Pulling Molecules Out of Think Air - Christopher Kenseth

Year
2022
Tags
Atmospheric Chemistry
aerosols
air pollution
climate change
Secondary Organic Aerosol
SOA
Air Quality
environmental science
atmospheric science
climate modeling
Organic Chemistry
Aerosol Physics
cloud formation
public health
Smog
environmental chemistry
Atmospheric Particles
Oxidation Chemistry
Pollution Research
Aerosol Chemistry
Summary

This research investigates the formation and chemical composition of atmospheric aerosol particles, particularly secondary organic aerosols formed through oxidation of organic gases. Using a large controlled atmospheric chamber, the work studies how environmental conditions influence aerosol chemistry, improving understanding of air pollution, climate impacts, cloud formation, and human health effects.