Atmospheric aerosol nucleation: a methodological review of theoretical calculations and molecular simulation

Environmental Science Atmospheres 2026 Open access

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Authors: Yongjian Lian, Xurong Bai, Ruoying Yuan, Tingyu Wei, Hongjun Mao, Jianfei Peng, Shuai Jiang
DOI: 10.1039/d6ea00026f
Cited by: 1
References: 102

Abstract

This review links nucleation clusters to atmospheric particles via configurational sampling, thermodynamics, and dynamics, highlighting key challenges and future directions.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Atmospheric chemistry and aerosols Atmospheric aerosols and clouds Air Quality and Health Impacts

Publication details

Journal / source
Environmental Science Atmospheres
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
6
Issue
6
Pages
810–830
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN