Contributions of Isoprene, Monoterpenes, β-caryophyllene, and Toluene to Secondary Organic Aerosol in Hong Kong during the Summer of 2006

Jian Zhen Yu, Di Hu*, Qijin Bian, Alexis K.H. Lau, Teresa W.H. Li

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Secondary organic tracer compounds for secondary organic aerosol (SOA) formed from isoprene, monoterpenes, β-caryophyllene, and toluene were identified and quantified in 51 samples collected at four sites in Hong Kong during the summer of 2006. The measured ambient concentrations of these tracer species, together with their laboratory-derived SOA mass fractions, were used to assess the SOC and SOA contributions of their respective VOC precursors. Monoterpenes and β-caryophyllene were significant SOA contributors in Hong Kong during the summer. This was consistent with the high annual monoterpene emissions observed in Hong Kong and also indicated an abundant β-caryophyllene emission in this area. Higher SOA concentrations and contributions to OC were observed on the days mainly influenced by regional sources due to elevated oxidant levels than those affected mainly by local sources. This is an abstract of a paper presented at the 101st AWMA Annual Conference and Exhibition (Portland, OR 6/24-27/2008).

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication101st Air and Waste Management Association Annual Conference and Exhibition 2008
PublisherAir and Waste Management Association
Pages4381-4385
Number of pages5
Volume7
ISBN (Print)9781605607887
Publication statusPublished - Jun 2008
Event101st Air and Waste Management Association Annual Conference and Exhibition 2008 - Portland, United States
Duration: 24 Jun 200827 Jun 2008

Publication series

NameProceedings of the Air and Waste Management Association's Annual Conference and Exhibition, AWMA
ISSN (Print)1052-6102

Conference

Conference101st Air and Waste Management Association Annual Conference and Exhibition 2008
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityPortland
Period24/06/0827/06/08

Scopus Subject Areas

  • Environmental Science(all)
  • Energy(all)

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