Research

 
The goal of AirUCI is to develop a comprehensive understanding of reactions at the air-water interface of atmospheric droplets and water on surfaces, and their importance in the atmosphere across a broad range of spatial and temporal scales.

At AirUCI we use an integrated research approach that combines experiments with theory and computer kinetics modeling to provide new insights into the physical processes and chemical reactions at interfaces and their implications for chemistry of the troposphere.  Reactions of halogens, oxides of nitrogen and sulfur, organic compounds, and mixtures of these at interfaces are currently under study.

Some typical examples of current research include:

Inorganic Anions at the Air-Water Interface
Inorganic Chemistry in Thin Water Films on Surfaces
Interaction of SAMs with Oxidants and Water
Photochemistry of Aerosol Particles
Airshed Modeling Studies
Uptake of Atmospheric Gases at Aqueous Surfaces
Air Purifiers and Ozone Generation