Application of Stable Isotopes in Identifying the Sources and Formation of Sulfate and Nitrate in PM<sub>2.5</sub>: A Review

Sulfate and nitrate are important components of atmospheric PM<sub>2.5</sub>, which is the main contributor of haze. Therefore, studying the sources and formation mechanisms of atmospheric sulfate and nitrate is very important for the prevention and control of haze formation. Stable isot...

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Main Authors: Jiamei Peng, Chen Cheng, Shanshan Wang, Gongren Hu, Jinpei Yan, Ruilian Yu
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Published: MDPI AG 2024-10-01
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4433/15/11/1312
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description Sulfate and nitrate are important components of atmospheric PM<sub>2.5</sub>, which is the main contributor of haze. Therefore, studying the sources and formation mechanisms of atmospheric sulfate and nitrate is very important for the prevention and control of haze formation. Stable isotopes of sulfate and nitrate, including isotopic compositions of sulfur, oxygen, and nitrogen, can be comprehensively used to study the sources and formation pathways of sulfate and nitrate in PM<sub>2.5</sub>, and to evaluate the contribution of each source and each formation pathway. This paper briefly reviews the determination methods for sulfur, oxygen and nitrogen isotopes in sulfate and nitrate, focuses on the application of the above isotopes in identifying the sources and formation pathways of sulfate and nitrate in atmospheric PM<sub>2.5</sub>, and puts forward research prospects.
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spelling doaj-art-2bd47b10a9bd46f4bcca6c1ca1db4a782024-11-26T17:50:19ZengMDPI AGAtmosphere2073-44332024-10-011511131210.3390/atmos15111312Application of Stable Isotopes in Identifying the Sources and Formation of Sulfate and Nitrate in PM<sub>2.5</sub>: A ReviewJiamei Peng0Chen Cheng1Shanshan Wang2Gongren Hu3Jinpei Yan4Ruilian Yu5College of Chemical Engineering, Huaqiao University, Xiamen 361021, ChinaCollege of Chemical Engineering, Huaqiao University, Xiamen 361021, ChinaKey Laboratory of Global Change and Marine-Atmospheric Chemistry, Ministry of Natural Resources, Xiamen 361005, ChinaCollege of Chemical Engineering, Huaqiao University, Xiamen 361021, ChinaKey Laboratory of Global Change and Marine-Atmospheric Chemistry, Ministry of Natural Resources, Xiamen 361005, ChinaCollege of Chemical Engineering, Huaqiao University, Xiamen 361021, ChinaSulfate and nitrate are important components of atmospheric PM<sub>2.5</sub>, which is the main contributor of haze. Therefore, studying the sources and formation mechanisms of atmospheric sulfate and nitrate is very important for the prevention and control of haze formation. Stable isotopes of sulfate and nitrate, including isotopic compositions of sulfur, oxygen, and nitrogen, can be comprehensively used to study the sources and formation pathways of sulfate and nitrate in PM<sub>2.5</sub>, and to evaluate the contribution of each source and each formation pathway. This paper briefly reviews the determination methods for sulfur, oxygen and nitrogen isotopes in sulfate and nitrate, focuses on the application of the above isotopes in identifying the sources and formation pathways of sulfate and nitrate in atmospheric PM<sub>2.5</sub>, and puts forward research prospects.https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4433/15/11/1312PM<sub>2.5</sub>sulfatenitratestable isotopesourceformation
spellingShingle Jiamei Peng
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Application of Stable Isotopes in Identifying the Sources and Formation of Sulfate and Nitrate in PM<sub>2.5</sub>: A Review
Atmosphere
PM<sub>2.5</sub>
sulfate
nitrate
stable isotope
source
formation
title Application of Stable Isotopes in Identifying the Sources and Formation of Sulfate and Nitrate in PM<sub>2.5</sub>: A Review
title_full Application of Stable Isotopes in Identifying the Sources and Formation of Sulfate and Nitrate in PM<sub>2.5</sub>: A Review
title_fullStr Application of Stable Isotopes in Identifying the Sources and Formation of Sulfate and Nitrate in PM<sub>2.5</sub>: A Review
title_full_unstemmed Application of Stable Isotopes in Identifying the Sources and Formation of Sulfate and Nitrate in PM<sub>2.5</sub>: A Review
title_short Application of Stable Isotopes in Identifying the Sources and Formation of Sulfate and Nitrate in PM<sub>2.5</sub>: A Review
title_sort application of stable isotopes in identifying the sources and formation of sulfate and nitrate in pm sub 2 5 sub a review
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sulfate
nitrate
stable isotope
source
formation
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