Yicheng Gao , Xueli Liu , Yi Chen , Tiantian Zhang , Zhiqiang Ma , Weili Lin
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OPE analysis revealed seasonal shifts in sensitivity: summer O<sub>3</sub> formation was NO<sub>x</sub>-sensitive (with the highest proportion of NO<sub><em>x</em></sub>-limited regimes among all seasons), while spring, autumn, and winter were VOCs-sensitive. Regional transport significantly impacted O<sub>3</sub>, particularly in summer via high-VOCs air masses. The NO<sub><em>x</em></sub>/NO<sub><em>y</em></sub> ratio (an indicator of air mass aging) was negatively correlated with OPE. OPE followed a Lorentz curve with NO<sub><em>x</em></sub> (R<sup>2</sup> = 0.94), confirming a nonlinear dependence. Sensitivity analysis (6:00–19:00) showed <1 % NO<sub><em>x</em></sub>-limited conditions year-round. Transition regimes matched O<sub>3</sub> diurnal patterns: the proportion of the transition regime peaked around 14:00 (coinciding with daily O<sub>3</sub> concentration peaks). 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Enhanced insights into ozone production efficiency in urban Beijing: A comprehensive analysis of influencing factors
This study presents a three-year continuous observation of ozone (O3) pollution at an urban campus site in Beijing, analyzing temporal characteristics of O3, seasonal variations in ozone production efficiency (OPE), and its sensitivity to nitrogen oxides (NOx) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Despite strict emission controls, which reduced NOx by 32 % and NOy by 21 % in 2020 compared to 2019, the daily maximum 8-h average O3 still frequently exceeded national standards, though summer averages decreased. OPE analysis revealed seasonal shifts in sensitivity: summer O3 formation was NOx-sensitive (with the highest proportion of NOx-limited regimes among all seasons), while spring, autumn, and winter were VOCs-sensitive. Regional transport significantly impacted O3, particularly in summer via high-VOCs air masses. The NOx/NOy ratio (an indicator of air mass aging) was negatively correlated with OPE. OPE followed a Lorentz curve with NOx (R2 = 0.94), confirming a nonlinear dependence. Sensitivity analysis (6:00–19:00) showed <1 % NOx-limited conditions year-round. Transition regimes matched O3 diurnal patterns: the proportion of the transition regime peaked around 14:00 (coinciding with daily O3 concentration peaks). Spring and autumn were mostly VOCs-limited with transitions; summer balanced three regimes (38.0 % VOCs-limited, 31.5 % transition, 30.4 % NOx-limited) and leaned toward transition; winter was entirely VOCs-limited. The study emphasizes coordinated NOx/VOCs control (especially summer NOx) and regional emission management to mitigate O3 pollution, alongside ongoing VOCs reduction efforts.
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Atmospheric Environment has an open access mirror journal Atmospheric Environment: X, sharing the same aims and scope, editorial team, submission system and rigorous peer review.
Atmospheric Environment is the international journal for scientists in different disciplines related to atmospheric composition and its impacts. The journal publishes scientific articles with atmospheric relevance of emissions and depositions of gaseous and particulate compounds, chemical processes and physical effects in the atmosphere, as well as impacts of the changing atmospheric composition on human health, air quality, climate change, and ecosystems.