scholarly journals Evidence for ambient dark aqueous SOA formation in the Po Valley, Italy

2016 ◽  
Vol 16 (13) ◽  
pp. 8095-8108 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amy P. Sullivan ◽  
Natasha Hodas ◽  
Barbara J. Turpin ◽  
Kate Skog ◽  
Frank N. Keutsch ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gas Phase ◽  
Water Uptake ◽  
Liquid Water ◽  
Organic Aerosol ◽  
Water Soluble ◽  
Water Evaporation ◽  
Back Trajectory ◽  
Direct Role ◽  
Po Valley ◽  
Back Trajectory Analysis

Abstract. Laboratory experiments suggest that water-soluble products from the gas-phase oxidation of volatile organic compounds can partition into atmospheric waters where they are further oxidized to form low volatility products, providing an alternative route for oxidation in addition to further oxidation in the gas phase. These products can remain in the particle phase after water evaporation, forming what is termed as aqueous secondary organic aerosol (aqSOA). However, few studies have attempted to observe ambient aqSOA. Therefore, a suite of measurements, including near-real-time WSOC (water-soluble organic carbon), inorganic anions/cations, organic acids, and gas-phase glyoxal, were made during the PEGASOS (Pan-European Gas-AeroSOls-climate interaction Study) 2012 campaign in the Po Valley, Italy, to search for evidence of aqSOA. Our analysis focused on four periods: Period A on 19–21 June, Period B on 30 June and 1–2 July, Period C on 3–5 July, and Period D on 6–7 July to represent the first (Period A) and second (Periods B, C, and D) halves of the study. These periods were picked to cover varying levels of WSOC and aerosol liquid water. In addition, back trajectory analysis suggested all sites sampled similar air masses on a given day. The data collected during both periods were divided into times of increasing relative humidity (RH) and decreasing RH, with the aim of diminishing the influence of dilution and mixing on SOA concentrations and other measured variables. Evidence for local aqSOA formation was only observed during Period A. When this occurred, there was a correlation of WSOC with organic aerosol (R2 = 0.84), aerosol liquid water (R2 = 0.65), RH (R2 = 0.39), and aerosol nitrate (R2 = 0.66). Additionally, this was only observed during times of increasing RH, which coincided with dark conditions. Comparisons of WSOC with oxygenated organic aerosol (OOA) factors, determined from application of positive matrix factorization analysis on the aerosol mass spectrometer observations of the submicron non-refractory organic particle composition, suggested that the WSOC differed in the two halves of the study (Period A WSOC vs. OOA-2 R2 = 0.83 and OOA-4 R2 = 0.04, whereas Period C WSOC vs. OOA-2 R2 = 0.03 and OOA-4 R2 = 0.64). OOA-2 had a high O ∕ C (oxygen ∕ carbon) ratio of 0.77, providing evidence that aqueous processing was occurring during Period A. Key factors of local aqSOA production during Period A appear to include air mass stagnation, which allows aqSOA precursors to accumulate in the region; the formation of substantial local particulate nitrate during the overnight hours, which enhances water uptake by the aerosol; and the presence of significant amounts of ammonia, which may contribute to ammonium nitrate formation and subsequent water uptake and/or play a more direct role in the aqSOA chemistry.

scholarly journals Evidence for ambient dark aqueous SOA formation in the Po Valley, Italy

2015 ◽  
Vol 15 (24) ◽  
pp. 35485-35521 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. P. Sullivan ◽  
N. Hodas ◽  
B.J. Turpin ◽  
K. Skog ◽  
F. N. Keutsch ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gas Phase ◽  
Water Uptake ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Organic Aerosol ◽  
Water Soluble ◽  
Water Evaporation ◽  
Back Trajectory ◽  
Direct Role ◽  
Po Valley ◽  
Back Trajectory Analysis

