Aerosol

chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)

Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) are a group of man-made chemicals that were once widely used in refrigerators, air conditioners, and aerosol cans. CFCs are very stable and do not break down easily in the atmosphere. When CFCs reach the upper atmosphere, they are broken down by ultraviolet radiation and release chlorine atoms. Chlorine atoms react with ozone … Read more

Brown Carbon

Here is a list of subtopics on brown carbon: Aerosols Atmospheric chemistry Biogeochemistry Climate change Emissions Fate and transport Health effects Measurement Optical properties Photochemistry Sources Surface chemistry Temperature dependence Trends Brown carbon (BC) is a type of aerosol that is made up of small particles of organic matter. It is a major component of … Read more