Droplet activation behaviour of atmospheric black carbon particles in fog as a function of their size and mixing state

<p>Among the variety of particle types present in the atmosphere, black carbon (BC), emitted by combustion processes, is uniquely associated with harmful effects to the human body and substantial radiative forcing of the Earth. Pure BC is known to be non-hygroscopic, but its ability to acquire...

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Main Authors: G. Motos, J. Schmale, J. C. Corbin, M. Zanatta, U. Baltensperger, M. Gysel-Beer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2019-02-01
Series:Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics
Online Access:https://www.atmos-chem-phys.net/19/2183/2019/acp-19-2183-2019.pdf