Molecular insights into the composition, sources, and aging of atmospheric brown carbon

Laskin, Alexander; West, Christopher P.; Hettiyadura, Anusha P. S.

doi:10.1039/D3CS00609C

Molecular insights into the composition, sources, and aging of atmospheric brown carbon

Journal Article · Mon Feb 03 04:00:00 EST 2025 · Chemical Society Reviews

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1039/D3CS00609C· OSTI ID:2488375

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Department of Chemistry, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, 47906, USA, Department of Earth, Atmospheric & Planetary Sciences, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, 47906, USA
Department of Chemistry, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, 47906, USA

The light-absorbing chemical components of atmospheric organic aerosols are commonly referred to as Brown Carbon (BrC), reflecting the characteristic yellowish to brown appearance of aerosol.

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