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Development of a CMAQ–PMF-based composite index for prescribing an effective ozone abatement strategy: a case study of sensitivity of surface ozone to precursor volatile organic compound species in southern Taiwan
Jackson Hian-Wui Chang
Department of Atmospheric Sciences, National Central University, Taoyuan, 32001, Taiwan
Preparatory Center for Science and Technology, University Malaysia Sabah, Jalan UMS, 88400, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
Stephen M. Griffith
Department of Atmospheric Sciences, National Central University, Taoyuan, 32001, Taiwan
present address: Department of Atmospheric Sciences, National Taiwan University, Taipei 10617, Taiwan
Steven Soon-Kai Kong
Department of Atmospheric Sciences, National Central University, Taoyuan, 32001, Taiwan
Ming-Tung Chuang
Research Center for Environmental Changes, Academia Sinica, Taipei 11529, Taiwan
Neng-Huei Lin
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Department of Atmospheric Sciences, National Central University, Taoyuan, 32001, Taiwan
Center for Environmental Monitoring and Technology, National Central University, Taoyuan, 32001, Taiwan
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A novel CMAQ–PMF-based composite index is developed to identify the key VOC source species for an effective ozone abatement strategy. The index provides information as to which VOC species are key to ozone formation and where to reduce sources of these VOC species. Using the composite index, we recommended the VOC control measures in southern Taiwan should prioritize solvent usage, vehicle emissions, and the petrochemical industry.
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