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View article: Multiphase photochemical reactions as sinks of nanoplastic photodissolution products in aqueous environments: a model study for benzene
Multiphase photochemical reactions as sinks of nanoplastic photodissolution products in aqueous environments: a model study for benzene Open
Carcinogenic benzene is the most concerning product of the irradiation of polystyrene nanoplastics in aqueous suspension. Interestingly, benzene formed in water from polystyrene can volatilise to the gas phase or react with aqueous-phase h…
View article: An optimization of transmission measurement of an atmospheric pressure interface time-of-flight mass spectrometer (APi-ToF MS)
An optimization of transmission measurement of an atmospheric pressure interface time-of-flight mass spectrometer (APi-ToF MS) Open
An optimized method to measure the transmission of a mass spectrometer allows for improvement of the quantification of ions detected.
View article: Electro-upcycling polyethylene glycol aqueous solutions in a proton exchange membrane electrolyser
Electro-upcycling polyethylene glycol aqueous solutions in a proton exchange membrane electrolyser Open
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View article: Electro-Upcycling Polyethylene Glycol Aqueous Solutions in a Proton Exchange Membrane Electrolyzer
Electro-Upcycling Polyethylene Glycol Aqueous Solutions in a Proton Exchange Membrane Electrolyzer Open
View article: Assessing the photodegradation potential of compounds derived from the photoinduced weathering of polystyrene in water
Assessing the photodegradation potential of compounds derived from the photoinduced weathering of polystyrene in water Open
Benzoate (Bz-) and acetophenone (AcPh) are aromatic compounds known to be produced by sunlight irradiation of polystyrene aqueous suspensions. Here we show that these molecules could react with •OH (Bz-) an…
View article: Assessing the Photodegradation Potential of Compounds Derived from the Photoinduced Weathering of Polystyrene in Water
Assessing the Photodegradation Potential of Compounds Derived from the Photoinduced Weathering of Polystyrene in Water Open
View article: Rapid detection of nanoplastics and small microplastics by Nile-Red staining and flow cytometry
Rapid detection of nanoplastics and small microplastics by Nile-Red staining and flow cytometry Open
View article: Evaluation of the Environmental Fate of a Semivolatile Transformation Product of Ibuprofen Based on a Simple Two-Media Fate Model
Evaluation of the Environmental Fate of a Semivolatile Transformation Product of Ibuprofen Based on a Simple Two-Media Fate Model Open
Partitioning between surface waters and the atmosphere is an important process, influencing the fate and transport of semi-volatile contaminants. In this work, a simple methodology that combines experimental data and modeling was used to i…
View article: Separation of isomers using a differential mobility analyser (DMA): Comparison of experimental vs modelled ion mobility
Separation of isomers using a differential mobility analyser (DMA): Comparison of experimental vs modelled ion mobility Open
Mass spectrometry is uniquely suited to identify and quantify environmentally relevant molecules and molecular clusters. Mass spectrometry alone is, however, not able to distinguish between isomers. In this study, we demonstrate the use of…
View article: A study on the fragmentation of sulfuric acid and dimethylamine clusters inside an atmospheric pressure interface time-of-flight mass spectrometer
A study on the fragmentation of sulfuric acid and dimethylamine clusters inside an atmospheric pressure interface time-of-flight mass spectrometer Open
Sulfuric acid and dimethylamine vapours in the atmosphere can form molecular clusters, which participate in new particle formation events. In this work, we have produced, measured, and identified clusters of sulfuric acid and dimethylamine…
View article: Comment on amt-2021-184
Comment on amt-2021-184 Open
Abstract. Sulfuric acid and dimethylamine vapours in the atmosphere can form molecular clusters, which participate in new particle formation events. In this work, we have produced, measured, and identified clusters of sulf…
View article: Comment on amt-2021-184
Comment on amt-2021-184 Open
Abstract. Sulfuric acid and dimethylamine vapours in the atmosphere can form molecular clusters, which participate in new particle formation events. In this work, we have produced, measured, and identified clusters of sulf…
View article: Interactive comment on "A study on the fragmentation of sulfuric acid and dimethylamine clusters inside an Atmospheric Pressure interface Time Of Flight Mass Spectrometer"
Interactive comment on "A study on the fragmentation of sulfuric acid and dimethylamine clusters inside an Atmospheric Pressure interface Time Of Flight Mass Spectrometer" Open
Abstract. Sulfuric acid and dimethylamine vapours in the atmosphere can form molecular clusters, which participate in new particle formation events. In this work, we have produced, measured, and identified clusters of sulf…
View article: Supplementary material to "A study on the fragmentation of sulfuric acid and dimethylamine clusters inside an Atmospheric Pressure interface Time Of Flight Mass Spectrometer"
Supplementary material to "A study on the fragmentation of sulfuric acid and dimethylamine clusters inside an Atmospheric Pressure interface Time Of Flight Mass Spectrometer" Open
S1. Experimental Set-upThe experiments in this study were conducted using a set-up consisting of a combination of ElectroSpray Ionization, planar Differential Mobility Analyser and Atmospheric Pressure interface Time Of Flight mass spectro…
View article: A study on the fragmentation of sulfuric acid and dimethylamine clusters inside an Atmospheric Pressure interface Time Of Flight Mass Spectrometer
A study on the fragmentation of sulfuric acid and dimethylamine clusters inside an Atmospheric Pressure interface Time Of Flight Mass Spectrometer Open
