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Atmospheric Degradation of Anthropogenic Molecules

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Environmental Photochemistry

Part of the book series: The Handbook of Environmental Chemistry ((HEC2,volume 2 / 2L))

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This chapter provides an overview of the atmospheric photochemical degradation of important anthropogenic molecules. Starting with an introduction to atmospheric chemistry, the concept of atmospheric lifetime is presented and the degradation mechanisms of alkanes, aromatics, nitrogen oxides, SO2, chlorofluorocarbons, halons, hydrofluorocarbons, and hydrochlorofluorocarbons are discussed. Areas of uncertainty are highlighted.

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Wallington, T.J., Nielsen, O.J. (1999). Atmospheric Degradation of Anthropogenic Molecules. In: Boule, P. (eds) Environmental Photochemistry. The Handbook of Environmental Chemistry, vol 2 / 2L. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-69044-3_3

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