Multiphase chemistry of atmospheric amines. Academic Article uri icon

abstract

  • Heterogeneous reactions of amines have been recently shown to play an important role in the formation and transformation of atmospheric aerosols. This perspective summarizes the latest laboratory progress in the multiphase chemistry of amines. Particular emphasis is given to the contributions of amines to new particle formation, growth of submicron particles, and alteration in the physiochemical properties of pre-existing particles, including hygroscopicity, thermostability, density, phase, and optical properties, from exposure to gaseous amines. The atmospheric implications of the multiphase reactions of amines, including the potential impact on direct and indirect climate forcing of aerosols, and future research directions are discussed.

published proceedings

  • Phys Chem Chem Phys

author list (cited authors)

  • Qiu, C., & Zhang, R.

citation count

  • 170

complete list of authors

  • Qiu, Chong||Zhang, Renyi

publication date

  • April 2013