Abstract. Laboratory experiments suggest that water-soluble products from the gas-phase oxidation of volatile organic compounds can partition into atmospheric waters where they are further oxidized to form low volatility products, providing an alternative route for oxidation in addition to further oxidation in the gas-phase. These products can remain in the particle phase after water evaporation forming what is termed as aqueous secondary organic aerosol (aqSOA). However, few studies have attempted to observe ambient aqSOA. Therefore, a suite of measurements, including near real-time WSOC (water-soluble organic carbon), inorganic anions/cations, organic acids, and gas-phase glyoxal, were made during the PEGASOS (Pan-European Gas-AeroSols-climate interaction Study) 2012 campaign in the Po Valley, Italy to search for evidence of aqSOA. Our analysis focused on two specific periods: Period A on 19–21 June and Period B on 3–5 July to represent the first and second halves of the study, respectively. The large scale circulation was predominately from the west in both periods. Plus back trajectory analysis suggested all sites sampled similar air masses during both periods allowing for comparison of Periods A and B. The data collected during both periods were divided into times of increasing relative humidity (RH) and decreasing RH with the aim of diminishing the influence of dilution and mixing on SOA concentrations and other measured variables. Evidence for local aqSOA formation was only observed during Period A. When this occurred, there was a correlation of WSOC with organic aerosol (R2 = 0.86), aerosol liquid water (R2 = 0.69), RH (R2 = 0.45), and aerosol nitrate (R2 = 0.71). Additionally, this was only observed during times of increasing RH, which coincided with dark conditions. Comparisons of WSOC with oxygenated organic aerosol (OOA) factors determined from application of positive matrix factorization analysis on the aerosol mass spectrometer observations of the submicron non-refractory organic particle composition suggested that the WSOC in Periods A and B differed (Period A WSOC vs. OOA-2 R2 = 0.85 and OOA-4 R2 = 0.03 whereas Period B WSOC vs. OOA-2 R2 = 0.03 and OOA-4 R2 = 0.64). OOA-2 had a high O/C (oxygen/carbon) ratio of 0.77, providing evidence that aqueous processing was occurring during Period A. Key factors for local aqSOA production during Period A appear to include: air mass stagnation, which allows aqSOA precursors to accumulate in the region; the formation of substantial local particulate nitrate during the overnight hours, which enhances water uptake by the aerosol; and the presence of significant amounts of ammonia, which may contribute to ammonium nitrate formation and subsequent water uptake and/or play a more direct role in the aqSOA chemistry.

scholarly journals On the implications of aerosol liquid water and phase separation for organic aerosol mass

2017 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 343-369 ◽  
Author(s):  
Havala O. T. Pye ◽  
Benjamin N. Murphy ◽  
Lu Xu ◽  
Nga L. Ng ◽  
Annmarie G. Carlton ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Organic Carbon ◽  
Organic Compounds ◽  
Water Uptake ◽  
Liquid Water ◽  
Transport Model ◽  
Organic Aerosol ◽  
Water Soluble ◽  
Organic Nitrates ◽  
Monitoring Networks ◽  
Chemical Transport Model

Abstract. Organic compounds and liquid water are major aerosol constituents in the southeast United States (SE US). Water associated with inorganic constituents (inorganic water) can contribute to the partitioning medium for organic aerosol when relative humidities or organic matter to organic carbon (OM ∕ OC) ratios are high such that separation relative humidities (SRH) are below the ambient relative humidity (RH). As OM ∕ OC ratios in the SE US are often between 1.8 and 2.2, organic aerosol experiences both mixing with inorganic water and separation from it. Regional chemical transport model simulations including inorganic water (but excluding water uptake by organic compounds) in the partitioning medium for secondary organic aerosol (SOA) when RH  >  SRH led to increased SOA concentrations, particularly at night. Water uptake to the organic phase resulted in even greater SOA concentrations as a result of a positive feedback in which water uptake increased SOA, which further increased aerosol water and organic aerosol. Aerosol properties, such as the OM ∕ OC and hygroscopicity parameter (κorg), were captured well by the model compared with measurements during the Southern Oxidant and Aerosol Study (SOAS) 2013. Organic nitrates from monoterpene oxidation were predicted to be the least water-soluble semivolatile species in the model, but most biogenically derived semivolatile species in the Community Multiscale Air Quality (CMAQ) model were highly water soluble and expected to contribute to water-soluble organic carbon (WSOC). Organic aerosol and SOA precursors were abundant at night, but additional improvements in daytime organic aerosol are needed to close the model–measurement gap. When taking into account deviations from ideality, including both inorganic (when RH  >  SRH) and organic water in the organic partitioning medium reduced the mean bias in SOA for routine monitoring networks and improved model performance compared to observations from SOAS. Property updates from this work will be released in CMAQ v5.2.

