Researchers Determine Process Through Which Hydrocarbon Compounds Emitted by Trees Form Aerosols, With Impact on Human Health and Climate
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 9, 2009
A team of researchers from the US, Denmark and New Zealand have discovered a process through which a prevalent biogenic nonmethane hydrocarbon compound emitted by trees—isoprene—forms atmospheric particulate matter (i.e., Modeled yield of epoxides from the reaction of isoprene and OH. Paulot et al. Click to enlarge.
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