitrate
(NO3–)
has
currently
become
the
major
component
of
fine
particles
in
North
China
Plain
(NCP)
during
winter
haze
episodes.
However,
contributions
formation
pathways
to
ground
NO3–
NCP
are
not
fully
understood.
Herein,
were
comprehensively
investigated
based
on
model
simulations
combined
with
two-month
field
measurements
at
a
rural
site
NCP.
The
results
indicated
that
nocturnal
chemistry
N2O5
hydrolysis
aloft
could
contribute
evidently
pollution
episodes
high
aerosol
water
contents,
achieving
contribution
percentages
25.2–30.4%
total.
In
addition
commonly
proposed
vertical
mixing
breaking
boundary
layer
early
morning,
two
additional
transport
(frontal
downdrafts
and
downslope
mountain
breezes)
nighttime
found
make
higher
NO3–.
Considering
dominant
role
(69.6–74.8%)
diurnal
formation,
reduction
NOx
emissions
daytime
may
be
an
effective
control
measure
for
reducing
regional