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November 10, 2025npj Climate and Atmospheric ScienceOpen Access

Online molecular insights into sources and formation of organic aerosol in Shanghai

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SXShuhui XueHLHao LuoZWZhuosi Wang

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Observational analysis identified biomass burning and photo-oxidation as key sources of organic aerosols in Shanghai, indicating a need for improved air pollution strategies.

Key Points

  • Organic aerosols were significantly characterized using extractive electrospray ionization in winter Shanghai.
  • Photo-oxidation contributed notably to atmospheric aerosols, alongside notable biomass burning influences.
  • Positive Matrix Factorization helped identify eleven sources, including key oxidation processes and organic precursors.
  • Improving understanding of sources aids in shaping effective air pollution control strategies.

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Xue et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69253a1ec0ce034ddc35705bhttps://doi.org/10.1038/s41612-025-01230-6
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