scholarly journals On the implications of aerosol liquid water and phase separation for organic aerosol mass

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Havala O. T. Pye ◽  
Benjamin N. Murphy ◽  
Lu Xu ◽  
Ng L. Ng ◽  
Annmarie G. Carlton ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Organic Carbon ◽  
Organic Compounds ◽  
Water Uptake ◽  
Liquid Water ◽  
Transport Model ◽  
Organic Aerosol ◽  
Water Soluble ◽  
Organic Nitrates ◽  
Monitoring Networks ◽  
Chemical Transport Model

Abstract. Organic compounds and liquid water are major aerosol constituents in the southeast United States (SE US). Water associated with inorganic constituents (inorganic water) can contribute to the partitioning medium for organic aerosol when relative humidities or organic matter to organic carbon (OM/OC) ratios are high such that separation relative humidities (SRH) are below the ambient relative humidity (RH). As OM/OC ratios in the SE US are often between 1.8 and 2.2, organic aerosol experiences both mixing with inorganic water and separation from it. Regional chemical transport model simulations including inorganic water (but excluding water uptake by organic compounds) in the partitioning medium for secondary organic aerosol (SOA) when RH > SRH led to increased SOA concentrations, particularly at night. Water uptake to the organic phase resulted in even greater SOA concentrations as a result of a positive feedback in which water uptake increased SOA, which further increased aerosol water and organic aerosol. Aerosol properties, such as the OM/OC and hygroscopicity parameter (κorg), were captured well by the model compared with measurements during the Southern Oxidant and Aerosol Study (SOAS) 2013. Organic nitrates from monoterpene oxidation were predicted to be the least water-soluble semivolatile species in the model, but most biogenically-derived semivolatile species in the CMAQ model were highly water soluble, and expected to contribute to water soluble organic carbon (WSOC). Organic aerosol and SOA precursors were abundant at night; but, additional improvements in daytime organic aerosol are needed to close the model-measurement gap. By taking into account deviations from ideality, including both inorganic (when RH > SRH) and organic water in the organic partitioning medium reduced the mean bias in SOA for routine monitoring networks and improved model performance compared to observations from SOAS. Property updates from this work will be released in CMAQ v5.2.

scholarly journals Fog scavenging of organic and inorganic aerosol in the Po Valley

2014 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 4787-4826 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Gilardoni ◽  
P. Massoli ◽  
L. Giulianelli ◽  
M. Rinaldi ◽  
M. Paglione ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chemical Composition ◽  
Black Carbon ◽  
Functional Group ◽  
Group Composition ◽  
Organic Aerosol ◽  
Water Soluble ◽  
Carbonaceous Aerosol ◽  
Model Description ◽  
Po Valley ◽  
Scavenging Efficiency

Abstract. The interaction of aerosol with atmospheric water affects the processing and wet removal of atmospheric particles. Understanding such interaction is mandatory to improve model description of aerosol lifetime and ageing. We analyzed the aerosol-water interaction at high relative humidity during fog events in the Po Valley, in the framework of the ARPA-ER Supersite project. For the first time in this area, the changes in particle chemical composition caused by fog are discussed along with changes in particle microphysics. During the experiment, 14 fog events were observed. The average mass scavenging efficiency was 70% for nitrate, 68% for ammonium, 61% for sulfate, 50% for organics, and 39% for black carbon. After fog formation, the interstitial aerosol was dominated by particles smaller than 200 nm Dva (vacuum aerodynamic diameter) and enriched in carbonaceous aerosol, mainly black carbon and water insoluble organic aerosol (WIOA). For each fog event, the size segregated scavenging efficiency of nitrate and organic aerosol (OA) was calculated by comparing chemical species size distribution before and after fog formation. For both nitrate and OA, the size segregated scavenging efficiency followed a sigmoidal curve, with values close to zero below 100 nm Dva and close to 1 above 700 nm Dva. OA was able to affect scavenging efficiency of nitrate in particles smaller than 300 nm Dva. A linear correlation between nitrate scavenging and particle hygroscopicity (κ) was observed, indicating that 44–51% of the variability of nitrate scavenging in smaller particles (below 300 nm Dva) was explained by changes in particle chemical composition. The size segregated scavenging curves of OA followed those of nitrate, suggesting that organic scavenging was controlled by mixing with water-soluble species. In particular, functional group composition and OA elemental analysis indicated that more oxidized OA was scavenged more efficiently than less oxidized OA. Nevertheless, the small variability of organic functional group composition during the experiment did not allow us to discriminate the effect of different organic functionalities on OA scavenging.

