Articles | Volume 24, issue 5
https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-24-3043-2024
https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-24-3043-2024
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11 Mar 2024
Research article |  | 11 Mar 2024

Morphological and optical properties of carbonaceous aerosol particles from ship emissions and biomass burning during a summer cruise measurement in the South China Sea

Cuizhi Sun, Yongyun Zhang, Baoling Liang, Min Gao, Xi Sun, Fei Li, Xue Ni, Qibin Sun, Hengjia Ou, Dexian Chen, Shengzhen Zhou, and Jun Zhao

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Comprehensive data on meteorology, black carbon, organic carbon, elemental carbon, and aerosol morphology from the South China Sea summer expedition in 2021 Cuizhi Sun et al. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10546755

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In a May–June 2021 expedition in the South China Sea, we analyzed black and brown carbon in marine aerosols, key to light absorption and climate impact. Using advanced in situ and microscope techniques, we observed particle size, structure, and tar balls mixed with various elements. Results showed biomass burning and fossil fuels majorly influence light absorption, especially during significant burning events. This research aids the understanding of carbonaceous aerosols' role in marine climate.
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