Unexpected quenching effect on new particle formation from the atmospheric reaction of methanol with SO3 [Chemistry]

Despite the high abundance in the atmosphere, alcohols in general and methanol in particular are believed to play a small role in atmospheric new particle formation (NPF) largely due to the weak binding abilities of alcohols with the major nucleation precursors, e.g., sulfuric acid (SA) and dimethylamine (DMA). Herein, we...

Source: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences - December 9, 2019 Category: Science Authors: Ling Liu, Jie Zhong, Hanna Vehkamaki, Theo Kurten, Lin Du, Xiuhui Zhang, Joseph S. Francisco, Xiao Cheng Zeng Tags: Physical Sciences Source Type: research