Chlorine-initiated oxidation of n-alkanes under high-NOx conditions: insights into secondary organic aerosol composition and volatility using a FIGAERO–CIMS

Wang, Dongyu S.; Hildebrandt Ruiz, Lea

doi:https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-18-15535-2018

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https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-18-15535-2018

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https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-18-15535-2018

© Author(s) 2018. This work is distributed under
the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.

Articles | Volume 18, issue 21

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30 Oct 2018

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| 30 Oct 2018

Chlorine-initiated oxidation of n-alkanes under high-NO_x conditions: insights into secondary organic aerosol composition and volatility using a FIGAERO–CIMS

Dongyu S. Wang and Lea Hildebrandt Ruiz

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Secondary organic aerosol from chlorine-initiated oxidation of isoprene D. S. Wang, and L. Hildebrandt Ruiz https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-17-13491-2017

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We investigated the formation of atmospheric pollutants from chlorine-initiated oxidation of alkanes, which may occur in polluted environments. We report for the first the formation of alkane-derived chlorinated organics. We also propose a new approach to representing the chemical composition, volatility, and thermal desorption behavior of organic aerosols. Overall, our study suggests that the oxidation of alkanes can be an important source of organic aerosols in polluted environments.