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View article: Divergent changes in aerosol optical hygroscopicity and new particle formation during a heatwave of summer 2022
Divergent changes in aerosol optical hygroscopicity and new particle formation during a heatwave of summer 2022 Open
As a crucial climate-forcing driver, the aerosol optical enhancement factor (f(RH)) is significantly modulated by chemical compositions and the evolution of particle number size distribution (PNSD), e.g., during new particle formation (NPF…
View article: The Impact of Automation on Risk-Taking: The Role of Sense of Agency
The Impact of Automation on Risk-Taking: The Role of Sense of Agency Open
Automation significantly alters human behavior, particularly risk-taking. Previous researches have paid limited attention to the underlying characteristics of automation and their mechanisms of influence on risk-taking. This study investig…
View article: Formation of Oxidized Organic Aerosols in Winter Haze in a Megacity of Southwest China: Implication for the Importance of Biomass Burning
Formation of Oxidized Organic Aerosols in Winter Haze in a Megacity of Southwest China: Implication for the Importance of Biomass Burning Open
As an important part of PM 2.5 , the formation mechanism of organic aerosol is still yet to be clarified due to the complexity of its composition. In this study, the composition of non‐refractory fine particles (NR‐PM 2.5 ) in an urban are…
View article: Measurement report: Formation and brownness of aqueous secondary organic aerosol from the aged biomass-burning emissions in the Sichuan Basin, China
Measurement report: Formation and brownness of aqueous secondary organic aerosol from the aged biomass-burning emissions in the Sichuan Basin, China Open
Secondary organic aerosol (SOA) formed via complex chemical mechanisms was the major contributor to atmospheric aerosol pollution and climate forcing worldwide. The aqueous-phase oxidation was an important pathway for SOA formation and the…
View article: Evolution of atmospheric high-molecular-weight Organonitrates (HMW ONs) in urban Yangtze River Delta (YRD), China
Evolution of atmospheric high-molecular-weight Organonitrates (HMW ONs) in urban Yangtze River Delta (YRD), China Open
Ultra-high-resolution mass spectrometry was used to investigate the characterization of aerosol organonitrates (ONs). ONs featured high-molecular-weight (HMW), high unsaturation, and high functionalization. Under high air pollution events,…
View article: Impacts of meteorology and emission reductions on haze pollution during the lockdown in the North China Plain
Impacts of meteorology and emission reductions on haze pollution during the lockdown in the North China Plain Open
Haze events in the North China Plain (NCP) during the COVID-19 lockdown underscore the intricate challenges of air quality management amid reduced human activities. Utilizing the WRF-Chem model, we explored how sharp emission reductions an…
View article: Direct calibration using atmospheric particles and performance evaluation of Particle Size Magnifier (PSM) 2.0 for sub-10 nm particle measurements
Direct calibration using atmospheric particles and performance evaluation of Particle Size Magnifier (PSM) 2.0 for sub-10 nm particle measurements Open
The Particle Size Magnifier is widely used for measuring nano-sized particles. Here we calibrated the newly developed Particle Size Magnifier version 2.0 (PSM 2.0). We used 1–10 nm particles with different compositions, including metal par…
View article: Geochemical features of the Lower Silurian strata in Xiushan, Chongqing: Implications for paleoclimate reconstruction
Geochemical features of the Lower Silurian strata in Xiushan, Chongqing: Implications for paleoclimate reconstruction Open
The Silurian was featured by frequent climatic and environmental changes. Impoverished marine faunas slowly recovered from the end-Ordovician mass extinction. Diverse fossils have been reported from the Lower Silurian strata in Xiushan, Ch…
View article: Divergent changes in aerosol optical hygroscopicity and new particle formation induced by heatwaves
Divergent changes in aerosol optical hygroscopicity and new particle formation induced by heatwaves Open
As a crucial climate-forcing driver, the aerosol optical enhancement factor (f(RH)) is significantly modulated by the evolution of particle number size distribution (PNSD), e.g., during new particle formation (NPF). The mechanisms regulati…
