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Multi-year submicron aerosol chemical composition at a high-altitude site in the Western Ghats of India

Environ. Sci.: Atmos., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6EA00013D, Paper

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Sonal Kumari, G. Pandithurai, Pallavi Padwal, Rohit D. Patil, V. Anil Kumar, P. P. Leena, Sachin S. Patil, Ajit Waware, Lalit R. Chaudhari
Multi-year characterization of PM1 organic aerosols at a high-altitude site in the Western Ghats reveals seasonal variability, source contributions, and atmospheric processing influenced by regional transport, biomass burning, and meteorological conditions.
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Reduced U.S. Methane Emissions during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Environ. Sci.: Atmos., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6EA00004E, Paper

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Sergio Ibarra-Espinosa, Lei Hu, Colin Harkins, Brian McDonald, Scot Miller, Youmi Oh, Lori Bruhwiler, Colm Sweeney, Arlyn Andrews
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic disrupted normal human activities worldwide, and mobility reductions resulted in reduced levels of air pollutants and greenhouse gases emissions. Here, we examine the impact...
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Peroxyacetyl Nitrate (PAN) in the Atmosphere: A Comprehensive Review of Chemistry, Measurements, and Chemical-Transport Implications

Environ. Sci.: Atmos., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6EA00017G, Critical Review

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Callum Flowerday, Jaron C Hansen
Peroxyacetyl nitrate (PAN) is a secondary pollutant formed through the photochemical oxidation of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the presence of nitrogen dioxide (NO₂). Since its identification in 1956, PAN...
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Atmospheric aerosol nucleation: a methodological review of theoretical calculations and molecular simulation

Environ. Sci.: Atmos., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6EA00026F, Critical Review

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Yongjian Lian, Xurong Bai, Ruoying Yuan, Tingyu Wei, Hongjun Mao, Jianfei Peng, Shuai Jiang
This review links nucleation clusters to atmospheric particles via configurational sampling, thermodynamics, and dynamics, highlighting key challenges and future directions.
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Toluene early morning peaks as potential biogenic stress signals of Mediterranean forests

Environ. Sci.: Atmos., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5EA00168D, Paper

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Ana M. Yáñez-Serrano, Mirto Lampadariou, Iolanda Filella, Joan Llusià, Roger Seco, Marcos Fernández-Martínez, Miguel Portillo-Estrada, N. Mihalopoulos, Jordi Massagué, Noemi Perez, Marjan Savadkoohi, Marco Pandolfi, Josep Peñuelas, Xavier Querol, Andrés Alastuey
Early-morning toluene peaks in 2021–2023 summers at Montseny's Mediterranean forest were linked to high temperatures and low humidity, suggesting a biogenic response to Quercus ilex drought stress.
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The global atmospheric cycle of forever chemicals: a review of PFAS distribution, wet deposition, and atmospheric fate

Environ. Sci.: Atmos., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5EA00130G, Critical Review

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Youssef Harb, Charbel Anthony El Hachem, Amale Mcheik, Ghada El Zakhem Naous, Nathalie Hayeck
PFAS partition between the gas and particulate phase, deposit through precipitation, could re-volatilize, and travel long distances, undergoing transformations.
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Oxidation of organic films at the mineral–water interface by aqueous-phase ozone affects aerosol light scattering

Environ. Sci.: Atmos., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5EA00145E, Paper

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Edward J. Stuckey, Rebecca J. L. Welbourn, Tobias W. D. Robson, Philipp Gutfreund, Katherine C. Thompson, Adrian R. Rennie, Martin D. King
The study presented here examines how aqueous-phase ozone alters the thickness of organic films at the mineral–water interface of aerosol and estimates the change to aerosol optical properties.
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Unveiling the first two-year dataset on the atmospheric deposition of heavy metals in a southern Vietnam megacity: potential driving factors and ecological risk assessment

Environ. Sci.: Atmos., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6EA00039H, Paper

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Ly Sy Phu Nguyen, Le Quoc Hau, Vo Truong Gia Han, Tran Hoang Minh, Vo Thi Tam Minh, Tran Anh Ngan, To Thị Hien
Characterizing atmospheric deposition of heavy metals (HMs) through bulk sampling provides critical insights into environmental pollution patterns in fast-developing urban centers.
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Nocturnal vertical gradients in O3, PAN and PAA in a boreal forest: the role of chemical reactions, deposition and entrainment

Environ. Sci.: Atmos., 2026, 6,496-514
DOI: 10.1039/D5EA00159E, Paper

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Simone T. Andersen, Carolina Nelson, Laura Wüst, Patrick Dewald, Gunther N. T. E. Türk, Jan Schuladen, Horst Fischer, Mikael Ehn, Tuukka Petäjä, Üllar Rannik, Ilona Ylivinkka, Lauri R. Ahonen, Robby Rynek, Helko Borsdorf, Thomas Mayer, Jos Lelieveld, John N. Crowley
Atmospheric stability is one of the main drivers of nocturnal gradients in O₃, PAN, and PAA in forested environments. Entrainment from above the canopy leads to a reduction in the observed losses below the canopy.
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Correction: Yields of perfluorocarboxylic acids from the atmospheric oxidation of Montreal Protocol related gases

Environ. Sci.: Atmos., 2026, 6,607-608
DOI: 10.1039/D6EA90009G, Correction

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M. P. Sulbaek Andersen, T. J. Wallington, J. B. Burkholder, S. Madronich, M. L. Hanson, D. Van Hoomissen, K. R. Solomon
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Oxidative potential of fine particle emissions of a residential wood-fired boiler

Environ. Sci.: Atmos., 2026, 6,515-532
DOI: 10.1039/D5EA00177C, Paper

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Marie Khedari, Audrey Villot, Joulanda Taha, Olli Sippula, Pasi Jalava, Yves Andres
Biomass types with high combustion-emitted PM emissions did not necessarily exhibit high oxidative potential (OP), highlighting the role of particle chemical compositions in influencing OP and potential impacts.
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The effect of surface sink saturation and emission altitude on hydrogen's atmospheric impact

Environ. Sci.: Atmos., 2026, 6,595-606
DOI: 10.1039/D5EA00139K, Paper

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Evan M. Gibney, Sebastian D. Eastham, Florian Allroggen, Raymond L. Speth
This study quantifies the additional climate impact of hydrogen emissions at high altitude and under conditions of soil sink saturation using the GEOS-Chem chemistry transport model.
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Quantification, diel variation and photochemistry of inorganic chlorine trace gases in continental Germany

Environ. Sci.: Atmos., 2026, 6,579-594
DOI: 10.1039/D5EA00142K, Paper

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Lasse Moormann, John N. Crowley, Friederike Fachinger, Frank Drewnick
A simplified diagram for formation and (photo)chemical transformations of chlorine-containing trace gases in the troposphere. The links to NO_Y (e.g., NO₂, NO₃ and N₂O₅) are highlighted, as is the coupling with HO_X cycles (OH and HO₂).
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Yields of perfluorocarboxylic acids from the atmospheric oxidation of Montreal Protocol related gases

Environ. Sci.: Atmos., 2026, 6,473-483
DOI: 10.1039/D5EA00179J, Paper

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M. P. Sulbaek Andersen, T. J. Wallington, J. B. Burkholder, S. Madronich, M. L. Hanson, D. Van Hoomissen, K. R. Solomon
Evaluation of the molar yields of trifluoroacetic acid (TFA), perfluoropropanoic acid (PFPrA) and perfluorobutanoic acid (PFBA) from the atmospheric degradation of gases relevant to the Montreal Protocol and its Amendments.
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Vertical profiles of NO3 reactivity within the surface layer of a boreal forest

Environ. Sci.: Atmos., 2026, 6,551-564
DOI: 10.1039/D5EA00153F, Paper

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Patrick Dewald, Simone T. Andersen, Gunther N. T. E. Türk, Laura Wüst, Carolina Nelson, Jan Schuladen, Mikael Ehn, Tuukka Petäjä, Ilona Ylivinkka, Lauri R. Ahonen, Horst Fischer, Jos Lelieveld, John N. Crowley
Sub-canopy decoupling is the key driver of strong vertical gradients in VOC-induced NO₃ reactivity.
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Quantifying sensitivity of PM2.5 mass to ammonia and nitrate availability in Hong Kong based on four-year hourly measurements

Environ. Sci.: Atmos., 2026, 6,565-578
DOI: 10.1039/D5EA00114E, Paper

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Zijing Zhang, Jian Zhen Yu
Nitrate and ammonium are major components of inorganic PM_2.5 in Hong Kong. Our study shows that synergistic control of NO_x and NH₃ can effectively cut down PM_2.5 in Hong Kong.
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Evaluating the effects of COVID-19 lockdowns on air quality across some African countries

Environ. Sci.: Atmos., 2026, 6,533-550
DOI: 10.1039/D5EA00111K, Paper

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Zizhen Han, Yuqiang Zhang, Zhou Liu, Kexin Zhang, Stanley Numbonui Tasheh, Narcisse Tchinda Tsona, Zhuyi Wang, Bin Luo, Likun Xue, Xinfeng Wang
To test emission reductions via COVID-19 lockdown air quality changes in Africa, JPL chemical reanalysis data reveal mixed pollutant trends. Natural and anthropogenic drivers are highlighted, urging stricter emission rules and clean energy use.
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Health and climate impacts of policy-driven changes in open crop straw burning during China's summer harvest

Environ. Sci.: Atmos., 2026, 6,484-495
DOI: 10.1039/D5EA00164A, Paper

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Jieyu Wen, Zhicheng Feng, Haochen Zuo, Xiaodong Xie, Ying Zhou, Yiyi Wang, Yang Hu, Jianlin Hu
Policy-driven changes in open crop straw burning (OCSB) substantially affect China's summer air quality, health, and climate effects.
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Reactive chlorine in the polluted marine boundary layer during the Halifax fog and air quality study (HaliFAQS)

Environ. Sci.: Atmos., 2026, 6,460-472
DOI: 10.1039/D5EA00115C, Paper

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Teles C. Furlani, Emma M. McLay, Alexander Moravek, Cameron E. N. Power, Aldona Wiacek, Rachel Y.-W. Chang, Trevor C. VandenBoer, Cora J. Young
Chlorine atom (Cl) initiated oxidation of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) yields hydrogen chloride (HCl) that can be detected using a high time-resolution cavity ringdown spectrometer (CRDS).
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Regulation and reformulation: how the EU Paints Directive shaped volatile organic compound emissions from UK decorative paints

Environ. Sci.: Atmos., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5EA00134J, Paper

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Lidia Kristia Alfanti, Amber May Yeoman, Andrew Robert Rickard, David Shaw, Martyn William Ward, Sarah Julia Moller, Alastair Charles Lewis
A novel VOC profiling of modern wall paints shows how reformulation driven by EU regulation has reduced overall VOC emissions and shifted formulations from solvent-based to water-based, reducing their potential to form secondary pollutants.
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Optimizing Vocus proton-transfer-reaction mass spectrometry for detecting trace atmospheric amines

Environ. Sci.: Atmos., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6EA00023A, Paper

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Yiqi Zhao, Zhaojin An, Yuyang Li, Rujing Yin, Dandan Li, Dongbin Wang, Xuan Zheng, Jun Zheng, Hong He, Jincai Zhao, Kebin He, Douglas R. Worsnop, Jingkun Jiang
Amines, as important alkaline gases in the atmosphere besides ammonia, profoundly influence air quality, climate and human health. This study optimized the Vocus-PTR to improve the detection efficiency of atmospheric trace amines.
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Machine learning-based 1 year-lead summer precipitation prediction over the DPRK using regionally optimized spatial-contrast indices

Environ. Sci.: Atmos., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6EA00029K, Paper

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Yong-Sik Ham, Hyon-Su Ri, Kyong-Bok Sonu, Sang-Il Jong, Un-Sim Paek
Reliable 1-year summer precipitation forecast is critical for climate adaptation in the DPRK.
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