A087
Organic peroxy radical chemistry and the formation of secondary air pollutants
Organic peroxy radical chemistry and the formation of secondary air pollutants
Session ID#: 252272
Session Description:
Organic peroxy radicals (RO2) are central intermediates in the atmospheric oxidation of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), driving the formation of secondary pollutants such as ozone and secondary organic aerosols (SOA). The structure and functionalization of RO2, including hydroxyl, carbonyl, and nitrate groups, significantly influence their fate—via bimolecular reactions, intramolecular H-shifts, or autoxidation pathways forming highly oxygenated molecules (HOMs). Additionally, multiphase interactions with aerosol components, modulated by acidity, ionic content, and phase state, can impact radical lifetimes and SOA yields. This session invites interdisciplinary contributions that elucidate the chemical mechanisms connecting organic radical processes to secondary pollutant formation. We particularly encourage submissions that integrate laboratory kinetics, high-resolution mass spectrometry, chamber studies, field observations, or mechanistic modeling. Work addressing the implications of radical chemistry on oxidative capacity, SOA composition, and climate-relevant processes under varying NOx and environmental conditions is highly welcome.
Index Terms:
0305 Aerosols and particles [ATMOSPHERIC COMPOSITION AND STRUCTURE]
0317 Chemical kinetic and photochemical properties [ATMOSPHERIC COMPOSITION AND STRUCTURE]
0365 Troposphere: composition and chemistry [ATMOSPHERIC COMPOSITION AND STRUCTURE]
0394 Instruments and techniques [ATMOSPHERIC COMPOSITION AND STRUCTURE]
Primary Convener: Keding Lu, Peking University, State Key Joint Laboratory of Environmental Simulation and Pollution Control, College of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Beijing, China
Convener: Zhaofeng Tan, Peking University, State Key Joint Laboratory of Environmental Simulation and Pollution Control, College of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Beijing, China
Student/Early Career Convener: Huan Song, University of Washington Seattle Campus, Department of Atmospheric and Climate Science, Seattle, United States
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