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June 3, 2026Open Access

Reduced Longwave Absorption of Magnesium Sulfate Aerosol as an Alternative to Sulfuric Acid for Stratospheric Aerosol Injection

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AOAleksandr OdelskiiSMS. V. MalashevichVSVahid Shahabadi

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Overview

Randomized trial compares radiative effects of magnesium sulfate and sulfuric acid aerosols, indicating potential alternatives for climate intervention.

Key Points

  • This research aims to compare the optical properties and radiative forcing effects of magnesium sulfate and sulfuric acid aerosols.
  • Utilized optical trapping measurements to assess aerosol properties.
  • Conducted infrared optical constant evaluations and radiative transfer calculations.
  • Focused on stratospheric conditions relevant for evaluating solar radiation modification.
  • Magnesium sulfate aerosol demonstrated reduced longwave absorption compared to sulfuric acid.
  • The difference in radiative forcing could suggest magnesium sulfate as a potential alternative for aerosol injection.
  • Findings support further investigation into magnesium sulfate's efficacy and impact on climate modification.

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Odelskii et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a1fc6f7dee9eb8c0dce7d4fhttps://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20446772
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