Pre-existing particle composition controls the initial viscosity and aging of α-pinene-derived secondary organic aerosol

Environmental Science Atmospheres 2026 Open access

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Authors: Katherine R. Kolozsvari, Natasha M. Garner, David Bell, Jens Top, M. Ammann, Andrew Ault
DOI: 10.1039/d6ea00006a
Cited by: 3
References: 63

Abstract

values for all seed conditions converged, indicating that aged SOA viscosity was less dependent on the initial seed. These results indicate the importance of pre-existing seed particles for initial SOA viscosity and that this viscosity evolves during a particle's atmospheric lifetime.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Atmospheric chemistry and aerosols Indoor Air Quality and Microbial Exposure Air Quality and Health Impacts

Publication details

Journal / source
Environmental Science Atmospheres
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
6
Issue
5
Pages
676–686
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN