Yantong Chen , Weiyong Luo , Yongpeng Ji , Qiuju Shi , Jiawei Kuang , Yuemeng Ji
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Abstract
Acetylacetone (AcAc) is a typical class of β-diketones, and its atmospheric photooxidation profoundly impact SOA formation. Hence, we performed molecular dynamics simulations to investigate the oxidation of AcAc at the acidic droplet interface. OH-addition to enol-AcAc is favorable to form OH adducts, and for keto-AcAc, H-abstraction pathway is more important to produce alkyl radicals. Subsequent reactions of these intermediates occur via oxidation by O2/NO, isomerization, and decomposition to yield methylglyoxal and acetic acid, which are important SOA precursors. Our results provide an insight into the interfacial chemistry of β-diketones and their influence on the atmospheric environment.
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