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https://doi.org/10.5194/amt-17-6073-2024
https://doi.org/10.5194/amt-17-6073-2024
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17 Oct 2024
Research article |  | 17 Oct 2024

Deriving the hygroscopicity of ambient particles using low-cost optical particle counters

Wei-Chieh Huang, Hui-Ming Hung, Ching-Wei Chu, Wei-Chun Hwang, and Shih-Chun Candice Lung

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This study investigates aerosol properties crucial for health, cloud formation, and climate impact. Employing a low-cost sensor system, we assess hygroscopicity of particulate matter (PM) and the ability to influence cloud formation to improve the reported PM concentrations from low-cost sensors. The study introduces an alternate methodology for assessing aerosol hygroscopicity, offering insights into atmospheric science, air quality, and cloud dynamics.
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