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Newly discovered rapid particle growth rates may be the answer to the mystery of aerosol formation in urban smog
Aerosols, suspended particles or droplets, play a key role in Earth’s atmosphere’s energy balance. They can also result in smog formation in cities, which leads to low visibility and serious health risks for the population. A recent study published in Nature outlines a newly discovered mechanism that may play a key role in the continued survival of particles in wintertime smog.
Schertler Group Research
Research Group of Prof. Gebhard Schertler
Head, Division of Biology and Chemistry Paul Scherrer Institute OSRA/007
5232 Villigen PSI Switzerland Telephone: +41 56 310 4265 E-mail: gebhard.schertler@psi.ch
Prof. Dr. Michel Steinmetz
Head a.i. Division Biology and Chemistry