Journal of Atmospheric and Environmental Optics, Volume. 17, Issue 1, 29(2022)

Optical properties of secondary organic aerosols formed from aromatic compounds: A review

Kun LI1、*, Weigang WANG2,3, Lin DU4, and Maofa GE2,3
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    Received: Sep. 13, 2021

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    Published Online: Mar. 4, 2022

    The Author Email: Kun LI (kun.li.atmos@outlook.com)

    DOI:10.3969/j.issn.1673-6141.2022.01.003

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