Iodine oxoacids drive rapid aerosol formation in pristine atmospheric areas
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Published in Science · View the paper (DOI)
A new study reveals that iodine oxoacid particle formation can compete with sulfuric acid in pristine atmospheric regions, contributing to Earth's climate system. Iodine plays a critical role in rapid new particle formation, particularly in coastal and marine areas.
Coverage from 4 institutions
- Iodine oxoacids drive rapid aerosol formation in pristine atmospheric areas American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) · Feb 4, 2021 · first to report
- How iodine-containing molecules contribute to the formation of atmospheric aerosols Carnegie Mellon University · Feb 5, 2021
- Iodine oxoacids formed in oceans have major impact on climate Tampere University · Feb 8, 2021
- Climate research: rapid formation of iodic particles over the Arctic Goethe University Frankfurt · Feb 11, 2021