Formation of iron nanoparticles and increase in iron reactivity in mineral dust during simulated cloud processing

Zongbo Shi, Michael D. Krom, Steeve Bonneville, Alex R. Baker, Timothy D. Jickells, Liane G. Benning

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Abstract

The formation of iron (Fe) nanoparticles and increase in Fe reactivity in mineral dust during simulated cloud processing was investigated using high-resolution microscopy and chemical extraction methods. Cloud processing of dust was experimentally simulated via an alternation of acidic (pH 2) and circumneutral conditions (pH 5-6) over periods of 24 h each on presieved (
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)6592-6596
Number of pages5
JournalEnvironmental Science and Technology
Volume43
Issue number17
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2009

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