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https://doi.org/10.5194/egusphere-2022-1068
https://doi.org/10.5194/egusphere-2022-1068
26 Oct 2022
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SO2 enhances aerosol formation from anthropogenic volatile organic compound ozonolysis by producing sulfur-containing compounds

Zhaomin Yang, Kun Li, Narcisse T. Tsona, Xin Luo, and Lin Du

Abstract. Sulfur dioxide (SO2) can affect aerosol formation in the atmosphere, but the underlying mechanisms remain unclear. Here, we investigate aerosol formation and composition from the ozonolysis of cyclooctene with and without SO2 addition in a smog chamber. Liquid chromatography equipped with high-resolution tandem mass spectrometry measurements indicate that monomer carboxylic acids and corresponding dimers with acid anhydride and aldol structures are important components in particles formed in the absence of SO2. A 9.4–12.6 time increase in particle maximum number concentration is observed in the presence of 14–192 ppb SO2. This increase is largely attributed to sulfuric acid (H2SO4) formation from the reactions of stabilized Criegee intermediates with SO2. In addition, a number of organosulfates (OSs) are detected in the presence of SO2, which are likely products formed from the heterogeneous reactions of oxygenated species with H2SO4. The molecular structures of OSs are also identified based on tandem mass spectrometry analysis. It should be noted that some of these OSs have been found in previous field studies but were classified as compounds from unknown sources or of unknown structures. The observed OSs are less volatile than their precursors and therefore are more effective contributors to particle formation and growth, partially leading to the increase in particle volume concentration under SO2-presence conditions. Our results provide an in-depth molecular-level insight into how SO2 alters particle formation and composition.

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11 Jan 2023
SO2 enhances aerosol formation from anthropogenic volatile organic compound ozonolysis by producing sulfur-containing compounds
Zhaomin Yang, Kun Li, Narcisse T. Tsona, Xin Luo, and Lin Du
Atmos. Chem. Phys., 23, 417–430, https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-23-417-2023,https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-23-417-2023, 2023
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  • RC1: 'Comment on egusphere-2022-1068', Anonymous Referee #1, 31 Oct 2022
  • RC2: 'Review of egusphere-2022-1068', Anonymous Referee #2, 22 Nov 2022

Interactive discussion

Status: closed

Comment types: AC – author | RC – referee | CC – community | EC – editor | CEC – chief editor | : Report abuse
  • RC1: 'Comment on egusphere-2022-1068', Anonymous Referee #1, 31 Oct 2022
  • RC2: 'Review of egusphere-2022-1068', Anonymous Referee #2, 22 Nov 2022

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AR: Author's response | RR: Referee report | ED: Editor decision | EF: Editorial file upload
AR by Lin Du on behalf of the Authors (09 Dec 2022)  Author's response   Author's tracked changes   Manuscript 
ED: Publish as is (12 Dec 2022) by Dantong Liu
AR by Lin Du on behalf of the Authors (15 Dec 2022)  Author's response   Manuscript 

Journal article(s) based on this preprint

11 Jan 2023
SO2 enhances aerosol formation from anthropogenic volatile organic compound ozonolysis by producing sulfur-containing compounds
Zhaomin Yang, Kun Li, Narcisse T. Tsona, Xin Luo, and Lin Du
Atmos. Chem. Phys., 23, 417–430, https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-23-417-2023,https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-23-417-2023, 2023
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Zhaomin Yang et al.

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SO2 significantly promotes particle formation during cyclooctene ozonolysis. Carboxylic acids and their dimers were major products in particles formed in the absence of SO2. SO2 can induce the production of organosulfates with stronger particle formation ability than their precursors, leading to the enhancement in particle formation. Formation mechanisms and structures of organosulfates were proposed, which is helpful for better understanding how SO2 perturbs the formation and fate of particles.