Microanalysis of Atmospheric Particles

Auteur

Joseph M. Conny, National Institute of Standards and Technologies, USA (retired)

Peter R. Buseck, Arizona State University, USA

Texte du rabat

Studying atmospheric particles from a microscopic perspective Most of what is visible in the atmosphere�such as pollution, dust, haze, fog, and clouds�is due to micrometer- and nanometer-sized aerosol particles. It is important to understand the source, characteristics, and behavior of these small particles as they play a fundamental role in large-scale atmospheric processes. Microanalysis of Atmospheric Particles: Techniques and Applications presents different microscopic techniques for studying aerosols and explores a range of applications in climate studies and air quality studies. Volume highlights include:

• Overview of different techniques and applications
• In depth descriptions of scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, electron energy loss spectroscopy, Raman microspectroscopy, and atomic force microscopy
• Techniques for studying physical characteristics and chemical composition
• Methods to examine particle transformation
• Examples including soot, organic aerosols, ice crystals, and sea spray
• Applications for global and regional climate change and urban air quality The American Geophysical Union promotes discovery in Earth and space science for the benefit of humanity. Its publications disseminate scientific knowledge and provide resources for researchers, students, and professionals.

Contenu

Part I Overview of Techniques and Applications

1. Analysis of Individual Atmospheric Particles: An Overview of Techniques

Joseph M. Conny

2. Importance of Microanalysis in Air Quality Studies

Weijun Li, Lei Liu, and Liang Xu

3. Importance of Microanalysis in Climate Studies of Atmospheric Aerosol Particles

Cynthia Twohy

Part II Microanalytical Techniques

4. Particle Population Analysis by Automated Scanning Electron Microscopy

Gary Casuccio

5. Characterization of Atmospheric Particles by Electron Energy Loss Spectrometry

Karine Deboudt

6. Raman Microspectroscopy of Particles

Sophie Sobanska, Sebastien Bonhommeau, Arnaud Desmedt, and David Talaga

**7. Atomic Force Microscopy of Individual Particles

Hansol D. Lee and Alexei V. Tivanski

Part III Particle Types and Transformations

8. Transmission Electron Microscopy for Studying Atmospheric Soot Particles

*Kouji Adachi

*9. Microscopy Methods for Organic Composition of Atmospheric Aerosol Particles

Veronica Berta and Lynn Russell

10. Microanalytical Studies of Multiphase Reactions and Particle Aging

Peter A. Alpert, Pablo Corral Arroyo, and Marcus Ammann

11. Microanalysis Techniques to Study Atmospheric Ice Nucleation and Ice Crystal Growth

Daniel A. Knopf

12. Studying Aerosol Hygroscopicity Using Environmental Electron Microscopy

Evelyn Freney