Laser mass spectrometric analysis of organic atmospheric aerosols. 2. Elucidation of urban air pollution processes

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Haefliger, OP [1 ]
Bucheli, TD [1 ]
Zenobi, R [1 ]
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[1] Swiss Fed Inst Technol, Dept Chem, CH-8092 Zurich, Switzerland
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10.1021/es991123q
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X [环境科学、安全科学];
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08 ; 0830 ;
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The dynamic behavior of aerosol-bound polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and other polycyclic aromatic compounds (PACs) in urban air was studied over the course of several whole days, both next to a street with heavy traffic and in a city park. Two-step laser mass spectrometry, a highly sensitive and selective technique, allowed measurements with 15 min time resolution. Large variations in particle concentration and chemical composition were observed, reflecting the contributions from Diesel trucks and gasoline-powered cars to urban aerosols. These sources were clearly identified using specific mass spectral patterns. Photochemically induced decay of oxygenated polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (OPAHs) was observed to occur within only a few hours. Rapid speciation of aerosol-bound organic carbon is now possible to complement data on routinely monitored atmospheric pollutants.
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