Sulfuric acid and dimethylamine vapours in the atmosphere can form molecular clusters, which participate in new particle formation events. In this work, we have produced, measured and identified clusters of sulfuric acid and dimethylamine …
View article: Atmospheric transport of micro and nanoplastics and fluorescence detection of particles < 20 &#181;m
Atmospheric transport of micro and nanoplastics and fluorescence detection of particles < 20 µm Open
<p>Atmospheric plastic pollution is now a global problem. Microplastics (MP) have been detected in urban atmospheres as well as in remote and pristine environments, showing that suspension, deposition and aeolian transport of MP shou…
View article: Toward Large-Scale Autonomous Marine Pollution Monitoring
Toward Large-Scale Autonomous Marine Pollution Monitoring Open
Marine pollution is a growing worldwide concern, affecting the health of marine ecosystems, human health, and weather patterns. To reduce underwater pollution, it is critical to have access to accurate information about the extent of marin…
View article: Molecular understanding of the suppression of new-particle formation by isoprene
Molecular understanding of the suppression of new-particle formation by isoprene Open
Nucleation of atmospheric vapours produces more than half of global cloud condensation nuclei and so has an important influence on climate. Recent studies show that monoterpene (C10H16) oxidation yields highly oxygenated products that can …
View article: From plastic-waste to H2: Electrolysis of a Poly(methyl methacrylate) model molecule on polymer electrolyte membrane reactors
From plastic-waste to H2: Electrolysis of a Poly(methyl methacrylate) model molecule on polymer electrolyte membrane reactors Open
View article: Atmospheric Micro and Nanoplastics: An Enormous Microscopic Problem
Atmospheric Micro and Nanoplastics: An Enormous Microscopic Problem Open
Atmospheric plastic pollution is now a global problem. Microplastics (MP) have been detected in urban atmospheres as well as in remote and pristine environments, showing that suspension, deposition and aeolian transport of MP should be inc…
View article: Highly oxygenated organic molecule cluster decomposition in atmospheric pressure interface time-of-flight mass spectrometers
Highly oxygenated organic molecule cluster decomposition in atmospheric pressure interface time-of-flight mass spectrometers Open
Identification of atmospheric molecular clusters and measurement of their concentrations by atmospheric pressure interface time-of-flight (APi-TOF) mass spectrometers may be affected by systematic error due to possible decomposition of clu…
View article: PENGUIN
PENGUIN Open
Underwater plastic pollution is a significant global concern, affecting everything from marine ecosystems to climate change and even human health. Currently, obtaining accurate information about aquatic plastic pollutants at high spatial a…
View article: Toward Large-Scale Autonomous Monitoring and Sensing of Underwater Pollutants
Toward Large-Scale Autonomous Monitoring and Sensing of Underwater Pollutants Open
Marine pollution is a growing worldwide concern, affecting health of marine ecosystems, human health, climate change, and weather patterns. To reduce underwater pollution, it is critical to have access to accurate information about the ext…
View article: A process model to predict the faith of clusters in CI-APi-TOF mass spectrometers
A process model to predict the faith of clusters in CI-APi-TOF mass spectrometers Open
<div>Recent technological developments have made it possible to detect the elemental composition of even the smallest airborne clusters at low ambient concentrations through chemical ionization atmospheric pressure interface time-of-…
View article: HOM cluster decomposition in APi-TOF mass spectrometers
HOM cluster decomposition in APi-TOF mass spectrometers Open
<p>Recent developments in mass spectrometry have brought huge advancements to the field of atmospheric science. For example, mass spectrometers are now able to detect ppq-level (10<sup>-15</sup>) concentrations of both cl…
View article: Degradation of nanoplastics in aquatic environments: reactivity and impact on dissolved organic carbon
Degradation of nanoplastics in aquatic environments: reactivity and impact on dissolved organic carbon Open
<p>The large production of plastic material (PlasticsEurope, 2019), together with the mishandling of plastic waste, has resulted in ubiquitous plastic pollution, which now reaches even the most remote areas of the Earth (Allen et al.…
View article: Supplementary material to "Molecular understanding of the suppression of new-particleformation by isoprene"
Supplementary material to "Molecular understanding of the suppression of new-particleformation by isoprene" Open
We conducted our measurements at the CLOUD (Cosmics Leaving OUtdoor Droplets) chamber at CERN (European Center for Nuclear Research),
View article: Molecular understanding of the suppression of new-particleformation by isoprene
Molecular understanding of the suppression of new-particleformation by isoprene Open
Nucleation of atmospheric vapors produces more than half of global cloud condensation nuclei and so has an important influence on climate. Recent studies show that monoterpene (C10H16) oxidation yields highly-oxygenated products that can n…
View article: HOM cluster decomposition in APi-TOF mass spectrometers
HOM cluster decomposition in APi-TOF mass spectrometers Open
Identification of atmospheric molecular clusters and measurement of their concentrations by APi-TOF mass spectrometers may be affected by systematic error due to possible decomposition of clusters inside the instrument. Here, we perform nu…
View article: Photochemistry of the Cloud Aqueous Phase: A Review
Photochemistry of the Cloud Aqueous Phase: A Review Open
This review paper describes briefly the cloud aqueous phase composition and deeply its reactivity in the dark and mainly under solar radiation. The role of the main oxidants (hydrogen peroxide, nitrate radical, and hydroxyl radical) is pre…