Organic aerosol and global climate modelling: a review

Maria Kanakidou, John H. Seinfeld, Spyros Ν. Pandis et al.

2005 · Atmospheric chemistry and physics · 3,736 citations

Abstract. The present paper reviews existing knowledge with regard to Organic Aerosol (OA) of importance for global climate modelling and defines critical gaps needed to reduce the involved uncertainties. All pieces required for the representation of OA in a global climate model are sketched out with special attention to Secondary Organic Aerosol (SOA): The emission estimates of primary carbonaceous particles and SOA precursor gases are summarized. The up-to-date understanding of the chemical formation and transformation of condensable organic material is outlined. Knowledge on the hygroscopi…

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