scholarly journals The Finokalia Aerosol Measurement Experiment – 2008 (FAME-08): an overview

2010 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 6641-6679 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Pikridas ◽  
A. Bougiatioti ◽  
L. Hildebrandt ◽  
G. J. Engelhart ◽  
E. Kostenidou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Particulate Matter ◽  
Organic Aerosol ◽  
Water Soluble ◽  
Back Trajectory ◽  
Aerosol Composition ◽  
Air Masses ◽  
The Balkans ◽  
Aerosol Measurement ◽  
Aerosol Mass Concentration ◽  
Measurement Experiment

Abstract. A month (4 May to 8 June 2008) of ambient aerosol, air ion and gas phase sampling (Finokalia Aerosol Measurement Experiment 2008, FAME-08) was conducted at Finokalia, on the island of Crete, Greece. The purpose of the study was to characterize the physical and chemical properties of aged aerosol and to investigate new particle formation. Measurements included aerosol and air ion size distributions, size-resolved chemical composition, organic aerosol thermal volatility, water uptake and particle optical properties (light scattering and absorption). Statistical analysis of the aerosol mass concentration variations revealed the absence of diurnal patterns suggesting the lack of strong local sources. Sulfates accounted for approximately half of the particulate matter less than 1 micrometer in diameter (PM1) and organics for 26%. The PM1 organic aerosol fraction was highly oxidized with 80% water soluble. The supermicrometer particles were dominated by crustal components (50%), sea salt (24%) and nitrates (16%). The organic carbon to elemental carbon (OC/EC) ratio correlated with ozone measurements but with a one-day lag. The average OC/EC ratio for the study period was equal to 5.4. For three days air masses from North Africa resulted in a 6-fold increase of particulate matter less than 10 micrometers in diameter (PM10) and a decrease of the OC/EC ratio by a factor of 2. Back trajectory analysis, based on FLEXPART footprint plots, identified five source regions (Athens, Greece, Africa, other continental and marine), each of which influenced the PM1 aerosol composition and properties. Marine air masses had the lowest PM1 concentrations and air masses from the Balkans, Turkey and Eastern Europe the highest.

scholarly journals Identifying precursors and aqueous organic aerosol formation pathways during the SOAS campaign

2016 ◽  
Vol 16 (22) ◽  
pp. 14409-14420 ◽  
Author(s):  
Neha Sareen ◽  
Annmarie G. Carlton ◽  
Jason D. Surratt ◽  
Avram Gold ◽  
Ben Lee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Gas Phase ◽  
Aqueous Phase ◽  
Organic Aerosol ◽  
Water Soluble ◽  
Negative Ion ◽  
Anthropogenic Sources ◽  
Ionization Mass ◽  
Aqueous Mixtures ◽  
Aerosol Formation

