Experimental results are reviewed which demonstrate that combustion-generated soot particles can oxidize SO{sub 2} in both the absence ('dry' mechanism) and the presence ('wet' mechanism) of liquid water. The 'wet' mechanism is much more efficient than the 'dry' one, and is applicable to situations where the aerosol particles are covered with a liquid water layer. Calculations are presented which suggest that the soot-catalyzed oxidation of SO{sub 2} can be the dominant mechanism under realistic atmospheric conditions.
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Experimental results are reviewed which demonstrate that combustion-generated soot particles can oxidize SO{sub 2} in both the absence ('dry' mechanism) and the presence ('wet' mechanism) of liquid water. The 'wet' mechanism is much more efficient than the 'dry' one, and is applicable to situations where the aerosol particles are covered with a liquid water layer. Calculations are presented which suggest that the soot-catalyzed oxidation of SO{sub 2} can be the dominant mechanism under realistic atmospheric conditions.
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Chang, S.G. & Novakov, T.SOOT-CATALYZED OXIDATION OF SULFUR DIOXIDE,
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May 1, 1978;
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