An investigation into the role of VOCs in SOA and ozone production in Beijing, China

In recent years, PM2.5 and O3 pollutions are prevalent in the atmosphere in Beijing. The study on pollution characteristics of VOC, which are important precursors of O3 and secondary organic aerosols (SOA) contributing PM2.5, is of great significance for providing a reference to guide its reduction policy formulation. Herein, the seasonal variation of atmospheric VOCs and meteorological conditions at the sampling frequency of 1 time per hour...