Abstract. Aqueous multiphase chemistry in the atmosphere can lead to rapid transformation of organic compounds, forming highly oxidized, low-volatility organic aerosol and, in some cases, light-absorbing (brown) carbon. Because liquid water is globally abundant, this chemistry could substantially impact climate, air quality, and health. Gas-phase precursors released from biogenic and anthropogenic sources are oxidized and fragmented, forming water-soluble gases that can undergo reactions in the aqueous phase (in clouds, fogs, and wet aerosols), leading to the formation of secondary organic aerosol (SOAAQ). Recent studies have highlighted the role of certain precursors like glyoxal, methylglyoxal, glycolaldehyde, acetic acid, acetone, and epoxides in the formation of SOAAQ. The goal of this work is to identify additional precursors and products that may be atmospherically important. In this study, ambient mixtures of water-soluble gases were scrubbed from the atmosphere into water at Brent, Alabama, during the 2013 Southern Oxidant and Aerosol Study (SOAS). Hydroxyl (OH⚫) radical oxidation experiments were conducted with the aqueous mixtures collected from SOAS to better understand the formation of SOA through gas-phase followed by aqueous-phase chemistry. Total aqueous-phase organic carbon concentrations for these mixtures ranged from 92 to 179 µM-C, relevant for cloud and fog waters. Aqueous OH-reactive compounds were primarily observed as odd ions in the positive ion mode by electrospray ionization mass spectrometry (ESI-MS). Ultra high-resolution Fourier-transform ion cyclotron resonance mass spectrometry (FT-ICR-MS) spectra and tandem MS (MS–MS) fragmentation of these ions were consistent with the presence of carbonyls and tetrols. Products were observed in the negative ion mode and included pyruvate and oxalate, which were confirmed by ion chromatography. Pyruvate and oxalate have been found in the particle phase in many locations (as salts and complexes). Thus, formation of pyruvate/oxalate suggests the potential for aqueous processing of these ambient mixtures to form SOAAQ.

scholarly journals Aqueous chemistry and its role in secondary organic aerosol (SOA) formation

2010 ◽  
Vol 10 (21) ◽  
pp. 10521-10539 ◽  
Author(s):  
Y. B. Lim ◽  
Y. Tan ◽  
M. J. Perri ◽  
S. P. Seitzinger ◽  
B. J. Turpin
Keyword(s):  
Organic Acids ◽  
Gas Phase ◽  
Secondary Organic Aerosol ◽  
Organic Aerosol ◽  
Water Soluble ◽  
Base Catalysis ◽  
Radical Reactions ◽  
Oh Radicals ◽  
Aqueous Chemistry ◽  
Radical Chemistry

Abstract. There is a growing understanding that secondary organic aerosol (SOA) can form through reactions in atmospheric waters (i.e., clouds, fogs, and aerosol water). In clouds and wet aerosols, water-soluble organic products of gas-phase photochemistry dissolve into the aqueous phase where they can react further (e.g., with OH radicals) to form low volatility products that are largely retained in the particle phase. Organic acids, oligomers and other products form via radical and non-radical reactions, including hemiacetal formation during droplet evaporation, acid/base catalysis, and reaction of organics with other constituents (e.g., NH4+). This paper provides an overview of SOA formation through aqueous chemistry, including atmospheric evidence for this process and a review of radical and non-radical chemistry, using glyoxal as a model precursor. Previously unreported analyses and new kinetic modeling are reported herein to support the discussion of radical chemistry. Results suggest that reactions with OH radicals tend to be faster and form more SOA than non-radical reactions. In clouds these reactions yield organic acids, whereas in wet aerosols they yield large multifunctional humic-like substances formed via radical-radical reactions and their O/C ratios are near 1.

scholarly journals Characterization and source apportionment of organic aerosol at 260 m on a meteorological tower in Beijing, China

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wei Zhou ◽  
Qingqing Wang ◽  
Xiujuan Zhao ◽  
Weiqi Xu ◽  
Chen Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Coal Combustion ◽  
Dominant Role ◽  
Ground Level ◽  
Organic Aerosol ◽  
Back Trajectory ◽  
Heating Season ◽  
Aerosol Composition ◽  
Average Mass ◽  
Back Trajectory Analysis ◽  
Combustion Emissions

