化学
环境化学
甲酸
烯酮
大气(单位)
大气化学
臭氧
碳氢化合物
光化学
有机化学
气象学
物理
作者
Sainan Wang,Mike J. Newland,Wei Deng,Andrew R. Rickard,Jacqueline F. Hamilton,Amalia Muñoz,Milagros Ródenas,Mónica Vázquez,Liming Wang,Xinming Wang
标识
DOI:10.1021/acs.est.0c00526
摘要
Formic acid (HCOOH), one of the most important and ubiquitous organic acids in the Earth’s atmosphere, contributes substantially to atmospheric acidity and affects pH-dependent reactions in the aqueous phase. However, based on the current mechanistic understanding, even the most advanced chemical models significantly underestimate the HCOOH concentrations when compared to ambient observations at both ground-level and high altitude, thus underrating its atmospheric impact. Here we reveal new chemical pathways to HCOOH formation from reactions of both O3 and OH with ketene-enols, which are important and to date undiscovered intermediates produced in the photo-oxidation of aromatics and furans. We highlight that the estimated yields of HCOOH from ketene-enol oxidation are up to 60% in polluted urban areas and greater than 30% even in the continental background. Our theoretical calculations are further supported by a chamber experiment evaluation. Considering that aromatic compounds are highly reactive and contribute ca. 10% to global nonmethane hydrocarbon emissions and 20% in urban areas, the new oxidation pathways presented here should help to narrow the budget gap of HCOOH and other small organic acids and can be relevant in any environment with high aromatic emissions, including urban areas and biomass burning plumes.
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