Dual-modelling-based source apportionment of NOx in five Chinese megacities: Providing the isotopic footprint from 2013 to 2014.

Abstract:

:In China, nitrate (NO3-) becomes the main contributor to fine particles (PM2.5) because the emissions of its precursor, nitrogen oxides (NOx), were not recognized and controlled well in recent years. In this work, sources, conversion, and geographical origin of NOx were interpreted combining the isotopic information (δ15N and δ18O) of NO3- and dual modelling at five Chinese megacities (Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Wuhan and Chengdu) during 2013-2014. Results showed that the δ15N-NO3- values (n = 512) ranged from -12.3‰ to +22.9‰, and the average δ18O-NO3- value was +83.4‰ ± 17.2‰. The isotopic compositions both had a rising tendency as ambient temperature dropped, attributing largely to the source changes. Bayesian model indicated the percentage for the OH pathway of NOx conversion had a clear seasonal variation with a higher value during summer (58.0% ± 9.82%) and a lower value during winter (11.1% ± 3.99%); it was also significantly correlated with latitude (p < 0.01). Coal combustion was the most important source of NOx (31.1%-41.0%), which was geographically derived from North China and other south-central developed regions implied by Potential Source Contribution Function (PSCF). Apart from Chengdu, mobile sources was the second largest contributor to NOx. This source was extensive but uniformly distributed all around the typical urban agglomerations of China. Biomass burning and microbial processes shared similar source areas, mostly originating from the North China Plain and Sichuan Basin. Based on the NOx features, we infer that residential coal combustion was the primary source of heavy PM2.5 pollution in Chinese megacities. Controlling the source categories of these regional priorities would help mitigate atmospheric pollution in these areas.

journal_name

Environ Int

authors

Zong Z,Tan Y,Wang X,Tian C,Li J,Fang Y,Chen Y,Cui S,Zhang G

doi

10.1016/j.envint.2020.105592

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

2020-04-01 00:00:00

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105592

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0160-4120

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1873-6750

pii

S0160-4120(19)32784-9

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137

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