Abstract. Despite extensive efforts into characterization of submicron aerosols at ground level in the megacity of Beijing, our understanding of aerosol sources and processes at high altitudes remains less understood. Here we conducted a three-month real-time measurement of non-refractory submicron aerosol (NR-PM1) species at a height of 260 m from 10 October 2014 to 18 January 2015 using an aerosol chemical speciation monitor. Our results showed a significant change in aerosol composition from non-heating period (NHP) to heating season (HP). Organics and chloride showed clear increases during HP due to coal combustion emissions, while nitrate showed substantial decreases from 28 % to 15–18 %. We also found that NR-PM1 species in heating season can have average mass differences of 30–44 % under similar emission sources yet different meteorological conditions. Multi-linear engine 2 (ME-2) using three primary organic aerosol (OA) factors, i.e., fossil fuel-related OA (FFOA) dominantly from coal combustion emissions, cooking OA (COA), biomass burning OA (BBOA) resolved from ground high-resolution aerosol mass spectrometer measurements as constrains was performed to OA mass spectra of ACSM. Two types of secondary OA (SOA) that were well correlated with nitrate and chloride/CO, respectively, were identified. SOA played a dominant role in OA during all periods at 260 m although the contributions were decreased from 72 % during NHP to 58–64 % during HP. The SOA composition also changed significantly from NHP to HP. While the contribution of oxygenated OA (OOA) was decreased from 56–63 % to 32–40 %, less oxidized OOA (LO-OOA) showed a large increase from 9–16 % to 24–26 %. COA contributed a considerable fraction of OA at high altitude, and the contribution was relatively similar across different periods (10–13 %). In contrast, FFOA showed a large increase during HP due to the influences of coal combustion emissions. We also observed very different OA composition between ground level and 260 m. Particularly, the contributions of COA and BBOA at ground site were nearly twice those at 260 m, while SOA at 260 m was ~ 15–34 % higher than that at ground level. Bivariate polar plots and back trajectory analysis further illustrated the different source regions of OA factors in different seasons.

scholarly journals Aqueous-phase mechanism for secondary organic aerosol formation from isoprene: application to the southeast United States and co-benefit of SO<sub>2</sub> emission controls

2016 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 1603-1618 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. A. Marais ◽  
D. J. Jacob ◽  
J. L. Jimenez ◽  
P. Campuzano-Jost ◽  
D. A. Day ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gas Phase ◽  
Aqueous Phase ◽  
Secondary Organic Aerosol ◽  
Organic Aerosol ◽  
Water Soluble ◽  
So2 Emissions ◽  
Aerosol Acidity ◽  
Emission Controls ◽  
Isoprene Oxidation ◽  
Southeast Us

Abstract. Isoprene emitted by vegetation is an important precursor of secondary organic aerosol (SOA), but the mechanism and yields are uncertain. Aerosol is prevailingly aqueous under the humid conditions typical of isoprene-emitting regions. Here we develop an aqueous-phase mechanism for isoprene SOA formation coupled to a detailed gas-phase isoprene oxidation scheme. The mechanism is based on aerosol reactive uptake coefficients (γ) for water-soluble isoprene oxidation products, including sensitivity to aerosol acidity and nucleophile concentrations. We apply this mechanism to simulation of aircraft (SEAC4RS) and ground-based (SOAS) observations over the southeast US in summer 2013 using the GEOS-Chem chemical transport model. Emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx  ≡  NO + NO2) over the southeast US are such that the peroxy radicals produced from isoprene oxidation (ISOPO2) react significantly with both NO (high-NOx pathway) and HO2 (low-NOx pathway), leading to different suites of isoprene SOA precursors. We find a mean SOA mass yield of 3.3 % from isoprene oxidation, consistent with the observed relationship of total fine organic aerosol (OA) and formaldehyde (a product of isoprene oxidation). Isoprene SOA production is mainly contributed by two immediate gas-phase precursors, isoprene epoxydiols (IEPOX, 58 % of isoprene SOA) from the low-NOx pathway and glyoxal (28 %) from both low- and high-NOx pathways. This speciation is consistent with observations of IEPOX SOA from SOAS and SEAC4RS. Observations show a strong relationship between IEPOX SOA and sulfate aerosol that we explain as due to the effect of sulfate on aerosol acidity and volume. Isoprene SOA concentrations increase as NOx emissions decrease (favoring the low-NOx pathway for isoprene oxidation), but decrease more strongly as SO2 emissions decrease (due to the effect of sulfate on aerosol acidity and volume). The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) projects 2013–2025 decreases in anthropogenic emissions of 34 % for NOx (leading to a 7 % increase in isoprene SOA) and 48 % for SO2 (35 % decrease in isoprene SOA). Reducing SO2 emissions decreases sulfate and isoprene SOA by a similar magnitude, representing a factor of 2 co-benefit for PM2.5 from SO2 emission controls.

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