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12 Jun 2026
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OH-initiated aqueous photooxidation of smoke extracts from maize straw and coal combustion: optical properties and molecular composition
Zhaolian Ye
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School of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Jiangsu University of Technology, Changzhou 213001, China
Dandan Hu
School of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Jiangsu University of Technology, Changzhou 213001, China
Qiuyan Chen
School of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Jiangsu University of Technology, Changzhou 213001, China
Xiangpeng Huang
School of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Jiangsu University of Technology, Changzhou 213001, China
Xinlei Ge
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School of Energy and Environment, Southeast University, Nanjing 211189, China
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Few studies have compared the molecular and optical evolution of smoke extracts during aqueous photooxidation. Here, OH-initiated aqueous photodegradation of two smoke extracts was investigated. Optical and molecular changes were characterized using a combination of analytical techniques. Reactive oxygen species contributions and potential reaction mechanisms were also examined. These results improve understanding of aqueous photochemistry and support more accurate representation in atmospheric models.
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