ArticleNature communications2018
Interfacial photochemistry at the ocean surface is a global source of organic vapors and aerosols.
Article in Nature communications, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. An erratum has been issued. Cited by 7 papers.
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- Impurity contribution to ultraviolet absorption of saturated fatty acids.Science advances · 2023Article
- Photosensitization mechanisms at the air-water interface of aqueous aerosols.Chemical science · 2022Article
- Ocean Aerobiology.Frontiers in microbiology · 2021Review
- Constraining remote oxidation capacity with ATom observations.Atmospheric chemistry and physics · 2020Article
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- Erratum issued
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Abstract
The surface of the oceans acts as a global sink and source for trace gases and aerosol particles. Recent studies suggest that photochemical reactions at this air/water interface produce organic vapors, enhancing particle formation in the atmosphere. However, current model calculations neglect this abiotic source of reactive compounds and account only for biological emissions. Here we show that interfacial photochemistry serves as a major abiotic source of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) on a global scale, capable to compete with emissions from marine biology. Our results indicate global emissions of 46.4-184 Tg C yr
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