In:
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Vol. 117, No. 18 ( 2020-05-05), p. 9755-9761
Abstract:
Aerosol–radiation interaction (ARI) plays a significant role in the accumulation of fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) by stabilizing the planetary boundary layer and thus deteriorating air quality during haze events. However, modification of photolysis by aerosol scattering or absorbing solar radiation (aerosol–photolysis interaction or API) alters the atmospheric oxidizing capacity, decreases the rate of secondary aerosol formation, and ultimately alleviates the ARI effect on PM 2.5 pollution. Therefore, the synergetic effect of both ARI and API can either aggravate or even mitigate PM 2.5 pollution. To test the effect, a fully coupled Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF)-Chem model has been used to simulate a heavy haze episode in North China Plain. Our results show that ARI contributes to a 7.8% increase in near-surface PM 2.5 . However, API suppresses secondary aerosol formation, and the combination of ARI and API results in only 4.8% net increase of PM 2.5 . Additionally, API increases the solar radiation reaching the surface and perturbs aerosol nucleation and activation to form cloud condensation nuclei, influencing aerosol–cloud interaction. The results suggest that API reduces PM 2.5 pollution during haze events, but adds uncertainties in climate prediction.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0027-8424
,
1091-6490
DOI:
10.1073/pnas.1916775117
Language:
English
Publisher:
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
Publication Date:
2020
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209104-5
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1461794-8
SSG:
11
SSG:
12
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