Heating reveals surprising volatility of air pollution, challenging atmospheric predictions.
The study looked at how different types of organic particles evaporate when heated. They found that all types of particles evaporated similarly, showing they have low volatility. This means they don't easily turn into gas. The researchers also saw that the particles didn't change much in composition when heated, suggesting that certain reactions control their evaporation. This shows that we need to consider these reactions when studying how these particles behave in the atmosphere.