Formation of Iron Nanoparticles and Increase in Iron Reactivity in Mineral Dust during Simulated Cloud Processing

Zongbo Shi, MD Krom, S Bonneville, AR Baker, TD Jickells, LG Benning

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    Abstract

    The formation of iron (Fe) nanoperticles 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 & Technology
    Volume43
    Issue number17
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 1 Sept 2009

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