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Effects of storage conditions on the molecular-level composition of organic aerosol particles
Julian Resch
Department of Environmental Sciences, University of Basel,
Klingelbergstrasse 27, 4056 Basel, Switzerland
Kate Wolfer
Department of Environmental Sciences, University of Basel,
Klingelbergstrasse 27, 4056 Basel, Switzerland
Alexandre Barth
Department of Environmental Sciences, University of Basel,
Klingelbergstrasse 27, 4056 Basel, Switzerland
Markus Kalberer
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Department of Environmental Sciences, University of Basel,
Klingelbergstrasse 27, 4056 Basel, Switzerland
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Detailed chemical analysis of organic aerosols is necessary to better understand their effects on climate and health. Aerosol samples are often stored for days to months before analysis. We examined the effects of storage conditions (i.e., time, temperature, and aerosol storage on filters or as solvent extracts) on composition and found significant changes in the concentration of individual compounds, indicating that sample storage can strongly affect the detailed chemical particle composition.
Detailed chemical analysis of organic aerosols is necessary to better understand their effects...
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