View article: Exploring Spatiotemporal Interaction Patterns of Dockless Shared Bicycle Networks: A Case Study of Shenzhen, China
Exploring Spatiotemporal Interaction Patterns of Dockless Shared Bicycle Networks: A Case Study of Shenzhen, China Open
The explosive development of shared bicycles has changed the way people travel. In parallel with the urbanization process, shared bicycles have emerged as a significant mode of transportation, especially for the first and last mile transit…
View article: Diurnal Characteristics and Sources Apportionment of Atmospheric PM2.5 in a Medium-sized City in East China
Diurnal Characteristics and Sources Apportionment of Atmospheric PM2.5 in a Medium-sized City in East China Open
To investigate the characteristics and sources of atmospheric fine particulate matter (PM2.5) in the medium-sized cities in East China, continuous observation of PM2.5 was conducted in Huai'an City from April 18th to May 11st, 2021. During…
View article: Impacts of meteorology and emission reductions on haze pollution during the lockdown in the North China Plain: Insights from six-year simulations
Impacts of meteorology and emission reductions on haze pollution during the lockdown in the North China Plain: Insights from six-year simulations Open
Haze events across the North China Plain (NCP) during the COVID-19 lockdown have highlighted the complexities of air quality management in the face of reduced human activity. While previous studies have focused primarily on the atmospheric…
View article: Direct calibration using atmospheric particles and performance evaluation of PSM 2.0 for sub-10 nm particle measurements
Direct calibration using atmospheric particles and performance evaluation of PSM 2.0 for sub-10 nm particle measurements Open
Particle Size Magnifier is widely used for the measuring nano-sized particles. Here we calibrated the newly developed Particle Size Magnifier version 2.0 (PSM 2.0). 1–10 nm particles with different compositions were used, including metal p…
View article: Composition and Sources of Organic Aerosol in Two Megacities in Western China Using Complementary Mass Spectrometric and Statistical Techniques
Composition and Sources of Organic Aerosol in Two Megacities in Western China Using Complementary Mass Spectrometric and Statistical Techniques Open
Over 300 daily PM2.5 filter samples were collected in two western Chinese megacities, Xi'an and Chongqing, from October 2019 to May 2020. Their aqueous extracts were nebulized simultaneously to an aerosol mass spectrometer (AMS) and a rece…
View article: Physical exercise attenuates the negative effects of short-term exposure to medium air pollution levels on cardio-respiratory responses
Physical exercise attenuates the negative effects of short-term exposure to medium air pollution levels on cardio-respiratory responses Open
Background Air pollution (AP) has become a substantial environmental issue affecting human cardiorespiratory health. Physical exercise (PE) is widely accepted to promote cardiorespiratory health. There is a paucity of research on the point…
View article: Exercise-Mediated Protection against Air Pollution-Induced Immune Damage: Mechanisms, Challenges, and Future Directions
Exercise-Mediated Protection against Air Pollution-Induced Immune Damage: Mechanisms, Challenges, and Future Directions Open
Air pollution, a serious risk factor for human health, can lead to immune damage and various diseases. Long-term exposure to air pollutants can trigger oxidative stress and inflammatory responses (the main sources of immune impairment) in …
View article: Evolution of nucleophilic high molecular-weight organic compounds in ambient aerosols: a case study
Evolution of nucleophilic high molecular-weight organic compounds in ambient aerosols: a case study Open
Nucleophilic high molecular-weight organic compounds (HMWOCs) are sensitive to protons (H+) in Fourier transform ion cyclotron resonance mass spectrometry (FT-ICR MS) analysis. A comprehensive evaluation of the diurnal evolution of nucleop…
View article: Extraordinary hot extreme in summer 2022 over the Yangtze River basin modulated by the La Niña condition under global warming
Extraordinary hot extreme in summer 2022 over the Yangtze River basin modulated by the La Niña condition under global warming Open
A widespread and prolonged hot extreme hit the Yangtze River basin in summer 2022, with 300 sites established new temperature records and nearly 96% stations endured more than 40 hot days. From the perspective of the combination effect of …