Xiaoyu Yan , Fuhong Gao , Yuanyuan Ji , Cong An , Rui Gao , Yanqin Ren , Junling Li , Xiaoshuai Gao , Likun Xue , Fanyi Shang , Jidong Li , Hong Li
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During the observation period, four O<sub>3</sub> pollution episodes occurred in Dongying. These episodes were accompanied by simultaneous increases in PM<sub>2.5</sub> concentrations. The results showed that the increase in SOA concentration was a key contributor to the increase in PM<sub>2.5</sub> levels. Compared with those on clean days, the mean hourly concentrations of SOA formed by the photochemical oxidation of VOCs with OH radicals (SOAvoc) on polluted days were significantly higher, particularly during the most serious O<sub>3</sub> pollution episode. The key VOCs with higher contributions to SOA formation potential or SOAvoc formation mainly included toluene, m/p-xylene, and naphthalene in aromatic hydrocarbons; dodecane in alkanes; isoprene and 1,3-butadiene in alkenes; and n-butyraldehyde and hexanal in oxygenated VOCs. The key aromatic hydrocarbons and alkanes originated mainly from petroleum refining and product sources, and vehicle exhaust sources. Organic chemicals were the main anthropogenic source of key alkenes. The sources of the above key VOCs species, particularly petrochemical-related emission sources, should be emphasized in the future development of PM<sub>2.5</sub> reduction measures in Dongying during summer. 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Assessing the contribution of VOCs to SOA formation and identifying their key species during ozone pollution episodes in a typical petrochemical city
Atmospheric volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are the key precursors of ozone (O3) and secondary organic aerosol (SOA). To clarify the causes of the increase in fine particulate matter (PM2.5) concentrations during O3 pollution episodes, this study investigated summer PM2.5 variations in Dongying, a representative petrochemical city in China. We specifically examined the contribution of SOA formed from the oxidation of VOCs to the increase in PM2.5 concentrations and identified key VOCs and their sources, using observation-based modeling and parametric estimation methods. During the observation period, four O3 pollution episodes occurred in Dongying. These episodes were accompanied by simultaneous increases in PM2.5 concentrations. The results showed that the increase in SOA concentration was a key contributor to the increase in PM2.5 levels. Compared with those on clean days, the mean hourly concentrations of SOA formed by the photochemical oxidation of VOCs with OH radicals (SOAvoc) on polluted days were significantly higher, particularly during the most serious O3 pollution episode. The key VOCs with higher contributions to SOA formation potential or SOAvoc formation mainly included toluene, m/p-xylene, and naphthalene in aromatic hydrocarbons; dodecane in alkanes; isoprene and 1,3-butadiene in alkenes; and n-butyraldehyde and hexanal in oxygenated VOCs. The key aromatic hydrocarbons and alkanes originated mainly from petroleum refining and product sources, and vehicle exhaust sources. Organic chemicals were the main anthropogenic source of key alkenes. The sources of the above key VOCs species, particularly petrochemical-related emission sources, should be emphasized in the future development of PM2.5 reduction measures in Dongying during summer. The results of this study are also useful for the accurate control of PM2.5 pollution in other petrochemical cities worldwide.
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Environmental Pollution is an international peer-reviewed journal that publishes high-quality research papers and review articles covering all aspects of environmental pollution and its impacts on ecosystems and human health.
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