Characteristics of PM 2.5 speciation in representative megacities and across China
University of Chinese Academy of Sciences · Chongqing Academy of Environmental Science · +1 more institution
Abstract
Abstract. Based on PM2.5 chemical data sets from literature and from our surface observations, chemical species and reconstructed speciation of PM2.5 in representative Chinese megacities and across China were compared to draw insights into the characteristics of PM2.5 speciation. PM2.5 mass concentrations and speciation compositions varied substantially over geographical regions in China. Near six-fold variations in average PM2.5 concentrations (34.0–193.4 μg m−3) across China were found with high PM2.5 levels (>100 μg m−3) appearing in the cities in the northern and western regions and low levels (<40 μg m−3) in the remote forest area (Changbai Mountain) and in Hong Kong. The percentages of the sum of…
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9Topics & keywords
- Genetic algorithm
- Nitrate
- Sulfate
- Environmental chemistry
- Organic matter
- Ammonium
- Ammonia
- Aerosol
- Sustainable cities and communities