Organic Matrix Effect on the Molecular Light Absorption of Brown Carbon

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Title: Organic Matrix Effect on the Molecular Light Absorption of Brown Carbon
Authors: 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
Source: Geophysical Research Letters, Vol 50, Iss 24, Pp n/a-n/a (2023)
Publisher Information: Wiley, 2023.
Publication Year: 2023
Collection: LCC:Geophysics. Cosmic physics
Subject Terms: brown carbon, non‐target analysis, organic matrix effect, light absorption, Geophysics. Cosmic physics, QC801-809
More Details: 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.
Document Type: article
File Description: electronic resource
Language: English
ISSN: 1944-8007
0094-8276
Relation: https://doaj.org/toc/0094-8276; https://doaj.org/toc/1944-8007
DOI: 10.1029/2023GL106541
Access URL: https://doaj.org/article/6f2a4db8e18545f48ba0dd06558548f8
Accession Number: edsdoj.6f2a4db8e18545f48ba0dd06558548f8
Database: Directory of Open Access Journals
More Details
ISSN:19448007
00948276
DOI:10.1029/2023GL106541
Published in:Geophysical Research Letters
Language:English