Formation of Secondary Organic Aerosols from volatile organic compounds in atmosphere – model experiment

Abstract

In this article the Secondary Organic Aerosols (SOA) in atmosphere are characterized. Basic ways and reactions in connections with transformation of volatile organic compounds to SOA are mentioned and shortly described.

Preliminary model results of SOA production using model CAMx are presented for European region and also for the Czech Republic.

Keywords

• secondary organic aerosols
• volatile organic compounds
• oxidative reactions
• reduction of volatility
• gas phase