Changes in the Dominant Contributions of Nitrate Formation and Sources During Haze Episodes: Insights From Dual Isotopic Evidence
Journal of Geophysical Research Atmospheres,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
130(2)
Опубликована: Янв. 15, 2025
Abstract
Inorganic
nitrate
(NO
3
−
),
a
crucial
component
of
fine
particulate
matter
(PM
2.5
has
not
shown
consistent
decrease,
despite
an
obvious
decrease
nitrogen
oxide
(NOx)
and
PM
.
The
atmospheric
oxidation
process
for
formation
been
deemed
key
factor
in
pollution;
however,
the
changes
sources
pathways
during
particular
haze
episode
require
further
investigation.
Here,
daily
dual
isotopes
(δ
15
N
δ
18
O)
were
used
to
quantify
Qingdao,
port
city
Northern
China,
from
September
2017
February
2018.
This
study
also
includes
detailed
introduction
two
episodes.
O
results
show
that
both
fractions
nocturnal
NOx
coal
combustion
lower
warmer
season
higher
colder
season.
increased
with
increasing
under
low
concentration
while
significantly
changed
concentration,
dominated
by
(70.6%
±
9.7%)
(66.1%
18.2%),
respectively.
1
was
attributed
smoke
transported
over
long
distances,
which
provided
large
amount
aerosol
particles
absorb
more
locally
formed
gaseous
HNO
or
2
5
In
this
episode,
meteorological
air
quality
factors,
sources,
mechanism
did
obviously
change.
Haze
caused
unfavorable
factors
enhanced
local
accumulation.
As
pollution
worsened,
pathway
shifted
OH
hydrolysis,
primary
source
vehicle
exhaust.
Язык: Английский
Evaluating sources and oxidation pathways of nitrate aerosols across altitudes: A year-long study using oxygen isotope anomaly and stable nitrogen isotopic composition from Canton Tower in South China
Atmospheric Research,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown, С. 107930 - 107930
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2025
Язык: Английский
Dual isotopic evidence of δ15N and δ18O for priority control of vehicle emissions in a megacity of East China: Insight from measurements in summer and winter
The Science of The Total Environment,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
931, С. 172918 - 172918
Опубликована: Апрель 30, 2024
Язык: Английский
15N Fractionation of Nitrate Formation Constrained by Dual Oxygen Isotopes Provides Insight Into Its Source Identification in Urban Haze
Journal of Geophysical Research Atmospheres,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
130(2)
Опубликована: Янв. 13, 2025
Abstract
δ
15
N‐NO
3
−
is
widely
used
to
trace
the
NO
x
/NO
emission
sources
without
unique
source
tracers.
However,
there
still
controversy
regarding
N
fractionation
effects
during
formation,
leading
uncertain
apportionment.
To
address
this,
this
study
introduces
dual
oxygen
isotopes
(∆
17
O
and
18
O)
constrain
N‐∆
O/∆
N‐δ
of
formation
compare
impact
(δ
on
Results
found
significant
differences
in
∆
(−3.7
∼
+16.1‰)
(+8.5
+16.2‰)
haze,
reflecting
from
three
pathways
(NO
2
+
OH,
HC,
5
hydrolysis)
two
OH
hydrolysis),
respectively.
The
value
obtained
by
increases
with
increase
HC
contribution
(0.02–0.65).
Additionally,
different
results
apportionment
were
(
HC‐induced
haze.
For
example,
identified
coal
combustion
(46
±
8%)
biomass
burning
(32
3%)
as
major
Zibo
Conversely,
revealed
mobile
(55
(22
5%)
main
contributors.
Evidence
diurnal
variation
characteristics
tracers
show
that
analysis
more
sensitive
accurate
than
O).
These
highlight
non‐negligible
role
provide
insight
into
improving
tracing
techniques
for
identification
through
constraint
isotopes.
Язык: Английский
Application of Stable Isotopes in Identifying the Sources and Formation of Sulfate and Nitrate in PM2.5: A Review
Atmosphere,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
15(11), С. 1312 - 1312
Опубликована: Окт. 31, 2024
Sulfate
and
nitrate
are
important
components
of
atmospheric
PM2.5,
which
is
the
main
contributor
haze.
Therefore,
studying
sources
formation
mechanisms
sulfate
very
for
prevention
control
haze
formation.
Stable
isotopes
nitrate,
including
isotopic
compositions
sulfur,
oxygen,
nitrogen,
can
be
comprehensively
used
to
study
pathways
in
evaluate
contribution
each
source
pathway.
This
paper
briefly
reviews
determination
methods
oxygen
nitrogen
focuses
on
application
above
identifying
puts
forward
research
prospects.
Язык: Английский
Refined source apportionment of nitrate aerosols based on isotopes and emission inventories in coastal city of northern China
The Science of The Total Environment,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
957, С. 177388 - 177388
Опубликована: Ноя. 18, 2024
Язык: Английский
Combination of Multiple Isotopes and PMF Model Provide Insights Into the Method Optimization of PM2.5 Source Apportionment During Haze Episodes
Journal of Geophysical Research Atmospheres,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
129(23)
Опубликована: Ноя. 28, 2024
Abstract
The
key
problems
with
Positive
Matrix
Factorization
(PMF)
model
for
PM
2.5
source
apportionment
were
inconsistent
results
different
species
selections
and
a
lack
of
evaluation
criteria
accuracy.
Moreover,
high
proportions
secondary
inorganic
aerosols
sources
(SNA)
identified
by
PMF
without
corresponding
primary
sources.
This
study
develops
new
method
that
combines
multi‐isotopes
(
34
S,
15
N,
18
O
14
C)
to
optimize
apportionment.
Data
sets
A–F,
constructed
from
components,
input
into
obtain
optimal
(3–9
factors),
which
changed
the
selection
species.
Specifically,
contributions
coal
combustion
(CC,
3%–36%),
biomass
burning
(BB,
11%–38%),
vehicle
(VS,
4%–15%)
showed
significant
differences
in
data
sets,
indicating
conventional
methods
cannot
accurate
results.
Then,
introduced
restrict
reallocate
SNA
sources,
overcoming
influence
on
Additionally,
C
was
used
evaluate
results,
combination
more
markers
(data
set
F,
9‐factor)
techniques
obtained
optimized
aligned
Compared
initial
CC,
VS,
BB
allocated
9‐factor
increased
26.4%,
5%,
19.5%,
respectively,
becoming
main
.
represents
first
time
achieves
reapportionment
evaluation,
improving
methods.
Язык: Английский