Molecular Speciation of Secondary Organic Aerosol from Various Anthropogenic Hydrocarbons

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Forstner, Hali Janine Lala (1993) Molecular Speciation of Secondary Organic Aerosol from Various Anthropogenic Hydrocarbons. Master's thesis, California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/1dqr-8g94. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:06272025-191230924

Abstract

Gas-to-particle conversion is a ubiquitous process in the atmosphere, understanding its detailed chemistry and physics will allow one to predict the effects of primary gaseous and particulate emissions on airborne particulate matter composition and size. This research proposes to determine the mechanisms of secondary organic aerosol formation in the atmosphere for a number of important anthropogenic hydrocarbons. A 6 m3 outdoor smog chamber will be used to generate organic aerosols for molecular speciation analysis by gas chromatography/mass spectrometry. Gas-phase photooxidation mechanisms of the parent hydrocarbon will be formulated based on the results from this analysis.

Item Type:	Thesis (Master's thesis)
Subject Keywords:	(Chemical Engineering)
Degree Grantor:	California Institute of Technology
Division:	Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Major Option:	Chemical Engineering
Thesis Availability:	Public (worldwide access)
Research Advisor(s):	Seinfeld, John H.
Thesis Committee:	Unknown, Unknown
Defense Date:	31 March 1993
Record Number:	CaltechTHESIS:06272025-191230924
Persistent URL:	https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:06272025-191230924
DOI:	10.7907/1dqr-8g94
Default Usage Policy:	No commercial reproduction, distribution, display or performance rights in this work are provided.
ID Code:	17496
Collection:	CaltechTHESIS
Deposited By:	Ben Maggio
Deposited On:	27 Jun 2025 22:15
Last Modified:	27 Jun 2025 22:20

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