Organic Matrix Effect on the Molecular Light Absorption of Brown Carbon

Autor: Antai Zhang, Yaling Zeng, Xin Yang, Jinghao Zhai, Yixiang Wang, Chunbo Xing, Baohua Cai, Shao Shi, Yujie Zhang, Zhenxing Shen, Tzung‐May Fu, Lei Zhu, Huizhong Shen, Jianhuai Ye, Chen Wang
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2023
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Zdroj: Geophysical Research Letters, Vol 50, Iss 24, Pp n/a-n/a (2023)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1944-8007
0094-8276
DOI: 10.1029/2023GL106541
Popis: Abstract Brown carbon (BrC) absorption impacts radiative forcing and climate change. Quantifying radiative forcing of BrC requires understanding its molecular composition and absorption characteristics. While organic molecules surrounding BrC may impact its absorption, their effects have not yet been investigated. This research determined matrix effect on BrC absorption by comparing individual BrC molecules and BrC within an organic matrix. Over 20,000 water‐soluble organic molecules constituted the water‐soluble BrC and associated organic matrix. The matrix enhanced aliphatic BrC absorption but suppressed aromatic BrC, especially with higher matrix O/C ratios indicating greater polarity and acidity. By directly measuring and modeling organic matrix effect on BrC, we can improve climate prediction precision and aerosol‐radiation interaction comprehension.
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